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Custom Homes, Renovations
& Design-Build Leadership

— Exceptional Homes from Vision Through Completion —

“The finest homes are the result of thoughtful planning, talented collaboration, and expert execution. At SMART Builders, custom home building is our specialty. Some clients engage us early as part of a design-build process, while others come to us with completed plans and a design team already assembled. In either case, our role is to bring clarity, experience, and craftsmanship to every stage of the journey — working closely with owners, architects, and interior designers to deliver a home that is beautiful, personal, and exceptionally well built.”

    — Richard Bondarowicz, Principal


SMART Builders creates high-end custom homes and renovations through a process rooted in craftsmanship, collaboration, and hands-on leadership. With decades of experience, we help clients move through planning, design, budgeting, and construction with clarity, confidence, and a constant focus on achieving the right result. Our design-build approach emphasizes early involvement, disciplined preconstruction, and strong coordination among owner, builder, architect, and interior designer. We proudly work with a wide range of architects, interior designers, and consultants, and we are not limited to any one style, aesthetic, or creative point of view. Our experience spans traditional, transitional, contemporary, and highly customized homes of many forms, allowing each project to reflect its own distinct architectural character and vision.

For clients seeking guidance early in the process, our preconstruction and design-build services allow us to become involved at the right time — even before the homesite is acquired. We can assist in the early evaluation and selection of a site, help identify potential opportunities and constraints, and establish realistic preliminary budgeting so clients can make informed decisions before moving forward. From there, we continue to work collaboratively with the owner and design team to align vision, budgeting, design development, and construction execution from the earliest concepts through completion.

Why choose SMART Builders for your Custom Home or Renovation?

  • Decades of experience in high-end custom homes, renovations, and design-build project leadership
  • Early-stage guidance on site evaluation, feasibility, and budgeting
  • A collaborative design-build process with architects, interior designers, and consultants
  • Flexibility across a broad range of architectural styles and creative expressions
  • Clear communication, disciplined planning, and hands-on leadership throughout
  • A commitment to creating homes that are exceptional, timeless, and deeply personal

Your Vision. Our Design-Build Leadership.

We welcome the opportunity to discuss your project and how we can help guide it from the earliest stages forward.
    — Richard Bondarowicz


Featured New Construction Custom Homes


Arlington Heights Elevated - Custom Home by Smart Builders

SMART Builders completes an elegant new custom home in downtown Arlington Heights, showcasing their commitment to quality and attention to detail. This new residence embodies modern finishes throughout, reflecting the latest design trends and client preferences. The home boasts a blend of sophistication and contemporary style, featuring elements like custom cabinetry, high-end Miele and Wolf/Sub-Zero appliances, and state-of-the-art audio/video/security systems from Moonlight Audio Video.

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The North Shore Revive – Winnetka Custom Home by SMART Builders

Imagine a magnificent custom home nestled on the shores of Lake Michigan in the Chicago North Shore, reborn under the expert craftsmanship of SMART Builders. This rebuild meticulously preserved the home’s original charm while elevating every aspect to meet the pinnacle of today’s luxury standards. From cutting-edge smart home technology seamlessly integrated throughout to a gourmet kitchen boasting state-of-the-art appliances and custom cabinetry, no detail was overlooked.

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Sanctuary in Wilmette – Custom Home by SMART Builders

SMART Builders completes another spectacular home in East Wilmette. The home was designed by H. Gary Frank Architects with Interior Design by Beth Downs. The home features the best in upscale empty nester living. Age in place universal design includes an elevator with three stops as well as features for luxurious living. The latest in technology and finishes were used throughout the home.

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From Vision to Reality
Luxury Custom Home Projects in Progress


Northfield Custom Home by Smart Builders

Follow the progression of this New Northfield custom home from framing to finish!

SMART Builders is proud to share the newly posted design images for an extraordinary custom residence in Northfield, created by Gary Frank Architects of Winnetka, Illinois. This stone-and-stucco home is a true architectural statement, thoughtfully designed to combine timeless elegance with refined livability.

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Park Ridge New Construction Custom Home by Smart Builders

Follow the progression of this Design-Build Project

SMART Builders is pleased to introduce a new design-build residence coming to Park Ridge’s exclusive Country Club neighborhood. The clients engaged our team shortly after securing the homesite, giving us the opportunity to help guide the project from its earliest stages, including the selection of the architect and interior designer.

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SMART Builders creates high-end custom homes and renovations through a process rooted in craftsmanship, collaboration, and hands-on leadership. With decades of experience, we help clients move through planning, design, budgeting, and construction with clarity, confidence, and a constant focus on achieving the right result.

Our design-build approach emphasizes early involvement, disciplined preconstruction, and strong coordination among owner, builder, architect, and interior designer. We proudly work with a wide range of architects, interior designers, and consultants, and we are not limited to any one style, aesthetic, or creative point of view. Our experience spans traditional, transitional, contemporary, and highly customized homes of many forms, allowing each project to reflect its own distinct architectural character and vision.

For clients seeking guidance early in the process, our preconstruction and design-build services allow us to become involved at the right time — even before the homesite is acquired. We can assist in the early evaluation and selection of a site, help identify potential opportunities and constraints, and establish realistic preliminary budgeting so clients can make informed decisions before moving forward. From there, we continue to work collaboratively with the owner and design team to align vision, budgeting, design development, and construction execution from the earliest concepts through completion.

Why choose SMART Builders for your Custom Home or Renovation?

  • Decades of experience in high-end custom homes, renovations, and design-build project leadership
  • Early-stage guidance on site evaluation, feasibility, and budgeting
  • A collaborative design-build process with architects, interior designers, and consultants
  • Flexibility across a broad range of architectural styles and creative expressions
  • Clear communication, disciplined planning, and hands-on leadership throughout
  • A commitment to creating homes that are exceptional, timeless, and deeply personal

Your Vision. Our Design-Build Leadership.

We welcome the opportunity to discuss your project and how we can help guide it from the earliest stages forward.
    — Richard Bondarowicz


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