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High-end custom homes in Colorado & Idaho for homeowners who care about craftsmanship, quality, and the details behind the walls.

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Modern kitchen with exposed wood beams, black cabinetry, stone walls, a glass wine cellar, and contemporary lighting fixtures.

High-End Custom Homes Built the Best Way

Building a custom home should feel exciting, not confusing. You are investing time, money, and a lot of heart into your home, and you deserve a builder who helps you understand the process, make confident decisions, and feel taken care of from the first conversation to the final walkthrough.

Best Custom Homes builds high-end custom homes, remodels, and design-forward projects for homeowners who care about craftsmanship, transparency, and long-term quality. With more than 20 years of custom home experience and a hands-on construction management process, our team helps you move from ideas and plans to a home that is built with intention.

We are not here to rush the process or cut corners. We are here to build it right, communicate clearly, and make the experience feel as straightforward and enjoyable as possible.

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Our Services

  • Custom Homes

    Your home should be built around the way you live, not squeezed into someone else’s template. Our custom home process is designed for homeowners who want a fully personalized, high-end home with thoughtful details, lasting quality, and a clear path from planning to construction.

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  • Remodels

    A remodel should improve the way your home feels, functions, and supports your life. Whether you are updating a space, reworking the flow of your home, or investing in a more elevated finish, our team brings the same craftsmanship, and communication we use in our custom homes.

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  • Design

    The right design support helps you make confident decisions before construction begins. Best Design Group helps bring more clarity to the planning and selection process for your cabinets & design so your project feels cohesive, thoughtful, and aligned with the way you want to live.

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Built on Craftsmanship, Transparency, and Real Partnership

A beautiful home matters, but how that home is built matters just as much. Best Custom Homes is built around a simple promise: invest in people, partner with transparency, build with integrity, commit to excellence, and never stop improving.

Our process is intentionally detailed because your investment deserves more than vague allowances and best guesses. When we bid a project, we gather real subcontractor quotes so we can provide a more accurate overall picture and help reduce surprises later in the project.

What makes the BCH experience different:

  • Transparent pricing: No hidden builder fees or markups in bids or invoicing.

  • Buildertrend access: Track project communication, scheduling, change orders, documents, daily logs, and progress updates in one place.

  • Dedicated project management: A clear point of contact and a team approach to construction oversight.

  • Quality assurance: Second and third sets of eyes during construction and through warranty.

  • Clear communication: Daily Buildertrend photos, weekly Friday updates, and monthly budget reviews.

A spacious balcony with wooden flooring and wooden wall panels, overlooking a green lawn and tall pine trees, under a cloudy sky.

Best Custom Homes serves homeowners in Colorado and Idaho who are looking for a high-end building experience grounded in craftsmanship, transparency, and trust.

Current service areas include:

  • Colorado: Evergreen, Conifer, and select licensed counties in the surrounding mountain area

  • Idaho: Meridian, Boise, and the surrounding Treasure Valley area

  • Project Types: Custom homes, remodels, and design-supported residential projects

We are especially well-suited for homeowners who want a hands-on team, a clear process, and a home that is built with long-term quality in mind.

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Custom Homes & Remodels in Idaho and Colorado

Our Portfolio

20+ Years of Experience. 50+ projects completed.

A wine cellar with a wooden door, glass door entrance, and wine racks filled with bottles.
Outdoor patio area with a built-in grill, stone wall, bar with three high chairs, and open window leading to a view of trees and a grassy yard with a wooden fence.
Modern bathroom with walk-in shower area with wood-textured tile walls, a glass partition, a white vanity with black cabinet handles, a rectangular mirror, and wall-mounted lights.
Modern kitchen with dark gray cabinets, white countertops, and a rustic wooden island, featuring large windows with a view of a wooded yard with fall foliage.
Open-concept living and dining area with wood floors, a brick wall, a gray kitchen with black cabinetry, a large window, and a gray sofa with pillows.
Modern house with wooden siding and stone accents, large windows, outdoor seating area, landscaped yard with small trees and rocks, set against a sunset sky.
Modern kitchen with beige cabinets, stone wall, black upper cabinets, marble countertops, stainless steel appliances including a stove and oven, black sink with a modern faucet, pendant lights, and a window with plants outside.
Interior view of a modern open-concept living space with a stone accent wall, wooden ceiling, and large windows, featuring a white sofa, dining table with chairs, and kitchen area with bar stools and pendant lighting.
Modern kitchen with dark blue cabinets, wooden ceiling beams, a large island with a wood top, and large windows overlooking a green outdoor space.
Interior of a room with stone walls, wooden ceiling, and polished concrete floor. There is a glass wine storage display with bottles and a dining area with chairs, a table, and a TV on the wall.
Modern wooden house with large windows, built on a hillside among tall pine trees, during dusk with lights on inside.
Modern kitchen with white island, three wooden stools, pendant lights, concrete and wooden ceiling, stone and white cabinetry, and large windows.
Front view of a modern house with stone and beige siding, black windows, and a metal roof. There is a concrete pathway leading to the black front door with plants and rocks in the landscaping.
Modern kitchen with dark wood cabinets, marble countertops, pendant lighting, and large windows overlooking trees.
Open-concept kitchen and dining area with large window overlooking trees, dark wooden cabinetry, and a round dining table with four chairs.
Large modern house with multiple gabled roofs, stone and wood exterior, surrounded by pine trees and mountains in the background, with a landscaped yard and patio area.
Living room with a leather tufted sofa, two white armchairs, a wooden coffee table, a large flat-screen TV, and a view through large windows to the outdoors with trees and mountains.
Modern kitchen with beige marble countertop, black faucet, black cabinets, stainless steel stove, and open shelving near windows with dishes and greenery.
A rustic bathroom with a double vanity with two vessel sinks and ornate mirrors, a vintage style wood cabinet, and a copper clawfoot bathtub near a large window with a brick wall background and green plants.
Large windows revealing an outdoor view of trees and snow, inside a modern room with hardwood ceiling and floor, a hanging lantern, and a brick wall.
Modern kitchen with black countertops, white cabinets, and large panoramic windows showing mountains and trees outside.
Modern living room with large window overlooking scenic mountain view, beige sectional sofa with furry throw, wall-mounted TV, and spiral staircase with black railing.
Interior view of a rustic home entryway with a double door, stone columns, and a loft with a metal railing, exposed wooden beams, and a circular chandelier.
Modern open-concept kitchen with large window, black cabinets, center island with four black chairs, and a staircase with wooden steps and metal railing.
Empty living room with high vaulted ceiling, chandelier, stone fireplace, staircase, and upper balcony overlooking the space.
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Built on a Promise to Do Things the Best Way

At Best Custom Homes, we know your home is more than a project. It is a major investment, a personal vision, and something you should feel confident about every step of the way. Our BCH Promise guides how we build, communicate, and care for each project:

  • Invest in People: We value the clients, team members, and trade partners who bring each home to life.

  • Partner with Transparency: We keep communication clear so you always know where your project stands.

  • Build with Integrity: We do the right thing, even in the details you may never see.

  • Commit to Excellence: We care about craftsmanship, quality, and a finished home that lasts.

  • Never Stop Improving: We continue refining our process so your building experience can be better from start to finish.

Client Reviews

  • ★★★★★

    Derek and his team at Best Custom Homes have been invaluable. Always willing to support us throughout the project with any questions or concerns we may have had. Even if they were outside of the scope of our specific project. The attention to details and transparency on the original budget were of the utmost importance to us, but the attention to perfection and creative input on the designs and build were what really set his team apart.

    -Matt D.

  • ★★★★★

    Don’t look any further for a quality builder! Derek Best and his AMAZING team at Best Custom Homes built our dream home while we were long distance and were able to keep us sane with regular communication and photos of progress. Kudos to Justin & Scott! We are also grateful these wonderful people will be our future neighbors!!!

    -Ruth M.

  • ★★★★★

    We have partnered with Best Custom Homes to assist their clients with flooring for nearly two years. I really have to say how refreshing it is to work with a team of absolute professionals with a level of perfectionism you don't often see in this industry. Their communication is top notch, their attention to detail is second to none and every member of the team has been an absolute gem to work with!

    -Britt S.

  • ★★★★★

    My experience with Best Custom Homes has been nothing short of extraordinary! From their impeccable craftsmanship to their valuable partnerships with esteemed trade professionals like Academy Roofing, they have set the gold standard for high-end custom home builders. If you're in search of a builder who prioritizes quality, integrity, and excellence, look no further than Best Custom Homes. They not only build homes; they create masterpieces that stand the test of time.

    -Bobby L.

  • ★★★★★

    Best Custom Homes is an organized builder who goes the extra mile for their clients. In this day and age, it can be difficult to find such a hardworking team who really care about their final product. We’ve worked in Denver’s luxury custom home scene for over 30 years and are honored to be an electrical partner of Best Custom Homes as they grow & continue to showcase their dedication, thoughtfulness, and knowledge in the beautiful homes that they build.

    -Brant Electric

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Berrien Ranch is looking clean, we are in full swing with interiors. This textbook project is organized inside and out. It’s amazing what happens when experience meets order of operations. Building can be fun!! #timberhome #architecture #constr
Blue Sky Valley is almost finished! The pictures don’t do justice!! We all had fun with this one. Such a great challenge!!! #luxurydesign #architecture #mountainlife #best
We don’t showcase bathrooms enough! This bathroom really turned out special. The countertop and shower door are so cool! #bath #interiordesign #architecture #luxury
Bon Espirit is almost all wrapped up. We are working on a few interior finish items and the punchlist. Final grading and landscaping is in progress. We are so excited for the owners to enjoy their remote getaway!! #timber #timberhomeliving #custom #a