The desert location of Indian Wells is home to a variety of homes in a variety of diverse architectural styles, from Contemporary all the way to Mediterranean.
Thanks to the best custom home builders in Indian Wells, California, homeowners are able to enjoy this variety of architectural styles and build a site-appropriate home, well-suited to the desert environment. These builders were chosen for their backgrounds, experience, and their ability to match the context of a site while still building according to the project needs and desires of their clients.
Thomas Troy Home
1 Leigh Ct, Rancho Mirage, CA 92270
Thomas Troy Home is run by its namesake Thomas Troy Walsh, who is a licensed builder, contractor, and designer, all in one. Thomas has been involved in home building and rehab construction for the past 17 years. Working alongside him is his principal architect, Timothy Sullivan. Together, the two principals ensure a seamless build process for clients, thanks to their ability to coordinate every phase of a project.
Below is an example of the firm’s work on a residential project. This new construction of a private residence features an elaborate contemporary exterior of stucco. The roof cantilevers over the main entryway, adding a flair of drama to the otherwise structured façade. Inside, the home is spacious, having many functional spaces allocated for the different activities of the residents, such as fitness, relaxation, and dining. The home’s spaciousness makes entertaining guests and extended family easy and fun.
Family Development
73081 Fred Waring Dr, Palm Desert, CA 92260
With thousands of homes built in some of the most desirable communities in California and Arizona, Family Development is a leading residential home builder led by a formidable group of professionals, each with their own extensive experience and expertise in construction: Rudy Herrera, Vincent Barbato, Raymond Herrera, Robert Bishop, and Antun Barbato. Together, these principals come together with their individual talents and specialized skills to oversee the critical stages of the development process.
Pictured below is an example of the firm’s work on a residential project. This contemporary home was one of thirty-two semi-custom estates with state-of-the-art amenities located at a prestigious Rancho Mirage address. These contemporary homes evoke what the firm calls “a modern cosmopolitan flair that reflects the iconic Palm Springs lifestyle.”
G.O. Langlois Construction, Inc.
77849 Wildcat Dr, Palm Desert, CA 92211
Since 1976, the Palm Desert-based firm of G.O. Langlois Construction, Inc. has been serving California and Nevada, offering new construction and extensive remodel services for clients with high-end custom homes. The firm is led by Gerry O. Langlois, a licensed builder who learned the construction industry from the ground up, climbing the ranks and eventually starting his own company in 1976 and incorporating it in 1986.
An example of the firm’s work is pictured below. This French Mediterranean-style villa, with its low-pitched roof, warm stucco walls, and marble pillars is a picture of grandiosity. Inside, the home’s garden feels like a courtyard, filled with flowers and plants of different varieties. The villa itself feels like a castle, and its spacious character allows for the presence of many functional spaces including terraces and balconies, lounge areas and outdoor dining spaces. Overall, the home is both warm and open, allowing the homeowners to flit between the indoor and outdoor spaces with ease.
The Rilington Group
78115 Calle Estado, Suite 205, La Quinta, CA 92253
Based in La Quinta, The Rilington Group is a leading Southern California homebuilder. Most recently, the firm has built communities throughout the Coachella Valley and Riverside County. Rilington is run by husband and wife team Mickie and Hansi Riley. Thanks to the company’s passion for design, quality, and customer service, it has won many industry awards and recognitions throughout the years including the Industry Leadership Award, given to Mickie Riley by the Building Industry Association (BIA) Desert Chapter and the 2006 Homebuilder of the Year Award as awarded by the BIA Desert Chapter.
Below is an example of the firm’s work on a residential project. This Mediterranean-style home is surrounded by desert flora, adding to the atmosphere of warmth that the white and brown color palette exudes. The two-story home features a balcony on the second floor and a one-car garage. Its pitched tile roof sits flat on the structure, save for a section that molds to the exterior’s shape. Overall, the home is an example of simple beauty and openness, thanks to the home’s many windows that bring in light and the fresh breeze from outside.
Equestrian Life Luxury Desert Homes
Rancho Mirage, CA 92270
Equestrian Life Luxury Desert Homes was founded with a simple goal in mind: to create homes as unique as the people who buy them. The firm was established by Deana Bergquist and John McGraw. They’ve brought together a team of talented architects, homebuilders, and artisans to bring to life every aspect of a project. For the quality of its work, the firm has been featured in Luxury Houses, Palm Springs Life, and Desert Sun.
Pictured below is an example of the firm’s work on a residential project. Situated on a slightly sloping lot, this custom home in Rancho Mirage features energetic, open spaces, all within one cohesive structure. There is room for entertaining a large volume of guests, should the owners be inclined to throw a large party. The home is also laid out in an open concept plan, allowing functional spaces to blend into each other and expand into a more spacious area. The bedrooms and bathrooms have sweeping desert views, while outside, the pool, with a waterfall at its tip, adds the perfect sense of refreshment to the otherwise desert-like feel of the home.
Shields Residential Inc.
75306 Palm Shadow Dr, Indian Wells, CA 92210
Based in Indian Wells, Shields Residential Inc. is a licensed general contractor offering a full range of residential services to homeowners, investors, and designers. In particular, the firm specializes in Mid-Century Modern architecture, building homes in this style throughout Palm Springs and the surrounding areas.
Pictured below is an example of the firm’s work on a residential project. This one-story home has a mixed-material exterior of brick and concrete, and, in terms of color, it includes a tinge of orange on the door and above the garage. This color motif finds itself weaved throughout the house, with door frames, ceilings, and even some of the furniture matching and varying this shade of orange. The effect of the home is made brighter and warmer, which makes for an inviting abode in the desert.
Sunterra Builders
45-445 Portola Ave 2a, Palm Desert, CA 92260
Darrin Coffin founded Sunterra Builders in 2007 with the goal of building fine custom homes and commercial remodels in the Coachella Valley. Today, the firm maintains a reputation for building long-lasting relationships with clients and trade partners. Thanks to these networks, the firm’s service offerings are comprehensive, with Sunterra being able to offer concrete to painting to electrical to landscaping.
The firm is passionate about the desert lifestyle and understands the importance of creating both a functional and visually spectacular living space. One example of this philosophy in action is this custom home in Indian Wells. The first thing that catches the viewer’s attention is the variety of materials in the exterior. Stone columns flank the entryway, supporting the wood and metal roof while adding texture to the otherwise smooth finishes. Past the modern gates of the entry, viewers will be led to a long, well-lit hallway that leads inside the custom home. And if the exterior is something to go by, the interior shares the same modern and mixed-material qualities as the impressive exterior of the home. Learn more about them at www.sunterrabuilders.com
South Point Construction
79-815 Bermuda Dunes Drive, Bermuda Dunes, CA 92203
When Steve Cameron founded South Point Construction, it was with the desire to serve the prestigious desert areas of Indian Wells, Palm Desert, La Quinta, and Rancho Mirage by offering design and construction on both residential and commercial projects. The firm’s goal is to provide beautiful homes for clients, which it achieves through its motto of providing “a dedicated hands-on relationship with its clientele.”
Pictured below is an example of the firm’s work on a residential project. This Mediterranean-style home is a one-story wonder, expanding horizontally to accommodate many functional spaces that cohere into the space of one home. Leading up to the door is an arched adornment that adds a touch of charm and texture to the mixed-materials exterior of stucco, tile, and wood. Overall, the home is warm-toned and inviting especially with the addition of colorful flora lining the entryway.
