Design Well. Build Well. Furnish Well.

Built Well for Your Wellbeing

A home should do more than look beautiful—it should elevate the way you live. At Living Stone Design + Build, every home is thoughtfully designed and meticulously crafted to promote healthier living, lasting comfort, and timeless beauty. Through exceptional craftsmanship, innovative building science, and an unwavering commitment to your wellbeing, we create extraordinary homes that enrich everyday life for generations.

30+ Years of Design-Build Experience

Showrooms in Asheville & Cashiers

Nationally Recognized Green Building

Quality Craftsmanship from Start to Finish

Who We Are

Living Stone Design + Build is an award-winning design-build firm with showrooms in Asheville and Cashiers, specializing in high-performance custom homes.

For over 30 years, our integrated team has guided clients through every phase—from architectural design and pre-construction to final build—under one cohesive process.

Every home is thoughtfully designed to enhance the way you live, combining timeless architecture, exceptional craftsmanship, and healthier building practices. The result is a home that is as enduring as it is beautiful—crafted to support your wellbeing for generations.
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Explore Our Building Solutions

From fully custom homes to carefully crafted renovations, commercial projects, and pre-designed plans, discover the path that best fits your vision and lifestyle.

Custom Homes

Every custom home begins with your vision. We thoughtfully design and expertly craft one-of-a-kind residences that reflect your lifestyle, prioritize your wellbeing, and are built to stand the test of time.

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Renovations

Whether you’re restoring a cherished home or reinventing your living spaces, our renovations seamlessly combine inspired design, premium materials, and meticulous craftsmanship to enhance both beauty and everyday living.

Commercial Construction

From offices and hospitality spaces to unique commercial environments, we bring the same level of craftsmanship and attention to detail found in our homes to every commercial project we build.

A modern mountain ranch-style home with a warm wood exterior, large windows, and stone accents. The house has a contemporary yet rustic aesthetic, surrounded by a landscaped front yard with blooming purple flowers, ornamental grasses, and a mix of greenery.

Pre-Designed Plans

Our curated pre-designed plans offer a thoughtful starting point for creating a home that reflects your lifestyle, with the ability to personalize every detail through Living Stone’s signature craftsmanship.

Why Living Stone

Built on building science. Backed by 30+ years.

Nationally recognized for leadership in green building, energy efficiency, and healthy home construction, we create resilient, refined homes built for longevity and your wellness. Rooted in building science and craftsmanship, our work is designed to deliver clarity, accountability, and a “No Regrets” experience.

We are committed to advancing the standard of custom homebuilding across Western North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, and beyond.

NAHB National Custom Home Builder of the Year

2023

NAHB Green Builder of the Year

2023

#1 Custom Home Builder in NC

2023

Best in American Living Award — Custom Owner's Suite

2022

American Residential Design Awards (ARDA) — Bronder & Hawks Nest

2021

Featured Projects

Recognized work, across every project type.

NAHB BALA, GOLD

California

Casa Bonita: Mountain Contemporary

2021 American Residential Design Awards. A mountain contemporary that responds to its wooded lot with considered materiality and indoor-outdoor connection throughout.

NAHB BALA, SILVER

North Carolina

Zen Mountain Haven

Zen Mountain Haven is a project combining Japanese and Appalachian influence. As you walk through the front door you are met with an open floor plan – a living room with coffered ceilings connected to a dining room framed by windows…

NAHB BALA, GOLD

North Carolina

Hidden Falls

Hidden Falls is inspired by the waterfalls surrounding the property—the sound of the water drawing you in, leading you closer and closer. Designed as an oasis, Hidden Falls fully embodies the elements of nature: fire, water, and earth.

What Our Clients Say

Testimonials from our Commercial Building Projects

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“From start to finish, every part of the building process exceeded our expectations.”

- The Parks
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“They built the home we wanted. We laid it out for them and they followed it to a T. I have no regrets – it was a wonderful experience.”

- The Coopers
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“8 years later, we still love our house as much as the day we moved in. We have never lost our appreciation for the quality and creativity of the Living Stone team.”

- The Sefciks
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“Being a builder myself in Chicago, I knew a lot of the nuances […] I would seriously recommend Living Stone to anybody that wants to build”

- Bill Sokolis

Ready to Build?

Let’s Talk About Your Project

Every commercial project begins with a vision. A discovery call gives us the opportunity to understand your goals, operational needs, and expectations while showing you how our integrated design-build approach brings clarity, efficiency, and confidence to every phase of construction.