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We provide Custom Luxury Home Design for all of North Carolina

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At Pippin Home Designs, we serve a wide range of North Carolina regions known for their prosperous custom home markets, including Charlotte & Surrounding Areas, Raleigh & The Triangle, High Country, Lake Norman Area, Piedmont Triad, Land of Sky Region, Western NC and The Coast.

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NORTH CAROLINA

CUSTOM HOME DESIGN SERVICES IN NORTH CAROLINA 

LAKE NORMAN

CHARLOTTE

HIGH COUNTRY 

THE COAST 

PIEDMONT 

LAND OF SKY 

WESTERN NC

RALEIGH 

LAKE NORMAN

Lake Norman Area

Lake Norman remains our most active focal point for new custom home construction, especially for waterfront living. 

From Mooresville to Davidson, Statesville, and Troutman, the Lake Norman area offers prime locations for luxury custom homes, and we’re ready to help bring your vision to life.

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CHARLOTTE

Charlotte & Surrounding Areas

Charlotte is our longest serviced area. We also work in the surrounding communities, delivering customized designs that are tailor made for each unique property.

HIGH COUNTRY

The High Country

Mountain communities like Banner Elk, Lenoir, Hickory, Boone, Blowing Rock, and West Jefferson are sought-after for scenic, custom-built retreats. Our team specializes in maximizing views and designing for unique terrain.

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WNC

Western North Carolina

Serving clients in Western North Carolina including the Great Smoky Mountains of the Appalachian Mountains, Mill Springs, Tryon  and Sylva.

LAND OF SKY

Land of Sky Region

Whether in Asheville, Hendersonville, Weavereville or Waynesville, we are ready to create distinctive homes that are designed to celebrate and honor the land. 

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PIEDMONT

Piedmont Triad

We also work with homeowners looking for custom home design in Winston-Salem, and Greensboro.

THE COAST

Coastal Region

Custom home designs in Wilmington and surrounding areas including; Figure Eight Island, and the Crystal Coast (including Emerald Isle, Swansboro, and Cedar Point). 

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RALEIGH

Raleigh & The Triangle

The Raleigh–Durham–Chapel Hill region is another key node for high-quality custom homes, and we’re well-versed in designing residences that complement the character of these vibrant neighborhoods. From the Triangle to Henderson in the north. 

SERVING NC

North Carolina

No matter what region you are planning to build in, we are ready to help you design your custom luxury home in North Carolina. If you’re looking for an award-winning home & architectural designer in Lake Norman, give us a call today!

Other areas we serve…

FLORIDA

SOUTHEAST US

NATION-WIDE

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Offices in Statesville and Blowing Rock, North Carolina
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92 DESIGN AWARDS AND COUNTING…

2025 Best in Show Award, Lake Norman Homebuilders Association ‘Best of the Lake’ Design Competition

2022 Best in Show Award, Lake Norman Homebuilders Association ‘Best of the Lake’ Design Competition

GRAND ARDA Award (Renovation), American Institute of Building Design

GRAND ARDA Award (Custom Homes Unbuilt) American Institute of Building Design

GRAND ARDA Award (Renovation – Unbuilt), American Institute of Building Design

ARDA Award (Green Design-Built), American Institute of Building Design

ARDA Award (Custom Home – Built), American Institute of Building Design

ARDA Award (Renovation-Built), American Institute of Building Design

ARDA Award (Custom Homes – Unbuilt), American Institute of Building Design

ARDA Award (Renovation – Unbuilt), American Institute of Building Design

‘Best of the Lake’ Award (Waterfront Home $4M+), Lake Norman Homebuilders Association

‘Best of the Lake’ Award (Waterfront Home $2M-2.5), Lake Norman Homebuilders Association​

‘Best of the Lake’ Award (Custom New Home $2M+), Lake Norman Homebuilders Association

‘Best of the Lake’ Award (Waterfront Home $1.5-$2M), Lake Norman Homebuilders Association

‘Best of the Lake’ Award (Full Home Remodel $1M+), Lake Norman Homebuilders Association

‘Best of the Lake’ Award (Custom Waterfront $740-$999K), Lake Norman Homebuilders Association

STARS Award (Best Whole House Remodel between $500,000 and $750,000), North Carolina Homebuilders Association

STARS Award (Best Single-Family Custom Home between 3,501 sq.ft and 4,500 sq.ft.), North Carolina Homebuilders Association

STARS Award (Best Single-Family Custom Home), North Carolina Homebuilders Association

STARS Award (Best Exterior Transformation), North Carolina Homebuilders Association

Chrysalis Award (Whole House Remodel Over 1 Million), The Chrysalis Awards for Remodeling Excellence

1st Place Award, 47th Annual AIBD/Homestyles National Design Competition San Francisco, CA 

1st Place Award (Best Home Design), “Street of Dreams” Home Tour at The Peninsula of Lake Norman – Cornelius, NC

OUR PHILOSOPHY 

We design homes that heal, by working in harmony with nature, the land, and the people who live in them. We believe architecture should support human well-being on every level – physical, emotional, and energetic. A truly successful home is not just beautiful; it feels right! Our process begins by listening to the land, following the light, enhancing the views, and connecting with the natural rhythms of the site. Rather than forcing a design onto a property, we shape each home to the lay of the land, the path of the sun, and the unique character of its surroundings. Integrating principles of biophilia, neuroaesthetics, and natural daylighting, we create spaces that calm the nervous system, support health, and foster connection to nature, to others, and to oneself. We encourage the use of healthier, low- or non-toxic materials so the spaces we inhabit nourish rather than compromise us. As luxury home designers, we design intuitively and intentionally, guided by decades of experience and a deep sensitivity to how spaces feel, not just how they look. When a space is aligned, it supports life; when it is not, people can feel the difference. We believe the future of residential design lies in working with nature: preserving trees, respecting topography, and creating homes and communities that feel rooted, timeless, and alive. Our goal is not simply to design houses – we create homes and developments that honor the land, elevate daily living, and leave a meaningful legacy for generations to come.

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