Custom cabinets can be designed to fit and enhance nearly any room in a home, not just the kitchen. With the right interior design, homeowners can tailor storage and style for bathrooms, laundry rooms, garages, home offices, and living areas. These cabinets are built to match specific needs and spaces, optimizing the functionality and aesthetics in areas beyond the kitchen. Hints why custom is truly the core benefit of custom cabinetry.
So, you’ve decided to renovate—congratulations! Whether you’re planning a Denver home addition, building an ADU, or doing a whole home remodel, you’re about to create a space that better fits your life. At Sustainable Design Build, we know this is an exciting time, but we also know you probably have questions. One of the most common? Should I live in my home during construction, or should I move out?
At Sustainable Design Build, we have built our reputation on providing that complete, streamlined experience. Our team brings together every essential part of the process under one roof: a talented in-house interior design team, our lead architect, and a highly skilled construction management crew. This integration means fewer moving parts for you to manage, a smoother workflow, and a final product that is as beautiful as it is functional.
At Sustainable Design Build, we know that life doesn’t slow down just because the school year starts. In fact, the fall often brings a bit of clarity: you need more space, better organization, and a home layout that truly works for your lifestyle. That’s where a thoughtfully designed home addition can come in.
At Sustainable Design Build, we know that life doesn’t slow down just because the school year starts. In fact, the fall often brings a bit of clarity: you need more space, better organization, and a home layout that truly works for your lifestyle. That’s where a thoughtfully designed home addition can come in.
Starting a major home project is exciting. Whether you are planning a second-story addition to make room for your growing family, building an ADU to create rental income or a guest retreat, or reimagining your entire home with a full remodel, you are about to transform the way you live. Once you have finalized a design you love, the next step is moving into the build phase—where your vision takes physical shape.
When the Denver back to school season rolls around, mornings can feel like a whirlwind—backpacks on the floor, shoes disappearing, coats piling up near the door. For busy and growing families, even the best routines can unravel fast.
As a Denver ADU builder, Sustainable Design Build (SDB) is here to help you navigate the process of building an ADU,from zoning to finishes, and show you how your project can be both functional and luxurious.
At Sustainable Design Build, we’re proud to celebrate nine years of serving the Denver community with high-quality home building and remodeling services. Over nearly a decade, we’ve grown from a small, passionate team into a trusted name in the Denver metro area—known for our expertise, transparency, and commitment to turning dream homes into reality.
Why Building a Home Addition Might Be Smarter Than Buying in Today’s Market. With limited choices staying in your home today might be best.
At first glance, a stunning kitchen remodel or luxurious bathroom upgrade might seem like it’s all about aesthetics—elegant finishes, perfectly matched colors, and sleek, functional layouts. But at Sustainable Design Build (SDB), we know that true luxury lives at the intersection of design and engineering.
Big changes are coming to central Denver—and they might just be the spark that ignites a new wave of home improvement and custom home building across neighborhoods like Lincoln Park, Baker, and Sun Valley.
When Tony and Robin Kohake purchased the corner-lot property at 800 S. Franklin St. in Denver, they had a clear vision: tear down the aging 1890 structure and build a Tudor-style home where they could raise their four kids with a spacious backyard in Washington Park. But like many homeowners hoping to build a custom home, ADU, or major addition in Denver, they quickly discovered that a clear vision doesn’t always mean a clear path.
Big changes are coming to Denver’s historic Park Hill Park and neighborhood—and they’re not just happening on city land. The long-disputed 155-acre Park Hill Golf Course site is being reimagined as a vibrant community park, thanks to a citywide visioning effort by Denver Parks and Recreation. With three inspiring concepts on the table—“Nature Runs Through,” “Colorado’s Front Door,” and “Cultural Core”—the project has the whole city dreaming.
A modest-looking bungalow at 510 S. Garfield Street in Denver’s Belcaro neighborhood is under consideration for landmark designation, potentially shielding it from demolition. While its exterior appears ordinary, the interior showcases a rare and remarkably preserved example of Usonian architecture—a midcentury style pioneered by Frank Lloyd Wright in the 1930s to bring modern design to middle-class homes.
When most homeowners consider a home addition, they’re typically looking to solve a problem: a growing family, a need for a home office, or simply the desire for more functional square footage. But what if the solution went far beyond the problem? What if a home addition could not only add space—but also elevate your home to feel entirely custom, luxurious, and transformed?
At Sustainable Design Build, we’ve seen this vision come to life time and again. One recent example? A beautifully executed pop top home addition project in Denver’s iconic Berkeley Neighborhood that now rivals the aesthetic and craftsmanship of any newly built custom home.
When it comes to elevating a high-end renovation or custom home, few design elements are as transformative—or as foundational—as cabinetry. At Sustainable Design Build (SDB), we view cabinetry not just as storage, but as a defining architectural feature that anchors the functionality, aesthetics, and flow of a space. Here’s why we consistently choose custom cabinetry for our most refined and personalized projects.
As the long days of summer begin to shorten and the back-to-school season peeks around the corner, many homeowners find themselves in a moment of transition—mentally, emotionally, and practically. You’ve had time to relax, travel, and maybe even host family and friends. But now, with routines about to return and schedules about to tighten, you might be asking yourself: Is this the right time to take on a home remodel or addition?
The story unfolding at 400 S. Williams Street in Denver’s historic Washington Park neighborhood is more than just a preservation effort — it’s a reflection of a broader conversation happening across the city. Residents are becoming increasingly invested in the future of their neighborhoods, the architectural character of their streets, and the legacy they leave behind.
In today’s real estate landscape, many Denver homeowners are asking the question: Is renovating your home truly a smart investment? The data and trends suggest a clear answer—yes. Not only are renovations enhancing lifestyle and functionality, but they are also delivering strong returns by adapting homes to modern needs without the costs and upheaval of relocation.
A report found by Instant Roofer reveals that Denver homeowners are the biggest spenders in renovation projects in the US. Residents and homeowners have been notably investing more than the national average,especially in room conversions or home additions. Sustainable Design Build has noticed this shift in homeowners sentiment in the recent year or so. Families and households are looking for more space and upgrading their home since moving and homebuying is not as attractive as it used to be in the past. Many homeowners find it more accessible to build up on their home or build out – by tapping into their home’s equity and more, families are still able to achieve luxury custom homes without uprooting and losing out on many qualities they love about their existing home.
If you’re planning a kitchen remodel, bathroom renovation, home addition, or even building a custom home, cabinetry is one of the most critical—and exciting—elements to design. At Sustainable Design Build (SDB), we know that the right cabinet dimensions do more than improve aesthetics. They enhance function, optimize storage, and transform how you experience your home every day.
When people think of Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs), affordable housing or modest guest quarters often come to mind. But at Sustainable Design Build (SDB), we’re redefining what an ADU can be.
In May 2024, a quiet email introduction between Jessica Brody, General Counsel of Denver Water, and Tim Aragon, top legal counsel for the Denver Broncos, set the stage for a year-long series of strategic discussions that may reshape the heart of Denver. Over the past thirteen months, top executives from Colorado’s oldest water utility and the Denver Broncos organization have been in steady contact, joined at times by key city leaders including Mayor Mike Johnston’s chief of staff and Denver’s chief projects officer.
In a string of secretive real estate transactions around Denver’s Lincoln Park neighborhood, buyers have been scooping up industrial properties near the Burnham Yard railyard. Sellers like Shannon McCabe and Tim Armitage have reported being kept in the dark about the identities of the purchasers, with legal intermediaries handling the deals and non-disclosure agreements in place. These transactions, which include at least 13 properties totaling over $150 million, have raised speculation due to their volume, secrecy, and rapid pace.
In a string of secretive real estate transactions around Denver’s Lincoln Park neighborhood, buyers have been scooping up industrial properties near the Burnham Yard railyard. Sellers like Shannon McCabe and Tim Armitage have reported being kept in the dark about the identities of the purchasers, with legal intermediaries handling the deals and non-disclosure agreements in place. These transactions, which include at least 13 properties totaling over $150 million, have raised speculation due to their volume, secrecy, and rapid pace.
As the City and County of Denver prepares to introduce new policy changes within its Permitting Office, leadership is undergoing a significant transition. Brad Buchanan, former head of Denver’s Community Planning and Development under Mayor Michael Hancock, has been appointed as the interim planning director by Mayor Mike Johnston. Buchanan currently serves as the CEO of the National Western Center Authority and will continue in that role while guiding the city’s planning department. His return follows the resignation of planning director Manish Kumar, who stepped down after just 13 months, stating he had completed his intended goals for the department.
In an exciting move that signals major change for construction in the city, Denver has launched a new Permitting Office aimed at cutting through red tape and dramatically improving the experience of those seeking to build or renovate within city limits. Introduced by Mayor Mike Johnston and launched in May, the Denver Permitting Office (DPO) now enforces a 180-day approval timeline for permits—backed by a refund pledge of up to $10,000 if the city fails to meet its deadlines. While much of the initial coverage highlighted the benefits for large-scale commercial development, the real game-changer lies in how these reforms also open new doors for residential homeowners.
The Denver City Council has officially approved the rezoning of the historic Park Hill Golf Course, closing a prolonged chapter in one of Denver’s most complex development sagas. This rezoning transforms the 155-acre site from private open space—its designation when operating as a private golf course—into public open space. This change enables the land to serve a broader purpose: becoming Denver’s fourth-largest park, accessible to all city residents.
Custom cabinetry is a foundational element in luxury home design, offering the highest level of personalization, craftsmanship, and function. Whether you’re remodeling your kitchen, bath, or creating built-ins for living spaces, understanding the basics of custom cabinetry will help you make confident, informed choices.
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