Lakeshore Living

Lake home remodeling, additions, and custom homes on Lake Michigan and inland lakes throughout West Michigan.

WHY LAKESHORE LIVING

The view is only the beginning.

A lake home lives differently. The best ones make it easy to move from inside to outside, welcome a house full of family and friends, and take advantage of the setting without sacrificing the way the home needs to function every day.

Whether you’re renovating a cottage, expanding a second home, or building new, we design the entire project around how you want to live by the water.

Open living area after a whole home remodel in Allendale
DESIGNED FOR LIFE BY THE WATER

More of what you came to the lake for.

Every project is different, but the goal is the same: make the home work better with its setting.
Remodeled kitchen and living area

Views + Natural Light

Thoughtful layouts, expansive windows, and intentional sightlines help make the water part of the home.

Primary suite and bath after remodel

Indoors + Outdoor Living

Covered porches, decks, patios, and connected living spaces make it easy to move from the house to the lake.

Structural changes during a whole home remodel

Room to Gather

Open kitchens and comfortable gathering spaces give family and guests room to cook, eat, relax, and spend time together.

Interior finishes and material selections

Space to Recharge

Private suites, welcoming guest rooms, and thoughtfully designed baths create a retreat after a full day outside.

YOUR HOME IS HERE. YOU DON’T HAVE TO BE.

Stay connected to your project from wherever you are

Many of our lakeshore clients live somewhere else for part, or most, of the year. You shouldn’t have to be in West Michigan every day to know what’s happening at your home.

Our project management system, regular updates, photos, video, and direct communication keep you connected to the work and the decisions that need your attention.

Whether you’re in Chicago, Denver, Washington, D.C., or somewhere else entirely, you’ll know where your project stands.

ONE POINT OF CONTACT

Know who to call and who is responsible for your project.

PROJECT VISIBILITY

Follow progress and stay informed even when you’re hundreds of miles away.

CLEAR COMMUNICATION

Questions, selections, schedules, and updates stay organized throughout the project.

The Investment

What a whole home remodel costs here.

Most whole home remodels we take on carry a budget of $100,000 or more, and many run past it. The range depends on square footage, structural scope, and level of finish.

We talk about budget in the first conversation, not the fifth.

Our Process

Every project follows the same five steps.

See the full process →

01

Initial Consultation

We listen before we scope.

02

Design-Build Contract

You know the investment range before anything begins.

03

Design & Scope

You see the full vision before construction starts.

04

Construction Agreement

No surprises. No vague line items.

05

Build

One project manager. One standard. Start to finish.

“We used PR for a major renovation at our house in Holland. Eric was great on the front end, understanding our vision and coming up with a concise plan, and Denver was extremely hardworking, attentive and a great problem solver. I would highly recommend PR.”

Mike McNeive

whole home remodel

Common Questions

Before you call.

Can you manage our project if we don’t live in West Michigan?

Yes. Many lakeshore clients are away for some or all of their project. We use regular communication, project management tools, photos, and video to keep you connected to the work.

Do you remodel existing lake homes as well as build new?

Yes. Lakeshore projects can include whole-home renovations, additions, outdoor living spaces, and new home construction.

Can you help us make better use of our lake views?

Yes. Layout, windows, sightlines, and indoor-outdoor connections are considered during design so the home takes better advantage of its setting.

Do you work on inland lakes as well as Lake Michigan?

Yes. PR Design Build works on Lake Michigan and surrounding inland lakes throughout our West Michigan service area.

Can you update an older cottage without losing its character?

Yes. The design process starts with what you value about the existing home and what needs to work better, then develops a plan around both.

Let’s Get Started

Let’s talk about your place at the lake.

Whether you’re building new, renovating, or making room for more time together, let’s start with what you want from your home.