Our Story

Built Together.
By Design.

Who We Are

A Husband & Wife Team
Who Build Homes Together

We often get asked why we want to do this business. Trust us — it's not an easy one to be in. There are thousands upon thousands of decisions to be made and plenty of stressors.

Our answer: we love the creative process and watching something we drew on paper come to life through many different qualified hands. We love capturing a family in a home.

In short, it's fun. Fun for us — and we believe we can make it fun for you.

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We know that our capacity and creativity is multiplied when we work together. Working together not only brings us a great amount of joy — it brings significantly more value to our clients.

Ben & Katelyn

The Team

Meet Ben & Katelyn

Ben — General Contractor at Ideal Design Build

General Contractor

Ben

Ben leads every build with the precision of a master craftsman. From site selection and permitting through framing, finish work, and final walkthrough — he manages every detail so your home is built exactly as envisioned.

Every trade partner is vetted by Ben personally. Every timeline is managed. Every standard is uncompromising. His clients describe him as calm under pressure, meticulous in execution, and genuinely invested in the outcome.

Ben's background spans years of hands-on construction experience on the Wasatch Back, giving him an intimate knowledge of the land, the climate, and the craftsmen who build the finest homes in the valley.

Katelyn — Interior Designer at Ideal Design Build

Interior Designer

Katelyn

Katelyn's design philosophy is rooted in the belief that a home should tell your story. Drawing on traditional architecture, color theory, and an artist's eye, she creates interiors that are layered, livable, and unmistakably personal.

Every room is a considered composition — never a formula. Katelyn works closely with each family to understand how they live, what they love, and what they want to feel when they walk through their front door.

Her work spans full-service interior design, furniture procurement, art curation, and final styling — ensuring that the day you receive your keys, every room is complete, curated, and entirely yours.

Why It Works

The Power of Two

Have you heard of draft horses? The famous Clydesdales you see at Christmastime are one type. They are BIG horses. Alone, they can pull up to 8,000 pounds.

You would assume that two draft horses together could pull double — 16,000 pounds. Actually, no. Together, they pull 24,000 pounds. That's 3X what one can do alone.

Even more remarkable: when two draft horses have been trained together and are accustomed to working as a team, they can pull 32,000 pounds — 4 times the individual capacity.

Ben and Katelyn have been training together — in life and in business — for many years. The result is a team whose combined capacity far exceeds what either could accomplish alone. Clearer communication. Fewer mistakes. Faster decisions. A better home for you.

How We Work

From Vision to Keys in Hand

01

Discovery

We start with a conversation — about your vision, your lifestyle, your timeline, and your budget. No pressure, no pitch. Just listening.

02

Design

Katelyn develops a complete design concept: architecture, interiors, materials, and finishes — all conceived as a unified whole before a single nail is driven.

03

Build

Ben leads construction with the same precision and care that went into the design. Every trade is coordinated, every milestone communicated, every standard enforced.

04

Style & Deliver

We furnish, style, and finish every room — then hand you the keys to a home that is complete in every sense. Move in. Live beautifully.

What We Believe

Our Values

01

Design & Build as One

Most firms are either design or construction. Not us. When the designer and builder share a single vision from day one, the result is a home with no gaps — in communication, in quality, or in craft.

02

Your Story, Not Ours

We are not interested in building the same home twice. Every project begins with deep listening — understanding how you live, what you love, and what you want to feel when you walk through your front door.

03

Uncompromising Craft

We vet every trade partner, inspect every detail, and hold every finish to the same standard we would demand in our own home. Good enough is never good enough.

04

Transparent Partnership

Building a home is one of the most significant investments of your life. You deserve to know exactly where you stand — on budget, on timeline, and on every decision along the way.

Where We Build

Midway · Heber City · Park City · The Wasatch Back

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