Cranbrook Custom Homes

Innovating and Inspiring a New Standard of Luxury

By Jane K. Asher, Ph.D.

Cranbrook Custom Homes specializes in luxury, custom homes, showcasing the finest in design and finishes, inspired by the latest trends, features ideas and colors. Founded in 2012, the company evolved as a result of Sebastian Lombardo and Stephen McKay’s partnership and drive to create a desirable option for homeowners to build custom, luxury homes in Southeast Michigan. Over the years, Cranbrook Custom Homes has honed its unique design-build process and established a reputation for luxury and innovation to become a consistent key player in the luxury, custom-home market.

Cranbrook Custom Homes’ design-build process provides clients a unified experience to bring their dream home to life in a way that is innovative, collaborative and held to the highest of standards. “In our design-build process, the designer, builder and client become one as they work toward the collective goal of imagining, drawing and building the client’s dream home,” said Vice President of Marketing Melissa Cervin. “This collaboration serves to limit budget overages and lower costs overall, all while ensuring delivery on time.”

In addition to setting and meeting clients’ expectations and ensuring transparency throughout their homebuilding journey, Cranbrook’s 11-step design-build process gives clients the opportunity to meet with renowned designer and Cranbrook Custom Homes Vice President Stephen McKay, who is a Certified Green Professional, LEED AP and Associate AIA. “Stephen takes his time to understand how the client intends to live in their home, thus designing a custom home around their lifestyle and around the land upon which the home will be built,” Melissa said.

Clients mainly interact with the sales and construction managers and designer throughout the design-build process, but, as Melissa points out, Cranbrook’s 40+ dedicated team members all play an integral role in the process and final product. “It’s through the support of the remaining team members that a home comes to life,” Melissa said. “Each team member is vital in providing pricing, scheduling and acquiring finishes for a new home — Cranbrook Custom Homes have been featured in Hour Detroit’s design awards and receive accolades for their superb designs year after year … and these achievements are made possible by our commitment to our team and to our clients.”

The company’s dedication to their clients is enhanced by their ongoing support of the community.

Cranbrook Custom Homes regularly teams up with its sister company, Lombardo Homes, to support local charities, including St. Baldrick’s Foundation and Make-A-Wish Foundation, and sponsors community events, such as fireworks, farmer’s markets, concerts in the park and Christmas tree-lighting ceremonies.

Cranbrook Custom Homes is also dedicated to the real estate community and, therefore, greatly values its relationship with Real Producers. “Our partnership with Real Producers gives us a platform where we can continue to network and expand our real estate relationships,” Melissa said. “We understand how vital real estate agents are to our day-to-day business — we welcome them into our sales centers anytime and embrace all opportunities to get to know local real estate agents and build relationships with them.”

As indicated in their mission statement, Cranbrook Custom Homes strives “to pair the highest architectural artistry with the finest craftsmanship to build truly breathtaking homes.” By continually analyzing and improving its innovative design-build process, the company is intent on showcasing its talent by developing and building any and all styles of homes. In doing so, Cranbrook Custom Homes will continue to evolve its portfolio with luxury homes that reflect their clients’ unique needs and personalities, building and shaping a new standard of living for the future.

To learn more about Cranbrook Custom Homes, visit cranbrookcustomhomes.com.

Melissa Cervin, Cranbrook Custom Homes - Partner Spotlight