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Luxury Home Remodeling in Michigan & Florida

Imagine a Home Custom Built For You

Sterling Custom Homes & Renovations has built its reputation one project at a time since 1996, working on estates in Bloomfield Hills and waterfront retreats in Bonita Springs. 

Homeowners searching for luxury home remodeling near me consistently land on contractors who handle design, permitting, and construction under one roof. In Southeast Michigan and Southwest Florida, that search starts with Sterling.

A luxury renovation rarely means one isolated task. It might mean reworking a kitchen, adding a primary suite, or restoring a historic home’s character while modernizing its wiring and structure. Sterling manages each project with renovation architects and interior construction contractors who translate a plan into finished work, licensed in both wood-frame construction around Bloomfield Hills and CMU, slab-on-grade construction near Bonita Springs.

Building Dream Homes One Room at a Time

Sterling offers a full suite of remodeling services for the luxury market across both regions. Each service area below links to a dedicated page with process details, project galleries, and answers specific to that room or space.

  • Kitchen Remodeling: Custom cabinetry, professional-grade appliances, and layouts built around how your household actually cooks and gathers.
  • Bathroom Remodeling: Vanities, curated fixtures, and tile work designed as a private retreat, not a template.
  • Home Additions: Square footage that matches your home’s existing architecture, structurally and visually, inside and out.
  • Exterior Renovations: First-impression updates to siding, roofing, entries, and outdoor living spaces built for Michigan winters or Florida storm seasons.
  • Basement Remodeling: Finished lower levels built out as entertainment space, in-law suites, or additional living area.
  • Specialty Spaces: Wine cellars, golf simulators, and great rooms built for the way you actually spend your leisure time.

KITCHEN REMODELING

Unlock the heart of your home with our luxurious kitchen remodeling services, designed to cater to your culinary and social needs.
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BATHROOM REMODELING

Elevate your bathroom experience with a custom vanity, sophisticated fixtures, and elegant tiling, created uniquely for you.
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HOME ADDITIONS

Expand your living space with seamless home additions that blend flawlessly with your home's existing aesthetic.
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EXTERIOR RENOVATIONS

Curb appeal meets bespoke luxury. Redefine your home's first impression with tailored exterior renovations.
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BASEMENT REMODELING

Transform your lower level into a luxurious entertainment hub or the ideal in-law suite with our bespoke basement remodeling services.
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SPECIALTY SPACES

From wine cellars to home theaters, create the ultimate leisure or entertainment space tailored to your unique taste.
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Imagine the Endless Possibilities of Your Home Remodel with Us

Don’t just dream about your ideal home—make it a reality with Sterling Custom Homes & Renovations. Whether you’re creating a custom home design or embarking on a comprehensive home remodel, our team is ready to bring your vision to life with unparalleled elegance and sophistication.

MI / 248.203.2036
FL / 239.994.6367

A Legacy of Luxury and Trust

For nearly three decades, Sterling Custom Homes & Renovations has built its name on measurable outcomes: projects completed on budget, homeowners who return for a second or third renovation, and a client list that includes multiple award recognitions from the Detroit Design Awards and Houzz.

How Sterling's Remodeling Process Works

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1. Consultation With a Renovation Specialist

Every project starts with a site visit and a working conversation about how you use your home now versus how you want to use it. Your renovation architect documents the existing structure, discusses realistic budget ranges up front, and begins sketching options before the first formal design meeting.

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You select from curated cabinetry, stone, tile, and fixture options with your designer, and the plan is engineered in detail: structural drawings, permit sets, and a finalized scope of work before a single wall comes down.

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Our interior construction contractors and trade partners build to the approved plan, with scheduled inspections at each phase to confirm the work meets Michigan or Florida building codes. The project closes with a final walkthrough and a punch list resolved before we consider it complete.

Frequently Asked Questions About Luxury Home Remodeling

A luxury home remodel typically involves custom design work, high-end materials, and a level of detail beyond stock cabinetry or standard fixtures: custom millwork, natural stone, integrated smart-home systems, and layouts designed specifically around one household rather than resale-ready neutrality.

Timelines vary by scope. A single-room remodel, like a kitchen or bathroom, generally runs a few months from demolition to final walkthrough. A home addition or whole-home renovation can take considerably longer, particularly when structural changes or permitting are involved. Your renovation architect will give you a project-specific timeline before construction starts.

Yes. Several of Sterling’s most extensive projects have involved century-old homes in Oakland County, where the goal is preserving original character (trim profiles, window proportions, façade details) while replacing outdated mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems behind the walls.

A renovation architect designs the project: space planning, structural changes, and the overall look. A general contractor builds it. Sterling employs both under one roof as a design and build contractor, so the design intent carries through construction instead of getting reinterpreted by a separate building team.

Cost depends heavily on scope, material selections, and whether the project involves structural or mechanical changes. Southwest Florida projects often carry additional cost for hurricane-rated materials and elevation requirements that don’t apply in Southeast Michigan. Because of that variance, Sterling provides project-specific estimates after an initial consultation rather than a flat per-square-foot number.

Sterling’s in-house team handles design and construction together, so most clients don’t need to hire a separate architect. If you already have a designer or architect you’d like to keep involved, we’re glad to coordinate directly with them through construction.

Yes. Sterling maintains licensed teams and offices in Bloomfield Hills, MI and Bonita Springs, FL, and applies the same design-build process and quality standards in both markets. See the areas we serve in Southeast Michigan and Southwest Florida.

Rating: 5

“Todd, I have been searching for the words to express how much I love my house and how much it has enhanced my life. The layout downstairs is so much more functional and has made the house bigger and better looking. The kitchen works very well and I am glad to have the seating around the island, which works for me. The reworked bedrooms upstairs are great and the hall bathroom is now a great bathroom. The addition of the bathroom, closet and laundry is so wonderful and I am enjoying it so much. I feel so glad to have the mechanics, framing, exterior, plumbing, cabinets, electrical and HVAC all so solid, up-to-date and well done. Trim work and tile work is exceptional. Glad to have great Marvin windows. So proud we took an aging, worn-out house with potential and made it into a beautiful, functional and still-charming home. Thanks for your vision on this, encouraging me and making it happen. It has been a joy to do and now a joy to live in.”

Rating: 5

“The whole team at Sterling was a pleasure to work with, friendly and very responsive.  Our family lived in the house throughout the renovation and everyone that worked in our house was respectful and did their best to make sure we were all comfortable throughout the process.   Our Project Manager was there for us what felt like 24/7 and management went above and beyond to make sure everything stayed on schedule and within budget.   We will definitely be using them again.”

Rating: 5

“Todd Emerson and his Sterling construction company has remodeled our entire home in three phases. They were on time and more importantly on budget. There were no hidden surprises. They were helpful transforming conception into fully engineered design. Craftsmanship was superior. Our house looks beautiful and feels as solid as a tank. As we contemplate a final addition, I will not hesitate to hire Sterling again.”

Rating: 5

“This is quite simply the best home improvement company EVER. I found Todd, Joe and their team when they did a ground up remodel of our neighbor’s house. When I saw what a great job they did I hired them to rebuild the entire back wall of our house following a seriously damaging water leak. This spring we had them replace the front and rear entry doors to our home. Their project manager, Joe Dimeck, is truly amazing. Super competent, responsive, easy going, fun to work with – a true professional. I can recommend this company without any hesitation.”

Rating: 5

“Todd Emerson drew up a plan for the extensive renovation of a condo which we purchased in 2015. His ideas were innovative and also practical. Interior structural changes we had not thought of making but were part of Todd’s design proved to be a wonderful re-working of the interior footprint of our condo. Work proceeded in a quick and efficient fashion. Any questions or concerns we had elicited a timely response from the company. We are very happy with the final product; the quality of the workmanship is excellent. Everyone at the company, especially Todd Emerson and Marc Alexander, was a pleasure to deal with.”

Rating: 5

“We first used Sterling Development in 2015 to remodel a bathroom, laundry room as well as put on a new roof. We were very pleased with the work and decided to hire Sterling again in 2017 for a complete walk-out basement remodel. Sterling was outstanding to work with. Workers were very professional, honest and timely. We were done ahead of schedule by two weeks and slightly under budget. We are thrilled with our new basement which has quickly turned into our main living space as it has a spacious family room, bar/kitchen, bathroom as well as a separate large movie room/kids game room. We are beyond thrilled with our basement and highly recommend Sterling Development!”

Rating: 5

“First, we want to take the opportunity to Thank Todd Emerson and his team for building the house of our dreams. We truly couldn’t be more satisfied! I can’t say enough good things about Sterling Development. It has truly been a pleasure working with you and your team. If you’re considering building a new home or remodeling, Sterling Development is definitely the way to go. I have never felt so comfortable and happy with Todd and his team. He always reassured me that he would correct any issues or concerns I had and made it such a great experience.”

Rating: 5

“It has been my great pleasure to work with Sterling Development on what turned out to be a major renovation on my one hundred year old home. The work they did for me was performed by skilled craftsmen and women in all the trades. The pricing was fair and although the schedule changed from time to time because of changes that evolved throughout the process, I was always kept informed. Beyond all that, Marc and Todd are true gentlemen who treated me with courtesy and respect – a very rare thing these days. I highly recommend Sterling Development.”

Rating: 5

“I recently had a first floor remodel that was completed by Sterling. The results are absolutely stunning. The remodel included moving the laundry upstairs, a brand new kitchen with a much improved layout, an open floor plan, new wood floors and a mudroom. I have received numerous compliments from friends and family and couldn’t be happier with it. Everyone that I worked with at Sterling was professional, friendly and highly skilled. The project was completed on time and within our budget. I cannot recommend them enough.”

Rating: 5

“My husband and I have had wonderful experiences with Sterling. We had a sudden need to do a major renovation to our lower level to accommodate my husband’s father moving in with us. Within 6 weeks we built out the lower level to add a beautiful bedroom, bathroom and closet. The work was beautiful and completed on time. The company stuck to our budget and their work crews maintained a clean premises and were very professional. We are now undergoing a second renovation of our master bathroom as well. We highly recommend the company.”

Rating: 5

“Todd Emerson drew up a plan for the extensive renovation of a condo which we purchased in 2015. His ideas were innovative and also practical. Interior structural changes we had not thought of making but were part of Todd’s design proved to be a wonderful re-working of the interior footprint of our condo. Work proceeded in a quick and efficient fashion. Any questions or concerns we had elicited a timely response from the company. We are very happy with the final product; the quality of the workmanship is excellent. Everyone at the company, especially Todd Emerson and Marc Alexander, was a pleasure to deal with.”

Rating: 5

“Todd, I have been searching for the words to express how much I love my house and how much it has enhanced my life. The layout downstairs is so much more functional and has made the house bigger and better looking. The kitchen works very well and I am glad to have the seating around the island, which works for me. The reworked bedrooms upstairs are great and the hall bathroom is now a great bathroom. The addition of the bathroom, closet and laundry is so wonderful and I am enjoying it so much. I feel so glad to have the mechanics, framing, exterior, plumbing, cabinets, electrical and HVAC all so solid, up-to-date and well done. Trim work and tile work is exceptional. Glad to have great Marvin windows. So proud we took an aging, worn-out house with potential and made it into a beautiful, functional and still-charming home. Thanks for your vision on this, encouraging me and making it happen. It has been a joy to do and now a joy to live in.”

Rating: 5

“The whole team at Sterling was a pleasure to work with, friendly and very responsive.  Our family lived in the house throughout the renovation and everyone that worked in our house was respectful and did their best to make sure we were all comfortable throughout the process.   Our Project Manager was there for us what felt like 24/7 and management went above and beyond to make sure everything stayed on schedule and within budget.   We will definitely be using them again.”

Rating: 5

“Todd Emerson and his Sterling construction company has remodeled our entire home in three phases. They were on time and more importantly on budget. There were no hidden surprises. They were helpful transforming conception into fully engineered design. Craftsmanship was superior. Our house looks beautiful and feels as solid as a tank. As we contemplate a final addition, I will not hesitate to hire Sterling again.”

Rating: 5

“This is quite simply the best home improvement company EVER. I found Todd, Joe and their team when they did a ground up remodel of our neighbor’s house. When I saw what a great job they did I hired them to rebuild the entire back wall of our house following a seriously damaging water leak. This spring we had them replace the front and rear entry doors to our home. Their project manager, Joe Dimeck, is truly amazing. Super competent, responsive, easy going, fun to work with – a true professional. I can recommend this company without any hesitation.”

Rating: 5

“Todd Emerson drew up a plan for the extensive renovation of a condo which we purchased in 2015. His ideas were innovative and also practical. Interior structural changes we had not thought of making but were part of Todd’s design proved to be a wonderful re-working of the interior footprint of our condo. Work proceeded in a quick and efficient fashion. Any questions or concerns we had elicited a timely response from the company. We are very happy with the final product; the quality of the workmanship is excellent. Everyone at the company, especially Todd Emerson and Marc Alexander, was a pleasure to deal with.”

Rating: 5

“We first used Sterling Development in 2015 to remodel a bathroom, laundry room as well as put on a new roof. We were very pleased with the work and decided to hire Sterling again in 2017 for a complete walk-out basement remodel. Sterling was outstanding to work with. Workers were very professional, honest and timely. We were done ahead of schedule by two weeks and slightly under budget. We are thrilled with our new basement which has quickly turned into our main living space as it has a spacious family room, bar/kitchen, bathroom as well as a separate large movie room/kids game room. We are beyond thrilled with our basement and highly recommend Sterling Development!”

Rating: 5

“First, we want to take the opportunity to Thank Todd Emerson and his team for building the house of our dreams. We truly couldn’t be more satisfied! I can’t say enough good things about Sterling Development. It has truly been a pleasure working with you and your team. If you’re considering building a new home or remodeling, Sterling Development is definitely the way to go. I have never felt so comfortable and happy with Todd and his team. He always reassured me that he would correct any issues or concerns I had and made it such a great experience.”

Rating: 5

“It has been my great pleasure to work with Sterling Development on what turned out to be a major renovation on my one hundred year old home. The work they did for me was performed by skilled craftsmen and women in all the trades. The pricing was fair and although the schedule changed from time to time because of changes that evolved throughout the process, I was always kept informed. Beyond all that, Marc and Todd are true gentlemen who treated me with courtesy and respect – a very rare thing these days. I highly recommend Sterling Development.”

Rating: 5

“I recently had a first floor remodel that was completed by Sterling. The results are absolutely stunning. The remodel included moving the laundry upstairs, a brand new kitchen with a much improved layout, an open floor plan, new wood floors and a mudroom. I have received numerous compliments from friends and family and couldn’t be happier with it. Everyone that I worked with at Sterling was professional, friendly and highly skilled. The project was completed on time and within our budget. I cannot recommend them enough.”

Rating: 5

“My husband and I have had wonderful experiences with Sterling. We had a sudden need to do a major renovation to our lower level to accommodate my husband’s father moving in with us. Within 6 weeks we built out the lower level to add a beautiful bedroom, bathroom and closet. The work was beautiful and completed on time. The company stuck to our budget and their work crews maintained a clean premises and were very professional. We are now undergoing a second renovation of our master bathroom as well. We highly recommend the company.”

Rating: 5

“Todd Emerson drew up a plan for the extensive renovation of a condo which we purchased in 2015. His ideas were innovative and also practical. Interior structural changes we had not thought of making but were part of Todd’s design proved to be a wonderful re-working of the interior footprint of our condo. Work proceeded in a quick and efficient fashion. Any questions or concerns we had elicited a timely response from the company. We are very happy with the final product; the quality of the workmanship is excellent. Everyone at the company, especially Todd Emerson and Marc Alexander, was a pleasure to deal with.”

Uncompromising Quality in Home Construction

At Sterling Custom Homes & Renovations, we don’t merely remodel and build houses; we create homes that mirror the heart and soul of our clients. The true measure of our success is found in the smiles and awe-inspired glances of those we serve as they cross the threshold into their dream homes for the first time.

Begin the Journey to Your Extraordinary Home Today

If you’re looking for a luxury home contractor who can take a remodel from first sketch to final walkthrough without handing you off between vendors, Sterling Custom Homes & Renovations is ready to talk through your project. Reach out through our contact page to schedule a consultation, or call the office nearest you.

MI / 248.203.2036
FL / 239.994.6367