About Abstract Residential Design+Build

At Abstract, we help discerning homeowners plan, design, and build exceptional custom homes, additions and ADUs, with integrated architectural design under one roof. Our clients are often relocating from out of state and bring high standards for design and execution. Many favor modern farmhouse, traditional, or mountain modern styles. What they want most is clarity, budget control, and a team that can deliver at a high level from first sketch to final key handoff.

Our Promise: Clarity, Control, and Craftsmanship

Custom building is exciting, but it can be complex. Budgets can drift, decisions stack up, and permitting can slow momentum. We remove the guesswork with a true design-build approach that aligns drawings, selections, costs, and schedule before construction begins. You get a detailed plan, honest numbers, and steady communication so your project stays on track.

What this means for you

A buildable design tied to real pricing
Selections organized in advance to reduce decision fatigue
A schedule that anticipates approvals, inspections, and lead times
Weekly updates and full visibility from anywhere

Our Story

Our founder, Brad Schmidt, built his expertise the practical way: starting in framing, advancing to commercial superintendent roles on complex projects, then managing spec homes and real estate before leading window and door sales. Those experiences highlighted a gap between design intent and field reality. Abstract Residential was created to close that gap.

Today, our team brings 22 years of construction experience to every project. We combine that field knowledge with in-house architectural design to ensure details are constructible, costs are predictable, and the finished home reflects your vision.

What We Believe

Detailed

Every successful project starts with disciplined drawings, scoped selections, and clear specifications. Detail is how budgets stay honest.

High-Level Execution

Craftsmanship, scheduling, and quality control turn plans into homes. We hold a high bar for our team and trade partners.

A Great Team

Collaboration wins. Designers, project managers, and field crews work as one, with the homeowner informed at every step.

A True Design-Build Team

You work with a single, accountable partner from concept to completion. Our in-house architectural design is coordinated with interiors, engineering, and construction, so decisions happen faster and align with budget and buildability.

How we keep projects moving

Weekly owner meetings to review progress, decisions, and next steps
Planned site walks for electrical, plumbing, and cabinetry to verify layout before close-up
Milestone budget reviews that keep financials aligned with scope

Who We Serve

Our clients are typically high-net-worth individuals, business owners, and professionals, with many relocating from out of state. They expect clear communication, disciplined planning, and a finished home that reflects their lifestyle.

Common project types

New custom homes on premium lots or view properties
Estate-level renovations, additions, and ADUs for guests, multi-generational living, or rental income
Style fluency in modern farmhouse, traditional, and mountain modern

Built for remote owners

Structured weekly updates with action items
Centralized approvals through Job Tread
Photo and video documentation at key milestones

Ready to Talk About Your Project?

Build with clarity, control, and a team you can trust.

Request a Pre-Construction Planning Consult