Designing a custom is a unique opportunity to shape the space where your life will unfold. At Kurk Homes, our in-house architectural designer, Steven Byrne, plays a vital role in transforming ideas, land, and lifestyle needs into a home that feels like you.
Custom homes are fundamentally different from cookie cutter or spec homes. They require a deeper level of creativity, planning, and personalization. That’s why we employ a skilled and experienced architectural designer like Steven.
For our customers, he brings together:
As Steven says, “For Kurk Homes’ clients—especially empty nesters and retirees—design must anticipate lifestyle changes, comfort, and usability. You dream it, we’ll help you build it.”
With a degree in Architecture and Environmental Design from Texas A&M University and over 26 years of custom-home design experience throughout Texas, Steven brings deep expertise in a wide range of styles, including Texas Hill Country, Traditional and Modern Farmhouse, French Country, Traditional Mediterranean, and many more.
His design philosophy centers around:
“My favorite part is listening to the client’s vision,” he says. “Walking the land with them and turning ‘what if’ into ‘here it is.’ My goal is to help every client become the architect of their own home.”
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Every great home starts with a great evaluation of the land. When Kurk Homes visits a lot, we study:
This site visit feeds into an in-depth consultation where we learn about the client’s lifestyle, preferences, and long-term plans, everything from entertaining needs to aging in place considerations.
The design process includes:
We also build in future-proofing when the client chooses, including:
Designs reflect how each client wants to live. Here are a few examples inspired by real projects:
A future blog will explore how Steven collaborates with interior designers to bring the final details to life.
Working with Steven as an integrated part of the Kurk Homes team provides clear advantages:
Stronger Communication
Better Control Over Cost and Quality
Consistency & Accountability
Steven collaborates closely with:
This ensures clients receive exactly what they want—within their budget—while keeping the entire team aligned throughout construction.
And beyond all the technical value, designing and building with Kurk Homes gives homeowners something more: the pride of creating a home that reflects their vision and won’t need additional work to meet the owner’s expectations.
With Steven's expertise and Kurk Homes’ commitment to exceptional craftsmanship, your dream home can become a thoughtful, functional, and beautifully personalized reality.