Business Details
30 Years
experience
Custom Home Design & Build Services in Ellijay, GA
Modern Rustic Homes was founded in 1996 with a mission to become your trusted partner in designing and building custom homes that reflect your unique vision. Our design/build strategy ensures every project captures your ideas while respecting your lifestyle, with standards tailored to your preferences for residential style, floor plans, and amenities. We prioritize plumb, level, and square construction, efficient mechanical systems, and integrated technology for connectivity. Sustainability is central to our approach, using natural and synthetic materials, energy-efficient systems like spray foam insulation and tankless water heaters, and low-maintenance finishes.Our functional home designs emphasize natural light, open spaces, and focal points like fireplaces and art walls. With expertise in estate homes and real estate services, we offer a one-stop shop for clients seeking privacy or community-focused properties. Recognized nationally by Houzz and featured in Log & Timber Home Magazine, our team brings decades of experience to every project.
Services
Custom Home Design
Timber Frame Homes
Log Home Construction
Hybrid Building Systems
Universal Access Design
Sustainable Building
Real Estate Services
Turn-Key Construction
Boat Dock Building
Floor Plan Customization
Details
- Year established: 1996
Highlights and features
- Award-winning design/build team with 30+ years of combined experience
- Sustainable construction using energy-efficient materials and systems
- Proven craftsmanship with nationally recognized quality standards
- Universal access design for single-level living and accessibility needs
- Integrated real estate services for property selection and acquisition
Associations and certifications
- Houzz
- Log & Timber Home Magazine
What people say
Award-winning craftsmanship
Excellent communication
Attention to detail
Creative problem-solving
Lifelong friendships
Services
Custom Home Design
Our custom home design service transforms your vision into detailed architectural plans. We specialize in modern rustic aesthetics, blending natural materials with contemporary technology. Clients receive personalized floor plans and 3D renderings to visualize their future home before construction begins.
Timber Frame Homes
We construct timber frame homes using traditional mortise and tenon joinery with modern energy-efficient enhancements. Our designs combine exposed heavy timbers for structural beauty while meeting contemporary comfort standards through advanced insulation and mechanical systems.
Hybrid Building Systems
Our hybrid homes merge conventional framing with rustic elements like logs and stone accents. This approach allows for flexible design options while maintaining energy efficiency through high-performance windows, spray foam insulation, and sustainable materials.
Universal Access Design
We incorporate universal design principles for aging-in-place readiness, including wider doorways, open showers, and single-level living options. Our team ensures homes remain functional for all mobility needs without compromising aesthetic appeal.
Turn-Key Construction
Our turn-key construction handles every detail from site preparation to final landscaping. Clients receive a fully finished home with all systems operational, requiring only the final key turn to move in without additional coordination.
People
Michael Grant
Designer
Residential designer with a Georgia Tech architecture degree. Published nationally in design magazines. Serves on Georgia High Country Builders Association Board. Combines Old World craftsmanship with modern technology.
Joe Dixon
General Contractor
Construction expert with 30+ years experience. Specializes in log, timber frame, and hybrid homes. Known for quality control and project management excellence. Joined Modern Rustic Homes in 1996 after starting his own construction business in 1984.
Jeri Presta
Client Services Manager
Manages client communications and project organization. Brings financial services industry experience to ensure smooth project coordination. Relocated to North Georgia to embrace mountain lifestyle while supporting client needs.
Questions
What geographic areas do you serve?
We primarily serve North Georgia for full construction services. Design services extend nationwide through remote collaboration.
How much client involvement is required?
Clients participate in key decisions about fixtures, finishes, and layouts while we handle technical construction details.
What defines your 'turn-key' construction?
Our turn-key process includes site preparation, utility installation, carpentry, and landscaping - delivering fully completed homes ready for immediate occupancy.
Do you build boat docks?
Yes, we construct docks for lakes allowing them in North Georgia, including Lake Lanier and Lake Blue Ridge.
What building systems do you offer?
We provide log homes, timber frame homes, hybrid systems combining rustic and conventional methods, and traditional stick-built homes with rustic finishes.
How do you handle accessibility needs?
We incorporate universal design features like wider doorways, roll-in showers, and single-level layouts while maintaining aesthetic integrity.
