Chapel Hill Custom Homes, Built with Intention

Designed for distinction. Built for permanence. Chapel Hill custom home projects begin at $2M+.

EXCEPTIONAL CHAPEL HILL CUSTOM HOMES FOR THOSE WHO WON’T SETTLE FOR THE STANDARD

In Chapel Hill, building a home means more than breaking ground—it means creating something with permanence, clarity, and intention.

Every element, from framing to finish, is shaped by a process built on experience, purpose, and results that last.

CUSTOM HOMES IN CHAPEL HILL

Cozy living and dining area with a fireplace, wooden dining table, rustic chairs, bookshelves, and art on the walls, featuring exposed wooden beams on the ceiling - designed by Will Johnson Building Company and located in Durham, North Carolina (NC).

Built with Purpose. Crafted for Enduring Value.

Every site in Chapel Hill offers a different story to tell. Whether nestled into wooded acreage or set along a quiet neighborhood street, we approach each home as a one-of-one project—shaped by the land, your needs, and a process that respects both. Our team guides clients from early ideas to finished spaces with structure, clarity, and experience that’s rooted in results.

These are homes created for how you live today and how you want to live tomorrow. Function, flow, and finish are all considered from the start—ensuring that your home not only looks refined, but works beautifully for years to come.

HOME INTERIORS THAT FEEL CONSIDERED—BECAUSE THEY ARE.

The interiors we create are shaped by intention, not trend. Every line, surface, and material choice reflects how our clients move through their lives—quiet mornings, full gatherings, simple rituals.

These aren’t just well-designed spaces; they’re rooms that understand their role and respect it.

Will Johnson Building Company is known for their luxury design-build model, & luxury interior design services, this shows a modern bathroom with double sinks, marble countertops, gold-finish faucets, large mirror, tiled walls, hexagonal tile floor.

Chapel Hill Site Planning & Property Integration

Homes That Belong to the Land They’re Built On

Before a single wall goes up, we start by understanding the land—its slope, sunlight, sightlines, and natural flow. Whether your lot is tucked inside an established Chapel Hill neighborhood or sits along wooded acreage, our planning process aligns every decision with the setting itself.

Orientation, grading, privacy, access—all of it is considered with the final home in mind. This isn’t just about curb appeal. It’s about making sure the home fits the land as if it were always meant to be there.

BUILT ON TRUST. DRIVEN BY DETAIL.

Exceptional homes aren’t just the result of good design—they’re the product of good decisions made together.We believe building a home should feel as considered as the home itself.

That means schedules you can follow, questions that get answered, and a team that’s present and accountable at every phase. From early planning to final walkthrough, we stay engaged and communicative so you can enjoy the process—not just the outcome.

Chapel Hill Homes With Lasting Presence

Crafted with purpose. Built to live well, now and always.

  • Modern kitchen with vaulted wooden ceiling, large windows, island with bar stools, pendant lights, and hardwood flooring.

  • Modern kitchen with white cabinetry, marble countertop island, wooden bar stools, gold fixtures, two pendant lights, a stainless steel refrigerator, and glass-front cabinets.

  • Interior of a living room with stone archway, arched glass doors, a light-colored sofa, and art on the walls.

  • Tranquil reading nook with green paneling and blue chairs.

  • Luxurious white bathroom with double vanities, a large central window, and a freestanding tub. Features include towels, a wooden side table with decor, and a view of the outdoors.

  • Interior of a room with large windows, a wooden shelf, green cabinetry, gold faucet, and view of a garden and another house outside.

  • Contemporary living room with gray sofas and yellow pillows, featuring abstract artwork, a wooden side table with books, and a view into a modern kitchen with an island and wooden beams.

  • Dining area with wooden table, dark green built-in cabinets with glass doors holding glassware and bottles, a small sink, and a wall painting.

  • Living room with pink sofa, blue armchair, round ottoman, and white bookshelves filled with books.

  • Modern stone and wood house with a pool

  • Cozy living and dining room with wooden beams, fireplace, dining table, chairs, and artwork on walls.

  • Large white modern house with arched windows and balcony, situated on a grassy lawn.

  • Modern kitchen with large island, marble countertops, pendant lighting, white cabinetry, stainless steel appliances, and large windows with sheer curtains.

  • Modern two-story house with large windows, attached garage, and landscaped front yard surrounded by trees.

  • Modern kitchen with a marble island, wooden cabinetry, light fixtures, and a wall painting of trees.

A Home That Reflects You Begins With the Right Conversation

Start Building Your Chapel Hill Custom Home

Your home should reflect more than good taste—it should reflect how you live, what you value, and what you need from every square foot. At Will Johnson Building Company, we take the time to understand your goals from the start. Then we build with discipline, honesty, and experience that’s been earned project by project.

Some clients come to us with a lot ready to build on. Others arrive with a vision still taking shape. No matter where you’re starting, this is where the process begins. Share your goals, timeline, and vision with us below—and let’s begin building something deeply personal and enduring.

When design works well, it disappears into your routine—and that’s where the magic lives. This wash station and multi-use mudroom serves a functional purpose while also holding some of our favorite small design details. Photographer: @c
Intentional design, inside and out. This open-air porch was crafted with lifestyle in mind—every detail shaped by how our clients live, gather, and unwind. Photography: Anna Routh Barzin Builder: Will Johnson Building Company Interior Design:
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Built around how you start and end your day. Every space we create for our clients is personal—designed to reflect both form and function in their daily life. Interior Furnishings: @bartoneinteriors Photography: @catnguyenphoto • &bul
Pre-construction planning and home rendering. #comingsoon • • #WillJohnsonBuildingCompany #WJBC #SchematicDesign #IntentionalDesign #ChapelHill #ChapelHillNC #ChapelHillBuilder #DurhamBuilder #ChapelHillCustomHomes #DurhamCustomHomeBuild
Warmer days are finally here—and this backyard is ready. Built as part of a multi-structure compound, this outdoor space blends privacy and presence & acts as a place to pause and recharge. • • #WillJohnsonBuildingCompany #WJBC
Located in the Chapel Hill Historic District, this Colonial Revival home was carefully updated with historic committee approval to preserve its unique details & charm. We blended custom millwork, gleaming hardwoods, and a mix of formal and infor
We believe even the in-between moments of a home should feel intentional. This hallway was designed to guide light, movement, and mood—subtle details that elevate the everyday. Photography: @annarouth Builder: @willjohnsonbuilding Interior De
Planning for the rear elevation is underway. Stay tuned for updates on its progress as we break ground early Summer! • • #WillJohnsonBuildingCompany #WJBC #SchematicDesign #IntentionalDesign #ChapelHill #ChapelHillNC #ChapelHillBuilder #

DESIGN WITH PURPOSE. BUILD WITH CONFIDENCE.

A custom home begins long before the foundation is poured—it starts with alignment, vision, and the right partner.

We help clients shape homes that feel lived in before the doors even open. Plans are refined. Decisions have meaning. And the result is more than a new home—it’s a lasting place to call yours.