To maintain our concierge standard of service, we intentionally cap our volume. We accept a limited number of custom commissions each year (typically 4-6). This ensures that our founder, Lauren Browne, is personally involved in your project—monitoring the job site, managing the budget, and guiding your design choices. You are never just a number on a spreadsheet.

Both. You will have a dedicated site superintendent for daily logistics, but Lauren Browne remains your primary advocate and partner throughout the build. From architectural reviews to the final punch list, Lauren is the one ensuring your vision is executed perfectly.

Design planning is typically between a 3 - 6 month process, and construction ranges between 12-18 months depending on complexity. We’ll outline your project’s timeline during our detailed planning stage.

Our homes are fully customized to you and price is determined on your desired square feet and level of finish. Before design work begins, we provide an estimated cost to build based on our initial consultation. Our homes start in the mid $1M+ and go up from there.

Actually, we recommend contacting us before or during the architectural phase. By bringing Grace & Nell on board early, we can provide real-time cost feedback as the plans are drawn. This prevents the heartbreak of designing a home that exceeds your investment comfort zone. We can also connect you with our top architect partners who match your specific aesthetic.

Absolutely! We frequently partner with top architects and designers.

We believe in 'Fixed-Price' proposals wherever possible. Before we break ground, we guide you through a detailed selections process to price your finishes accurately. Once the scope is defined, we give you a fixed construction cost. No big surprises. Should you choose to add something new during the build, you’ll have full transparency to make an informed decision.

Yes! Finding land in established neighborhoods is often the hardest part of the process. We assist our clients in identifying off-market opportunities and evaluating potential teardown lots. We will do a comprehensive assessment of the site with you before you write an offer.

Absolutely. We manage the entire demolition and site-prep process, including hazardous material abatement, utility disconnects, and grading. We also navigate the specific municipal requirements and Architectural Review Board (ARB) approvals required in historic neighborhoods like Mission Hills.