Why Custom Homes Are on the Rise: A Look at Utah’s Building Boom 

It feels like everyone’s building something these days—custom homes, dream kitchens, full-blown forever houses. And it’s not just your imagination. Utah’s going through a serious building boom, and more people than ever are choosing to go the custom route instead of settling for whatever’s on the market.

A lot is fueling this shift, limited inventory, changing family needs, remote work, and, honestly, people just wanting spaces that fit their lives. Let’s break down what’s going on and why so many homeowners are calling up custom builders.

People want more than cookie-cutter

A lot of homes on the market were built a decade (or more) ago—and it shows. The layouts don’t flow, the storage isn’t great, and they weren’t built with today’s lifestyle in mind. That’s where experienced home builders in Utah come in. Instead of forcing your family into a layout that doesn’t work, custom builders can help design a space around how you live, not just what’s trendy.

Flexibility is everything now

The past few years changed the way we use our homes—offices, gyms, guest suites, you name it. And for people running businesses or building out hybrid work models, the demand is spreading beyond houses. There’s been a noticeable uptick in commercial construction in Utah, too. From small boutique offices to high-end retail spaces, clients are looking for flexible, efficient buildings that can grow with their needs.

Park City’s luxury scene is heating up

Let’s talk about Park City because it’s not just about ski season anymore. More folks are buying property here and building from the ground up, especially second homes or long-term getaways. And the style? Think clean lines, huge windows, and a cozy-but-modern vibe. We’re seeing a growing number of clients who want luxury homes in Park City Utah that don’t just look impressive but feel comfortable year-round. It’s not about building the biggest house on the block, it's about building the right one.

Wrap-up

So yeah, Utah’s building boom isn’t slowing down anytime soon. More people are trading generic for custom, and that’s shaping neighborhoods all over the state from Salt Lake to Park City and beyond. Whether it’s a home that finally fits or a commercial space with personality, going custom gives you options you just won’t find in a resale listing.

At Michaelis Build & Development, we’ve been part of this shift from day one building homes that feel like they actually belong to the people living or working in them.