# Bijou Builds

> Austin, Texas custom home builder, commercial general contractor, and
> specialty-space builder. Three divisions, one team, relationship-first.

Bijou Builds is named in honor of Chance Forman's late daughter, Lillian
Bijou. A portion of profits from every project goes to The Lillian Bijou
Foundation (https://www.lillianbijoufoundation.org/), a 501(c)(3) providing
lifelong financial relief, coordinated care, and advocacy for families
raising medically complex children.

## Quick facts

- **Headquarters**: 330 King Arthur Ct, Austin, TX 78746
- **Phone**: (512) 590-2181
- **Email**: info@bijoubuilds.com
- **Co-founders**: Chance Forman (Partner) and Brandon Grant (CEO, brandon@bijoubuilds.com)
- **Commercial division**: Mac Shugart (President, Commercial Division)
- **Operations**: Taylor Grant · **Administration**: Staci O'Quinn
- **Superintendents**: Brandon Newman, Chris Russell
- **Memberships**: Home Builders Association of Greater Austin, Westlake Chamber of Commerce, Westlake Chaps Club
- **Foundation**: The Lillian Bijou Foundation (https://www.lillianbijoufoundation.org/)
- **Service area**: Greater Austin and Texas Hill Country
- **Service-area cities**: Austin, Westlake, Barton Creek, Bee Cave, Lakeway, Lake Travis, Dripping Springs, Wimberley, Driftwood, Blanco, Johnson City, Spicewood, Liberty Hill, Georgetown, Cedar Park, Leander, Round Rock, San Marcos, Kyle, Buda, Lago Vista, Hutto, Pflugerville, Fredericksburg
- **Price range**: $$$$ (luxury custom home builder, $400-$700+ per sq ft; published cost guide at https://bijoubuilds.com/cost)
- **Site**: https://bijoubuilds.com

## Divisions

### Bijou Builds

Austin's premier luxury custom home builder. New construction and expert remodeling, designed around your life and executed with precision.

**Services:** Custom Home Construction, Luxury Remodeling, Kitchen & Bath Renovations, Full Home Renovations, Design Collaboration, Project Management

Page: https://bijoubuilds.com/builds

### Bijou Commercial

Restaurant buildouts, downtown condo finishes, ground-up flex spaces, and multifamily construction. Led by Mac Shugart, built for operators who move fast and expect more.

**Services:** Restaurant Buildouts, Downtown Condo Finishes, Ground-Up Flex Spaces, Multifamily Construction, Commercial Tenant Improvements, Mixed-Use Development

Page: https://bijoubuilds.com/commercial

### Bijou Custom Spaces

Wine cellars, golf simulators, home gyms, bars, trophy rooms, ADUs, and more. A dedicated division for high-finish specialty rooms that move fast and look flawless.

**Services:** Golf Simulators, Home Gyms & Fitness Rooms, Wine Cellars & Wine Rooms, Custom Bars, Trophy Rooms, ADUs & Guest Suites, Home Theaters, Game Rooms

Page: https://bijoubuilds.com/spaces

## Completed projects

- **Transition in the Oaks** (2025, Austin, TX, 5,000 sq ft): A masterful reinterpretation of a distinguished 1993 John Hathaway residence. 5,000 sq ft of modern transitional design with an open floor plan, rich hardwood floors, bespoke tile, and a full attic conversion to conditioned storage. https://bijoubuilds.com/portfolio/transition-in-the-oaks
- **Liberty Hill Legacy** (2023, Liberty Hill, TX, 4,400 sq ft): The project that started it all. A 4,400 sq ft modern hill country build completed ahead of schedule and within budget during a challenging market. Indoor/outdoor living designed to bring warmth to the hill country landscape. https://bijoubuilds.com/portfolio/liberty-hill-legacy
- **Barton Creek Vintage View** (2025, Barton Creek, Westlake, Austin, TX): A 1972 Barton Creek residence reborn. Vintage character combined with contemporary luxury, anchored by a custom glass wine cellar, herringbone hardwood, and panoramic downtown Austin views. Game room, kitchen, dining, technology package, and full exterior renovation. https://bijoubuilds.com/portfolio/barton-creek-vintage-view
- **Lake Austin Retro Reno** (2025, Lake Austin, TX): A completed lakefront retro renovation on Lake Austin. Bold mid-century color, themed bedrooms, a yellow-and-magenta great room with diner-bar living, and a glass-railed lakeside deck. Built as a one-of-one Lake Austin escape that leans hard into its retro identity. https://bijoubuilds.com/portfolio/lake-austin-retro-reno

## Active projects

- **Courtyard Retreat** (Westlake, TX, 40% complete, est. Summer 2025): A backyard transformation featuring a custom golf simulator room, covered outdoor bar, and resort-style lounge, all connected through a landscaped courtyard. https://bijoubuilds.com/portfolio/courtyard-retreat
- **Barton Creek Modern Refresh** (Barton Creek, Austin, TX, 65% complete, est. Fall 2026): A 3,800 sq ft Barton Creek transformation in progress. Taken down to the studs and rebuilt with steel structural reinforcement, vaulted exposed-beam ceilings, and a dark-clad cantilever addition that opens to the hill country. Active build photos pending update. https://bijoubuilds.com/portfolio/barton-creek-modern-refresh
- **Westlake Hills Hideout** (Westlake Hills, Austin, TX, 25% complete, est. Fall 2026): A modern angular hideout tucked into the Westlake Hills. Clean white masonry, steel-and-glass connectors, and a sculptural metal roof designed for the canopy and the views. https://bijoubuilds.com/portfolio/westlake-hills-hideout
- **Village of the Hills Casita** (Village of the Hills, Austin, TX, 20% complete, est. Late 2026): A detached casita in the Village of the Hills. Traditional gabled architecture, French doors to a covered porch, and a private courtyard. Designed as a guest suite, home office, or generational living wing. https://bijoubuilds.com/portfolio/village-of-the-hills-casita
- **Horizon Heights** (Downtown Austin, TX, 10% complete, est. 2027): A residential high-rise condo finish-out in downtown Austin. Led by Bijou Commercial. Full-floor interior buildout with custom millwork, integrated technology, and uncompromising material selection. https://bijoubuilds.com/portfolio/horizon-heights

## Coming soon

- **Austin Roots Revival** (Austin, TX): A residential revival project rooted in the original character of an Austin home. Full transformation coming soon. https://bijoubuilds.com/portfolio/austin-roots-revival

## What makes Bijou Builds different

- **Relationship-first** construction. Not a volume builder.
- **One team**, one standard, one point of accountability.
- **Hyper-communication**: weekly site updates, honest scope and pricing.
- **Built to last 50 years**, not 5. Quality over speed.
- **Design-build collaboration** with Austin's best architects and designers.
- **Free initial scoping conversation** for every project, no pressure.

## Common questions

**What does Bijou Builds do?** Three divisions: Bijou Builds (custom homes and luxury remodels), Bijou Commercial (restaurants, condos, ground-up flex space, multifamily), Bijou Custom Spaces (wine cellars, golf simulators, home gyms, bars, ADUs, home theaters).

**Where do you work?** Greater Austin and the Texas Hill Country. Local SEO pages at /austin-custom-home-builder, /westlake-custom-home-builder, and /lake-travis-custom-home-builder cover the most common neighborhoods.

**How do I get a quote?** Call (512) 590-2181, email info@bijoubuilds.com, or fill out the form at https://bijoubuilds.com/contact. Beckett, the AI build advisor on every page, can also give an initial scope and pricing range in minutes.

**What is the price range for a Bijou custom home?** Custom homes in Austin and the Hill Country typically range from $400 to $700 per square foot depending on lot, finishes, and complexity, with architecture-driven projects at the top of the market running $1,000+ per square foot. Full published cost ranges: https://bijoubuilds.com/cost

## Social channels

- YouTube: https://youtube.com/@Bijou_Custom_Homes (10 videos as of latest sync)
- Instagram: https://instagram.com/bijoucustomhomes (7 reels indexed on site, ongoing posts continue)
- X (Twitter): https://x.com/BijouBuilds
- Facebook: https://facebook.com/bijoubuilds
- LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/company/bijoubuilds

## Important pages

- https://bijoubuilds.com/ — homepage
- https://bijoubuilds.com/about — founder story and the Lillian Bijou origin
- https://bijoubuilds.com/portfolio — all projects
- https://bijoubuilds.com/videos — full YouTube + Instagram video library
- https://bijoubuilds.com/buyers-guide — six-step custom home buyer's guide
- https://bijoubuilds.com/education — building education articles
- https://bijoubuilds.com/faq — frequently asked questions
- https://bijoubuilds.com/contact — start a project

## Brand voice

Direct, warm, builder-confident. Plain English. No marketing jargon. Tells the truth about timelines, scope, and tradeoffs.

## Last updated

2026-07-22