Client StoriesYouTube7:34
Bijou Custom Homes: Our Story
Chance Forman tells the Bijou story: why the company was founded, how it was named for his late daughter Lillian Bijou, and what relationship-first construction actually means.
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Before & AfterInstagram
Before & After: Showroom Wine Cellar Buildout
A walk through our showroom wine cellar buildout. The shift came from disciplined framing, cleaner transitions, and finish sequencing that actually respects the architecture.
EducationInstagram
How Plans Sharpen as the House Reveals Itself
Each construction phase gives us better data than the phase before it. Strong builders update scope with evidence, not guesswork. Accuracy is a process.
Behind the ScenesYouTube1:23
Westlake Golf Classic
Bijou Builds at the Westlake Golf Classic. A short reel from the day, the team, and the community we build alongside.
EducationInstagram
When Demo Answers Questions Drawings Can't
Once walls open up, we check moisture barriers, insulation condition, framing integrity, and where structural sag is actually happening. Findings determine the right repair scope before finish work begins.
Tips & Q&AInstagram
Why 'Figure It Out Later' Costs the Most
When key details stay unresolved, jobs stall and teams repeat work that should only happen once. A small reset after demo is normal, but it should lead to firm decisions.
Tips & Q&AInstagram
Scope Drives Cost: Clarity Before Comfort
How we reset client expectations around what each phase includes, what it costs, and when decisions are due. Alignment protects quality and keeps the schedule honest.
Project ToursYouTube7:40
Modern Refresh Episode 1: When Good Bones Aren't Enough
Episode one of the Modern Refresh series. The hidden structural and systems work behind a luxury remodel, and why the bones you can't see decide whether a refresh actually holds up.
Tips & Q&AInstagram
The Biggest Budget Mistakes Come from Waiting
Clients widened the plan once they saw what was possible in the existing layout. Instead of patching limitations, they chose larger structural and flow upgrades upfront, avoiding expensive rework later.
EducationInstagram
Treat Your Permit Inspector Like Your Build Team
For major structural changes, schedule inspector touchpoints at framing, mechanical rough-in, and final so questions get answered before work is buried. Share plans, revisions, and engineer notes early.
Project ToursYouTube12:15
Courtyard Retreat Episode 1: Why Simple Renovations Rarely Are
Behind the scenes on the Courtyard Retreat. What looks like a backyard refresh hides a structural, mechanical, and design challenge that most builders underestimate.
Project ToursYouTube6:57
Transition in the Oaks: Elegant Renovation
Walk through Transition in the Oaks, our 5,000 sq ft modern transitional reinterpretation of a 1993 John Hathaway residence. Smooth drywall throughout, rich hardwood, bespoke tile, full attic conversion.
Tips & Q&AYouTube0:31
Why Choose Bijou Builds
A 31-second intro to the Bijou approach. Hyper-communication, honesty, adaptability, and care.
Tips & Q&AYouTube0:44
Custom Home Builders in Austin
A 44-second look at why Austin clients hire Bijou for custom homes and luxury remodels.
EducationYouTube2:37
What Collaborative Design-Build Actually Looks Like
How Bijou collaborates with architects, designers, and clients from day one. Why the design-build model produces better homes than the traditional bid-and-hand-off process.
Client StoriesYouTube1:07
Welcome to Bijou Custom Homes
The short-form intro to Bijou Custom Homes. Custom homes, luxury remodels, and specialty spaces across Austin and San Antonio.
Client StoriesYouTube7:34
Bijou Custom Homes: Our Story
Chance Forman tells the Bijou story: why the company was founded, how it was named for his late daughter Lillian Bijou, and what relationship-first construction actually means.
EducationYouTube2:37
What Is a Design-Build Home Builder?
A short explainer on the design-build model. One team responsible for design and construction, one contract, one point of communication, and what that means for cost and quality.
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Build with Bijou
Mini build vlogs from active sites. Watch homes come together in 60 seconds.
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Built Better
Deep dives into one decision per episode. Why we use the materials and methods we do.
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Client Stories
Real homeowners walking through finished builds. What they wish they knew. What they would do again.
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