About – Metropolitan Custom Homes

About Us

The Company

With more than 30 years in the real estate brokerage, sales and construction industry, Keith Husbands possesses a comprehensive perspective of the custom home building process. Our expert team of architects, designers, contractors, and vendors make the creation of your custom home a smooth, well-coordinated process.

At each stage of construction, we schedule detailed inspections by some of the most stringent independent professionals in the Austin area. So rigorous are their inspections, they include aspects not required by the local building code. Of course, the most important inspector is you. To ensure your complete satisfaction with your home, we conduct follow-up reviews after you’ve settled in at 30, 90 and even 365-day intervals.

2025 Luxury Home Building Trends

Our clients are increasingly working professionals or empty nesters. Everyone seems to want more space; and we’re seeing clients planning ahead to accommodate extended families that include aging parents and grandchildren. Most of our customers are from Austin and the greater Texas area. They want to live smarter and use space as efficiently as possible. Energy efficiency is one of the top objectives for our clients in building a new home. We pay close attention to the orientation of a house and the placement of windows and doors. There are many new options in insulation and air tightness which are essential in our central Texas climate. Energy efficient appliances, variable speed AC systems, efficient water heaters, generators – these are a few of the many options we recommend for our clients.

We build in a wide ranges of styles from the ever-popular Austin Hill Country Contemporary to French, Traditional and Santa Barbara. We find that people often want modern contemporary facades backed up with comfortable transitional interiors – the seamless combining of multiple styles. Our goal is create the home of your dreams – one that will last for generations and exceed your expectations in style and comfort.

There are many exciting new trends in luxury home building and we are always exploring what’s new and innovative. We are always seeking out cabinetry, finishes, fixtures, flooring and appliances that are number one in beauty, usability, long-term reliability and value. Although some established trends like stainless steel appliances and marble counter tops are still top choices, we are also offering our clients a wide variety of options. Manufactured materials like Silestone and Caesarstone are sleek and require little maintenance. Color in appliances can add tremendous warmth and style to modern luxury kitchens. Wolf/Sub-Zero, Thermador, Miele – we install top-of-the line brands. Integrated wireless technologies for your audio/visual and security needs are constantly being upgraded in quality and reliability. If you are looking for quality and innovation in your new home Metropolitan Custom Homes in Austin is your best possible partner. Contact us today to talk about your luxury home project.

Architects and Designers

We will happily work with any architect or designer you may have already selected. Should you be looking for a new architect or designer, the following companies provide exceptional services:

Austin Align Architects

ALIGN offers unparalleled skill and experience in custom residential architecture, as well as the commitment to fostering a culture of transparence, collaboration, and creativity.

Jay Corder Architect

Jay and his team attract clients seeking modern home design.

Geschke Group Architects

The Geschke Group Architects is a small, Austin based practice dedicated to creating exceptional Architecture.

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Elliot Johnson practices conventional architecture as well as designing homes reflecting “Sustainable” or “Green” building principles.

Etch Design Group

Etch is dedicated to crafting custom interior designs that are tailored to each individual client and their desired aesthetic.

Laura Britt Design

A full service interior design firm specializing in turnkey services for the homeowner with discerning taste.

Suppliers

Metropolitan Custom Homes works with a select group of hand-picked award-winning designers, architects and sub-contractors. They are the among the finest in the our business, working with great skill and even artistry. In evaluating suppliers we look for the following:

We are often pioneers in the use of innovative – but proven – new products in our constant search for ways to improve the function, efficiency, and value of the homes we build. As such, Metropolitan Custom Homes is a leader in the Austin building industry and our choice of vendors, suppliers and sub-contractors is a critical part in that success. We are proud to be charter members of Custom Builders USA-Austin, (CB-USA Austin) a cooperative partnership between local custom builders, subcontractors, suppliers and vendors. We continue to work with suppliers, vendors and subcontractors who have been with us since the inception of our company in 2002.

Call us today – let’s talk about your new home project and how we can help you build your dream home.