Your Story Starts Here

Artisanal new construction homes and remodels in the Twin Cities, built for a life well-lived.

Every home has a story, and at Mark D. Williams Custom Homes, we make sure yours is one worth telling. We build spaces where the natural patina of daily life deepens over time. Spaces where organic materials breathe, light shifts with the seasons, and every room reflects the people living in it. By weaving wellness into the foundation of each home, we consider how light, flow, materials, and layout work together to shape the way you experience your days, from the ground up.

Deephaven Dream

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Medicine Lake Contemporary

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Orono Classic

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Dayton Lodge

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Minnehaha Remodel

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Empty Nester's Transition

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Colonial Charmer

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What We Do

We call it wellness-oriented construction. You'll call it home.

We’ve spent over two decades building spaces that support the way families actually live — spaces that invite you to slow down, gather, rest, and feel at peace in the deepest sense of the word.

In our book, you’re the main character. Each project is designed not only to look beautiful, but to feel natural, effortless, and support every chapter of life that will take place within your home.

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News & Notes

A life well-lived, fueled by community.

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Our Cottagewood Custom Home Summer Series: Experience Mysa Hus

For the past two years, Mysa Hus has been more than just a Cottagewood MN custom home. It’s been an idea, a feeling, and most of all, a story we’ve been building layer by layer.

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Building in Woodland, MN: A Custom Home Builder’s Perspective

If you know it, you know it. If you don’t, there’s a good chance that’s by design. And as a Custom Home Builder Woodland MN, we can help.

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Mysa Hus Artisan Home Tour 2026: A Home Built to Be Felt

It’s no secret that Mysa Hus has been a career defining build for me. So, it’s no surprise that we’re putting this home on the Artisan Home Tour this year.

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A Wellness-Driven Approach

We guide each decision with both form and function in mind—ensuring your home is cohesive, livable, and aligned with how you want to live day-to-day.

Our philosophy is rooted in the idea that a life well-lived starts with a foundation of systems in place that prioritize your health and enhance your daily routines. We’re redefining residential construction by using organic materials and technologies that improve air quality, water, lighting, and mental well-being.

We've cultivated lasting relationships with trusted trade partners who share our exceptionally high standards for quality, organic materials, sustainability, and clean living. Paired with our meticulous craftsmanship and innovative eye, each home becomes a bespoke environment that grows with you — developing its own natural personality, patina, and story over time.

Mysa Hus: Designed for Slow Living

Mysa Hus represents a new chapter of our work that tells the story of what it means to truly live in a place that nourishes you.

Inspired by Scandinavian philosophy, this first-of-its-kind project reflects our belief that a home should support connection, calm, and the rhythms of everyday life.

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Homes that speak for themselves.

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EXCELLENCE LIES AT THE HEART OF MARK D. WILLIAMS CUSTOM HOMES

The art of building has been in the Williams family for 3 generations, which is a feat that not many can boast about. The long-standing ability of Mark D. Williams Custom Homes to grow and sustain a successful business with rich experience, adaptability, strong family ties, and a legacy in the industry and the community makes sense; it’s in his blood. But ask anyone who has worked with, or even simply met this talented team, Mark D. Williams Custom Homes has a unique stands-out-in-a-crowd identity.

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Crème de la Crème

Build your dream home with your dream team! Not one to "build" ourselves into a corner with so-called specialties, we strive to excel in all areas. We have an established footing in both exceptional value custom homes and large-scale renovation. Our team is comprised of experienced, hard-working, and conscientious people who enjoy sharing their craft with each other. We believe that we make the industry stronger and serve our clients better when we share our expertise.

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The Lure of the Lake

Build your dream home with your dream team! Not one to "build" ourselves into a corner with so-called specialties, we strive to excel in all areas. We have an established footing in both exceptional value custom homes and large-scale renovation. Our team is comprised of experienced, hard-working, and conscientious people who enjoy sharing their craft with each other. We believe that we make the industry stronger and serve our clients better when we share our expertise.

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