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Living the Luxe Life

Homes Designed Around You with Luxe Custom Homes

Article by Miguel Rodriguez

Photography by Provided

Originally published in Franklin Lifestyle

Step into a Luxe Custom Home, and you’ll quickly realize this isn’t just a house. It’s a story written in reclaimed beams, walls of glass, and stone floors that feel more like sculpture than surfaces. Even the sunlight seems to linger a little longer, as if it, too, has found its everlasting place. Every detail whispers the same quiet truth: this is what forever feels like.

At the heart of Luxe is founder Kent Conlon, who, along with his family and team, has transformed Middle Tennessee’s homebuilding scene. With more than 50 years of combined experience and an Unlimited BC License (translation: if you can dream it, they can build it), Luxe has redefined what luxury means in Williamson and Maury counties and beyond.

From a young age, Kent felt a divine calling to become a carpenter, drawn to the art of building. Inspired by this passion, he pursued a career as a builder, learning every trade and amassing years of expertise and wisdom.

“We approach every project as if it were our own,” Conlon explains. “That mindset has shaped everything. Our honesty, our craftsmanship, and our relationships. We don’t just want to build homes. We want to build trust.”

Trust, it turns out, has better resale value than granite countertops.

Each project is a collaboration and partnership where Kent and his team listen, sketch, refine, and then execute with precision. The result? Homes that don’t just impress the neighbors but feel like they were hand-tailored for the family inside. Imagine walking into your house and feeling like your home actually gets you. It’s a family business, a legacy of craftsmanship, and a love letter to the art of truly custom living. Think less “builder grade beige” and more “your Pinterest board come to life… without the DIY disasters.”

Craftsmanship Rooted in Family Values

The word “family” isn’t a tagline at Luxe, it’s the foundation. This isn’t a company that treats clients as line items on a spreadsheet. From the first design consultation to the final walk-through, the Conlon family treats every build with personal devotion, as though they were constructing a home for themselves.

Clients feel it instantly. Meetings don’t feel transactional, but conversational friends sketching dreams together over blueprints. That intimacy has forged bonds that outlast closing dates. It’s why many homeowners return for second and third projects, whether a countryside retreat, a guest house, or a multi-generational estate.

For Luxe, these aren’t just projects. They’re chapters in a continuing story, relationships that grow alongside the families they serve.

Luxe isn’t just Kent at the helm. It’s a family-powered mission. Every detail, every finish, every carefully chosen material is backed by generations of experience and passion. Where some builders cut corners, Luxe sands and polishes them until they gleam. And unlike big corporate builders, the Conlon name is on the line so you know the foundation is as solid as a seasoned cast-iron skillet.

Luxury, Redefined

In real estate, “luxury” is often reduced to square footage or imported finishes. At Luxe Custom Homes, the word is far more personal. Luxury, to Conlon and his team, is the deep satisfaction of living in a space that reflects not just your style but your soul.

It all begins with listening. Clients are invited to share their rhythms: how they rest, how they celebrate, how they dream. For some, the vision is sleek, modern architecture walls of glass that dissolve into Tennessee’s rolling hills, blending indoors and outdoors until they are one. For others, the dream is timeless romance. European-inspired design, arched stone fireplaces, hand-troweled plaster walls, reclaimed beams that feel like heirlooms.

Why Luxe Stands Out

So what makes Luxe Custom Homes different from the pack? It’s the relentless pursuit of you. This isn’t a “pick A, B, or C” kind of operation. Luxe digs deep into each client’s vision and transforms it into reality whether that’s a sleek modern oasis, a farmhouse retreat, or something that feels like the set of Downton Abbey (minus the corsets).

And while some builders talk about luxury like it’s a brand-new word, Luxe lives and breathes it. From bespoke cabinetry to architectural detailing that makes jaws drop, Kent’s team ensures no two homes look alike. Because honestly, who wants to pay for “custom” and end up with the same shiplap wall as the house down the street?

Building Trust, Not Just Homes

While design artistry is central to Luxe’s identity, what truly sets the company apart is its culture of integrity. Honesty, dependability, and proactive project management form the backbone of every build. The firm is fully licensed and insured, OSHA-certified, and proudly affiliated with the NAHB, HBAT, and HBAMT.

These certifications reflect more than just credentials; they represent Luxe’s commitment to professionalism and accountability at every level.

Conlon is equally committed to proactive leadership. “We don’t wait for problems to happen, we prevent them,” he explains. This forward-thinking approach translates into smoother timelines, transparent budgets, and fewer surprises. For clients, it means building is not an ordeal, but a seamless, even enjoyable process. In an industry where stress and miscommunication are often the norm, Luxe offers something refreshingly different: peace of mind.

The Conlon family doesn’t just build houses. They build backdrops for birthdays, holidays, and the kind of kitchen-table conversations that shape generations.

As Kent often says, “A house should fit a family the way a suit fits its wearer tailored, timeless, and never off the rack.” (Okay, he may not say it quite like that, but you get the point.)

The Future of Luxe

Looking forward, Luxe Custom Homes is preparing for an exciting next chapter. With the next generation of the Conlon family already stepping in, the company is blending tradition with innovation. Sustainable building practices, smart-home technologies, and fresh design perspectives are becoming integral to Luxe’s portfolio.

Yet through these advancements, the heart of the business remains unchanged. “A Luxe home isn’t just for today,” Conlon reflects. “It’s built for the next generation, and the one after that. That’s the legacy we want to leave.”

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