Wilmington, North Carolina

Design and construction, developed together.

Avocet designs and builds kitchens, baths, whole-home renovations and new homes in Wilmington, resolving layout and function before finishes are selected.

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A coastal home by Avocet Design Build with a screened porch, paver walkway and new landscaping

From the Avocet portfolio

What we do

Design-build for Wilmington homes and renovations.

The same team plans the layout, coordinates selections and manages construction for kitchens, baths, whole-home renovations and new construction.

Decisions about function, structure and finish are developed as one scope before the build begins.

How the process works

Where we begin

Decisions resolved before finishes.

Planning begins with how you use the home, which spaces need to connect and what the finished project needs to support.

  • 01How the home needs to fit daily life
  • 02Priorities and selections with clear direction
  • 03Movement and connection between rooms
  • 04Kitchen layout, storage and work areas
  • 05A useful plan for underused spaces
  • 06Additions that connect to the existing home

The plan brings these decisions together before construction begins.

A hand-drawn Avocet design rendering of a kitchen with a central island and pendant lighting

A plan is drawn and resolved before a single finish is selected.

Selected work

Selected Wilmington-area projects.

An open coastal living room with plantation shutters and an ocean view, remodeled by Avocet Design Build

Project 01

Beach Condo Refresh

A Wrightsville Beach condo updated for a family's time at the coast.

A covered porch addition with a stained wood ceiling, fireplace and outdoor seating

Project 02

Custom Porch Addition

A covered porch addition that extends gathering space from the existing home.

A bright kitchen with two islands, white oak cabinetry and stone countertops

Project 03

Twin Islands

Two islands add prep space and seating within a narrow kitchen.

A kitchen with deep green cabinetry, brass hardware and a stone island
A primary bathroom with a white oak vanity, arched mirror and walk-in tile shower
A dining room with a fireplace, built-in shelving and woven dining chairs
A bedroom with shiplap walls, a reclaimed wood headboard and vaulted ceiling
A white kitchen with a dark island, brass pendants and panelled appliances
A pool deck with uplit palms and a wood privacy fence
A cedar sauna and adjoining wet room with a stone vanity
A hand-drawn Avocet rendering of a green kitchen with a patterned tile backsplash
An Avocet rendering of a coastal home under construction, drawn over a photograph of the framing crew on site
Design and construction, developed together

Our approach

Design and construction developed as one scope.

Avocet plans the layout, structural work, selections and construction together so the approved design can guide the build.

  • Plan function, layout and movement first
  • We handle design and construction together
  • Resolve structure before selecting finishes
  • Keep the design team involved throughout the build
  • Build from the approved plan and selections

The Avocet Bath Collection

Coordinated bathroom collections.

Complete bathroom designs with coordinated tile, fixtures, vanities, lighting and finishes, installed by the Avocet team.

Step 1

Choose your collection

Select the style and finish level that best fits your home.

Step 2

Personalize the details

Make a few key selections while avoiding decision overload.

Step 3

Receive project pricing

Pricing is based on the selected collection and the scope of your bathroom.

Step 4

Enjoy a beautiful bathroom

Our team handles construction and installation from start to finish.

A double vanity with stone countertop, arched mirrors and wall sconces

The Harbor Collection

Coordinated materials and details for a functional bathroom update.

A tiled walk-in shower with a bench and a freestanding tub beyond

The Carolina Collection

Upgraded finishes and details within the coordinated collection.

A large tiled shower with a rainfall head and glass enclosure

The Retreat Collection

The collection's highest material and finish level.

Every collection includes

  • Vanity
  • Countertop
  • Plumbing Fixtures
  • Tile Package
  • Lighting Package
  • Mirror
  • Hardware
  • Professional Installation
Chris and Michele Pasch, the husband-and-wife founders of Avocet Design Build

Meet the founders

Chris and Michele Pasch.

Chris & Michele Pasch, CEOs & Owners

Chris and Michele Pasch run Avocet Design Build as a husband-and-wife team in Wilmington. They work together from early planning through selections and construction.

Chris leads design and spatial planning. Michele coordinates finishes and client communication.

Chris

Creative Director and Lead Designer, responsible for layout, flow and spatial planning.

Michele

Finishes Coordinator and Client Care Manager, responsible for tile, fixtures, finishes and client communication.

In their words

What clients say.

Avocet remodeled our kitchen. The whole process was smooth, on time and on budget!
Liz Debiasi
The Avocet team was so great to work with, and we would absolutely refer to anyone who wants the job done right!! We absolutely love what they helped us design and build! Great communication throughout the process, and great team.
Robin Seibert

Start with a conversation

Tell us about the home and the project.

Share the property location, the rooms or new construction involved, and what you want the finished space to support.

Call 910-769-2277 Email the studio
Studio
6624 Gordon Road Suite G
Wilmington NC 28411
Gordon Road Business Park
Email
hello@avocetdesignbuild.com
Phone
910-769-2277