Our Story

Silverstone is the second act of a building company Kim and Elisia started in 1997, when they were nineteen and twenty. They built custom homes and cabinetry in eastern Arizona for over a decade, until the economic crisis of 2009 took most of it. The decade that followed was a rebuild — Elisia in real estate, Kim back in school, the building business essentially gone.

In 2019, a client asked them to help acquire land and build what would become known locally as the castle house — a large, distinctive custom home that pulled them back into building entirely. People stopped their cars at the jobsite. Three more homes came from that one project. Silverstone Luxury Homes, as it exists today, grew out of that return.

What they came back with was different from what they left. Twenty-plus years of building, a decade of real estate and design, the experience of losing it all and choosing to start again — all of it ended up inside the company. The result is a studio that approaches each home as something built to outlast the people who commission it. A capsule for a family's memory, designed for the generations who'll live in it after.

Team

Kim Richins

President | Builder

Elisia Richins

Director of Design

Brennick Richins

Project Manager

Ruben Llamas

Site Manager

Kaylee Richins

Office Administrator

Who We Serve

Silverstone builds for Arizona homeowners with the means and judgment to choose carefully. Most of our clients have lived in quality homes before. They've worked with builders, watched promises slip during execution, and arrived at us already knowing what they're not willing to compromise on.

The projects tend to share a few traits. They're sited in Paradise Valley, Scottsdale, Gilbert, Queen Creek, or the hillside communities further east even though the team can also build in Utah and Texas. The majority of their attention is in Phoenix and top tier projects across Arizona.

The homes are substantial, thoughtfully designed residences, often ranging from 9,000 to 18,000 square feet, with some considerably larger and others more modest in scale. What matters more than square footage is the level of detail and complexity involved. These are projects that may include features most builders aren't equipped to execute: tunnels between structures, multi-level basements, indoor sport courts, hidden walk-ins, and integrated pool and landscape design that holds together with the architecture instead of arriving as an afterthought.

What our clients share isn't a budget bracket. It's a posture. They expect the people building their home to care about it the way they would, and they recognize that posture when they see it.

"Building a home is stressful. That's why we are so happy we chose to have our home built by Silverstone luxury homes! The team at Silverstone treated us like family. They made every step of the building process understandable and easy for us. They guided us through the entire process from design to build and helped us find ways to build the home of our dreams inside our budget. They truly spent our money on this project as if it was their own. We are so grateful to have partnered with Silverstone luxury homes to build our forever home!"

—Todd and Jennifer Clarke

"Working with Kim Richins and the Silverstone Luxury Homes team was an exceptional experience from beginning to end. Their attention to detail, responsiveness, and quality craftsmanship were evident throughout the entire process. They guided us through every step—from the initial design decisions to the final finishing touches—making the experience smooth and enjoyable. With Kim and his team, you’re not just another project; you build a genuine relationship with people who truly care about you and your home. We will never be able to thank them enough."

—Betsy M.

"Working with the Silverstone Luxury Homes was amazing! They made everything so easy, even with us being out of state they still took great care of us and made sure that we were part of the whole process. They made us feel really comfortable and at ease with the whole process and even if we had questions or concerns they would accommodate them to make sure that we were always 100% happy with whatever we were doing. I would highly recommend them!"

—Lauren Colson

“I would recommend Silverstone Luxury Homes to any of my friends and family. They were able to help me achieve the vision and style of my home that I desired. He did quality work and had a lot of great ideas. Another huge benefit was always being available for questions and had great communication. They are great people and would hire them again!”

—Alison H.

"Kim from Silverstone Construction was great to work with. He was mindful of our budget, got back to me quickly and was very thorough in answering all my questions. We’re very happy with our kitchen, it turned out beautifully!"

—Erin B.