Pippin Home Designs

Pippin Home Designs Home design to amplify the unique lives of each client with views, natural light, health and wellness Green Building Council.

Jenny Pippin is the Owner and Lead Designer of Pippin Home Designs, Certified Professional Building Designer, Fellow of American Institute of Building Design, Certified Green Professional, Blogger, and Influencer. For over 37 years, Jenny’s human-centric design techniques have created home environments that nurture and enhance the human experience. The crux of Pippin Home Designs’ mission is to am

plify the unique lives of each client using innovative home design that prioritizes award-winning views, natural light exposure, neuroaesthetics, biophilia, holistic practices, high-performance products, health, and wellness. Jenny’s excellence in design and business practices have been recognized with 60 design awards and numerous business accolades including: the Charlotte Mayoral Proclamation Award for Outstanding Contributions to the Advancement of the Green Building Industry, ’50 Most Influential Women of the Year’, ‘Green For-Profit Business of the Year’ and ‘Green Advocate of the Year’ from the U.S. She recently took ‘Best in Show’ at the Lake Norman Home Builders Association competition for her outstanding healthy industrial modern home design (Chef’s Delight). Other noteworthy home design awards include ‘Best Green Design’ from American Residential Design Awards, ‘Green Residential Renovation Project of the Year’ from U.S. Green Building Council, and the ‘Green Renovation Stars Award’ from NC Homebuilders Association. Jenny shares her knowledge and passion for one-of-a-kind, healthy, happy homes with each and every client and colleague, and through her bi-monthly blog, You-Inspired Living. Her clients are living well…by design!

Last week we got to visit one of our projects that’s wrapping up on Lake Norman! Colorado-modern inspired, this couple p...
06/17/2026

Last week we got to visit one of our projects that’s wrapping up on Lake Norman! 

Colorado-modern inspired, this couple pulled off their entire design and build remotely, with just a handful visits during the process! The result is absolutely stunning, we had a blast with this one!

Big shout out to for carrying out the build beautifully. Great work all around!

Happy Friday everyone!The best homes create spaces that draw people together and make it easy to gather, entertain, and ...
06/05/2026

Happy Friday everyone!

The best homes create spaces that draw people together and make it easy to gather, entertain, and recharge. The seamless indoor-outdoor living in this home creates the perfect setting for just that.

Wishing everyone a wonderful weekend! !

We just love this kitchen and breakfast nook combo! Functional, beautiful, and designed for the moments that matter most...
06/01/2026

We just love this kitchen and breakfast nook combo! Functional, beautiful, and designed for the moments that matter most — slow Saturday mornings, after-school snacks, and everything in between. This is what we mean when we say we tailor your home to your life.🤍

Lake views from our 'New England Coastal Estate' — quiet, timeless, and water views on both sides.🌊☀️Designed with expan...
05/11/2026

Lake views from our 'New England Coastal Estate' — quiet, timeless, and water views on both sides.🌊☀️
Designed with expansive views stretching across Lake Norman, the rear elevation fully embraces the property’s setting, blending New England shingle-style architecture with relaxed lake living. We can already picture summer evenings here.🏖️⛵️

Why yes, that is a TV coming down from the ceiling! A little backstory for this home: we actually designed the original ...
04/29/2026

Why yes, that is a TV coming down from the ceiling!

A little backstory for this home: we actually designed the original house, and years later were brought back by the new homeowners to reimagine the floor plan and architectural design through a full renovation, down to the studs.

It’s been such a fun, ever-evolving project- and this kitchen is a perfect reflection of that. Fully connected to the great room and dining area, designed for entertaining, and bringing light in from all angles- including the TV that comes out of the ceiling.




Some homes mark a turning point—not just in scale, but in the way design is approached.This home is one of them.Designed...
04/19/2026

Some homes mark a turning point—not just in scale, but in the way design is approached.
This home is one of them.
Designed by Jenny Pippin over 30 years ago and completed in 1996, it was her first million-dollar residence—a milestone that helped shape the design philosophy still seen in her work today.
The clients were deeply involved, bringing inspiration—much of it rooted in the work of Frank Lloyd Wright—and trusting Jenny to interpret and refine those ideas into something cohesive, livable, and lasting. It was a true collaboration, where exploration wasn’t just welcomed, it was essential.
Every element was custom designed. Not just the architecture, but the details that bring a home to life—cabinetry, built-ins, stair railings, columns, moldings, even the garage doors and carpets—all considered as part of a unified whole.
One detail, in particular, stands out.
The front entry features a stained glass design inspired by an original Frank Lloyd Wright home, carefully reinterpreted for a double front door and ultimately approved and produced through the Frank Lloyd Wright Foundation specifically for this project.
The site itself guided everything.
A sloping lot overlooking the lake, layered with mature trees and landscaping, shaped the way the home meets the land. Light shifts throughout the day. Views reveal themselves gradually. Even the driveway was designed to meander through azaleas before the home comes into full view.
Inside, each space was intentionally oriented—capturing light at different times of day and creating a constant connection to the outdoors. Strong horizontal lines anchor the home, while expansive glass opens it to the water beyond.

One of our Lake Norman favorites.⛵️ Designed to maximize the beautiful lakefront setting, with a focus on clean details,...
04/11/2026

One of our Lake Norman favorites.⛵️ Designed to maximize the beautiful lakefront setting, with a focus on clean details, natural light, and capturing that Lake Norman feel.🌊

Showcasing one of our recently completed Lake Norman custom homes, this project was designed to embrace the beauty of la...
03/03/2026

Showcasing one of our recently completed Lake Norman custom homes, this project was designed to embrace the beauty of lakeside living while supporting the rhythm of everyday life. Light-filled interiors, intentional flow, and inviting outdoor spaces come together to create a home that feels just as relaxing as it is refined.

The bathroom layout of our dreams.✨💭Designed with intentional flow, natural light, and a balance of privacy and openness...
03/03/2026

The bathroom layout of our dreams.✨💭

Designed with intentional flow, natural light, and a balance of privacy and openness, this space transforms daily routines into something restorative. Every detail was thoughtfully considered to create a spa-like retreat.🕊️🫧

Introducing our 'New England Coastal Estate' — the only name fitting for this home coming soon to the shores of Lake Nor...
02/23/2026

Introducing our 'New England Coastal Estate' — the only name fitting for this home coming soon to the shores of Lake Norman.🌊🌾☀️

With lake views stretching across both the front and rear, this home captures the essence of New England shingle-style architecture, bringing a relaxed coastal presence to the beauty of Lake Norman. We're excited to watch this one come to life!

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