Why ideabox?
Prefab Modular Homes Without Compromise
Sustainable, architect-designed prefab modular homes. Crafted with intention and delivered with care.
Our Mission
We believe modern living should be simple, beautiful, and thoughtful. ideabox was founded to offer a smarter alternative to traditional homebuilding through beautifully designed, energy-efficient modular homes—without sacrificing quality or experience.
Instead of starting with blank blueprints or one-size-fits-all plans, we offer a smarter path: collaborative, customizable, well-crafted, and built to fit your life.
“We believe great design should be within reach—simple, functional, and built for real life.”
Jim Russell
Co-Founder & Architectural Design
Built in the Pacific Northwest
Our prefab modular homes are constructed in a climate-controlled factory in Oregon, where we prioritize precision, consistency, and sustainable building practices. This approach reduces delays, minimizes material waste, and ensures year-round quality—no matter the weather.
Crafted year-round in a covered facility
Built by experienced teams with attention to detail
Designed to install quickly and smoothly on-site
Designed by Architects
You’re not just picking a house out of a catalog. With ideabox, you’re collaborating with our designers and architects to create a home that feels personal, functional, and uniquely yours.
We’ll help you:
- Choose a starting model based on your site, goals, and budget
- Modify layouts, finishes, and features
- Design around your lifestyle (or your view!)
Whether it’s adding a window for morning light or tweaking your floor plan to fit your land, your home starts with your vision—and we’re here to bring it to life.
Sustainable Home Design That Makes a Real Difference
We design every ideabox with sustainability in mind—from the materials we choose to the way our homes are built and delivered.
Better for the planet. Better for your utility bills. Better for you.
Factory efficiency reduces material waste
Solar-prep and energy-smart design
Tight insulation and air-sealing for long-term comfort
No VOC paints and healthy renewable/recycled content materials
Accessible by Design
Whether you’re planning for now or the future, ideabox homes can be designed with accessibility in mind.
Aging-in-place and Accessible-friendly layouts
Optional wider doorways, roll-in showers, and ramp entries
Discreet and design-forward solutions for enhanced mobility
We’ll work with you to create a space that works for you without compromise.
Proven, Trusted, and Built to Last
With two decades in business, ideabox isn’t a pop-up builder. We’ve delivered hundreds of homes across the western U.S., earning the trust of clients and praise from national publications. Let our experience be your peace of mind.
From our Happy Homeowners
“You were a bright light in a really difficult process with Bandon and I want you and others to know how much I appreciate it!”
Beth Cothern
From our Happy Homeowners
“We believe great design should be within reach—simple, functional, and built for real life.”
Jim Russell
Co-Founder & Architectural Design
From our Happy Homeowners
“Most clients come in with a vision, even if they don’t know it yet. We help uncover that vision and shape the home around it.”
Eric Salmon
Architectural Design & Project Management
From our Happy Homeowners
“From the beginning, ideabox has been about blending beautiful design with smart, efficient building. I’m proud of how we’ve shaped a process that makes creating a new home both exciting and seamless for our customers.”
Jim Russell
Co-Founder & Architectural Design
From our Happy Homeowners
“When I started ideabox, my goal was simple: design homes that make modern living easy and inspiring. It’s been incredible watching our ideas come to life and seeing people connect with the spaces we create.”
Jim Russell
Co-Founder & Architectural Design
From our Happy Homeowners
““We could call it ‘vertical simplicity’ because it’s so straightforward. Live.Create is tall about two studios, one to create, and the other to live. Simply! We kept costs down by its organization, sourced interesting yet innovative materials, and utilized the incredible efficiency by going vertical. It’s very cool!””
Jim Russell
Co-Founder & Architectural Design
From our Happy Homeowners
“It’s like living in an urban loft, except we put it on our dream property in the woods.”
S. Bains
ideaboxer
From our Happy Homeowners
“I love guiding people through the journey of choosing their ideabox home. It’s more than selling a house, it’s helping them imagine how they’ll live, relax, and thrive in a space built just for them.”
Jim Russell
Co-Founder & Architectural Design
From our Happy Homeowners
““Inspired by the concept of mixed-use zoning and efficient utilization of developable properties, we took on the challenge of creating a striking commercial space on lower level topped an awesome living space above. We are delighted with the resulting solution.” ”
Jim Russell
Co-Founder & Architectural Design
From our Happy Homeowners
““As the name implies, living vertically gets a lot of living in a tidy footprint. It’s kind of our ideabox wish list on a tidy footprint. Lots of glass, tall ceilings on both floors, a “yes chef” sized kitchen… it’s a kind of townhouse that can go anywhere.””
Jim Russell
Co-Founder & Architectural Design
From our Happy Homeowners
“My husband and I researched modular companies for a year and landed on ideabox. We started with ideabox in August 2021, and are just finishing a spectacular lake-side build. ”
Paige Lethbridge
Lunceford Excavation Inc.
From our Happy Homeowners
“The Bryn Mawr ideabox is a wonderful vacation accommodation! Two complete master suites on either side of the living room and kitchen area were excellent. This is a great guest house that was well stocked with everything we needed. The views from the deck are breathtaking.”
Daryl D
Lifestyle Properties Oregon
From our Happy Homeowners
“We really appreciate ideabox’s partnership and great work on this project and the beautiful community that has been restored for the Blue River Community. It is absolutely beautiful.”
Steve Ochs
OCHS Consulting & Housing Services
From our Happy Homeowners
“A perfectly paired experience, this ideabox designed vacation home on the Bryn Mawr Vineyard is here to welcome you to wine country!”
Lifestyle Properties Oregon
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