Lifestyle by Stadler reflects on three decades of bringing clients’ unique dreams to life
Celebrating 30 years in business, Lifestyle by Stadler is a distinguished custom home builder committed to providing exceptional living spaces across San Antonio, Texas. As a trusted name in the industry, Lifestyle by Stadler has become renowned for its unwavering dedication to quality craftsmanship, open communication, and meticulous attention to detail.
“The business was founded in 1995 by Ray Stadler, and it was originally known as Stadler Custom Homes,” opens Richard Howell, COO. “In 2019, we made the decision to rebrand the business to attract new clients at different price points. While we do enjoy building the larger multimillion dollar homes, which we still construct, we wanted to market to clients a more affordable home build. These homes come with the same customer-first service, creativity, and attention to detail that our name has become synonymous with.”
Audrey Reiss, Marketing Manager, adds: “We do not necessarily specialize in any specific architectural styles, but our primary focus is to capture our clients’ individual vision. Once we understand our clients’ lifestyles and what they’re looking for, we carefully design a home that balances architectural details with functionality. We guide our clients through every step of the home building process, from site selection and design consultation to construction and finishing touches, allowing them to take time to enjoy the whole experience.”
Honesty and simplicity
Building a home with Lifestyle by Stadler is a streamlined and collaborative experience. The process begins with pre-design services, which include an introduction to the team, site analysis, and discussions on financing options. From there, clients enter a design agreement, where an architect and designer are carefully selected based on their desired style and budget. After the design is finalized, a specifications meeting and detailed cost proposal follow, allowing clients to review every aspect of their plans before signing off and moving into the pre-construction stage.
Lifestyle by Stadler focuses on communication, honesty, and simplicity throughout the process, as Dean Smith, Vice President of Sales, elaborates: “We try to keep the process as simple as possible despite the many decisions and considerations to be made. Using a program called Buildertrend, we keep clients updated with progress, and they’re able to view the range of selections they’ve made. We emphasize creativity and quality throughout the process; creativity is about delivering what the clients want, providing unique features, and keeping within the budget, whereas quality focuses on many site inspections at various stages of construction.”
Home inspiration
As our conversation continues, Dean turns to some of the company’s recent projects. “This year has been interesting as we’ve taken on two very large projects,” he shares. “We participated in the Parade of Homes for the first time in around ten years, and we entered with a German inspired home. This home was situated in an area with strong German heritage, so we designed a home that reflects its surrounding while bringing a modern flair. This home has traditional features like stonework, natural wood, and Bauhaus windows, which were popular in Germany between the 1910s and 1930s, combined with modern elements like large windows.
“The other large project was for the Dominion Luxury Home Tour, a similar annual event showcasing high-end homes in the San Antonio area. This stunning home was designed by renowned architect Oscar Flores and is characterized by warm colors and large windows. Spanning just over 4000 square feet, it features four bedrooms, a private study, and a luxurious bar with a floating wine wall. There’s a large outdoor terrace with a covered patio, grilling area, and a pool with a unique fireplace element along the edge to create a serene and captivating ambiance.”
Anniversary celebrations
As Dean explains, Lifestyle by Stadler is one of the foremost custom home builders in The Dominion, a premier gated community in San Antonio, synonymous with elegance, luxury, and exclusivity. From Tuscan villas to transitional estates, the company’s involvement with this community is testament to its ability to deliver masterpieces with meticulous craftsmanship. 
With 2025 marking Lifestyle by Stadler’s 30th year in business, the team reflects on what has led to such success and longevity. “The true emphasis on open communication and delivering a high-quality home at a fair price is the best way of explaining why we are different,” Dean states. “To honor our 30th birthday, we hosted an event during the Parade of Homes where we invited previous homeowners, current clients, and trade partners to view our latest project and celebrate with us.”
New opportunities
It’s clear that Lifestyle by Stadler’s three decades of success are down to its integrity, craftsmanship, and commitment to client satisfaction. Embracing new opportunities and markets, the company will continue to build homes that inspire and celebrate the individuality of each client.
“Our priorities for 2026 are very similar to previous years, as we are confident that our approach to both design and the home building process is what makes us successful,” Richard says. “We want to continue to embrace our homeowners’ visions as we continue to grow and enable more people to enjoy our homes.”
Audrey concludes: “As we reflect on our 30th anniversary, we’d like to extend our gratitude to everyone who has helped us reach this incredible milestone; our clients, our partners, and the wider community for their continued trust and support. We are proud to be part of the Texas Hill Country’s growth, and we look forward to continuing building great quality homes across the region.”