Once you decide that you are ready to purchase a home, one of the first things you will need to decide is whether a “used” home or new construction home is right for you. New homes can offer a variety of options for prospective buyers looking to get the most bang for their buck, which…
The Mediterranean style takes inspiration from several different regions, mostly of Italy, France, and Spain and so the décor options are endless. The main feature in this type of home is warmth. The colors are usually earth tones and warm wood colors and while the most popular accents come from wrought iron, they curl and…
Bathrooms have a come a long way in recent years, both in size and style. Today’s bathrooms are often as large as an average-sized bedroom — perhaps even larger, and they have as much style and décor as any other room in the home. In fact, many home buyers will turn away from a prospective…
One of the most iconic home styles in America is the stately and majestic New England colonial. With its two stories, boxy appearance, and second floor dormers, owners of these homes enjoy the classic lines of these homes, coupled with unique details stemming from their European ancestry. Some colonial style homes also pay homage to…
In past years, there was little thought beyond adding a dramatic chandelier to a home’s foyer. And essentially, the purpose of doing so was to impress guests. Beyond that, most homeowners requested not much more than simple overhead light in each room, with additional lighting over each bathroom mirror. Today, both lighting manufacturers and homeowners…
When you’re planning your custom home, you’ll need to think about what you do for entertainment. Do you mostly watch movies or do you need a space suitable for a wide variety of activities from playing video games to hosting parties? A custom builder can make sure you get the experience that’s right for you…
It’s not uncommon for people to visit various parts of the world and come to admire the architectural history of the beautiful homes they encounter halfway across the world. Many who visit the Spanish and Italian countrysides do just that, then decide they would like a similarly designed home for themselves. Mediterranean-styled homes are a…
French Provincial Symmetry and balance are the hallmarks of French Provincial style. Houses are brick and stone, or they might feature some half-timbering on the exterior. The roof line is another defining feature–a steeply pitched and hipped roof with dormers. Second stories in French Provincial style are as tall as the first, and the windows…
One of the great advantages in custom building a new home is that it allows one to take advantage of all of the beautiful trends found in interior design. Of course, it’s not just because they are “trendy” that makes one take a second look at some of the new decorating ideas. No, it’s because…
The guiding design principle for most kitchens is to use light colors. Light countertops and backslashes look cleaner. They also make small, cramped nooks look bigger. The logic also goes that kitchens and bathrooms need to have similar design theme: if your bathroom has to have white tile and light fixtures, so does the kitchen….
One of the best things about building a home is having more control over personal touches that may mean a great deal to the homeowners. Some people dream of owning a home where they can enjoy amazing sunsets from their veranda. Others want their home positioned to allow for plenty of sunshine to stream into…
In the beginning, before you begin your dream home, you’re making choices. During the design phase, you’re considering your building lot, where to situate your home on the lot, the position, size and scope of outdoor living areas, the all-important interior…and the choices can seem endless. Once the building begins, the number of decisions you’re…
For many of us, our luxury dream home isn’t necessarily a 20,000 square foot mansion with an indoor pool, it’s the custom touches that would make a home exactly what you want it to be. What’s Your Idea of Luxury? If you’re a car aficionado and like to rebuild the classics, you’d probably love a…
Home ownership is something that people take pride in. It is impossible to not get excited over it, considering we work our entire lives to get out of a rental and into something more permanent. It is the one thing that proves we have made a successful life for our family. Your new home should…
There’s nothing quite like a beautiful gleaming countertop that adds the finishing touch to a custom home and thought out kitchen. However, kitchen countertops must also hold up well under a wide variety of demanding cooking and household tasks. In this post, we will outline some of the newer trends in kitchen countertops that are…
