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Mixing Materials for Your Custom Home: Stone, Wood, Quartz and More

It started with a single swatch. A creamy white quartz sample, pulled from a stack during a design meeting, caught her eye. “It’s perfect,” she

July 18, 2025

Designing Your Dream Custom Home with Energy Efficiency in Mind

Close your eyes and picture your dream home. You may be imagining the aesthetics and comfort of each uniquely designed room. Perhaps the smart thermostat

July 11, 2025

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Choosing the Right Custom Home Builder: What Really Matters?

Building a new custom home is a big decision. While exciting, the process is filled with questions, hopes, and concerns. For many homeowners, especially those

July 3, 2025

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Modern Home Design Ideas for Your Custom Dream Home

You step into the kitchen’s soft morning light and let a thought sink in: you are finally living in the home that you envisioned for yourself. Every detail of the room reflects your unique lifestyle – from the sunlight streaming through a large window to the functional spaces designed with modern living in mind.

June 26, 2025

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Trending Kitchen Features for New Custom Homes

As you place your coffee mug on the sleek quartz island countertop, you can’t help but marvel at how seamlessly form meets function in this space. Designing a kitchen for a custom home isn’t just about aesthetics; it’s about creating a hub that matches your lifestyle. Here are the top trending kitchen features for new custom homes.

June 20, 2025

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The Power of Paint: Transforming Your Custom Home with Color, Confidence, and Character

You walk into a vibrant, yellow kitchen, and suddenly feel your mood turn cheerful. The next room you venture into is a deep navy, and you find yourself wishing it would rain so you could cozy up with a good book. Paint isn’t just decoration; it’s emotion.

June 13, 2025

Building Your Dream Home: Timeline & What to Expect

Does this sound familiar? You have been flipping through design magazines for months and bookmarking Pinterest boards late at night, imagining your family’s Sunday mornings in a sunlit kitchen and holiday dinners around a long, rustic table. One evening, over dinner, you drew a rough floor plan on a napkin. “This is it,” you think. “This is our dream home.”

June 6, 2025

Custom Home Floor Plans That Work: Matching Layouts to Your Lifestyle

The kitchen island is more crowded than usual this morning. Pancakes and bacon are sizzling on the stovetop, your grandkids are giggling at the counter, and two golden retrievers diligently wait for dropped crumbs. On the other side of the house, your husband reads the morning paper and your daughter is in the guest suite getting caught up on work. Your home is more than a house – it’s a gathering place for the most important people in your life. That’s why you built your dream custom home with them in mind.

May 29, 2025

How an Open Floor Plan Impacts Energy Efficiency in Your Custom Home

Open floor plans are ideal for homeowners who value a seamless connection between rooms. But how do they impact energy efficiency? If you’re building a custom home, understanding the energy implications of an open floor plan can help you design a beautiful and efficient space.

May 23, 2025