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Trending Kitchen Features for New Custom Homes

Sunlight streams through your kitchen’s oversized windows. The aroma of freshly brewed coffee fills the air while your favorite playlist hums softly in the background. 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.  Smart Kitchens  What if your kitchen were so in sync with your morning routine that your day began feeling effortless? Trending kitchen features, such as touchscreen appliances, smart ovens, and voice-activated lighting, temperature control, and faucet systems, are widely popular in custom home design.   Oversized Islands  Your kitchen should be designed with ease of movement in mind. Multi-functional spaces for prep work, dining, and entertaining are perfect for

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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. Color has the power to soothe, energize, ground, or uplift. It sets the tone for how you live in your space and how your space makes you feel. At LaFollette Custom Homes, we believe that thoughtful paint choices are one of the most powerful and accessible tools in custom home design. Below are three color strategies to be mindful of when designing your custom home. Color-Drenching: Surround Yourself in Beauty Imagine walking into a room in your future custom home and being completely enveloped in color and emotion. The design-forward custom home trend of color-drenching is the use of the same hue across

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June 13, 2025
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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.” At LaFollette Custom Homes, we meet a lot of people like you – visionary, thoughtful, and ready to create something truly personal. But once the dream becomes a decision, the next big question is usually: How long will this take? Let’s walk you through the typical timeline from first sketches to final finishes. Discovery Phase (Time Varies) Every great custom home begins with a conversation. This phase is all about getting to know you – your goals, lifestyle, must-haves, and vision for your home. Here’s what happens during the discovery

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June 6, 2025
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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. Custom Home Floor Plans to Match Your Lifestyle At LaFollette Custom Homes, a custom home starts with a layout that fits how you live. Whether your days are filled with young children, visiting grandkids, aging parents, or the quiet joy of a downsized lifestyle, the right floor plan supports your routine, people, and peace of mind. Here’s how

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May 29, 2025
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How an Open Floor Plan Impacts Energy Efficiency in Your Custom Home

Golden evening sunlight pours through your windows, making your dinnerware sparkle. You push your chair back from the table and grab refreshments from the kitchen without missing a word of the conversation from your guests. Every aspect of your custom home feels connected and intentional, like it was expertly designed for nights of entertaining just like this one. 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. Energy Efficiency Benefits of Open Floor Plans Open floor plans don’t just enhance aesthetics and flow. They can also contribute to a more energy-efficient home when designed thoughtfully. Below are some of the benefits. Enhanced Natural Light With fewer walls to block sunlight, one of the main

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May 23, 2025
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Modern Rustic Kitchens: The Perfect Blend of Nature and Modernity

It’s a peaceful Sunday morning, and you are sipping a cup of coffee in your dream kitchen. Every detail of this space was hand-chosen by you and your custom home builder, from the place where the reclaimed wood beams meet the sleek stone countertops to where the warm natural light bathes your floor. Modern rustic kitchens are a popular custom home feature that combines the best of tradition and innovation. What is a Modern Rustic Kitchen? Designing a modern rustic kitchen in your custom home involves blending natural textures with contemporary functionality to create a charming and practical space. Below are some key elements to consider. Natural Wood Features One of the hallmarks of a modern rustic kitchen is the thoughtful use of natural wood elements that bring warmth, texture, and authenticity to the space. Reclaimed wood beams, handcrafted cabinetry, and wide-plank hardwood floors are popular choices that infuse character

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May 9, 2025
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Lighting & Hardware: The Jewelry That Makes Your Custom Home Shine

When Sarah first sat down to design her custom home, her must-have list was crystal clear: an open-concept layout for entertaining, a chef-worthy kitchen, and a fireplace to cozy up next to on winter nights. But as the design process moved forward, she discovered something unexpected: the magic wasn’t just in the big features but in the details.

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May 2, 2025
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Custom Home Floor Plans That Work: Matching Layouts to Your Lifestyle

You sit down to work at your custom woodwork desk facing an open window that looks out over the garden. The room is tucked away from the rest of your house, so you aren’t distracted by the sound of your spouse making lunch in the kitchen. Your kids are at school, your dog is sunbathing on the patio, and you have a dedicated space to focus that is only steps from your brewing cup of coffee. You didn’t think you would ever say this, but you are beginning to look forward to Monday mornings. The beauty of building a custom home is that you have the freedom and the flexibility to create a floor plan that elevates your lifestyle. Below is the best way to do that. Understand Your Lifestyle Needs Start by assessing your top priorities, both current and future, for your custom home floor plan. Are you planning

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April 25, 2025

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