North America will probably never fully get over their love of granite countertops. Although the current trend favors stones with less busy veins like quartz and marble, granite still remains immensely popular in the US and Canada. It’s easy to understand why too. Not only does it look nice (and add some home value),...Read More
Now that you’ve built your beautiful custom home, it’s time to decorate. Decorating can be fun, but just like building the number of decisions that need to be made can be overwhelming and stressful. If you’re worried that you might make a mistake, or that you’ve already made one, don’t worry you’re not alone....Read More
If we had to pick the most polarizing architectural style for homes it would have to be Victorians. Victorians homes are extremely distinguishable, but its old-world feel is either loved or hated. When people hear “Victorian” they typically picture a dollhouse with detailed trim and bright colors, and this image isn’t wrong although not...Read More
Home building and architectural details have trends just like fashion and interior design. But like with all trends, sometimes we look back and regret them. Unfortunately, when it comes to architectural features, it can be hard to easily get rid of the dated details. There were some bad ones in the past, ranging from...Read More
Trends are always tricky when it comes to custom homes. While you want your home to look updated and fresh, trends can fade just as quickly as they come. Home builders always recommend homeowners stick to classic, timeless choices for larger items that can’t be changed easily. Design elements like hardwood floors and stainless...Read More
If you’re looking to build a new home, there are a number of different ways to get plans for it. You could go with an architect that would make custom home plans to fit your lot and family. You could go with a tract builder that has a few different layouts to choose from....Read More
When building a custom home, we often ask people how long they plan to stay in the home. If it’s a forever home that implies that the homeowners plan on retiring here. We’d love for clients to love their homes for that long, but often people forget to think about how home needs change...Read More
People have a hard time looking past paint color and an even harder time picking a new one, but paint can transform a room. It can change its vibe, it’s aesthetic, it can even teleport it into a different time. If you’re looking for some colors that will bring your custom home into 2018,...Read More