Design trends are always shifting and when you’ve been building homes for as long as we have (35 years this year!), it is natural to recognize how different things are today than they were just a few years ago. One …
I often get asked, “what electrical features should I include in my new home?”. I love this question because when you can plan ahead, you get what you want the first time around. So much easier than going back after …
The majority of the homes we build each year are for our clients. It’s what we love to do, and we’re darn good at it! But 2-3 times each year, we will start construction on an NDI spec home (NDI …
I’ve been looking forward to writing this post because I love designing kitchens and I love me some good storage. As someone who hates clutter (I get a nervous tick if the counter isn’t clear), I’m constantly on the look …
When I built my home 15 years ago, I put a lot of thought into my kitchen design. Partly, because Paul and I were building a complete custom home so we didn’t have an existing kitchen layout, but also because …
We get this question all the time. It’s a good question because people feel like they can relate to it. Unfortunately, custom home building can’t be defined by a single square foot number. There are too many variables that make …
From laminate to Corian (remember that one?), countertop trends have come and gone. But there have been constants over the years. Quartz, granite, and marble are all still very popular choices. Today, I’m going to cover important information you should …
Modern home design has taken over in the last few years! It is so interesting to reflect back on the last 20 years of design trends. When I first started working for Dad in 2001, the trend was still very …
Building a custom home is an investment. Your main goal is to make it the best home for your family, of course, but it’s also important to think about resale value. Even if you plan to stay in your home …
Choosing your exterior color scheme for your custom home may seem like a daunting task. After all, it is the first thing people will see. And let’s be honest, exterior materials aren’t the easiest thing to alter after the fact. …
