Custom Home Building Blog

It’s time to sell your home. Maybe you’re excited for a change or a move to a bigger home. On the other hand, perhaps you don’t want to move, but circumstances such as work or a lifestyle change have dictated that you do. Either way, you’re...

Comfortably situated on a sloping lot, the front elevation of this month’s featured home—though impressive—belies the amount of square footage contained therein. One of our more unique plans, this reverse walkout sprawls to nearly 4,000 finished...

You’re running errands on a sunny Saturday afternoon and on your way home you see balloons and directional signs leading to a nearby open house. Are you the type who stops by for a quick tour? Maybe it’s a home in your neighborhood that you’ve...

This month’s home tour begins with a stately Navy-blue front door (Sherwin Williams Naval) and timeless stacked mountain ledgestone. Pristine white trim set against the neutral stucco shade of Sherwin Williams Gossamer Veil sets the tone for a...

You’ve moved into your new house. The beds are made, the kitchen unpacked, and the internet signal strong. Now it’s finally time to address all of those empty walls and start making your new house a home. Where and how do you start?

Toss out the oft-heard term, “Mid-Century Modern,” and thoughts of Hula-Hoops, tie-dye, and Tang may come to mind. Coined in the 1980’s, the term actually refers to the period of time spanning from the 1940’s through the early ‘70’s,...

You’ve unpacked and organized your new kitchen, stacked the towels neatly in the linen closet, and found places for your favorite art pieces. Your new house is starting to feel like home. Now—how do you start to feel a sense of belonging in your...

Celebrated American graphic designer Milton Glaser once said, “There are three responses to a piece of design—yes, no, and WOW! Wow is the one to aim for.” This month’s featured home packs plenty of Wow Factor, from its stellar light fixtures to...

With only a little over six weeks to go until Christmas Day, you’ve probably got way more lists compiled than just the ones for who’s Naughty and who’s Nice. Is wrapping and mailing packages and/or cards on your list? What about prepping holiday...

If you’re looking for ideas to update your existing home, or wondering how best to allocate the design budget in the construction of your new home, take a few tips from one of our recently-closed homes at The Estates on Gage Hill. Our clients...