Custom Home Building Blog

Sheffield Homes has expertise in just about any style you can think of. We don’t just work off a fixed set of floor plans, and we’re not limited to certain styles that we’ve done in the past. In fact, if you really want us to get excited about...

It can be a struggle to find a home that has the right amount of space, in the right neighborhood, and for the right price. Rather than compromise, many people decide to contact a new home builder. For others, the idea of building a new home...

Summer is almost over and it’s time to think about going back to school. Keeping things organized with all the backpacks, jackets, schoolbooks, and band instruments can seem daunting. Many parents welcome fresh ideas for storing their kid’s gear...

The primary reason a couple chooses to build a custom home is to meet the specific layout and design needs of their family. Learning what those needs are and how to meet them is what your home builder will do during the custom home design process.

At Sheffield Homes, we pride ourselves on our ability to provide beautiful custom homes that are also energy efficient. Optimizing home energy efficiency requires a whole-house systems approach. Consider the following aspects of custom home...

Landscaping trends for 2018 encourage outdoor entertaining. It seems that homeowners are escaping to their backyards more than ever before. People want to bring the indoors outside and are looking for custom-designed outdoor living spaces. The...

Once you and your selected builder have finalized the home plan it’s time to make interior finish selections–those custom touches that make a home uniquely yours. Home buyers who approach the process unprepared will find themselves easily...

Building a custom home involves many details and decisions, ranging from consideration of your family’s needs and interests to the style of home you prefer–and let’s not forget your budget. The ultimate success of any building project relates...

Most modern homes are now built with open floor plans. Long gone are the days when box-like rooms defined each space and its exclusive function. Contemporary home building is all about rooms that flow into one another without any visual...

The custom home building process can present a few challenges, so it is vital that you connect with the right professionals to ensure that things go smoothly. Your home builder should be your partner. Together you form a team that has your best...