Custom Home Building Blog

If walls could talk, what would yours say? “I feel washed out,” or perhaps, “Floors have all the fun!” With white walls currently trending, it’s easy to see how they might feel overlooked. Though the clean look is certainly appealing, don’t...

Model #2715-R at Carr Estates takes open concept to the next level by incorporating an abundance of oversized windows into its modern design, flooding the home with natural light throughout. Shown here at dusk from the exterior, alluring light...

When you think of a well-organized closet do visions of rainbow-hued shoes and sweaters lined up in pleasing rows come to mind? Perhaps you dream big, and you picture the closets of Hollywood celebrities with granite-topped center islands,...

Have you ever walked into an elegantly designed model home and thought, ‘This is beautiful, but I could never live here.’ Perhaps it was the plush carpets and layered area rugs that seemed too lavish to walk on, or maybe it was the expanse of...

After months (or even years) of thinking, researching, and planning, it’s finally time to start building the custom home of your dreams. So, you meet with two custom design-build companies to go over the square footage and features you want. Now...

Asking us to choose our favorite home from among the many we’ve built this year is like asking a mother to single out her favorite child. Impossible! We love the modern, sleek lines and finishes, and enjoy watching each plan come together in a...

Nothing beats the warmth and beauty of wood flooring. Whether solid, engineered or reclaimed, wood floors require regular attention and care to keep looking their best. It’s not rocket science, though; follow the guidelines listed below as...

Pull up to the sweeping drive of our newest build at Carr Estates and you can’t help but notice the statement-making front elevation with its expanse of creamy brick and timber-beamed gables. What you may not notice at first glance is the...

Some people call it a spare room. Others, the bonus or flex room. Whatever you call it, having extra space available in your home that can be adaptable to a number of different purposes presents an opportunity to increase its functionality and...

You might be surprised to find out that behind the modest, modern exterior of Plan 5C lies over 3,700 finished sq. ft. of well-apportioned living space. Don’t let the clean lines and unassuming footprint fool you—this flexible plan, situated on a...