The hottest trend right now for new home architectural design is the modern farmhouse. These homes are a fresh take on the classic low country architectural style and are particularly well suited to large parcel lots. With either a board & batten or lap siding exterior, the most popular paint color for a modern farmhouse is white. But with over 100 available shades of white in the Sherwin Williams deck, how do you choose the right one? We are here to help! Read on to find out our top picks for your farmhouse color.
Coffee is no doubt a large part of the American culture. Even people who don’t drink it often find themselves at a local coffee shop for a meeting or serving it to friends and family who visit their homes. But for those of us for whom coffee is a requirement, having the right set up at home can allow you to be your own barista, with perfectly customized coffee every time.
For the past several years, painted white cabinets have ruled the design world as the number one choice for kitchens. We don’t see that trend slowing down any time soon, and for good reason – the crisp white brightens up the room and is a classic look that stands the test of time. What we are seeing over the past year is a big jump in clients choosing an accent color for the island. This is a great way to add interest to the kitchen design, as it creates a secondary focal point. The sky is the limit for colors and stains in cabinets today, but we’ve narrowed down our top 3 favorites to pair with a white kitchen.
Of all the items available for your new home, tile is one of the most diverse in options. You can choose from any shape, material, and color you can imagine, making it fun and easy to find something to really set your shower apart. Creating a focal point in a shower with tile makes any shower a showpiece.
The importance of lighting in a home cannot be overstated. Decorative fixtures transform the design of a space, and proper lighting for tasks makes any home function better. Accent lighting is the finishing touch that helps make a house feel like a home.
No matter what style of home we build, almost everyone has a type of plank flooring throughout the main areas. There are 3 main ways to achieve this look, with either hardwood, wood look tile, or luxury vinyl plank (LVP) materials. Each has its own set of pros and cons, but all provide you with a gorgeous floor that will last for years to come.
One of the best parts of the Christmas season is all the beautiful decorations everywhere you look. When it comes to decking the halls of your new home, a few electrical preparations done during construction can make it much easier!
When helping our clients find the right home to build, the first thing we start with is the floorplan and interior layout of the home. Once that is finalized, we turn our attention to the exterior design. The floorplan is going to determine certain things about the way the home will look, but the majority of the style of the elevation can be created for your specific tastes. Architectural elements such as windows, exterior veneers, and accents all combine to make a home fit into a particular style, allowing us to take a floorplan and make the elevations look Mediterranean, Farmhouse, or Modern to name a few with a few simple changes.
One of the easiest ways to add incredible character in your new home is with trim. Whether it’s stained or painted, simple or detailed, trim can transform the look and feel of any space. The style of home you create will help guide you in choosing the right profiles and details to accentuate and complement the architecture.
Having the right tools for the job makes the work easier and the end result better, and this is particularly true when it comes to preparing and storing food at home. Whether you are a beginning cook or a professional chef, the right appliances can help you create amazing meals with less effort right in your own kitchen. New innovations allow you to personalize the appliances to your specific needs, all while making food last longer and meal prep faster. Here are our top 5 ways to create a chef’s kitchen in your new home.
