custom home planning

What You Should Know Before Building a Custom Home

What You Should Know Before Building a Custom Home

It’s common to have a lot of questions when you decide to build a new house like how much does it cost to build a new custom home and how long does construction take? They’re questions that can be hard to answer because there is so much variety in a custom-home project—that’s what makes them great! In this post, we did our best to give you some ballpark estimates to get you started .

Introducing the River Barn Project

Introducing the River Barn Project

We’re excited to announce a new project we’ve been working on. This property started out as a humble single building, family-retreat and has since grown into a multiple-dwelling vacation destination for friends and extended family. We’ll be featuring detailed highlights of the property as part of an upcoming series and give you an introduction to the origins in this post.

Selecting Flooring for Your Home

Selecting Flooring for Your Home

There are many choices to make when deciding on finishes in your home from counter tops and cabinets to paint and flooring. And depending on your needs and lifestyle, there may be better options than others when selecting flooring for your home. Read on, to learn about the pro’s and con’s of each flooring option.

Universally Designed Home in West Des Moines

Universally Designed Home in West Des Moines

Universal design is becoming a significant choice in newly built homes. Not only does it allow for adjustments to help the aging community live comfortably in their homes, it also can be a good fit for people with disabilities. With universal design, your home is customized to fit your lifestyle.

A Modern House Design in Progress in a West Des Moines Neighborhood

A Modern House Design in Progress in a West Des Moines Neighborhood

This homeowner requested a single family home with a modern contemporary house design. Previously, he lived in a townhome and desired a more private, spacious residence. A main floor living with a large
space to entertain and big volume ceilings were a must on the client’s list. See what sketches we came up with to fit our client’s unique tastes.

Building Your Custom Home: 10 Tips to Help You Choose the Best House Plan

Building Your Custom Home: 10 Tips to Help You Choose the Best House Plan

If you are considering building a new house, now is the time to get the process moving. You don’t have to wait for spring! To help you move the process forward, here are some truly helpful tips to guide you in choosing the best house plan for you and your family’s needs.

6 Ways to Stay on Budget When Building or Remodeling a House

6 Ways to Stay on Budget When Building or Remodeling a House

“How much will this cost me?” During a custom home build the answer isn’t always clear cut. When it comes to home construction, not only do we face the “unforeseen” — but the plan often changes during the process. Here are a few ways to stay close to your budget by factoring the realities of home construction into the plan.