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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.
Building a home exactly how you want it can be a daunting, yet exciting task. There are many things to consider, including finding the right builder, your role during the design and construction of your home, and finding the right financing. But with as many details and decisions that are required when designing and building a custom home, a few tips on what to do and what not to do may be helpful!
It’s still a work in progress but this universally designed open floor plan, which allows for wheelchair access throughout, includes a zero-threshold entry and an elevator. We aren’t sacrificing beauty for function. When finished beautiful hardwood floors on the main level will also ensure accessibility is never an issue while still looking sleek and upscale. Take a peek behind the scenes!
A few months back we introduced a custom home project with some very unique requests. The homeowner wanted a single family home with a modern contemporary house design in West Des Moines. We wanted to share a few of this unique home’s highlights, some you may never have seen before in a suburban Iowa home.
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.
One of the more frustrating and confusing tasks when financing the building of your custom home or the remodel of an existing home is finding the right lender. Do you go with a broker, or a credit union, or a small hometown bank, or a large banking institution? It’s not a one size fits all situation. But we can offer you some advice to guide you in choosing a lender.
“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.
The holiday season is in full swing! While this time should be enjoyable, and an opportunity to reconnect with family, the traditional activities of this month bring with it some home safety issues. We’ve compiled a few risks to keep aware of, as well as the tips to minimize those risks from turning into a major catastrophe.
