Building a custom home can be one of the most exciting, rewarding events of your life. One of the best things about the home building process is the opportunity to select beautiful finishes. The cabinets you select for your new kitchen and bathrooms will likely be used for many years to come. There are three [...]
Choosing the right windows is crucial to keep your home as comfortable as possible throughout the year. Consider these four types of windows to take you through the frigid winters, hot summers, and pleasant falls and springs in Des Moines. […]
You’re finally ready to build the custom home of your dreams. Unfortunately, you don’t yet own a plot of land to build it on. If you’re scouring nearby areas for the perfect piece of property, consider these five things. […]
Congratulations! You’ve finally decided to build a custom home of your own. When choosing the materials you want to incorporate throughout your new home, you have many options when it comes to flooring. Analyze the following factors before browsing the latest flooring options on the market today so you can choose the best types for your lifestyle and [...]
Every morning your stress level rises when you get ready for work in your tiny bathroom. Thankfully, you plan to build a more spacious custom home very soon. You hope your new bathroom is at least double the size of your current one. While you want a large bathroom, you also want to use as [...]
Growing up, your family always lived in high-rise apartments or condos. You longed to have a private yard and a spacious, single-family home to relax in. When you landed your dream job, you vowed you’d build a custom home someday soon. Now, you’re finally ready to achieve this goal. Is hiring a custom home builder [...]
You’ve finally made the exciting decision to build your family a custom home. You can’t wait to move out of your current space and into a spacious, stylish house. Because you’ve always loved spending time outdoors near water, you hope to install a stunning water feature in your new place. You feel a water feature [...]
The office or personal study in your home should feel like a sanctuary that reflects both who you are and what you do. The home office should be as functional as it is stylish. When building a study or renovating a room for a home office, you should consider your needs for storage, organization or [...]
Make the right choices as you build your home and you’ll be able to conserve energy throughout the whole year. From the materials, doors and windows you choose to your appliances and HVAC systems, making energy-efficient and “smart” tech-forward choices can have a huge impact on the eco-friendliness of your home and your energy costs. Taking the [...]
The Des Moines metro area is hotter than ever for millennials, young professionals, and relocating urban families. It boasts a robust economy and has an affordable cost of living. If you’re ready to build your own modern custom home, you may have noticed that home design trends are all over the map right now! Here [...]