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Why You Should Build a Custom Home Instead of Buying an Existing Home
For a lot of people in the market for a new place to live, the decision to buy vs. build can be a daunting one. Building a home is often perceived as the lesser option, requiring more work and time than finding a place that’s move-in ready or only a little bit of a...
Konkol Design Series: Guest Bedroom
The guest bedroom is often an overlooked part of home design, but a gorgeous guest bedroom is essential to entertaining and ensuring that your guests are comfortable and happy. Here are some things to consider when designing a guest bedroom for your friends and family...
How To Add a Custom In-Law Suite to Your Home
Elderly parents and in-laws moving in can be a stressful situation for all involved, especially if your space isn't prepared. Adding a custom in-law suite to your home can ensure that everyone is happy and comfortable and that your home stays your dream home....
Top Floor Plan Mistakes to Avoid When Designing Your Custom Home
Getting to design your own floor plan is one of the benefits of designing a custom home. But, if you’re not careful, you could make one of these common mistakes when designing your floor plan, and they could keep your new custom home from being the dream home you...
Konkol Design Series: Kitchens
The kitchen is often said to be the heart of the home, and for good reason. It’s where families cook meals together, parents and kids make holiday cookies, and where everyone eats breakfast before heading off in the morning. It’s a place we...
What’s The Difference Between a Custom Home Builder and a General Contractor?
Once you’ve decided to build the home of your dreams, you still have plenty of decisions ahead of you, and not just where you’re going to build and how many bedrooms you want. You’re going to have to choose who you trust to build your custom home, and that’s not a...
Everything You Need To Know About The Custom Home Building Process
Building a custom home is an exciting, but also daunting, process. If you’re thinking about building your first custom home (or even your second), you might not know everything that will go into the creation of your dream home. From start to finish, here’s what you...
Konkol Design Series: Hallways
Hallways are an often overlooked part of the home. If you're building a custom home, you have the freedom to make your hallways as amazing as the rest of your home. Consider lighting, paint color, and how to make sure the hallway helps each room flow into...
When is the right time to start a remodel?
Planning on remodeling your home? Whether you'd like more entertainment space or you need a bit more place for a growing family, there are a few things to consider before starting a remodel.When is the right time to start a remodel?The right time to start...
Konkol Design Series: Entryways
Your custom home's entryway is the first thing your guests see. It's what welcomes them into your home, and sets the stage for the rest of your home's style. If you're building a custom home or considering a custom remodel, here are a few popular entryway...
Smart Home Devices Perfect for Every Custom Home
Smart home automation took the US by storm just a few years ago when the Amazon Echo and Google Home were first released. Today, they're everywhere. Building a custom home gives you the perfect opportunity to integrate a complete smart system within your...
2019 Custom Home Design Trends Embrace ‘Hygge’
In 2019, hygge is in. If you haven't heard of hygge, pronounced hue-gah, know that it's a Danish expression that roughly translates to a sense of warmth, comfort and coziness. Hygge has been at the forefront of lifestyle and health & wellness...