When people hear the word "cabin," they often imagine a cozy wooden house nestled in a forest. But what if I told you that a desert landscape can be an excellent location for a cabin, particularly if the desert is characterized by striking red rock formations? The desert is no longer deserted as zion eco cabins are springing up all over Southern Utah. Let’s explore.
Are you feeling exhausted by the never-ending chaos and fast pace of urban living? Do you hunger for a deeper connection with nature, yet hesitate to give up the luxurious modern amenities that come with city life? If you resonate with these sentiments then you may be intrigued by the idea of building a mountain home.
Imagine, you’ve spent hours with a custom home designer meticulously planning every aspect of your dream home. You’ve spent countless hours pouring over floor layouts, paint swatches, and countertop finishes. There are reams of house plan ideas, hacks, and tricks bouncing around your Pinterest mood board. Unfortunately, you’ll never get back the time spent debating the pros and cons of tankless water heaters and built-in closet organization, much less the time spent passing blueprint revisions between your home builder, interior designer, and the HOA for approval.
Step back in time and discover the resurgence of manor houses in American home design. These old European houses are making a comeback, and their modern counterparts are popping up all over the United States.
When you picture a barn house, what comes to mind? It's most likely a red, wooden building with a gambrel roof, the type you'd expect to see in a Norman Rockwell painting. But today's modern barn houses have come a long way from their humble beginnings.
Celebrities — they're just like us. Well, at least in one way, we learned upon seeing Reese Witherspoon's former Malibu retreat: Some of them love the modern black and white farmhouse look we all strive to master. The jewel box of a home is filled with traditional farmhouse decor and modern accents you'd expect to find in one of the world's greatest farmhouses. But, while she undoubtedly has the resources to hire professionals and do the shopping with (we imagine) a substantial budget for designer furniture and one-of-a-kind antiques, we regular folk are left to operate with limited direction from the pros.
If you’re on the hunt for a truly unique living experience, you can’t overlook the beauty of a farmhouse barndominium. There’s nothing quite like leaving the stress of the city and escaping to the mountains. And with a remarkable and rustic barn house design, you can do exactly that without losing any of the modern touches you’ll find in a traditional home.
If the garage is the last thing on your mind when designing your custom home, listen up. Designing a home requires a lot of decision-making, and a full custom garage may likely be at the bottom of your home design checklist. We get it.
Are you stuck deciding between a traditional or modern house style for your custom home design and build? Maybe you want a modern house but are worried about your home design staying timeless down the road. A transitional design might be your answer.