Kimberly Bastian 11/15/24 Kimberly Bastian 11/15/24

Your Guide To Designing Your Dream Master Bathroom

If you’re considering designing and building a customized home, this could be the home you’ve dreamed of for years. You want to get everything right during the initial build to avoid remodeling later.

Nothing is more disappointing than building a customized home only to realize it’s missing many of your requests. That’s why it’s important to work with an amazing home designer so every detail will be on the blueprint for your project manager and building team.

This guide will help you understand what options are available when designing your master bathroom.

Kimberly Bastian 11/9/24 Kimberly Bastian 11/9/24

Our Home Design Predictions for 2025

The big thing for home design in 2024 was biophilic home design. We wrote article after article raving about the details of biophilic design principles as they relate to architecture and home design.

Now we see biophilic home design everywhere! From new coffee shops to hamburger restaurants, we even saw plenty of biophilic home design elements in the Big Brother home design for season 25 on TV this year!

It’s no surprise that biophilic design has seeped its way into 2025’s design trends and perhaps even claimed a permanent stake in what makes a customized home the ideal place to live.

Here are 5 home design trends we predict will be popular for 2025.

Kimberly Bastian 10/30/24 Kimberly Bastian 10/30/24

How To Design Your Dream Master Patio

Your dream master patio should be a peaceful oasis away from daily stressors. A place to relax and collect your thoughts, meditate, and possibly invite a partner for an intimate evening away from work and family responsibilities.

If you are a family man or business person, odds are you don’t get a lot of time to yourself. In fact, if you do a quick inventory, you may find that you share a lot with others and hardly have anything that’s just yours. That is the beauty of a custom home with a master patio! Someplace just for you, that you’re not required to share.

Keep reading for 5 things to consider when dreaming up your customized master patio.

Kimberly Bastian 10/28/24 Kimberly Bastian 10/28/24

How To Design The Perfect Media Room [2024]

Your family deserves an intentionally planned, impeccably designed Media Room to spend quality time enjoying movies, gaming, or relaxing together. Our professional home designers have thought of everything to optimize the time you spend in your customized house because we know these memories and the time you spend with the people you love are precious. Let’s talk about designing your very own Media Room.

Read on to learn 5 helpful considerations to keep in mind as you dream up your custom Media Room.

Kimberly Bastian 10/14/24 Kimberly Bastian 10/14/24

Urban Infill & How To Drive Infill Development in Your City

Urban infill (also called infill development or infill densification) is the process of developing underutilized or vacant lots of land inside urban areas to densify and maximize land usage.

Exactly what urban infill looks like can vary from project to project. Examples of small-scale projects include the construction of row homes, low-rise multifamily developments, duplex, triplex, or four-plex buildings between low-density residential zones. Larger-scale projects might look like multi-story dwellings or mixed-use spaces that span an entire block.

Kimberly Bastian 10/3/24 Kimberly Bastian 10/3/24

A Detailed Look at Our Bath Floor Plan and Home Design

Looking for the perfect four-bedroom, 3 bathroom home design to build in a gorgeous neighborhood in Oklahoma? Look no further than our Bath plan. This home has an opulent modern Tudor front elevation that will fit into any treasured neighborhood in Oklahoma City, Tulsa, or Norman. It is intentionally designed so that the home’s flow complements your busy lifestyle. It’s also great for entertaining and includes a pocket study for days spent studying, researching, or working from home.

This home will grow with your family if you are planning one, or could be the perfect design for individuals looking to confidently retire and age-in-place within their residence.

Read to the end to take a closer look at the exceptional Bath plan home design.

Kimberly Bastian 9/30/24 Kimberly Bastian 9/30/24

Why Home Builders are Trending Away from Open-Concept Floor Plans + 5 Terrific Alternatives

When it comes to custom homes, many homeowners and home builders are leaning away from the open-concept floor plan and design in 2024. Modern homes typically feature an open-concept floor plan, but home builders are trending away from this concept since homeowners spend more and more time at home and prefer extra privacy in their layouts.

In this blog, we will discuss why home builders are trending away from the open-concept layout and provide 5 great alternatives to the open-concept floor plan.

Kimberly Bastian 9/25/24 Kimberly Bastian 9/25/24

How To Choose The Perfect Lot For Your Custom Home: 7 Essential Tips

Choosing a plot of land to build your future dream home is a daunting task but having a list of considerations can simplify the process.

This helpful guide will help take the guesswork out of choosing a lot, and when in doubt, be sure to consult our helpful professionals for expert advice on home building.

Kimberly Bastian 9/15/24 Kimberly Bastian 9/15/24

5 Custom Features To Remember When Building Your Dream New Construction Home [Plus Our Clever Bonus Tip]

When customizing your new construction home, there is a real fear that you will miss designing something or including home design feature that you will later regret.

That’s why the professionals at Creative Home Designs are here with 5 commonly overlooked custom home design features and a clever bonus tip!

Kimberly Bastian 9/7/24 Kimberly Bastian 9/7/24

5 Steps To Design An Unforgettable Dining Room [2024]

Many families and busy professionals don’t have the time to sit down for a formal meal every night. That’s why kitchen islands with bar-seating and other casual seating arrangements have become popular but believe it or not, dedicated dining rooms are still in demand with custom home builders.

Your dining room can become the eye-candy of your home with the right design. Read to the end to find out how you can wow guests with an impeccably designed dining room.

Kimberly Bastian 9/3/24 Kimberly Bastian 9/3/24

7 Luxury Features to Consider When Designing Your Dream Custom Home

If you are in the process of designing your dream custom home, it’s a wonderful idea to have a list of must-have needs and a list of items that you wish to include if your budget allows. We also encourage home builders to choose a few items that will lend to the home’s resale value and appeal.

Before you finalize your customized home design plans, look at these 7 luxury features and consider adding them to one of your lists! These luxury upgrades will make you feel incredible about your forever home design and contribute to your home’s value.

Kimberly Bastian 8/21/24 Kimberly Bastian 8/21/24

10 Unique Front Porch Ideas To Consider- Designing Your Custom Home

When designing your custom home, there’s incredible pressure to get everything right. A great home designer can help alleviate some of that pressure and offer solutions to create the home of your dreams within your budget. When collaborating with your designer to dream up your customized home, it’s a great idea to have a few references in mind. We recommend browsing some of our other custom plans. It’s an excellent idea to spend extra time and care when designing your front porch.

Your front porch will be your home’s first impression when a guest visits, and if you’ve ever hunted for real estate, you know that a front porch can make or break a sale. A thoughtfully designed porch packs a ton of valuable curb appeal and helps your home leave its mark on your new neighborhood.

Kimberly Bastian 8/15/24 Kimberly Bastian 8/15/24

Design A Home Office That’s Worth Working From Home [5 Tips]

Designing custom home floor plans with a designated home office rose in popularity in 2020 and the trend is here to stay. Home offices have always been a popular room with larger homes, but having an impressive home office now adds even more to your home’s resale value.

So what makes an incredible home office that will stand out to guests and homebuyers? Please read to the end to find out our 5 best tips for designing a home office that will make you want to work remotely.

Kimberly Bastian 8/7/24 Kimberly Bastian 8/7/24

5 Laundry Room Must-Haves [2024]

When we sit down with seasoned home buyers to remodel their homes or design customized homes, we like to find out what things they wish they had in their previous abodes. Over and over we hear the same thing, most home buyers wish they had purchased or designed a home with a dedicated laundry room.

Read to the end of this blog to learn why a dedicated laundry room is a must-have for your customized home. We will also fill you in on four more laundry room must-haves, plus a bonus tip!

Kimberly Bastian 7/31/24 Kimberly Bastian 7/31/24

5 Upgrades That Add Immediate Value to Your New Construction Home [2024]

If you are in the planning stages of designing your future custom home, you may want to consider adding a few “money pieces” that add immediate value to your new construction home.

Don’t think of these items as “budget killers,” but rather as an immediate investment in your real estate that you’ll be happy you added later. Not only will you enjoy the luxury of these custom home upgrades while you’re living in the home, they’ll also add to the resale value of your home should you choose to move and sell your customized home.

Kimberly Bastian 7/26/24 Kimberly Bastian 7/26/24

5 Brand New Kitchen Trends You Haven’t Seen in 2024

Customized kitchens in 2024 are bringing home buyers more options than ever regarding function, form, and personal taste. Take a look at these five new construction kitchen trends that we love for this year.

Whether you are designing your new kitchen to appeal to your minimalist taste or exploring biophilic design in room of your customized home, you won’t want to overlook these 5 hot kitchen trends.

Kimberly Bastian 7/20/24 Kimberly Bastian 7/20/24

Custom Home Building: Planning Your Outdoor Living Spaces

Modern Homeowners are looking to maximize the potential of their backyards. This means thoughtfully designing outdoor living spaces. Homeowners who spend lots of time in their backyard do so because the design lends itself to outdoor entertainment and relaxation.

So how can your home designer help you transform an otherwise blank slate into a garden oasis or zen spa-like backyard retreat? Read to the end to find out.

Kimberly Bastian 7/11/24 Kimberly Bastian 7/11/24

5 Tips for Remodeling To Build a Master Bedroom Suite Addition

If you are tired of your standard-sized, poorly-lit bedroom and want to upgrade to a luxe master suite, a home designer can help you plan your home remodel. If your home designer determines there is no space for such an upgrade, one option may be to build an addition to your existing home.

When done right, a home addition allows you and your family extra space to live comfortably. Here are 5 tips for remodeling your home to build a master bedroom addition.

Kimberly Bastian 7/3/24 Kimberly Bastian 7/3/24

Your Guide to Biophilic Design Principles and How To Incorporate Them Into Your Customized Home [2024]

Since Americans spend the bulk of their time indoors, there is an increased demand for home designs that incorporate biophilic design. Biophilic design is centered around 14 biophilic patterns that when combined and used in home design, help occupants feel healthier, happier, and less stressed.

Read on to find out about the patterns of biophilic design and 5 ways your home designer can include them in your custom home floor plan so you’ll feel great in your new construction home.

Kimberly Bastian 6/26/24 Kimberly Bastian 6/26/24

5 Design Considerations for Custom Kitchen in 2024

One of the main allures to building a custom new construction home is being able to design a kitchen that suits your unique personality and preferences. Maybe you live in a house with a hardly functional kitchen and are ready to start fresh with a kitchen built just for you. Or perhaps you are a foodie who loves to cook for your loved ones.

Whatever your reason for choosing to design a custom kitchen, the professionals at Creative Home Designs have you covered with 5 design considerations you won’t want to miss when creating the customized kitchen of your dreams.