5 Laundry Room Must-Haves [2024]
Kimberly Bastian Kimberly Bastian

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!

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5 Tips for Remodeling To Build a Master Bedroom Suite Addition
Kimberly Bastian Kimberly Bastian

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. 

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5 Ways To Customize and Remodel Your Home To Boost Curb Appeal
Kimberly Bastian Kimberly Bastian

5 Ways To Customize and Remodel Your Home To Boost Curb Appeal

If your home looks underwhelming from the curb, it might be time to consider a custom home remodel. Whether you are revamping to boost curb appeal, remodeling to add to the resale value of your home, or simply remodeling so you can love your house even more, the front porch and curb appeal are some of the best places to invest and customize. 

Read to the end to discover 5 ways you can customize and remodel to boost curbside appeal. 

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How an FHA 203(k) Loan Can Help You Afford Your Customized Dream Home
Kimberly Bastian Kimberly Bastian

How an FHA 203(k) Loan Can Help You Afford Your Customized Dream Home

If you’re still in the budgeting stages of trying to figure out how much home you can afford, there may be another option to get more with your buying power so you can finance the home of your dreams. 

Whether you’re purchasing a fixer-upper or you have located a home that you love that just needs an updated kitchen, an FHA 203(k) home may be for you! 

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5 Reasons Summer Is the Best Time To Remodel Your Home
Kimberly Bastian Kimberly Bastian

5 Reasons Summer Is the Best Time To Remodel Your Home

Builders and contracting are very busy during the summer and fall months but that may not be your best time to plan your remodel. 

As summer is upon us, here are 5 reasons why summer is the best time to remodel your home.

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Our 5 Best Home Remodeling Blogs
Kimberly Bastian Kimberly Bastian

Our 5 Best Home Remodeling Blogs

Remodeling is a big job and, let’s face it, one that is often better left to the professionals. If you are considering remodeling your home in Oklahoma, you may be doing research to see what your options are. We know you still love your old house but that doesn’t mean that certain design elements in your home don’t drive you up the proverbial wall on a daily basis!

That’s why we’ve compiled a list of our top 5 most read articles that cover remodeling topics just for you

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5 Signs It’s Time to Consult a Kitchen Designer
Kimberly Bastian Kimberly Bastian

5 Signs It’s Time to Consult a Kitchen Designer

Whether you are thinking about remodeling your kitchen or you are dreaming up a new kitchen for your custom home build, a kitchen designer has seen it all. They can design a flawless, functional kitchen that works within your home’s design and constraints. A great kitchen designer will be able to create a custom kitchen just for you that has accounted for every minute design detail and considered every current design trend.

A kitchen designer or a home designer may be the partner you need to see your custom home creation or custom home remodel through to completion.

Here are 5 signs it’s time to consult a custom kitchen designer like the ones at Creative Home Designs in Norman, Oklahoma.

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How Radiant Floors Can Elevate Your Home and Boost Your Resale Value [And Why You Should Add Them When You Remodel Your Bathroom]
Kimberly Bastian Kimberly Bastian

How Radiant Floors Can Elevate Your Home and Boost Your Resale Value [And Why You Should Add Them When You Remodel Your Bathroom]

Radiant floors are a great way to add resale value to your home. They are a great feature to highlight on a listing when selling your home and they are the perfect bathroom upgrade, adding a layer of comfort and luxury to your existing home design. 

Plus, if you are already planning a custom bathroom remodel, the bathroom floors will most likely need to be replaced. If you’ve already removed your tile or laminate, you might as well add heated floors while you have the chance! 

Here are 5 reasons to consider heated flooring when designing your customized home or planning your home remodel. 

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4 Trends For Your Luxury Bathroom Remodel [+ 2 Bonus Ideas]
Kimberly Bastian Kimberly Bastian

4 Trends For Your Luxury Bathroom Remodel [+ 2 Bonus Ideas]



A gorgeous bathroom can make you feel well-put-together and fresh for a new day. Whether you own your home and live in it, are looking to upgrade a vacation home, or are ready to maximize your Airbnb profits; a bathroom remodel can be just the thing to turn your house into a luxury home. 

Here are 4 current trends in luxury bathrooms to consider when remodeling your home plus two bonus tips.

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Trending Window Styles for 2022
Kimberly Bastian Kimberly Bastian

Trending Window Styles for 2022

Trends in window and door treatments are changing rapidly. The long, straight line windows of 2020 and 2021 have evolved into something a little gentler on the eye.
While large windows are still popular, doors and windows with interesting curves and details are being requested more often with our clients this year.

Read on to find out more about window treatments trending with today’s custom home builders and buyers.

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Designing Your Dream Master Patio: 4 Smart Tips
Kimberly Bastian Kimberly Bastian

Designing Your Dream Master Patio: 4 Smart Tips

Current homeowners gravitate toward homes that focus on outdoor living. With biophilic design in the forefront of home design trends, floor-to-ceiling windows are as popular as ever and oversized patios with plenty of room for house plants and landscaping are also attractive to home buyers.

Many of our gorgeous home plans offer private backyard patio access to master bedroom suites, but we have recently seen an increase in homeowners requesting floor plans and designs that include a master patio.

A private master balcony is great, but a master suite that includes a peaceful, secluded patio could be the ticket to getting maximum enjoyment from your home’s outdoor living space.

Here are 5 of our favorite tips for designing your dream master patio for your master bedroom suite. 


Here are 5 of our favorite tips for designing your dream master patio for your master bedroom suite.

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5 Things I Wish I Included in my Custom Home Design and Floor Plan (2022)
Kimberly Bastian Kimberly Bastian

5 Things I Wish I Included in my Custom Home Design and Floor Plan (2022)

A custom-built home is a great way to ensure that your new home is top-of-the-line and built with you and your family’s needs in mind. Custom-built homes offer you the opportunity to choose materials, design elements, floor layout, and the aesthetic of your home.

Since you are spending a lot of time, energy, and money on your custom build, everything must be done and designed correctly the first time. This will save you from future headaches and costs.


If I could go back in time, here are 5 things that I would include in my custom home design.

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Historic Renovation in the Plaza District
Kimberly Bastian Kimberly Bastian

Historic Renovation in the Plaza District

The Plaza District area is also known for its mid-century bungalows and 100-year-old buildings. With these buildings surpassing the 100-year mark, we have seen a rise in recent years of clients wanting to renovate these historic, charming properties. Many of these homes were constructed with quality products that cannot be sourced or matched today.

Here are 3 great reasons why you’ll love a home that has been historically renovated in the Plaza District.

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5 Tips for Renovating a Historic Home and How to Get Started
Kimberly Bastian Kimberly Bastian

5 Tips for Renovating a Historic Home and How to Get Started

Historic Preservation in America took off in the 1960s when the federal government created the National Register of Historic Places. By the 70s everyone was eager to register their old Victorian Homes and Log Cabins. There was also a rise in historical societies and history museums at that time.

So you’ve purchased a historic home and don’t know where to begin or you’re considering purchasing a historic home and want to know what you’re getting yourself into.

Here are 5 tips for renovating a historic home.

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Home Remodeling: Where Do I Start?
Kimberly Bastian Kimberly Bastian

Home Remodeling: Where Do I Start?

So you’ve decided to remodel your home. Maybe you have already begun to dive into home improvement magazines or Pinterest boards for inspiration. Maybe you’ve browsed paint samples and made a trip to the hardware store to scope light fixtures. Home remodeling can be a daunting experience so you may be wondering where to begin.

Here’s what we suggest.

Decide what your goals are with your remodel. Home remodels can turn into lengthy endeavors. Having goals and a vision in mind can be beneficial because when the doubt creeps in you’ll have something to remind you why you’re tearing your house apart!

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Remodeling Your Home to Age in Place and 5 Tips to Get Started (2022)
Kimberly Bastian Kimberly Bastian

Remodeling Your Home to Age in Place and 5 Tips to Get Started (2022)

Many aging folks these days are choosing to Age in Place rather than move to a retirement home or community. Planning for the future in this way will help you feel confident as you age and allow you to spend your later years in your own house with the grace and dignity that you deserve.

We have generated 5 tips to help you get started planning your Age in Place remodel.

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How a Creative Home Designer Can Help You Remodel Your Home For Your Current Needs (2022)
Kimberly Bastian Kimberly Bastian

How a Creative Home Designer Can Help You Remodel Your Home For Your Current Needs (2022)

Do you hate carrying groceries through your foyer and living room? Maybe a mudroom adjacent to the garage would be helpful. Is your laundry room on the opposite end of the house?
No one enjoys losing laundry on the journey between the utility room and the closet. A creative home designer might suggest building a laundry room that connects through the master bedroom or master bathroom suite.

A brilliant home remodel from a creative home designer can help you enjoy your home instead of having your home work against you. Simplify your life by remodeling your home so it fits your current needs and lifestyle.

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5 Remodeling Ideas Guaranteed to Add Curb Appeal to a Ranch-Style Home (2022)
Kimberly Bastian Kimberly Bastian

5 Remodeling Ideas Guaranteed to Add Curb Appeal to a Ranch-Style Home (2022)

Ranch Style homes were popular between the 1940s and the 1970s. Ranch-style homes may not have been on this year’s “hot list” but many solid ranch-style homes are still on the housing market today.

If you own a ranch-style home, you may be looking to add curb appeal for a future sale. Other reasons for adding curb appeal to your ranch-style home may be to increase the value of the home or improve your home’s aesthetics for your own enjoyment.

If you are a homebuyer, you may be looking at remodeling options to add curb appeal to a potential investment property.

Here are 5 home remodel ideas that are guaranteed to add curb appeal to any ranch-style home.

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5 Trending Home Remodel Ideas for the Summer (2022)
Kimberly Bastian Kimberly Bastian

5 Trending Home Remodel Ideas for the Summer (2022)

Maybe you are looking to convert a room in your home from one function to another, or perhaps you just want to update a few elements of your home to freshen up your space.

If you’re in the planning stages of remodeling, here are 5 trending home remodel ideas to consider.

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