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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Custom Home Designs: Timeless Exteriors
Kimberly Bastian Kimberly Bastian

Custom Home Designs: Timeless Exteriors



When designing and building custom homes, it’s all about decisions. Would you prefer a modern farmhouse design or something more modern? Will you follow the latest design trends or would you like something more timeless?

Bold trim and colors have been trendy in recent years but when those trends are over, will your home still look contemporary, or will following the trends make your home’s aesthetic look dated?

Here are 5 timeless color pallets & two trim and accent pallets that will help your home exterior elevation look timeless no matter what the year.

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What is New Century Modern Home Design?
Kimberly Bastian Kimberly Bastian

What is New Century Modern Home Design?

New century modern home design involves not only inviting nature into the living space, but inviting quality home building and design back into the contemporary home design conversation. 

Take in look with us at one of our latest new century modern home designs, our Boulder plan and a few of its breathtaking features. We can’t wait to design and build more new century modern home designs in Oklahoma, as we are committed to remaining on the cutting-edge of home design trends.

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A Detailed Look at the Kingside Floor Plan
Kimberly Bastian Kimberly Bastian

A Detailed Look at the Kingside Floor Plan

If you are looking for the perfect custom home floor plan to build in the Oklahoma neighborhood of your dreams, look no further than the Kingside plan! This flawless 4 bedroom home design sits at just over 3,900 square feet, but can be customized to fit your lot and your family’s needs.

With 3 & ½ baths, a study/flex room, and a formal dining room, this plan offers a spacious layout with plenty of breathing room. An oversized covered patio in the rear of the home with all the amenities provides the perfect space to entertain and enjoy outdoor living.

Read to the end to find out all of the amazing features this home has to offer.

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Our 5 Favorite Custom Home Design Plans For Narrow Lots
Kimberly Bastian Kimberly Bastian

Our 5 Favorite Custom Home Design Plans For Narrow Lots

Whether you are building a row home for your family to live in or you are building a home to serve as an investment or rental property, a narrow lot with less square footage requires getting creative. You’ll want to ensure that your home design still has everything that you or your tenant needs and wants as a homeowner or renter in Oklahoma.

With the added constraints of square footage, it can be tricky to come up with a design that’s thought of everything. But don’t worry- we’ve got you covered.

Here are 5 of our favorite home design plans for narrow lots under 2,000 square feet.

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7 Must-Haves When Building A Custom Home in 2023
Kimberly Bastian Kimberly Bastian

7 Must-Haves When Building A Custom Home in 2023

During the pandemic, housing trends changed how we use our home and what’s important to us when it comes to home design. There’s now a focus on multi-use spaces, home offices, sustainable materials, and outdoor living in home design. Our clients in Oklahoma are continuing to embrace the open-concept floor plan and it’s still king in contemporary home design.

If you want to design a home that keeps up with the times, here are 7 must-haves to include in your custom home design and floor plan.

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Spec Homes vs. Custom Homes
Kimberly Bastian Kimberly Bastian

Spec Homes vs. Custom Homes

If you’re looking to construct a new home, chances are you’ve already taken a look at the real estate available in the area and you’ve already ruled out the possibility of buying an existing home that’s listed on the market. Usually, this means that either you haven’t located the home of your dreams. It could also mean that you simply want to start from scratch to make sure that your home is built well and with quality materials that will last you for decades to come without the need for immediate or unexpected repairs.

When building your dream home, be sure to consider both custom homes and spec homes. Read to the end to learn about these home design choices so you can decide which is best for your new construction home needs.

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Aging In Place: 4 Tips for Retiring In a Two-Story Home
Kimberly Bastian Kimberly Bastian

Aging In Place: 4 Tips for Retiring In a Two-Story Home

Many choose to purchase their retirement home while they are still working. Some opt to use their retirement home for a vacation home until it’s time to retire. Two-story homes are a great option for retirement because they afford plenty of space to accommodate guests, grandchildren, or hobbies.

Is retiring and aging-in-place in a two-story home right for you? Here are 4 tips to make retiring in a two-story home in Oklahoma a no-brainer.

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5 Reasons Families Are Building Custom Homes in Norman, Oklahoma (2023)
Kimberly Bastian Kimberly Bastian

5 Reasons Families Are Building Custom Homes in Norman, Oklahoma (2023)

Many families looking to escape the big city life are finding Norman, Oklahoma a great place to start anew. Norman, Oklahoma has a population of just over 128,000 people. Norman’s population grew by about 3,000 people between 2019 and 2021.

So what makes families want to move to Norman? Norman, Oklahoma has top-notch schools, a fantastic community vibe, great parks and recreation, and so much more to offer.

Here are our top 5 reasons why families are building homes in Norman, Oklahoma.

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