5 Showstopping Tudor Home Plans That You’ll Love
Kimberly Bastian Kimberly Bastian

5 Showstopping Tudor Home Plans That You’ll Love

Tudor homes are characterized by their striking architectural elements: steep, gable roofs, slate, stucco or stone facades, decorative half-timbering, casement windows, and brick chimneys.

We love Tudor home plans because of their romantic, intricate style and because their design allows freedom in how the home’s interior is laid out.

Here are 5 of our favorite custom Tudor home plans.

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5 Bedroom Dream Home Plans in Oklahoma
Kimberly Bastian Kimberly Bastian

5 Bedroom Dream Home Plans in Oklahoma

Are you looking to build a beautiful 5 bedroom home for your large family? If you’re deciding how many bedrooms you’ll need in your home, remember that a bedroom doesn’t have to be a room that you sleep in. Building a 5 bedroom home is the perfect way to sleep a family of 4 or 5 with an extra room for the guests.

Here are 5 of our favorite 5 bedroom dream home plans that we can customize for you right here in Oklahoma. We can even connect you with a reputable builder to help bring your custom home to life.

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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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Top 5 Interior Design Trends for Custom Homes in 2023
Kimberly Bastian Kimberly Bastian

Top 5 Interior Design Trends for Custom Homes in 2023

In last week’s blog, we talked about exterior home design trends for this year. Now it’s time to talk about what our Oklahoma clients are loving for home layouts and interiors in 2023.

Since the pandemic started back in 2020, the way people live has changed dramatically and that means homeowners are spending more time in their houses and so are their families. This includes cooking, exercising, working, and entertaining from the home.

There is also a need for privacy within the home, away from other family members. These new challenges and needs have created new trends in home design layouts. Let’s take a closer look at some of the latest trends.

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Home Exterior Design Trends for 2023
Kimberly Bastian Kimberly Bastian

Home Exterior Design Trends for 2023

Spring has sprung and it’s time to talk about what’s new in home design trends for 2023. As is typical in home design trends, some trends will stay, some will go, and some will shift and evolve slowly over time.

Here’s a look at what’s new for 2023 from the experts at Creative Home Designs in Norman, Oklahoma.

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5 Reasons Families Are Moving To Edmond, Oklahoma (2023)
Kimberly Bastian Kimberly Bastian

5 Reasons Families Are Moving To Edmond, Oklahoma (2023)

Many families looking to escape the big city life are finding Edmond, Oklahoma a great place to start anew. Edmond, Oklahoma has a population of just over 95,000 people. Edmond’s population grew by about 1,200 people between 2019 and 2021.

So what makes families want to move to Edmond? Edmond, 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 moving to Edmond, Oklahoma.

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A Detailed Look at The Brisbane Plan- Creative Home Designs
Kimberly Bastian Kimberly Bastian

A Detailed Look at The Brisbane Plan- Creative Home Designs

If you are looking for a sprawling, stately manor, look no further than the Brisbane custom home plan! This gorgeous design will fit in beautifully within many opulent Oklahoma neighborhoods such as Nichol’s Hills, Heritage Hills, Gaillardia, or Quail Creek. Let’s take a look inside this home’s gorgeous design.

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Am I Ready To Build a Custom Home? [Checklist]
Kimberly Bastian Kimberly Bastian

Am I Ready To Build a Custom Home? [Checklist]

Building a custom home is an enormous commitment and undertaking. If you are looking for a new home and are weighing the pros and cons of building or buying we know that you are making one of the most important decisions of your life.

As you know, buying and building are both expensive, time-consuming endeavors. That’s why the custom home-building experts at Creative Home Designs have created this checklist just for you. Are you ready to build your custom home? Read on to find out. 

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5 Custom Home Features Every Pet Owner Should Have
Kimberly Bastian Kimberly Bastian

5 Custom Home Features Every Pet Owner Should Have

Pet owners in Oklahoma know the challenges of keeping their pets happy while navigating their busy daily schedules. That’s why so many homeowners are looking for home customizations that make their lives as pet owners easier.

From pet grooming, to bathroom breaks, and feeding time here are 5 of our favorite custom home features that every pet lover should consider. 

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5 Surprising Benefits of a 4-Seasons Room
Kimberly Bastian Kimberly Bastian

5 Surprising Benefits of a 4-Seasons Room

Our clients love the benefits of including a four seasons sunroom in their custom home design. In Oklahoma, the weather can be so fickle and having a sunny escape that is temperature-controlled can greatly improve your quality of life as a homeowner.

Need more convincing? Here are 5 surprising benefits of adding a fabulous four seasons sunroom into your custom home design plan.

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Where Should I Put My Laundry Room- 5 Tips From A Home Designer [2023]
Kimberly Bastian Kimberly Bastian

Where Should I Put My Laundry Room- 5 Tips From A Home Designer [2023]

Homeowners are always looking for the best floor plan solutions to make their custom home a live-in dream. The basement is usually a great place for the laundry room since there is plenty of open space and it keeps noise levels to a minimum, but many homes in Oklahoma don’t have basements due to the clay content in the soil and our high water table.

In this blog, we’ll explore our 5 favorite places to incorporate your laundry room into your custom home design.

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The Best Place For A Safe Room In Your Custom Home
Kimberly Bastian Kimberly Bastian

The Best Place For A Safe Room In Your Custom Home

Oklahoma is known for having more than its fair share of extreme weather. Tornados and high, damaging winds are something that Oklahomans are no stranger to. A safe room can help guard your family against these dangers.

A storm shelter or a safe room provides your family with a safe place to go in the event of severe weather, strong winds, or a home invasion. A safe room can withstand winds up to 250 mph and it can protect from flying debris in the event of a tornado or streamlined winds.

So what are the features of a safe room and where is the best place to construct one?

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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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3 Ways To Design Your Custom Home For Multi-Generational Living in Oklahoma
Kimberly Bastian Kimberly Bastian

3 Ways To Design Your Custom Home For Multi-Generational Living in Oklahoma

If your parents are aging out of independent living or your child is grown but facing challenges affording a home, a multi-generational home may be the solution. So how do you design a home for multiple generations to enjoy? A multi-generational home means there are two generations of adults living in the home.

The professionals at Creative Home Designs can help you carefully design something that will work for everyone.
Here are 3 home design solutions that we love for our clients to consider when we are creating their custom multi-generational homes.

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Navigating the Custom Home Building Market in 2023
Kimberly Bastian Kimberly Bastian

Navigating the Custom Home Building Market in 2023

It’s no secret that the housing market has been volatile and home building has slowed down recently. With the pandemic, the general strike, and other challenges from 2020 to the present, building materials have increased in cost and decreased in availability. Homebuilders are still busy working with clients but with these new issues that have cropped up since the pandemic, many of those looking to invest in building a custom home have been hesitant to pull the trigger and break ground.

If you are thinking of building a custom home in 2023 and are looking for our best advice, here it is.

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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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6 Features To Consider When Customizing the Perfect Master Bedroom Suite
Kimberly Bastian Kimberly Bastian

6 Features To Consider When Customizing the Perfect Master Bedroom Suite

Having a show stopping master bedroom suite can increase the resale value of any home and is a great place to invest if you are looking to remodel your home. If you are building a customized home from scratch, designing a flawless master bedroom suite will guarantee that you love living in your new home.

As home designers, we know what kind of features modern homebuyers love to include in their master bedroom suites.

Here are 6 features to consider when designing and customizing your dream master bedroom suite.

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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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Why Townhouse Development is a Terrific Multi-Family Investment 
Kimberly Bastian Kimberly Bastian

Why Townhouse Development is a Terrific Multi-Family Investment 

Investing in property development can be risky. Naturally, investors want to earn maximum profit from their new construction housing development and avoid as much risk as possible. If you are considering investing in a multi-family construction project, you may find yourself weighing the options between building an apartment complex with many units or developing a group of townhouses. 

When it comes to townhouse development vs apartment complexes, townhouse development is often the safer route to go. 

Read on to find out why townhouse development makes the best multi-family investment.

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How to Design a Custom Home That's Safe for Kids in 5 Steps
Kimberly Bastian Kimberly Bastian

How to Design a Custom Home That's Safe for Kids in 5 Steps

When designing a customized home, it’s essential to ensure the home will be safe for each of its occupants. This includes children and aging family members.

There are several things you can do to child-proof your home no matter where you live but when building a custom home, you can start putting safety first during the designing steps of your customized home.

Read to the end for 5 steps for designing a custom home that’s safe for children.

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