3 Gorgeous Transitional-Style Homes That You’ll Adore
Transitional architecture blends the worlds of modern home design with traditional aesthetic. Transitional architecture incorporates traditional elements like deep, rich colors, intricate moldings, and divided-light windows and blends them with modern touches like neutral color pallets, sleek lines, and geometrical facades.
Here are 3 of our favorite Transitional style home designs that we think you’ll adore!
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.
Top 4 Benefits of Living in a Row Home
Some say that high-density housing is the future, and we can see the perks of living in a high-density community like the Wheeler District in Oklahoma City.
These well-designed communities have everything within them to keep residents happy.
Besides the terrific community aspects of the row home lifestyle, here are four more benefits to living in a row or terrace home.
Are Farmhouses Trending in 2023?
If there is one trend that has staying power, it’s the farmhouse home design. These breathtaking home styles incorporate rustic materials, a natural palette, and organic elements, all of which are still popular with today’s homebuyer. Farmhouse homes are dreamy, cozy, and homey and blend beautifully into their natural surroundings.
Here are 5 of our very favorite Farmhouse designs from our plan book of custom home designs.
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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]
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.
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.
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]
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.
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?
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.
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.
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.