Urban Infill and Brownfield Development
Oklahoma City, Edmond, and Norman, Oklahoma are on the list of quickly growing cities in the United States. With an influx of residents moving in from other states and countries, we are seeing an uptick of committees looking to breathe life into underutilized areas of town, such as historic downtown districts, and traditional business districts. We love helping those interested in urban infill and brownfield development bring their vision to life.
Read to the end to find out all about urban infill and brownfield development in Oklahoma.
What Is Subdivision Development?
A developer may want a subdivision if they are looking to construct multiple homes on a large plot of land. A private landowner may also request subdivision development if they are looking to sell parcels of land from a large lot.
In this article we will discuss the processes involved in subdivision development and how we can help with this process.
5 Floor Plans to Consider for Elevated Outdoor Living & Entertaining
If you are thinking of building a new house, you’re surely considering what kind of back patio and outdoor living features you’ll want to include in your home design. Outdoor living and entertaining is the focus of new construction homes in the post-pandemic era. Homebuyers are looking for opulent outdoor living and plenty of outside entertainment options for their family and guests.
Here are 5 of our favorite floor plans that include gorgeous back covered patios with all of the entertainment features you can think of when it comes to designing your custom home floor plan.
5 Contemporary Floor Plans You Have to See!
If you are thinking about building a custom home in Oklahoma you are probably considering what floor plan is right for you. We know it’s a major decision, and one that will play a huge role in your life for years to come. It’s important to choose the right floor plan from the start. While it is totally possible to remodel your home down the line, you’ll want to make sure that your home design and layout is something that you and your family can live with for the next ten years or more.
Here are 5 contemporary floor plans that you must see and take into consideration before making your final decision on your new construction home’s layout.
How 3D Rendering Can Help You Envision Your New Construction Home
3D Rendering is one of the most widely used rendering tools used in real estate marketing today. 3D rendering helps potential buyers, builders, and investors visualize what a custom home will look and feel like when construction is complete.
Read to the end to find out how 3D Rendering can help you envision your new construction home.
5 of Our Favorite Home Design Plans For Corner Lots
So you’ve narrowed down the perfect neighborhood in the perfect city and have selected your plot of land. You didn’t expect it but here it is- a corner lot!
While there’s nothing wrong with the corner lot in a neighborhood, it comes with certain constraints and requires getting a bit creative.
We’ve come up with several designs that have thought of everything and will look perfect on your plot of land. Here are 5 dreamy home designs for corner lots.
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.
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.
A Detailed Look at The Oakley Plan
If you are looking to build a custom row home so you can live in the neighborhood of your dreams, look no further than our Oakley plan! This home would make a great investment house or a great starter home for a small family interested in living center-city. Sitting at just under 1,956 square feet, this 2-story floor plan has it all.
Read to the end to find out all of the great features this plan has to offer.
A Look at This Year’s Top Window and Door Trends (2023)
Homeowners in 2023 continue to look for ways to allow plenty of natural light into their spaces. While many homeowners continue to work and spend more time at home, we are all looking for ways to improve our spaces.
Let’s take a look into what’s trending for windows and doors in home exterior design for 2023.
4 Helpful Resources for Planning A New Construction Home Build in Oklahoma
Choosing to build a new construction home is a huge undertaking. If you’re considering designing a custom home and breaking ground, you’ll need to make sure that you have time in your weekly schedule to partner with your home designer and home builder. There are hundreds of options to weigh in on both the building and design process and lots of rules and regulations that need to be adhered to for a successful new construction home build.
You may be overwhelmed at first, but if you’re working with a great custom home designer like one of the professionals at Creative Home Designs, you’ll be in good hands. But that doesn’t mean it’s not a good idea to do some research of your own and come prepared with questions or a good understanding of some of the concepts that will be in play.
That’s why we’ve compiled this list of 5 terrific resources you should take advantage of while planning your new construction home build in Oklahoma.
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.
Project Showcase: 2307 Cheval Pointe Drive
This contemporary home by our designer Nathan Lofties is our featured project of the month! It has stately curbside appeal and pops of natural, sustainable elements like stone and brick. Its bold standing seam awnings and large windows keep this home on-trend with today’s homebuyers.
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.
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!
3 Reasons Why Duplexes Are A Great Investment (Plus 3 of Our Favorite Duplex Design Plans)
Duplexes are a great investment, especially if you are new to real estate. Duplexes are the perfect place to start investing in real estate because you can live in one half of the home while investing in the property.
Read to find out why duplexes are a great investment. Then, we’ll show you 3 of our favorite custom duplex design plans.
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.
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.