Welcome back to part two of kitchen design series. As we venture into the second part of our series, we turn our focus to another fundamental aspect of kitchen design: countertops. Much like the sturdy foundation of a house, countertops provide not only functional support
Welcome to 2024! We are starting a new three part series to highlight what some would argue is the most important room you will design in your new home build – the kitchen! The heart of the home, our kitchens are where life happens. We
Home-building styles have historically been subject to building material access; from the simplicity of the log cabins, sod houses and adobe clay pueblos of the American frontier and southwest, to the igloos of the arctic and up to the wealth of materials and opulence owing
Milwaukee Magazine announced the winners of their inaugural Home & Design awards in 2023 during a reception at the Milwaukee Athletic Club on September 19th. Dozens of local home design businesses comprised hundreds of entries in this first-ever award contest. Contestants vied for honors in
Not all custom home builders have designers on staff dedicated to their company, but J&J Custom Homes does. This is a huge advantage to you as a homeowner due to streamlined communication between the contractor, subcontracts, and the homeowner. Together they offer: What Can You
Choosing a lot for your new home is a crucial step of the home building process. You may have heard the phrase that the three rules in real estate are location, location, and location. The new home lot you choose will affect the design and
Design trends historically oscillate between ornate and organic precedents to austere and clean. Examples include the shifts from monuments of Neoclassical Roman design to decoratively grand Gothic cathedrals, orderly and clean Renaissance works to decadent and dynamic Baroque details, and even -more recently- Art Nouveau
When choosing materials to build with, there are many factors to consider. Durability, price, style, and availability are just a few of the more common assessments, of course. Nowadays, however, sustainability may be among the things a buyer thinks about when making custom home design
You are looking at building your own home – how exciting! Now to find the best home builder to suit your needs. A few things to keep in mind are: style, communication, experience, and licensing. It is always a great idea to take a look
Building and owning your own home is likely one of the largest financial decisions you will have to make, and no matter what kind of home builder you choose to go with, you will want to do your homework. You likely will have a list
