Custom home exterior regrets are something you really don’t want to discover after the fact — and yet it happens all the time, even on expensive homes in beautiful neighborhoods.  I’m sure you’ve driven by houses or walked by houses, and something just looks ‘off’. Maybe you can’t figure out what’s off, but something doesn’t […]

Feeling overwhelmed building a home — even just thinking about it — is completely normal.  And honestly, I can relate more than ever because I’m hoping to build again in the next year or two.  That’s partly the reason I decided to write this post. But the main reason is because I want to share […]

Selecting a paint color (in general) is overwhelming. Selecting a white paint color can be even more intimidating because there are literally hundreds of options to choose from.  Honestly, white can be one of the hardest ‘colors’ to choose, so I’ve narrowed down the vast amount of choices to 10 white paint colors that designers […]

If you’re designing your custom home, you’re probably trying to avoid common floor plan mistakes that lead to regrets.  You may have even searched something like “what are common floor plan mistakes to avoid?” or “what layout mistakes should I watch for before approving my plans?” After auditing 300+ floor plans — from stock plans […]

If you’re planning on building a custom home, rising construction costs are likely scaring you a little bit … and I totally get that!  You might be wondering … Should we wait? Will prices come down? Will next year be a better time to build? These are completely normal thoughts, and you’re not alone.  But […]

Choosing paint colors can feel surprisingly overwhelming — especially when you’re standing in the paint aisle or trying to finalize selections before your builder needs them. That’s exactly why I’ve narrowed it down to eight of the most popular Sherwin-Williams neutral paint colors for 2026. I’ll walk you through each one — and explain why […]