If you'll be building a custom home in the coming months, one of the first decisions you'll need to make regards the overall architectural style of your home. If you love natural materials and simple, clean lines, a Craftsman home may be perfect for you. This architectural style, first made popular in the late 19th century, is making a comeback in the Houston area. Craftsman homes are becoming especially popular in the Garden Oaks and Oak Forest areas, which are booming neighborhoods for young professionals and families alike.

History of the Craftsman Movement

If you are planning to build a custom home, one of the first decisions you'll need to make is what type of floor plan you prefer. Some of our clients still prefer classic, closed floor plans where defined walls and doors separate the various rooms. However, many of our clients are beginning to lean towards more open floor plans.

One of the best things about having your own custom home built is that you have the flexibility to amend the floor plans and layout to suit your unique needs. Many homeowners are looking for more storage space, whether it be for off-season clothing or hobby gear. When you have a custom home built, you can incorporate extra storage space from the get-go, so you're never left searching for an extra corner or shelf.

There are so many ways to incorporate extra storage space into your custom home plans. Here are some ideas for both hidden and exposed storage.

With the booming population growth that Houston has experienced in recent years, many new residents are choosing to purchase land and build new homes rather than move in to pre-existing structures. But while building your own home can be rewarding, it can also be fraught with certain challenges, especially in the coastal Houston area where many plots of land are wet or marshy.

You've probably walked into a room painted orange, green, and brown and instantly known that it was last decorated in the 1970s. Certain color schemes and design trends are associated with certain time periods. While there is nothing wrong with trendy design, many owners of luxury homes prefer to go with a more timeless look: one that looks just as fashionable 10 or 15 years down the road and lacks that distinct time stamp.

When you first begin to design your home, one of the major elements to consider is its exterior elevation. Do you want a French Colonial exterior with a wrap-around porch and multiple dormers? Perhaps you'd like a Craftsman elevation with a large roof overhang and a gabled dormer. Partners in Building can design any style of elevation, from modern to traditional and anywhere in between. Just as importantly, we can carry elements from your home's elevation throughout the interior design to give your Austin home a unified and harmonious appeal.