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It’s All in the Design!

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We’d like to introduce you to our phenomenal residential designer, Shawn Campbell of Campbell Designs. He’s the gentlemen responsible for creating the magnificent custom home designs for our clients. He’s able to take all your dreams and aspirations for your new home and translate them into a plan from which we build. It’s fair to say, we couldn’t do it without him!

Shawn started his career as a residential designer in Dallas over 20 years ago. When he began, he was even drawing by hand. This was before the inception of the advanced designing software commonly used today.

We’ve been working with Shawn for over 10 years now. When we sat down with him to ask his advice on how to help make the process more seamless for our clients, he offered these tips:

  • Know what you want. So many people get started but don’t really know what they want, which results in having to continually make changes, costing time and money.
  • Have a firm grasp of your budget. Coming in with a clear budget helps inform, not just the design, but every element of the entire project.
  • Make a list of your priorities. What aspects of your new home are most important to you? Say, for example, you know you want a luxurious primary bath, a three car garage and a really amazing view of the lake, then that’s our starting point, and we design the layout of the home around those priorities.
  • Be open to alternative that fit within your budget. While we always really appreciate the photos people find in magazines and online of home elements that they really like, it’s often those really cool details that get cut because of budget restrictions. However, I do my best to give the client what they want while making the house affordable and buildable. For example, a lot of people want curtain walls these days (with the metal frames and glass in-between) but they’re very expensive, so alternatively, I can implement large windows with wood frames that are close together, giving it a similar effect.

Trends Shawn is seeing in new home designs:

  • What’s still really popular right now is the modern farmhouse design, with one big rectangle as the layout for the main public spaces that includes a kitchen on one side, dining table in the middle and the living room on the other side. I haven’t designed a formal living room or dining room in a long time.
  • As you might imagine, we’re still seeing more home offices.
  • Guest rooms and kids’ rooms are getting a little bit smaller, as they’re less of a priority.
  • Not everyone ones likes a soaker tub in the primary bath anymore. It’s nice to have, but not everyone really uses it.

Shawn has worked with several builders over the years and still does. He told us: Stone Creek Custom Homes is the number one builder I work for. If anyone asks me which builder I recommend, I always say Stone Creek.

Thank you, Shawn, we feel the same way!

Elevate Your Texas Luxury Custom Home with a Smart Bathroom!

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If you’re in the process of designing your dream luxury home in the heart of Texas (and we hope you are!), you’re likely searching for ways to incorporate the latest technology and conveniences into your living spaces. One area that’s often overlooked but offers immense potential for innovation is the bathroom. Smart bathrooms, with their cutting-edge features, have become a hallmark of modern luxury homes, and here’s why you should consider implementing them in your new home.

Effortless Convenience

Smart bathrooms offer a level of convenience that is unparalleled. Imagine walking into your bathroom in the morning, and the lights automatically brighten to your preferred level, while the floor heating system gently warms your feet. Your smart mirror displays the day’s weather forecast and your calendar appointments, ensuring you’re always well-prepared for the day ahead.

Energy Efficiency

In Texas, where temperatures can be extreme, energy-efficient solutions are essential. Smart bathrooms can help you reduce energy consumption. Smart thermostats can regulate the temperature in your bathroom, ensuring you have a comfortable space when you need it and are saving energy when you don’t.

Customizable Shower Experiences

Luxury is all about choice, and smart bathrooms offer the ultimate in customization. High-tech showers come with an array of options, such as adjustable water pressure, temperature control, and even built-in speakers to set the mood with your favorite tunes. Some even have presets for different family members so everyone can enjoy their ideal shower experience.

Cutting-Edge Toilets

When it comes to toilets, the future is now. Smart toilets have heated seats, built-in bidets with customizable water pressure and temperature, and self-cleaning capabilities. Some models even have air purifiers and deodorizers, ensuring the bathroom remains a pleasant and inviting space.

Enhanced Safety

Safety should never be overlooked in a luxury home. Smart bathrooms can incorporate features like anti-slip flooring, automatic night lights, and emergency alerts that can notify you or a loved one in case of a fall or other emergency.

Add Value to Your Home

Investing in smart bathroom features can significantly increase the resale value of your custom home. Potential buyers are increasingly looking for homes with integrated smart technology, and having a modern, well-equipped bathroom can set your property apart from the rest.

Future-Proofing

Technology is advancing at a rapid pace, and smart bathrooms are no exception. When you design your home with smart bathroom features, you’re future-proofing your investment. Many systems can be updated or expanded as new technology becomes available, ensuring your home remains at the cutting edge of convenience and efficiency.

Incorporating smart bathrooms into your next custom home isn’t just a trend; it’s practical and forward-thinking. With the benefits of convenience, energy efficiency, customization, and enhanced safety, your home will become a haven of modern luxury. As a leading custom home builder in Texas, we can help you bring your vision to life and ensure your new home is equipped with the latest in smart bathroom technology. Contact us today to start building the home (and bathroom) of your dreams!

Find the Best Luxury Texas Custom Home Builder for You!

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When you’re looking for a luxury Texas custom home builder, like us, there are a few important aspects to consider. First, you’ll want to make sure that the builder has a proven track record of success. Look for a builder who has experience building custom homes in your area and who has a good reputation for quality and craftsmanship. Collectively, we have decades of experience in the industry.

Second, you’ll want to make sure that the builder is a good fit for your personality and your needs. Do you prefer to work with a builder who is hands-on or who is more hands-off? Do you have a specific vision for your home, or are you open to the builder’s suggestions?

We like to work closely with our customers to ensure they feel confident every step of the way. Plus, we design and build truly custom homes that suit your own unique individuality. Sure, we all need a kitchen, bedroom and bathroom, but there are literally dozens of details that are part of the discussion in crafting rooms that best suit your lifestyle.

Third, you’ll want to make sure that the builder is financially stable. You’ll want to work with a builder who has a good credit rating and who is able to get the necessary financing to build your home.

We welcome our new potential customers to also check out reviews and comments from our previous customers. We are so thankful to have a wonderful customer base of folks who we have worked with for years building more than just one luxury home.

Finally, you’ll want to make sure that the builder is a good communicator. You’ll want to be able to communicate your vision for your home to the builder and to get updates on the progress of your build. We believe open and thorough communication is the key to success, so let’s start there.

Click on our contact tab above to begin building your dream!

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Maximize Your Fall Decor while Minimizing Storage Space

We’ve all been to Hobby Lobby when they start carrying their fall decor. Not a single surface is free of pumpkins or bright orange leaves. But how realistic is it to have a whole collection of decor for every season?

We’re here to share a few minimal tips to usher fall into your space while keeping it limited to a single storage box for the off seasons.

One of our first tips is to embrace some neutrals and softer tones allowing you to maximize your use of decorative pieces. Next, mix in shades of rust or terra-cotta that have been the stars of this year’s home color palettes. For those of you with neutral bedding, one unique tip we came across was to swap out your sheets for a pop of rust during the fall months. Similar warm effects can also be achieved with a fall colored throw blanket.

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Our favorite suggestion is to invest in some fall pillow covers to mix with your current throws. Depending on whether it works with your color scheme, we recommend a deep rust velvet cover for a pop of fall and cozy to your seating area. If rust doesn’t compliment your color scheme a minimal “hello fall” pillow works with any color combo. For minimal storage purchase a pillow cover in the same size as your current throw pillows allowing you to simple swap covers when fall comes around! This decorative trick can be done in the living room and bedrooms for pops throughout the house. Here is a link to the covers we ordered on Amazon.

Navy & Rust Color Block - Mohair Velvet Pillow Cover - 14x24 Lumbar

Fall offers the excuse to splurge on a few extra throw blankets. I know in Texas we may sweat through Christmas, but the morning chill with a cozy throw and hot coffee is simply divine! With the weather starting to cool off, now is the time to include chunky knit throws in fall colors or neutral tones. Opting for neutral tones allow you to keep the cozy throws out through the whole holiday season which, you’ve guessed it, keeps seasonal storage to a minimum.

August Sage Chunky Wool Throw Blanket

For the pumpkin obsessed, we are with you! Covering your porch in mixed tones of pumpkins allows for a bold statement that you can change each year as you shop new selections of fresh pumpkins. Mixing in white and neutrals pumpkins offers just enough of a twist to a classic.

My personal favorite way to include live pumpkins is using mini white pumpkins on your coffee table, mantel, or table centerpiece.

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For the decorator who varies between minimalist and maximalists, this suggestion is for you. Fall florals can vary from including a subtle sprig or an entire show stopping centerpiece. We’ve been crushing on dried wheat or pampas grass this year which can offer a subtle fall feel or be mixed with fall leaves to make a DIY fireplace centerpiece. We suggest having a vase of various florals or dried grasses year round that can easily be switched out seasonally to keep storing to a minimum and maximize your decorations budget.

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We hope you enjoyed these tips to maximize your fall decor while minimizing the burden on your closet space. Goodbye y’all and hello fall!!