One of the best things about building your own home is being able to make it custom to exactly what you want. Well, that is within what your budget allows. I love planning and coming up with each room’s unique design and finishes. It’s always important, as I have stated before, while making each room unique, the look still flows with the remainder of the home.
Do you ever wish walls could talk? As Im walking through an older home this is always going through my head. I can’t help but think about all the stories an older home could tell us. I sometimes can even imagine it so clearly in my head of all the great memories that were created in a historic property.
From previous experience with building and remodeling, we quickly found out how spending a little more money on windows was well worth it. There are so many places that you can overspend on a build or remodel, but going for a higher end window is one place you will never regret.
From the beginning, Henry and I had in our minds we were for sure going with cedar shake roofing. After comparing prices, on cedar vs composite, and learning more about the upkeep and cons associated with cedar, we quickly decided to go the composite route.
Along with white, gray is one of those colors that is somewhat tricky. It can be a challenge to find the perfect gray you are looking for. Whether it be a light subtle gray or a dark moody one, there are so many different shades. Gray has so many undertones and can be quite versatile. Gray also creates such a clean, crisp look against white trim. It is pretty much the perfect option if you’re wanting to keep things neutral.