Lifestyle

February 1, 2016

Planning a Custom Kitchen

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The beauty of building a custom home is you have the opportunity to plan every detail that is in the home. From bedrooms and bathrooms to entertainment centers and living rooms for the whole family, it’s great to have full control over how your home will look. One of the most important areas in a home is the kitchen. Having a great space to cook and eat can really bring the family together. So if you are designing a house and you want to get the most out of your kitchen, we’re giving you a list of things to consider as you start making plans. And because custom homes are just that, custom, we aren’t telling you what you’ll need to choose. But rather what you should consider before making final plans.

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1. Counter Space

This might seem counter intuitive, but just think about it. Even if you have the best appliances in the world, with out the space to bake or cook, you will still not want to spend time in your kitchen. By customizing your home, we will help you to open your kitchen space up and give you the breathing room you will need to get started baking those world class chocolate chip cookies you’re known for.

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2. Storage Space

Having a good amount of storage in your customized kitchen will keep the cook of the family happy. Make sure that the cabinets you choose to put in your exquisite new kitchen not only look amazing, but are functionally great. Having space for all of your kitchen appliances, utensils and food can be a true make or break for a good kitchen.

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3. Appliances

The real cherry on top in an nice customized kitchen is the cool appliances that you have. Whether its the double oven for more baking and meal cooking, or that full range stove top that you always wanted, the appliances really make the finishing touches. Design your kitchen however you want, but definitely put some time into deciding exactly what kind of things you’d like to have in your kitchen.

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If your looking to build a custom home in Northern Utah or Southern Idaho, be sure to take all of these things into consideration when you are determining what you want your kitchen to be like. If you’re not sure what you want, don’t be afraid to reach out and we will be more than happy to help you design your new dream kitchen. Call Today!

November 15, 2015

5 Bathroom Ideas You’ll Love

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Whether we like to admit it or not, bathrooms are one of the most important rooms in our homes – and often of the most neglected when it comes to style and design. If you’re creating your ideal bathroom or simply revamping your current one, here are some ideas that can help make your bathroom the best room in your home.

Feature Floor Tiles

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Gone are the days of linoleum or basic brown tiles. Bring in variety with multi-colored or patterned floor tiles. If you aren’t sure your style is that vibrant, try going with stone tiles – many have several colors naturally that are still different, yet more subtle.

Under-counter Lights

Looking for a high end look for a great price? Not only do under-counter lights mean you’ll no longer have to turn on the light while on your midnight visits, but by placing lights under your counters you help brighten up your bathroom and draw attention to your vanity as well. This feature can look especially stunning when used with a floating vanity.

Free Standing Bathtub

Pulling your bathtub out of the wall can make it the focus point of your bathroom. Find a style that will fit your bathroom decor already – a more curved tub brings softness, while angular tubs can make bold statement. Claw-foot tubs are a well known and loved classic, and can bring a rustic or vintage feel into the room.

Large, Walk-in Showers

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The majority of people start their day in the shower. It’s where we relax, come up with our best ideas, and sing our hearts out. By making it larger, more welcoming, you’re sure to make your daily shower one of the best parts of your day. Try using oversized glass panes surrounding it, or floor to ceiling tile or stone.

Double Your Shower Heads

While you’re envisioning your shower, the most important part is your water flow. Double shower heads are becoming more and more popular, and waterfall style shower heads have been a luxurious choice for the past few years By adding one (or both) of these options, you’re sure to create a shower you’ll never want to leave.

If you’re building your own home it can be a little overwhelming to figure out what you want. Our staff at Mt Sterling Custom Homes would love to help you with the process of designing your custom bathroom – as well as the rest of your home.

December 12, 2013

Pick the Right Layout for Your Lifestyle

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Finding the right home for your family can be tough! That’s why many families choose to build custom homes to fit their needs. But even designing a custom home that will fit your family’s needs is difficult! In order to build the home of your dreams, you need to consider your family’s lifestyle from the beginning of the building process. Your northern Utah home builders will help you along the way, but here’s some extra thoughts to consider!

1. For the extroverted family: If your family loves social interaction, build accordingly! Create open spaces where visitors can be comfortable in your home. If you anticipate that your family will spend most of their time in the main areas of the house, pick a floor plan that accommodates family togetherness. Don’t dedicate as much time or money to the private areas of the house if you expect that your family will mostly be in the main area.

2. For the introverted family: If the members of your family highly value alone time, then take that into consideration when building. When you focus on creating better bedrooms and solitary spaces, your family will enjoy the floorplan that you create! Be realistic when thinking about what your family is really like so that you can build a home to fit their needs.

3. For the family that is part extroverted and part introverted: It’s likely that most families fall in this category. Most families are not all extroverted or all introverted, but a combination of the two. Or maybe your family has both extroverted and introverted interests. In order to satisfy the needs of this family, pick your priorities when it comes to both the extroverted and introverted sides. If your family, for instance, enjoys cooking as a social activity then focus your energies on a social kitchen. Or if your family enjoys reading, create reading spaces in your home. You may not be able to satisfy all the extroverted introverted needs of your family, but you will satisfy the most important ones!

Don’t worry! With these careful considerations of your family’s lifestyle, you will build the perfect home for your family!