custom homes: HOME BUYING INFORMATION & NEW HOME TRENDS: Formal Dining Rooms - Yes or No in Your Next Home? - 06/12/10 08:16 AM
Are Formal Dining Rooms here to stay, or on their way out?  Read Penny Hull's post on New Home Trends on Formal Dining Rooms.

New Home Trends - Formal Dining Rooms Are Formal Dining Rooms here to stay, or on their way out? Have formal dining rooms come to the end of their life span?
Here are some reasons why you may be seeing fewer formal dining rooms in new homes you've been touring.
- Smaller Homes
Today's new home is smaller for the first time in many years.  In a smaller home, space must be used in the best way … (2 comments)

custom homes: Tub Enclosure Tile Ideas | Bathroom Tub Photos | Custom Tile Design Trends - 05/31/10 01:03 AM
Stanton Homes offers some great ideas on custom tile & designs for the bathroom.



Tub Enclosure Tile Ideas Custom Tile Photos and Designs for the Bathroom Whether you're remodeling or building a new custom home, a custom tile shower/tub combination can make a big difference in your guest or master bath.  Custom tile treatments can be cost effective, or well worth the splurge.

A tub/shower combination can really get dressed up with a full tile surround.  Here are some photos and ideas for your custom tile bathroom.
Tub Enclosure Tile Idea - Going Small
Most tub enclosures are planned with … (2 comments)

custom homes: NEW HOME DESIGN IDEAS: Trey Ceiling Ideas In The Master Bedroom - 03/20/10 05:26 PM
Stanton Homes post shows photos of various trey ceilings & ideas to design a unique trey ceiling in the master bedroom.

Master Bedroom Tray Ceiling Ideas The master bedroom is your space, your retreat, your quiet, calming place.  The ceiling can reflect your personality and be a unique detail in this special part of your new home.
Adding a Trey Ceiling to Your New Home Most builders offer trey ceilings as an option, but you may be limited to one particular style and size.  Other builders have several options.  Some custom builders like Stanton Homes can allow you to design a truly unique … (5 comments)

custom homes: ADVICE & TIPS FOR HOME BUYERS: Top 7 Questions to Ask Before Buying Your New Home - Kitchen - 02/22/10 05:08 PM
STANTON HOMES offers smart home building tips for the kitchen.  Read their informative post and learn how to save money in your new home!

Wondering how to save money in your new home? Tips on What's Worth Upgrading - From a Custom Home Builder Smart home building tips for the Kitchen
This questionnaire will help you determine where to spend your money in the kitchen as you  build - and what you can do differently, later.
1. Where do you spend your time in the kitchen? Factor in ease-of-use and functionality.
2.  Who hangs there with you? Do you need … (3 comments)