New build ideas

We are building our dream home! Since we moved to Charleston, we have been keeping our eye a beautiful neighborhood on Johns Island, just 5 minutes away from our current house. Last week we decided to jump in with both feet and went under contract on a lot with perfect marsh views. We are using a small custom home builder…

Keep these 5 things in mind when building a custom home! Discussing our new construction process, helpful ideas when building a custom home, & challenges.

We are in the thick of our new build. If you are new here, let me catch you up to speed.

Sharing the high end house building ideas I didn't do! Grab these brilliant ideas for your new consturction home so you don't have regrets.

I am super excited to share my covered and open deck reveal on the blog today. It has been a long process; however, it was definitely worth the wait.

Where to Splurge / save money when building a home. What spaces should you invest more in and which rooms can wait for their upgrades?

Designing your dream home? We spoke to a licensed realtor who gave us the top custom features to not forget about when building a new home.

A year after living in our new construction home, we have some regrets from our home building experience. Learn from our mistakes and get some ideas for your new house! | #newconstruction #newhome #builder #homedecor #homeideas

While we LOVE decorating homes, building is our bread and butter! Read on for our advice on how to avoid making mistakes when building a house.

Andrea on Instagram: "New build must haves! Ok, maybe not “must haves”, but some things you may want to do that you haven’t thought of. Check with your local codes on where outlets can go. 😉#newbuild #newconstruction #newbuildjourney #newbuildhouse #newbuildmusthaves #modernfarmhouse #newconstructionhomes"

How we build our own home 6 times now from start to finish! From financing to plans, materials, contractors, inspections and DIY work.

When building a house there are definitely places you can splurge and places you can save your money, read this to find out where.

If you're thinking about remodeling your kitchen in 2023, then you'll want to see these stunning kitchen lighting fixtures. The kitchen is the heart of the home and deserves all the attention. In particular, this post is all kitchen lighting fixtures. I don't know about you, but I love pendants that look good and can

Before starting a new home construction project, read this must-see list of Interior Design Tips so that you end up with a home YOU'LL LOVE!

The custom shaker kitchen cabinets are Cherry with a Light Gray stain.

I was lucky enough to be asked by Redfin to share my favorite design trend from 2020. The pandemic has had a major impact on how we live our day to day lives. And one place where we can see a lot of the change happening for ourselves is within our homes. From the way we work, to the way we exercise, to the way we recreate. Our homes have had to adapt in ways that we never thought possible resulting in some pretty unique trends in design and functionality both inside and out.

Are you thinking about building a new house in the next year or so? Learn my best tips for building a new house so you can avoid costly mistakes & do-overs.