Creating a custom built home can be an exciting and, on occasion, intimidating experience. One of the many reasons consumers in Arkansas are electing to build design build homes is the freedom to create a home that celebrates “The Natural State” utilizing outdoor living areas while removing the intimidating concern of large unexpected expenses. An …
MH Akers has completed a total remake of ugly duckling condo above Tom Lee Park and the Mississippi River. This unit was transformed from the old, poor architecture and horrendous decor into chic pied-à-terre for corporate executive use for Grizzly’s games, Memphis Redbirds’ games, Memphis in May events, downtown dining, cultural events, hosting out of town …
Many components come together to make a house a functional and welcoming home. Some of the most important factors of a home are controlled by or at least significantly impacted by the land the home is built on. While some homeowners do choose to purchase manufactured homes on cookie-cutter lots, a good number of homeowners …
Creating a custom built home is a dream come true for many homeowners. However, the vast array of decisions both creative and practical can open the door to expenses that add up quickly. Additionally, there are some expenses that are often unexpected or overlooked when budgeting for a design-bid custom home. While homeowners that choose …
As the cold days of winter transition into the more gentle days of spring many people refresh their home by completing “spring cleaning”. However, these mild spring days are also a prime opportunity to complete spring maintenance on your home to ensure the structure, systems and appliances remain in good working order. While consumers with …
A custom built home made from the ground up to meet the homeowners needs is a joy to live in. Today’s homeowner has the opportunity to take advantage of some exciting advances in technology as well as innovative changes in home design to make their home uniquely framed around their priorities. Utilizing the latest innovations …
Home means different things to different people. However, most homeowners will agree that a home is both an investment and a place of relaxation and renewal. A custom built home will clearly provide superior performance in providing renewal and rest as it is built with the homeowner’s taste and lifestyle as the inspiration. Additionally, homeowners …
Choosing to build a custom home is a wonderful adventure that involves many decisions. One of the most significant decisions to be made is location. If you love good food and great music there is no better place to build your home than Memphis, TN. Memphis has a low cost of living, a rich history …
One of the wonderful opportunities that is a part of building a custom home is selecting which design trends you want to incorporate into your dream home. Home design trends, like fashion, change from year to year. It can be exciting to select designs for your home that are current and will also be functional …
As is the case in most endeavors, successful custom home projects are the result of cooperative teamwork among talented individuals in their areas of expertise. I use the above photo to illustrate this point. When I look at this family room of a home we built, I see an utterly satisfying result of the efforts …