Homebuilding Tips

Creating The Perfect Farmhouse Style Kitchen

Posted by Gabbie Gately on May 17, 2023 12:30:00 PM

Topics: Build a Custom Home, Custom Home Design, Custom Home Washington, Homebuilding Tips, Floor Plans, Design, Custom Homes, Finding Land, FAQs, Farmhouse, Home Design

Design trends may come and go, but classic Farmhouse design lives forever. The cozy nostalgia of a bygone era is as welcoming as a warm plate of cookies—we just can’t resist! ‘Modern Farmhouse’ came into our collective consciousness thanks to the charmingly creative design of Johanna Gaines’ HGTV show and subsequent Magnolia magazine. Johanna came on the scene at the tail end of the Provincial French revival and reminded us just how much we missed Grandma’s house and the simple life it represented. Before ‘Cottage Core’, there were shiplap walls, bright white-on-white palettes, and plenty of natural fabrics, twigs in jars, and candles.

Updates to Adair Homes Floor Plans

Posted by Gabbie Gately on May 12, 2023 12:50:00 PM

Topics: Homebuilding Tips, Floor Plans, Design, Custom Homes

Anyone looking to build a custom home knows that choosing a house plan is the most exciting first step. You’ve no doubt been thumbing through homebuilding and design magazines, clicking through online blueprints, and pinning your favorite features on Pinterest—and choosing a plan is the time when all of the input comes together!

Unlocking the Benefits: Why Building an ADU is a Smart Choice for Homeowners

Posted by Gabbie Gately on Apr 27, 2023 12:30:00 PM

Topics: Build a Custom Home, Custom Home Design, Custom Home Washington, Homebuilding Tips, Floor Plans, Design, Custom Homes, Finding Land, Homeowner Testimonial, FAQs, Value, Manufactured Homes, Investment Home

An ADU (Accessory Dwelling Unit) is a self-contained living unit that can be located on the same property as a primary residence. ADUs can either be attached to the primary residence (such as a basement or garage conversion) or can be stand-alone structures (such as a small cottage or guest house).

Other names for ADUs include granny flats, in-law suites, laneway houses, backyard cottages, and secondary suites. They are typically smaller in size compared to a typical single-family home, but still contain all the necessary amenities for independent living, such as a kitchen, bathroom, and living space. ADUs are becoming increasingly popular as a way to increase housing density and address the shortage of affordable housing in many areas.

Decorating on a Budget

Posted by Gabbie Gately on Mar 3, 2023 12:15:00 PM

We’ve all been there—ogling over a gorgeous home on Tour, in a magazine spread, or on one of our favorite HGTV renovation shows. The rooms have such personality and life—and that’s not just the lighting. These homes have been professionally staged—and it shows.

The Benefits of our 512 Suite Plan

Posted by Gabbie Gately on Feb 22, 2023 12:40:00 PM

Planning for the future is never easy, and neither is designing a home. But adding the 512 Suite to your Adair custom home build IS easy—and something you’ll never regret! The added value of this attached dwelling space is intrinsic to its use—consider it a guest room, a multi-generational home extension, or a flex space you’ll never grow out of.

2023 Colors of the Year

Posted by Gabbie Gately on Feb 3, 2023 12:00:00 PM

2023 is in full-swing—and everything on the home front is bigger, brighter, and bolder than ever before. While the colors of the pandemic years leaned into the natural and delicate, 2023’s Pantone Color of the Year ‘Viva Magenta’ is an exciting and bright hot pink that creates an instant impression.

Top Trending Designs of 2022

Posted by Kari Montoya on Dec 28, 2022 12:30:00 PM

Are you obsessed over all things ‘house’? Maybe you’re building your own home now, or planning your dream home on Pinterest. Either way, keeping up with the homebuilding trends is a pursuit we take very seriously at Adair Homes. When our clients talk, it’s with their choices—and so, we’ve compiled the top trending products and finishes for 2022.

The Top 3 Floorplans For Entertaining

Posted by Kari Montoya on Dec 14, 2022 12:30:00 PM

Whether you’re planning to build your dream house in the Pacific Northwest, Idaho, or Arizona—we have the ideal plan for you. And, as the holidays are quickly approaching, it bears mentioning that some floorplans are better geared for gatherings than others! If you are a party-planning hostess-with-the-mostest, you might find this list of “party” plans worth exploring.

Adair Homes Holiday Decorating Contest 2022

Posted by Kari Montoya on Nov 28, 2022 7:00:00 AM

Snow or no snow, it’s time to start feeling jolly, and Adair is ready to celebrate. We believe there’s no better way to usher in cheer than a tall fir tree, twinkly lights, candles, cookies, wreaths, and hot cocoa with marshmallows. Each year, we enjoy a virtual tour of holiday homes and choose two of our favorites to win prizes.

The Difference Between a One-Close and Two-Close Construction Loan

Posted by Kari Montoya on Sep 29, 2022 12:00:00 PM

Topics: Build a Custom Home, Custom Home Design, Custom Home Washington, Homebuilding Tips, Floor Plans, Design, Custom Homes, Finding Land, Homeowner Testimonial, FAQs, Value, Manufactured Homes

You’ve likely heard the terms one-close and two-close loans. Knowing the difference is an important part of the home-building process.

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