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A couple of years ago, we had the pleasure of building a few of the Homearama homes in Shakes Run, and to this day it is still one of our favorite communities to build in! It is a beautiful area that works well with our unique style and house plans, and our experience working with the developers makes us one of the top builders in the neighborhood. We created a Shakes Run community page on our site with information to help home buyers who are trying to decide where to build their new home. The landing page shows the lots available in … Read more

The new year has gotten off to a great start with a bunch of industry events, and we’re excited to tell you about the next two! The Home Product Expo will be at the end of the month on January 30-31, and the Home, Garden & Remodeling Show will take place March 18-20, 2016. Home Product Expo The Home Product Expo will feature 70 local businesses to showcase the latest in home improvement products and give advice to new home builders or homeowners who wish to remodel. L&N Federal Credit Union puts on the event each year, and the turnout … Read more

We are excited to be going to the International Builder’s Show on January 19-21 in Las Vegas. Perry will be attending this year to check out new products in the building industry. He will be taking some education seminars and participating in the codes and standards committee meetings and government affairs meetings. Our past experience at IBS has always helped us stay up to date with the latest ideas, products, and other areas of the industry. NAHB student chapter competition Perry has been working with a group of five Shelby County High School students to compete in the construction technology … Read more

Every year, the Building Industry Association of Greater Louisville presents the “Builder of the Year” award at their holiday party, and this year, our very own Perry Lyons was chosen! For those of you who don’t know, the Building Industry Association of Greater Louisville (BIA) is a trade association of residential and commercial builders and developers who work in the area. The board has just under 2,000 members. The event was held at the Hyatt Regency hotel in Louisville, and we enjoyed a beautiful night together as a team! Thank you to all of you who have done business with us in … Read more

A lot of exciting things are happening in preparation for Homearama 2016. Construction has begun in River Crest, and the first Homearama 2016 home is already for sale! This year Homearama 2016 will feature homes at two different sites: River Crest and Norton Commons. The Building Industry Association is working on a ticket option for people who want to tour both sites on different days. Norton Commons Breaks Homearama Record Norton Commons is a beautiful community of around 1,000 homes located in northeastern Jefferson County with multiple neighborhood businesses that make it unique. The site will break a Homearama record this year, featuring 27 … Read more

Our portfolio is updated with pictures of all of our latest projects! See new photos of all of the Homearama homes as well as our other recent projects in North Oldham County, the Highlands and the Dunvegan home. You can browse through the photos and gain inspiration for your bathroom, bedroom, living room and basement and get an idea of what P. L. Lyons Architectural Builders can do for you! We are proud of our attention to detail and believe that you will find some inspiring designs as you look at house layouts, cabinetry, tile, house exterior and more. Whatever your style, … Read more

At P. L. Lyons Architectural Builders, we love finding new, creative ways to bring light into a home! We try to bring in natural light to enhance the space as well as provide a beautiful view of the outdoors. Below we will use three of our custom designed homes to demonstrate some of the unique ways that we use natural lighting. Skylights For a home in Harrods Glen, we built a giant pyramid skylight at the center of the house with a hole in the stairwell so that light could filter in from the roof to the main floor. This … Read more

When you are adding on a porch to your home, or adding on anything to your home for that matter, there are quite a few obstacles you have to go through to get your project approved—more than people would think! If you are interested in expanding your home in any way, whether that be remodeling your kitchen or adding a screened porch, there are some things that you need to be aware of and some steps you need to take to get your project approved before you begin. Easements (aka lot limitations) Utility companies, local governments, and surrounding homeowners could … Read more

Porches have been a mark of American architecture and culture for the past few centuries, but screened porches have become the new feature to have in your home! And why are screened porches trending, you might ask? Below are a couple of reasons. 1. Enjoy the view without the bugs There is nothing more pleasant and southern than passing an evening on your porch. Especially with the beautiful fall weather that’s just around the corner! You can take in some fresh air and enjoy the view. However, the bugs can turn what would be a perfect post-dinner pastime into an … Read more