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New Home Reveal for a Happy Client
The Spring Farm Lake house is complete and we couldn’t be more excited about the final result. We started working on this house at the very beginning of 2020. You can imagine some of the challenges we faced with the pandemic going on. We were still able to get some filming in during the first … Read more
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Key Elements to Building an Open Concept Home
It was more popular years ago to have separate spaces in your home. Four or five rooms downstairs and four or five rooms upstairs, for example. Nowadays, however, most people are looking for open floor plans, where the kitchen flows smoothly into the dining and living areas. There are a lot of benefits to building … Read more
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The Impact of Lot Location on Your Custom Home
When it comes to your custom home, location matters. It affects the costs associated with building and living in your new home for years after it’s built. You should be picky about building on a lot because it can impact the overall experience outside the home, inside the home, and determine aspects of the building process as … Read more
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Costs to Consider When Building a Custom Home
Many homeowners dream of building their very own custom home. However, they often don’t realize all the costs associated with building a truly custom home versus a manufactured home, spec home, or buying a current house on the market. Although homeowners know that building a custom home is a great undertaking, they may not be … Read more
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Behind the Scenes of Constructing a Garage Floor
Ever wondered what goes into the construction of a garage floor? Well, it’s no longer a mystery! At P.L. Lyons, we’re taking you behind the scenes to show you exactly what goes underneath your garage floor and to tell you a little about the codes and best practices for garage flooring. Garage Floor Foundation Garage … Read more
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2020 Custom Design Trends for Luxury Homes
Along with the new year– and decade– come the new design trends that are anticipated for luxury, custom homes. Whether you are interested in doing a custom build from scratch or remodeling your existing home, these trends for both architectural style and design will be sure to wow your guests and leave you with a … Read more
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Why P.L. Lyons Stands Apart as Your Custom Builder in Louisville
When you are about to embark on the journey of building your custom home, where do you start? Many people interested in building their own homes are uncertain. One of the most important factors that play into the outcome of your dream home is the team of builders and contractors behind the scenes that you … Read more
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10 Tips for Successful Remodeling
At P.L. Lyons, we love the process of building a brand new custom home. However, we love doing remodels just as much and the ways that they can transform your current home. We want to share the benefits of why you would want to choose to remodel your home instead of building a completely new on. … Read more
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The FarmHouse Aesthetic
The farmhouse aesthetic has been a popular home style for decades, found on actual farms and in modern, suburban areas alike. As an architect and designer, I get requests for this style of home very frequently. There are some elements that have always accompanied a farmhouse from its early years while there are other features … Read more
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How to Design a Luxury Home that’s Uniquely Yours
Designing a luxury home is no easy project to tackle. For starters, you need a dedicated team of custom home builders who specializes in luxury homes. And you shouldn’t choose just anybody. But after you do pick your trusted team of builders, it is important to stay involved throughout the design and building process from start to … Read more
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Don’t just Dream. Learn the Process of Building Your Dream Home.
Our process for “crafting” a custom home does not just start when the nail hits the lumber. As your partners for all things architecture, design, and building, we want to guide you long before construction begins and after it’s built to ensure you get the most out of your unique dream home. As a homeowner– … Read more
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A Guide to Building Your New Custom Home
At P.L. Lyons, we understand the custom homebuilding process because it’s what we do day in and day out. We know that the brainstorming, planning, time, and money spent on a new home project matters (or at least it should) to both the home builder, the specialists involves, and the homeowners. Today, we want to share … Read more
