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Here’s What You Need to Know for Moving to Louisville, KY
Are you considering moving to Louisville, Kentucky? Or have you already recently made the move to the 502 and want to know all the things that will make this new city feel like home? We are here to share some the most important facts that make up this city. Also many of these details are what make Louisville unique and a great place to live. Not only are we known for some of our landmarks such as Churchill Downs where the Kentucky Derby is held, we are located on the Ohio River which provides opportunity for family fun year-round on … Read more
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The Current Environment of the Building Industry
Do you hear that? It’s the sound of hammers and nails. More people are building today than they have since before the 2008 housing crisis. In the current market, the supply is low and the demand is high, motivating families to build their own house to their own specifications, rather than pay above asking price or deal with a bidding war for a house they don’t absolutely love. Overall, this is a good environment for professional builders like us as well as anyone looking for a home truly customized to them. We’ve noticed key trends and technologies for builders and … Read more
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Fall Home Decor Ideas That Aren’t Cheesy
Fall is quickly approaching which means that all things pumpkin spice, fantasy football, and cooler weather are soon to accompany it. Along with these changes comes the changes in your home decor. We are all guilty of having a closet or corner of our attic dedicated to housing our seasonal selection of decorations. Its time to break out your boxes and change out your summer items for the fall festivities on the way. After you build your dream home with the luxury home builders at P.L. Lyons, it is important to focus on the interior aesthetic of your space. We … Read more
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What was Homearama 2018 Like? Here’s the Highlights.
Homearama 2018 was held from July 14 to July 29 this year at Catalpa Farms in Fisherville, Kentucky. The two-and-a-half-week event featured 7 modern style, newly renovated homes from builders around the Louisville area. Guests were encouraged to visit the location to tour the homes, meet architects and designers, and learn more about home design. This year there were 40,000 attendees. We had a blast being a part of this year’s event and look forward to next year’s Homearama. P.L. Lyons Architectural Builders featured House #3 at Homearama 2018 that we exclusively designed with our clients in mind. We created … Read more
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Homearama 2018: Everything You Need to Know
Homearama is coming up soon from July 14th- July 29th. We are very excited about this year’s event, and we hope you are too! It’s going to be a special year, although we feel this way every year and we’re a little biased about our own featured home. But we aren’t exaggerating when we say our home we’ll have on display this year is one of the most unique designs we’ve ever done. You don’t want to miss out on seeing it. So as you are marking your calendars at this very moment, also take a glance at what we’ve … Read more
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What You Need To Know About Relocating To Louisville, Kentucky
Whether you call it Derby City, Bourbon City, or River City, Louisville, Kentucky is home to many unique companies and great people that create a spirit that can’t be found anywhere else. While Louisville is the largest city in Kentucky, the tight-knit neighborhoods throughout town shape Louisville to feel like a smaller city with all the benefits of living in a larger city. Quiet neighborhoods, parks, and great school systems are not far away from bustling downtown and other areas of Louisville that have a lot of local restaurants and attractions like the Highlands, NuLu, and St. Matthews. If you’re … Read more
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What You Need To Know About Safe Rooms In Your Home
We are the best home builders in Louisville, Kentucky for many reasons. Perhaps the biggest reason is because we work closely with our clients through every step of creating their dream custom home. You can read more about how we do this in our post about our 4-Part Process. We want to highlight a custom residential add-on that we have been providing our customers with recently: safe rooms. There are many different sizes, shapes, and uses of safe rooms, but whatever your needs are, a safe room can protect you, your family, and possessions. Below is what you need to know … Read more
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The Latest Design Trends Of 2018 According To Our Experts
We have had a great response to our latest content offer, 8 Best Design Trends of 2018. Haven’t downloaded it for yourself yet? We wanted to give you a little sneak peek into the details shared in this offer. As you know, we stay updated on everything in the building industry. You can see how we do this in our latest blog which recaps what we saw at the International Builders’ Show in January. We always want to keep you informed and in the know, so we created this offer to keep you updated on the latest and greatest 2018 design trends. … Read more
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A Recap Of What We Saw At The International Builders’ Show
We always enjoy attending the annual International Builders’ Show (IBS), which recently took place this January in Orlando. Our experiences at IBS help us stay updated on the latest trends, products, and ideas in the industry. We go to the IBS every year because no matter what stage of the process you’re at, whether it be conception, building, or remodeling, everything related to homebuilding starts at the IBS. This year, there were over 1,600 exhibitors in attendance, so we took some pictures and want to share a recap of what we saw at the IBS. A Recap Of What We … Read more
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Now Is The Time To Think About Remodeling Your Home
The weather is far from perfect in Kentucky. We try not to let it stall progress when we’re at work on a construction project. We’ve hauled in huge heaters to deal with sudden freezing temps. Still, the weather can certainly impact the building process. All year long, though, we can effectively manage a remodeling or renovation. Projects like that are almost always a shorter time frame than all-new construction. So whether it’s winter or summer, you should consider taking the next step on your remodeling idea. The longer you wait on making those updates, the more it will bug you. … Read more
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How to Build a House Foundation: 10 Pillars For Building a Great Foundation
When it comes to building a custom-built home, the details matters. It’s your chance to create your dream home from the inside out. If it seems overwhelming, partner with us. We are a company that accounts for every single detail through our process from design to post-construction. We have recently created 10 Pillars For Building a Great Structure and Foundation for your new home. These pillars are detailed and define what we believe to be essential for a truly great custom-built home. If you’re thinking about building a new home, download the checklist to make sure you aren’t missing or overlooking any details. Pillars … Read more
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Our 4-Part Process Is Backed By 40+ Years Of Experience
We recently renovated a beautiful home in Prospect, Kentucky that was originally built in the 1940’s. This complete remodeling proved to be a fun project as we worked to make the old blend in with the new. Below is a video we created that explains our process, materials used, and how we worked with the clients to bring their vision to life.
