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Lots to See and Do at Homearama… Some Details May Surprise You
An espresso machine, a wine tasting room, soak tubs…these are just a few of the exciting features in our houses we’ll showcase at Homearama 2017 in Poplar Woods. It begins in JUST A FEW WEEKS on July 15th!
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Energy Star
For over 40 years we’ve been taking custom homes from concept to completion, and over the years we’ve watched homes become smarter as technology improves. Who would have thought 40 years ago that you would be able to control all the lights in your home with your smartphone? One of the most important aspects of technology upgrades, though, is increased efficiency.
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The Ins and Outs of Geothermal Heating and Cooling
As custom home builders, we encounter every home trend, from all white kitchens to wood tile fireplaces. No matter your style, we are always happy to design and build your dream home. Nevertheless, there are some home trends that we really get behind. Geothermal heating and cooling is one of those.
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Top Ten Kitchen Trends You Wish You Had
Designing your custom kitchen means figuring out the top features that meet your home living needs now as well as those that you anticipate for the future. The following list of kitchen trends is notable for a particular characteristic or another element that makes them stand apart from others.
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Luxury Vinyl Flooring is not an oxymoron
Yes, we are using luxury and vinyl in the same sentence and we aren’t joking! Vinyl flooring has come a long way in the past few years and it certainly isn’t the vinyl that you remember covering your grandmother’s kitchen floor.
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Visit us at the Tour of New Homes
If you are looking for something to do this weekend, April 29th – 30th, we have an idea for you. Why not get out and participate in the Tour of New Homes? This event is put together by the Building Industry Association of Greater Louisville. This event is unique given the fact that that the homes are not located in just one neighborhood. We like this setup because the wide variety of neighborhoods featured allows for those attending the event to choose which homes they want to visit based on the builders and neighborhoods participating. The tour lasts from noon … Read more
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4 Things Every PL Lyons Client Gets in the Building Process
If you’ve already built a custom home or you’re just beginning to consider it, you probably already understand that this journey is a very personal one. It’s about you; your dreams, desires, and ideas. Imagine: walking into your new home on move-in day to find everything exactly how you want it. The paint is all the right color. The cupboard drawers are within your tailored reach. The carpet, storage, layout – everything in perfect place. That’s why many people decide to custom build their homes. It is your dream home, taken from your idea that was jotted on a napkin … Read more
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Top Paint Colors of 2017
Part of making your house a home is choosing a paint color that not only fits your style but also is on par with the classic color trends. Last year after Homearama, we shared the paint colors that were used in our homes. If you want a glimpse at some of the colors that we have used in the past you can download the previous color guides here and here. We wanted to share some of the colors that have caught our eye over the beginning months of the year.
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Get to Know P.L Lyons!
Here at P.L Lyons, we take great pride in the work that goes into building our client’s dream homes. It is very important to us that from the moment a prospective client walks in the door, they feel at ease with the entire process. The P.L Lyons Process After all, your home is easily the biggest investment that you will make. We’ve embarked on a journey to make a series of videos that will walk you through the home building process with P.L Lyons. we want our clients to know what they can expect in terms that they can understand. We … Read more
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Build an Allergy Free Home with These 3 Tips
Living in the Ohio Valley can bring beautiful seasons; however, with some of these seasons can come unpleasant allergies. Now, you desperately desire a new, allergy free abode. If you can relate to this scenario, consider the following ways P.L. Lyons can allergy proof a new home. In 2016, P.L. Lyons constructed an allergy-free home for a client with severe allergies and autoimmune issues. When selecting a builder for situations such as this, it’s important that the builder you choose has experience with this type of construction.
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Dreamy Master Bedroom Ideas: A Pinterest Roundup
Winter is in full swing and the temps have dropped, making outdoor projects and home maintenance a chore. If the January blahs are starting to get you down like they are for us, choose to cozy up with some indoor redecorating. What is the coziest room in the house? The master bedroom should be a cozy, relaxing hide away. Take a look at these four dreamy master bedroom decorating ideas. Some are classic, others we find whimsical, but either way they are inspiring us to redo our master bedrooms! Decozilla has this beautiful mostly white/off white bedroom that is the perfect … Read more
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Top Kitchen Trends You Wish You Had… Before Thanksgiving
Twas the night before Thanksgiving and you are, hosting your crew, you wish you had more counter space and we do too! There is nothing worse than preparing for a holiday gathering at your home and realizing that your kitchen is greatly lacking, maybe it is space, maybe it is design elements. Nevertheless, as the big day looms in front of you, here are some elements that you might consider should you be in the market for a new home or even just a kitchen remodel. Brighten Your Kitchen Working in a dark kitchen is not only gloomy, but it … Read more
