Age in place is near and dear to the hearts of Elements. Experiencing a parent that had an unexpected disability first hand made us realize the importance of Age in Place. Also, watching as our grandparents, and now parents, get older opens your eyes. Because of this, Elements focuses on a home that will not [...]
As you’ve shared your dream of building a custom home with friends and family, you’ve no doubt heard a horror story or two about going over budget. Whether it’s $1,000 or $100,000, exceeding the specified amount the bank approved is not a good scenario. In this case, either you have to come up with the [...]
If you are going to build a custom home, you obviously need a set of custom house plans. But how do you find the right house plans designer? Well, read on to learn more… 5 Tips to Find the Right House Plans Designer Tip #1: Look past the pretty pictures. A good house plans designer [...]
At this point, you’ve already done a lot of work, gathering ideas and organizing them into must-haves and like-to-haves. (If you haven’t, please read Step 1 & Step 2 in this series.) Now, it’s time to find the person who can turn your ideas and lists into reality. That means, you must find the right [...]
In the last blog, “How to Design the Perfect House Plans: Step 1 – Gather Ideas,” you put a great deal of thought into the functionality of your new house. At this point, you’ve considered the size, number and types of rooms you want, plus room arrangement and how you'd like to live in your [...]
The first step to designing the perfect house plans is to gather ideas. Have a binder with floor plan concepts or a Pinterest account full of pins with beautifully decorated homes? Then, you’ve already started this step! Right now, it doesn’t really matter if you are working on paper, electronically, or using a combination. File [...]
You have spent hours on Pinterest and scoured through countless magazines, collecting photos and ideas. Now, you just want someone who can take all that information and help you figure out how to design the perfect house plans. House plans that are buildable and affordable. Individualized house plans that meet your and your family’s needs. [...]
At some point, someone has probably asked you, “So, what’s your decorating design style?” Seems like a simple enough question. But it’s often a bit complicated to explain. So, let’s start with some descriptions of a few popular design styles. Design Style #1: Modern Farmhouse Modern Farmhouse is a cousin of good ol’ traditional, but [...]
Whether you’re building an English Cottage or a Modern Farmhouses, new home construction can be overwhelming. But don’t worry! Elements wants to help you better understand what to consider when building a new home. Read on to learn more... What to Consider When Building a New Home Deciding to build your house is a big [...]
After rushing into work, you sit down at your desk and realize you forgot to turn off the coffee pot. And you asked your eldest to lock the front door, but did he really do it? If your home is equipped with smart home technology, your worries can be put to rest simply by getting [...]
