Bold and beautiful

'It could be the nicest design we've ever done'

Being a cautiously optimistic sort, builders aren't prone to making bold statements. However, when asked about where one of Hilton Custom Homes' newest show homes -- the Victoria II at 10 Stone Ridge Drive in Stonewalls' Stone Ridge Meadows -- stands . . .

Posted: 2011-03-26

Captivating charm

16 Tanglewood is a breathtaking mix of old and new

As it pertains to homes, there are instances where it doesn’t take long to discern quality. Turns out, 16 Tanglewood Dr. is one of those instances. Built by Sapphire Homes in 2012, the 2, 014 sq. ft. bungalow — which is . . .

Posted: 2017-04-22

A spacious, gracious place to dwell

Sage Creek beauty has a lot to show for its size and price

As a first-time homebuyer, or as a buyer looking to move up to a bigger, newer home, it can be difficult to know whether to buy a new or resale house. But when a reputable builder -- in this case, Randall . . .

Posted: 2011-03-12

Spaces for adults (and space for kids)

Cab-over design makes for user-friendly home

Say what you will about multi-level cab-over home designs, but they serve a distinct purpose. Just what would that purpose be, you ask? To provide a user-friendly environment for larger families, says Hilton Homes' Spencer Curtis. "We've had a lot of success . . .

Posted: 2009-04-19

Amenities galore

River Park South bungalow-style condo sensible and spacious

One of the problems associated with downsizing from a home to a condominium is getting used to the lack of space. That isn't even remotely an issue with a 1, 377 square-foot bungalow-style condo found in the quiet enclave of Villas . . .

Posted: 2015-10-24

Maximum space, maximum light

True wall of windows a highlight of Bridgewood Estates show home

In some new designs, sales brochures might say a home has a "wall of windows" in the great room. Then, when you actually view the home, you find that claim to be only partially true. While the great room is thoroughly . . .

Posted: 2013-09-21

Clean start

Recently updated Linden Ridge home good as new

Building a luxurious new home is exciting, save for one thing: you have to wait as much as a year for it to be built. Not only that, there's a good chance once you do move in, other homes will . . .

Posted: 2015-12-26

Luxury living that's functionally flashy

Well-designed home stands on a generous lakefront lot

Imagine having a generous budget to build a luxury home. As intriguing as that sounds, it’s anything but easy to conceive the design of such a home. In order for it to be livable on a daily basis, it must be as . . .

Posted: 2017-11-04

Family-sized luxury

You're at work, it's your break (or maybe not; we're not telling) and you're daydreaming. For years, you've lived in a busy part of the city -- you know, an area where tons of traffic trundles past on your street, and . . .

Posted: 2011-08-27

Flex your buying power

Highly functional design fits variety of lifestyles

With the price of the average new home soaring above $300, 000, an increasing number of people are finding it difficult to afford such a heavy investment. Fortunately, Qualico's innovative design team has taken notice of this trend. After thinking long . . .

Posted: 2009-06-14