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1-Story vs 2-Story Homes in Colorado: Which Should You Build?
Key Takeaways Early decision matters – Choosing between a 1-story vs a 2-story house is one of the first and most important steps in the custom home building process. Factors to consider – Budget, lot size, slope, location, lifestyle needs, mobility, climate, and long-term goals all impact whether a single-story or two-story home is the…
How to Design a Functional Kitchen That Fits Your Colorado Lifestyle
Key Takeaways A well-functioning, multipurpose kitchen serves as the heart and soul of most Colorado-area homes. For a well-designed kitchen, Murphy’s Custom Homes recommends that clients think outside the box and work with an experienced custom home builder. The family’s lifestyle and available square footage within the planned home often drive many kitchen design considerations. …
How Much Land Do You Need to Build a House in Colorado?
Key Takeaways Lot size depends on location, zoning, access to utilities, and lifestyle preferences. In urban areas, ⅓ acre may be sufficient, while rural properties often require 1+ acre. Intended use (main home, guest house, barn, etc.) influences how much land you’ll need. Larger lots may come with higher costs for utilities, access roads, and…
Buying Land in Colorado for Your Custom Home
Key Takeaways Buying land in Colorado requires careful planning around zoning, water rights, permits, and utilities. Working with a builder early in the process can help avoid costly mistakes. Financing, soil testing, and title research are essential steps before closing. Different intended uses (e.g., guest houses, barns) may affect what land is suitable. Not all…
How to Elevate Your Kitchen: Modern Design to Classic Kitchen Feature
Everyone is familiar with the classic Lazy Susan cabinet feature in many kitchens today! This one little cabinet has been adding storage enhancement and functionality to kitchens for generations – these designs truly leave something to be desired! Depending on the year of the home, the style of this cabinet will vary from a diagonal…
How Construction Loans Work
Building a custom home is an incredibly exciting process, however, paying for the construction isn’t as exciting or fun as watching your home come together. When you initially begin planning your custom home, it is essential that you build out a budget so that you know what you can and cannot afford. There are many…
Can I Build My Home in the Winter Months?
Winter is slowly approaching, and you may be wondering if now is the right time to start building your custom home. Conventional wisdom for homebuilders used to be that if you can’t get the roof on before the first snowfall, then you should wait until spring. With the updated technology and building methods, however, custom…
Should I Hire An Architect Or Builder First?
If you are seriously thinking about building a custom home, then you have probably thought of this question: “Should I hire an architect or a builder first?” These are the two biggest players in the custom home building process, and both are equally important to the success of the project. You may find mixed opinions…
Custom Home Renovations for Fall and Winter
Some home renovations go a long way towards making your home more comfortable, and if you’re ever going to build your own custom home, then you might as well have all the luxuries you’ve ever wanted. All those little quirks and design ideas that have come to mind as you’ve grown up — now’s your…
How to Build a House: You May Ask Yourself
It’s inspiring, the idea of living in a home that is custom built to your every need as well as your unique personality, providing all the comforts you’ve come to cherish in your everyday life. However, after that idea hits, if you have the resources, and your motivation really hits, then you’ll likely have a…
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