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DIY Design: Bringing it all together with custom home design details
Interior Design Details in Your Custom Home Design Deliberate home design is not just about custom floor plans, it is also about what you do …
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The Art of Custom Podcast: Season 1 Roundup
This spring, Hibbs Homes launched our brand-new podcast, The Art of Custom. Dedicated to demystifying the custom home building process, Kim and Danni discuss everything …
9 Ways to Simplify Your Home Design & Save
One of our most important jobs as your custom home builder is to serve as the steward of your budget – working to ensure that …
Episode 11: Breaking Down the Building Budget
In this episode, Kim and Danni will discuss one of the most important elements of the custom home building process – the budget. We’ll break down how a budget works, how it will dictate your home’s design, and how budgeting varies from builder to builder.
The Difference in a ComfortBuilt Home by Hibbs Homes
At Hibbs Homes, our mission has always been to build better and smarter. We don’t just want our homes to be beautiful. We want them …
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Episode 10: Designing Your Home for All Seasons of Life
In this week’s episode, Kim and Danni talk with design and construction experts about the things easy design tweaks that will ensure your home serves you well – regardless of your season of life. They’ll talk about Universal Design principles that should guide your design to ensure that whether you’re designing for a life with small kids, designing to age in place during retirement, or some season in between – that your home will serve every family member.
Episode 9: The Art of Smart Home Automation
In this episode, Kim and Danni are joined by smart home automation and security experts Tony Pratte of The Sound Room and Angie Cassidy of ABF Security.
In this episode, we dive into the current and emerging technologies that are available to homeowners to automate entertainment, lighting, appliances, security, and more.
Episode 8: The Art of Design
In this episode, Kim and Danni talk with new construction & interior design experts Melissa Gray and Tina Wolff about the art of interior design. We’ll dig into the aesthetic and functional details of new home design, and talk about what you can expect as you begin the process of making interior and design selections for your new home.
Is Your Contractor Qualified to Work on Your Home?
If you’re planning on remodeling your home, only qualified contractors should do the work. As of April 2010, if your home was build before the …
Episode 5: A Tale of Two Houses
In this episode of The Art of Custom podcast, Kim and Danni let former clients share their experiences of designing and building their custom dream homes.
Two couples share their visions for their very different dream homes – and how they partnered with their builder and architect to bring it to life.
St. Louis Architect Fuses Universal Design & Green Home Building Practices
Architect Curtiss Byrne Designs High Performance Homes That Allow Owners To Age in Place St. Louis architect Curtiss Byrne graduated from Washington University with a …
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Episode 4: Borrowing Money to Build Your Custom Home
In this episode, Kim and Danni take on one of the most important components of the custom home building process – construction financing. With help from construction financing & appraisal experts, they’ll demystify the process and provide answers to some pressing questions.