Home Building

September 10 2019

Stunning Custom Bathrooms

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You spend a lot of time in your home’s bathroom, from getting ready in the morning to a relaxing bath. A spacious and expertly designed custom bathroom can take your home to the next level!

Here are a few of our most recent custom bathrooms we built for our clients. We love how unique each design is, from tile, stone, and glass, to tubs with a view and luxurious showers.

Sometimes our clients want a naturally lit bathroom with a rustic luxury feel, and other times they’re looking for a crisp bright design. No matter what your personal style and taste, we can build the bathroom of your dreams, whether it’s part of your master suite or the other restrooms in your house.

Want something special custom built in your new home? Check out some of our latest builds then give us a call!

August 26 2019

Open Floor Plans

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So you’re planning your new custom home. Choosing the footprint, deciding on a floor plan, picking out your deck size… and you’ve heard of “open floor plans”. The trend toward more open floor plans may be recent, but it’s one trend that’s here to stay.

Generally when people talk about an open floor plan, they’re referring to the general living space being more open than in previous decades. This means less walls, an easier flow from room-to-room, a bigger combined area rather than smaller walled-off rooms, and better space for entertaining.

Open floor plans can make you feel like your house is even bigger than it is, and can feel more relaxing than having individual rooms that can sometimes feel cramped. Usually in modern open floor plans, the kitchen, living room, and dining area, will all be connected like one big open space. Each area may have distinct details to separate it from the other spaces, but in an open floor plan it will still flow effortlessly from one area to the next.

Not only do open floor plans offer more efficient entertaining and a more breathable feel for your home, but they can also make your space feel luxurious, especially if part of your living area has high ceilings and big windows to let in the light!

We’ve compiled some of our favorite examples of open floor planning from a few of our recent custom home building projects. Take a look at these awesome homes, and feel free to get in touch with us when you start thinking about building your own custom home! Our builders are experts at designing, planning, and building custom homes!

August 13 2019

7 Kitchens You’ll Want To See

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A kitchen is a vital part of your home, so why not make it exactly like you want? Here are some of our custom built kitchens from the past year.

1. Modern Gray
Combining gray and white with black and stainless steel appliances is a great way to make a modern, clean feel in your new kitchen. Add in a custom glass tile backsplash, and you’ve got one beautiful kitchen!

2. Cozy Cream
Off-white and cream are another great kitchen design and decorating color pair. This will give your kitchen a warm feeling, sure to invite the family in for dinner.

3. Chocolate Brown and Marble
Add interest to your custom built kitchen with contrasting colors like dark brown cabinets and light marble countertops. The under counter lighting is another good idea for designing your new kitchen!

4. Modern Fixtures
Another tip for designing your custom home’s kitchen is picking the right light fixtures. These homeowners went for modern fixtures sure to increase resale value.

5. Crisp White
White is a classic kitchen color. It feels clean and crisp, always ready for your next culinary creation. Pair it with cool black bar lighting and you’ve got one good looking kitchen!

6. Brown and Stainless
Brown cabinets combined with stainless steel refrigerator and appliances makes your kitchen look beautifully warm and modern.

7. Classy White
Want a little more ornate kitchen feel? White with classy details is a great way to feel like you kitchen was built for royalty! You’ll enjoy every bite cooked in this gorgeous kitchen!

July 29 2019

Custom Backspash Ideas

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When building your custom home, picking out paint color is a no-brainer – but, there’s so much more! Choosing a custom backspash can set the tone of your entire kitchen.

When it comes to your custom home, everything is specially designed for you. From the footprint and floorplan, to the details like colors, materials, and fixtures. All those choices can feel overwhelming at times, but we’re here to help!

Whether you’ve just begun to dream about your new home, or you’re in the final stages of choosing your design, we hope these examples of custom kitchen backsplashes will help you get some ideas for your new kitchen!

This first photo shows a beautiful grayscale backsplash, which perfectly pulls out the gray cabinets, white walls, and stainless steel appliances.

The next example uses different angles to create a focal point above the stove. We love this creative use of a single color of tile to create a unique feel!

But there’s no rules about what kind of material you have to use for your custom backsplash, and we love this homeowner’s choice to use rustic stone for a stunning style!

Tile can be done in straight lines horizontally or vertically, but did you know you can also do angled tile? The use of these long white tiles to create an interesting zig-zag pattern is a great way to keep the color palette simple while still creating a point of interest with your backsplash.

And we can’t leave this next one out! We love using mixed materials between the countertop and backsplash to create interest with different textures! We think this combination looks clean, classic, and welcoming!

May 30 2019

Summer Outdoor Living

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Summer is the perfect time to enjoy your outdoor living space! From gardens and patios, to back deck views, here are some of our favorite ways to make the most of your summer yard!

Outdoor Living

Make sure you’re prepared to make the most out of your summers at home by adding plenty of outdoor living space to your custom home! From screened-in porches and decks with a view, to sunrooms, outdoor fireplaces, and patios, there are many ways to make sure your custom home is always ready for summer! Here are a few of the custom outdoor living areas our customers have chosen.

This client opted for an outdoor fireplace and grill, with an overhead fan to keep cool and deter bugs on those warm summer nights! And what a gorgeous view of the trees!

Love spending time outdoors but hate mosquito season? Why not opt for a screened porch and open deck configuration? Get the best of both worlds like this custom home client chose to do!

Love the open air and nature views? This deck offers plenty of space and no shortage of beautiful nature views!

Or, if you want the views and and a break from the Georgia heat, you could choose a beautiful sunroom! This custom home owner went for this gorgeous space, complete with fans to keep you cool all summer long without sacrificing the views!

Bright Flowers

Add a splash of color to your summer yard with an array of flowers and plants. If you choose flowers with a variety of different blooming periods, you can enjoy different colors all summer long.

Create an Experience

Take your summer outdoor living space to the next level by adding your own unique touch with patio furniture, custom landscaping, or an interesting path.

May 30 2019

Relocation Guide to Cherokee

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Thinking of relocating to Cherokee County or surrounding areas like Cobb, Bartow, or Pickens? What area will best fit your budget and home needs? Here’s a starting point to help you find your perfect home town.

What Does Cherokee Offer?

Cherokee County is a great place to live, work, and play. It has one of the best school systems in the entire metro Atlanta area, plenty of local business for work and shopping, a great parks and recreation system, and several different cities to choose from. All of that, plus Cherokee’s proximity to Interstate 575 and easy access to Atlanta, makes this is one of the best places to build a custom home.

Each City is Unique

All across Cherokee you can find top-notch schools and beautiful neighborhoods, but each city has its own feel. Whether you prefer a secluded home in the mountains, a relaxing lakefront house, or a modern home within walking distance of a downtown shopping district and community trails, chances are you can find your dream location somewhere in Cherokee County.

Canton and Ball Ground both have wonderful historic downtown areas with community events, shopping, and restaurants, but also offer wooded acreage where you can escape everyday stresses. Build your own custom cabin with a beautiful view of nature, or open up your land and keep horses, the options are endless.

Head just 5 miles south on I-575 to the City of Woodstock and you’ll find a whole different living experience! A vibrant and busy downtown area offers plenty of hip restaurants, boutique shops, and public parks, connected throughout the city by the Greenprints multi-use trail system. Enjoy Woofstock Dog Park with your furry friend, or head over to The Outlet Shoppes to shop ‘til you drop! Want to be close to the action, but just far enough to avoid the traffic? Check out Holly Springs, situated just between Woodstock and Canton.

For a more secluded city with less hustle and bustle, head to the northern Cherokee County to the city of Waleska. This small but thriving community is home to Reinhardt University, which features a vibrant local theater scene that welcomes traveling musicians and performers. Locals love it! Here, you can find lakefront lots, golf course views, and breathtaking views of the Appalachian Mountain foothills.

For more information on building a custom home in Cherokee County, give us a call at Precision Custom Home Builders. We specialize in Cherokee County custom homes and would love to help you build your dream home!

March 19 2019

New to Bartow

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Welcome to Bartow County, here are some important online resources to help you get going in your new community. Learn about the school system, check out local resources, and make your move a little easier!

Schools

The Bartow County School District is a great school system for your children to attend! With options for taking advanced placement classes for college credit, to a wonderful graduation rate, you can rest easy knowing your kids are getting a quality education. For information about the school district, visit the school district website.

For important information on student enrollment, transportation, and the academic calendar, visit the FAQ page.

There are also some good options for nearby higher or continuing education. You can check out Georgia Highlands College in Cartersville, Chattahoochee Technical College, with locations throughout North Georgia, and Reinhardt University in Waleska.

Cities of Bartow County

Bartow is home to several cities, including Cartersville, Adairsville, Emerson, Euharlee, Kingston, and White. Cartersville, the county seat, has the slogan “Be Charmed. Be Prosperous. Belong.” Located about 45 miles north of Atlanta in the rolling North Georgia hills, this vibrant community is home to several historic sites, museums, and points of interest, including the Booth Western Art Museum, Etowah Indian Mounds Historic Site, and more.

Adairsville, like most cities in the county, is a small and charming southern city, with plenty of history! The entire county, including the cities of Cartersville, Adairsville, Emerson, Euharlee, Kingston, and White, are steeped in history, from Native American sites and artifacts, to Antebellum photographs and Civil War history, your new home has a fascinating past!

Community Resources

Bartow’s local newspaper is The Daily Tribune News, and you can find information about the library system at the Bartow County Library System website. At the county’s many local parks and facilities, you can also enjoy hiking trails, beautiful scenery, camping, and more!

Bartow offers residents plenty of high quality emergency services, including the Bartow County Fire Department, Bartow County Sheriff’s Office, and the Bartow County Health Department. The local hospital is Cartersville Medical Center.

To get your documents updated, you can visit the Georgia Department of Driver Services Customer Service Center in Cartersville, the Bartow Registration and Title Office, and the Bartow County Voter Registration and Election Information website.

Utilities

Chances are if you’re new to town, you’ll need information on local utilities. Here are some of the main providers in the area.

Electricity: Georgia Power, Cartersville Electric Company

Gas: Cartersville Gas, Adairsville Gas, Atlanta Gas Light

Cable/Internet: Comcast, AT&T, Cartersville FiberCom

Water: Bartow County Water, Cartersville Water

Trash and Recycling: Trash Taxi, RCI Waste Solutions, Republic Services, Self Recycling

Welcome to Bartow!

February 25 2019

Choosing Color for your Custom Home

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Beige, taupe, gray, white, off-white, cream, soft blue, olive green, red, lavender, the options are endless when deciding on colors for your new custom home… so what do you pick? Here are some things to consider when picking the color scheme for your new home interior and exterior.

Curb Appeal

The color palette you choose for the exterior of your house has a huge impact on the home’s curb appeal. Before choosing a color or colors to use on the exterior of your home, you should consider the climate in your location, colors of surrounding homes, the natural landscape, and your own taste in home aesthetics. You may choose to hire an exterior design specialist to help you choose the best options for your area and situation. Once you’ve found the color or colors you think you want to use, it’s a good idea to look up that exact color in Google image search or another web image search. Look at how other homes appear when painted with your colors, and make sure you know how that color or colors will look in full sun versus full shade, as colors can appear very different depending on the lighting conditions.

Consider the Space

The color of a room can set its tone. For small or dark rooms, going with deep, super saturated, or dark colors may make the space feel squeezed. If you want to make a room seem larger, go with lighter tones to brighten up the room. On the other hand, if a room feels to large or open, you may consider going with a deeper, warmer, or darker color to make the room feel more cozy.

Personality and Feel

Generally speaking, warm tones like mellow shades of yellow or brown give a warm, cozy feel, while cooler tones like gray and blue have more of a calming effect. Tones like green or orange can be energetic, and shades of red or black can make a big impact! When choosing your color, think about the mood you’d like when you walk into a room and consider that in your decision. For a library or bedroom you may want a cozy space, and for a bathroom or kitchen you might want to lighten things us with an energizing blue.

Color Coordinating Room to Room

Once you’ve thought about the mood you’d like for each room, it’s important to consider how these colors flow from room to room in your house. Can you see the attached bath from your bedroom? Does your open floor plan connect the kitchen, living room, and dining area? Then you’ll probably want to choose interior colors that flow well from room to room, or choose several-room sections of your home to be painted in coordinating colors.

Resale

It’s common to repaint your home prior to selling, but what colors should you select? Buyer preference can vary from year to year, depending on recent color trends, but a good rule of thumb is to choose somewhat neutral or soft colors. That way, potential buyers feel like the space is open, and they can envision themselves customizing the house.

January 22 2019

Winter Construction

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The Best Time to Build Most homes are bought and sold in the summer months, but when is the best time to build a new home?
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Consider Temperature and Season

Cool and dry weather is the best climate for beginning a new home construction project. Cooler temperatures mean better working conditions for the people who are building your home, and dry weather means less rain delays, and less moisture during the build. A light rain every now and then won’t cause trouble, but extended heavy rain for several days on exposed lumber can cause some problems down the line, like mold and squeaky stairs. By beginning construction on a new home in the winter when temperatures are cool and dry, you can avoid potential weather delays and help prevent maintenance problems down the line.

When Do You Want to Move In?

Building a new custom home takes some time, so it’s a good idea to think about when you want to move in. Would you rather move in while the kids are out of school? Do you prefer moving in the summer or fall, as opposed to spring or winter? All of these are things to consider when you decide to start a custom house build. Starting construction in the winter means you’ll have nicer weather for moving in, and you’ll get to enjoy not only your new home, but also your new yard, as soon as it’s completed!

Snow or Rain

In Georgia, it can be difficult to predict what the weather will do tomorrow, next week, or next month, so there’s no way to avoid all potential weather setbacks on a job site.
Rain or snow in the winter, just like in the spring summer, or fall, can still cause a delay. But bottom line, if you’re planning to build a custom home, winter can be an excellent time to start your new home construction!

November 1 2018

Best Fall Trees for GA Landscaping

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Take advantage Fall in Georgia by planting some of the most beautiful autumn trees in your landscape! Improve your curb appeal, and create a gorgeous yard, full of color, that you can enjoy year after year!

Unique Autumn Trees

In the Fall, the one-of-a-kind Katsura trees give off a spicy sweet scent, and it’s leaves turn a beautiful yellow-orange color, like a tangerine. These trees have a straight trunk and heart-shaped leaves, and are native to Japan and China.

Hamamelis virginiana is another unique choice. In the Fall, this tree’s leaves turn yellow with rusty patches, and from mid- to late Fall, clusters of yellow ribbon-shaped flowers cover the branches.

Sassafras tree are another great choice if you’re looking for something different to plant in your yard for the Fall. It’s multi-shaped leaves turn a beautiful orange pumpkin color, and it gives off a licorice smell, attracting wildlife while fending off mosquitos!

Ginkgo trees are a must have if you’re looking for a show stopper! These trees resist insects and disease, and their unique fan-shaped leaves turn a luminous bright yellow in the fall.

Another must-have Fall tree is Maple, with leaves turning multiple shades of orange. These come in many different sizes and are easy to work into any landscape.

Smokebush is another option, with leaves that turn a crimson color, scattered with yellow flowers. While smokebush is technically a shrub, it can be pruned and shaped into a small tree.

For bright red leaves in the Fall, Sweetgum is a great fast-growing tree with star shaped leaves that tend to stay on the tre longer than other trees, so you can enjoy the Fall color even longer.

Another classic Fall tree choice in Georgia is the Redbud. It features multi-colored leaves in the Fall, and vibrant pink blooms in the Spring. This is a smaller tree with a light colored trunk.