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Georgia Patio & Porch Ideas

For many, outdoor living spaces act as a way to connect with the outdoors from the comfort of home. Whether your dream is to create a cozy retreat to relax on your porch, an inviting patio for entertaining guests, or simply a tranquil space to enjoy surrounding...

Tips for Lake Home Builders

So, you’re finally ready to build a custom house on the lake. While you’ve got the location narrowed down, there are several not-so-obvious factors you need to consider before taking the plunge. Get to Know Your Neighbors Sometimes, it’s nice to be in the center of...

Top Exterior Home Trends for 2025

Whether you are planning on building a home with Whitmire Custom Homes in 2025, or you are just trying to get ahead of the curve, you’re going to love these top trends for 2025! Colorful Accents Adding colorful accents is a simple way to make your exterior home design...

Top Things To Do in Gainesville

Gainesville, GA is a thriving community nestled in the heart of North Georgia. From its picturesque outdoor spaces and vibrant arts scene to its charming downtown area with exciting events, the city has something for everyone. Discover the hidden treasures and top...

7 Custom Home Building Trends for 2024

1. Midcentury Modern Design Embracing clean lines, organic curves, and a simplified aesthetic, midcentury modern continues to be a fan favorite. Headed into 2024, the sleek furniture and geometric patterns found in midcentury modern design will be a popular choice. 2....

Luxury Home Paint Trends for 2024

As we step into 2024, home interiors are embracing a blend of earthy color schemes. Not only do these hues offer a timeless appeal while infusing living spaces with warmth and colors taken from nature. Read more to learn what paint colors you can incorporate into your...

Choosing the Right Flooring For Your Home

Flooring is a key design element of any home and can really make a difference in the overall look and feel. For many homeowners, figuring out which floor is right for them requires a bit of thought. Choosing a floor that you will love to live with is not just a matter...

Ceiling Accents to Make a Room Complete

Aside from the ceiling shape, a room isn’t fully complete without ceiling accents. As you envision your dream home, try to think about incorporating one of the following accents into the ceiling design.   Trim and Moulding  If you want to add a decorative, yet...

Mortgage FAQs

How do I get preapproved for a home loan? Getting pre-approved for a loan is a way to show you're serious about getting started with the building process. This will require that you work hand-in-hand with a lender to complete a loan application; the application will...

Top 8 Reasons to Move to Georgia

Why Live in the Peach State? Georgia’s gorgeous landscapes, metropolitan areas, affordable living and variety of attractions make it a hugely popular place for families and individuals to settle down. Discover why people love living in Georgia, and whether or not it’s...

Georgia Patio & Porch Ideas for Spring 2016

Georgia’s spring weather is finally kicking in, and people all over the state are enjoying the comfortable temperature by sitting out on their porches and patios. If you want to make the most of this beautiful weather, now is the time to get inspired and decorate your...

Design Your Dream Outdoor Kitchen in 2016

Don’t be confined to your indoor kitchen or the back deck of your house… get the ultimate luxury kitchen of your dreams in your own backyard! Take advantage of the warmer months with the perfect summer outdoor kitchen in 2016. Bring the entire cooking experience...

6 Ways To Create a Green Home

These days, most of us are trying to be more conscious about the environment. If you are interested in using green building products in your home here are six ways to create a more eco-friendly home:  Appliances:  Energy Star compliance-the appliances should be...

The Complete Winter Home Preparation Checklist

Save energy and money. Stay safe and warm. With work, school and the general chaos of our daily lives, it is pretty tough to keep in mind all of the seasonal chores and safeguards we need to take with our homes, especially in winter. Take advantage of this handy...

Lake Lanier Homes: Building vs. Buying

To Build or to Buy?Georgia residents love Lake Lanier homes. Whether it’s the beautiful scenery, hiking, water sports or the privacy and peace of nature, there are plenty of reasons to live on the waterfront. Once you’ve decided to live on Lake Lanier, the next step...

Lowering Home Energy Costs

Heating and cooling your home can get extremely expensive. Fortunately, there are several ways to minimize your energy costs, while maximizing the investment of your custom home. LED LightingIn case you haven’t heard, LED lights are the wave of the future. LED...

Winter Home Care Tips

Being proactive is the most effective way to prevent damage to your home during the winter months. Follow these helpful tips to maximize energy cost savings and protect your investment. Inspect Your Doors & WindowsTake a look at all the windows and doors on the...

Increasing Custom Home ROI

Building a custom luxury home definitely has its perks. From crafting the ideal outdoor space to designing your dream bedroom, it can be difficult to focus on finances.Contrary to popular belief, there are a few ways to benefit monetarily when you invest in a custom...

Design the Perfect Walkway to the Water

From Memorial Day barbecues to Fourth of July fireworks, your lakefront property is in high demand during the summer months. There’s no shame in preparing for your backyard’s busy season by diving into a new outdoor project. For a fabulous and functional addition,...

Energy Efficiency and Your HVAC System

Throughout peak seasons of the year, high energy bills are top-of-mind for most homeowners. Although we need our HVAC systems to stay warm in the winter and cool in the summer, these systems can also cause energy bills to sky rocket if they are not operating...

3 Kitchen Layouts You Are Sure to Love

When building a custom home or remodeling your current home, it is important to design a kitchen that will meet your needs for everyday use and for special times of the year such as holidays. There are endless ways that you can configure your kitchen; however, there...

Lighting Fixture Basics

Using the wrong bulb is a fairly common problem, but choosing a light that fits your fixture is a simple, efficient and affordable home improvement. Flood and Spot Lights: For recessed light fixtures and track lighting, floods project a wide beam of general light and...

5 Simple Ways to Design a Stylish & Functional Kitchen

Many homeowners think about their dream kitchen daily. After all the kitchen is the center of the home, right in the middle of all the coming and going that takes place in almost any home. The concept of beginning with blank walls and filling in every aspect of your...

Home Affordability: Things to Consider

Purchasing a new home is a huge investment and is one of the most impactful decisions you will make in your lifetime. So, don’t make the mistake of thinking the list price is only factor you should consider when purchasing a new home. Much more goes into the...

New Bathroom Technology

Bathrooms have come a long way from the traditional claw foot tub where you filled the water up with buckets. Nobody would have ever imagined how much modern technology would change the bathing experience. Touch-Activated Faucet A touch faucet is easy to turn on with...

6 Ways to Create a Green Home

These days, most of us are trying to be more conscious about the environment. If you are interested in using green building products in your home here are six ways to create a more eco-friendly home: Appliances:  Energy Star compliance-the appliances should be...

Different Siding Options

While the inside of our home is fairly safe from the outside elements, the exterior of our homes are exposed 24/7. That is why it is so important to choose siding carefully. There are many different sliding options to choose from and the one that’s best for you will...

What Paint Colors Mean

As a homeowner, we want our home to be an expression of ourselves—a place that represents who we are. One way of creating a unique living space is through paint. Studies have shown that wall colors can affect one’s outlook.  The following are some common paint colors...

Maximize Curb Appeal in Fall & Winter

Whether you are trying to sell your home or impress your family and friends during the holidays, keeping your exterior looking nice is a must. Although you might now be able to show off a lush garden or perfectly green lawn, there are certain things you can do in the...

Master Bedroom Inspiration

The master bedroom is an extremely important part of a custom home design. Think of your bedroom as your oasis, a place that is far away from the flow of traffic. It is the home inside your home and the first and last thing you see throughout the day. How your master...

Screen Porch Ideas

All homes should have an outdoor space where homeowners can hang out with family and friends or simply relax after a long day. If you are interested in spicing up your backyard, consider getting a screened porch. At Whitmire Custom Homes, we will help you through...

Outdoor Living Trends

The pleasant weather that accompanies the summer months often encourages people to venture outdoors more—including the back yard. Homeowners are constantly looking for ways to create a peaceful getaway in their backyard so they can enjoy nature and enjoy the fresh...

3 Elements in Planning Your New Home

With all construction projects, there are usually three main factors that you must consider prior to building or remodeling your home. These include price, size and finishes. At least two of those factors should be fixed, but the third is determined by the other two...

Popular Window Designs

Windows are an important feature of any house. Not just for appeal, but for functionality as well. In order to create the perfect custom home, you must consider what window designs you want to incorporate. The following are some popular window designs that are used in...

Life on Lake Lanier

Living on Lake Sidney Lanier is a unique lifestyle experience with scenic views of the lake, as well as beautiful scenery from the North Georgia Mountains. Located 60 miles north of Atlanta and just south of the Blue Ridge Mountains this lifestyle is far enough away...

Custom Luxury Home Design Trends

Creating a unique living experience has been the growing focus of most homeowners. People are putting more efforts into luxury add-ons in order to add comfort to the home as well as to increase the value of the home. Here is a list of five of the most popular luxury...

Technology in the Home

People are always searching for ways to make their lives easier. Innovative technology brings the benefits of personalization to create a virtual environment within the home. Smart home systems and home security are now becoming mainstays in luxury real estate due to...

Green Building Techniques

Considering that one of the largest purchases that most Americans make is a new home, it should come as no surprise that they too want to find ways to buy an eco-friendly home. With energy prices on the rise, would-be homeowners are looking for ways to build a home...