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How to Choose Your Dream Home: A Guide for Homebuyers

Buying a new home is one of the most exciting and important decisions you will ever make. But it can also be overwhelming, especially if you are not sure what you are looking for. There are so many factors to consider, such as location, size, price, style, features, and amenities. How do you know what […] Read More »

March Floor Plan of the Month – The Basswood

This is a spacious ranch-style home with 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, and a 3 car garage. As you enter the foyer, you will be impressed by the stunning cathedral ceilings in the great room, which enhance the view of the backyard. The Living Room The living room, dining room, and kitchen are connected by an […] Read More »

February Floor Plan of the Month – The Cedar

The Cedar Floorplan is a spacious ranch-style home with 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, and a 3 car garage. Living Room As you enter the home, you will be greeted by a beautiful open space that includes your living room. This space connects seamlessly with the kitchen and dining area, creating a perfect space for hosting! […] Read More »

New Year New Home!

What’s the process for building a new home with Midwest Design Homes? Building a new home can be an exciting and rewarding experience, but it also requires planning, preparation, and coordination. Here at Midwest Design Homes we are excited to come along side you through the whole process. We walk through each step with you […] Read More »

January Floor Plan of the Month – The Clover

Our Clover floor plan features 3 Bed • 2.5 Bath • 3 Garage • 1,971 ft2.  Living Room As you step into the living room, you will be impressed by the open concept design of this floor plan! It allows you to move around the house with ease, enjoy the abundant natural light from the […] Read More »

Understanding the Impact of Humidity  in Your Home

During the colder months, maintaining optimal humidity levels in your house is crucial to prevent the shrinkage of wood. In this post, we’ll explore why wood contracts in low humidity and the importance of keeping levels around 30%. Humidity is the amount of water vapor in the air, and it affects both your comfort and […] Read More »

Projects to get your home ready for the winter

There are many projects you can do as you prepare for the upcoming winter. Preparing for winter, especially in Wisconsin is vital for your home as well as your yard. Some projects you could consider… These’s projects will help keep you our house warm and energy bills down this winter. Inside, it’s always a fun […] Read More »

December Floor Plan of the Month – The Beechwood

Enjoy spacious living in our Beechwood floorplan, a single-story home with 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, and a 3 car garage. We LOVE the wood detail throughout this home. The beams, the wood ceiling, the kitchen…it all ties seamlessly together in this elegant home. The living, dining and kitchen areas are beautifully connected in an open […] Read More »

Looking for the ideal lot for your new home?

Midwest Design Homes can assist you in finding the perfect home site and can help design it from the start. We’d love to join you on the lot for evaluation and walk through before you commit to a home site. Midwest Design Homes has years of experience in finding and evaluating land conditions, let us […] Read More »

November Floor Plan of the Month – The Daylily

One of our most popular floorplans is our Daylily home. This home offers 4 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms, a 3 car-garage, and has 1,892 square feet. This is a spacious and affordable 4 bedroom home that our clients adore.  This home has unique features and charm. As you enter the home, you will be impressed by […] Read More »

October Floor Plan of the Month – The Spruce

Our Spruce Floorplan features 4 beds, 2.5 baths, a 3 car garage, in 2,389 sq ft of living space. This home is a perfect blend of comfort and elegance, with high-quality finishes and features throughout. The interior is spacious and elegant, with 9 ft ceilings that create a sense of openness.  The Living Room The […] Read More »

September Floor Plan of the Month – The Dalton

The Dalton Floor Plan invites you to enjoy the comforts of 3 spacious bedrooms, 2 elegant bathrooms, and a 3-car garage in 1,816 square feet of living space.  Bonus Room As you enter the home, you will be greeted by a stunning walk-in pantry that doubles as a coffee bar! Imagine waking up to the […] Read More »

Back to School Must Haves for Your Home

Back to school is right around the corner! Can you believe it? The summer flew by and now it’s time to switch gears and prepare for the upcoming school year. Whether you are a first time school parent this year, a seasoned school parent or an empty-nester, the fall can be a great time to […] Read More »

August Floor Plan of the Month – The Salty

Our Salty floor plan features a 2 story open concept home, 3 Bed • 2.5 Bath • 3 Car Garage • 2,019 sq ft Living Room The great room is a stunning space that features large windows that let in plenty of natural light. It also has a cozy fireplace with a beautiful mantle. Kitchen […] Read More »

Fireplaces by Midwest Design Homes

Fireplaces are more than just a source of warmth and comfort. They are also the focal point of a home, where people gather to enjoy each other’s company, share stories, and create memories. Fireplaces add character and charm to any room, creating a cozy and inviting atmosphere. Whether it’s a traditional wood-burning fireplace, a modern […] Read More »

July Floor Plan of the Month – The Juniper

For the Month of July, we are featuring our Juniper Floor Plan. Our Juniper floor plan features a 1.5 story open concept home, offering 4 beds, 2.5 baths, and a 3 car garage. Bonus Rooms As you step into the home from the foyer, you will find a home office or a flex room on […] Read More »

The Ultimate Guide for Building Your Dream Kitchen

The kitchen is more than just a place to cook and eat. It’s the heart of your home, where you spend time with your family, entertain guests, and express your creativity. A well-designed kitchen can make your life easier, more enjoyable, and more valuable. But how do you create your dream kitchen? What are the […] Read More »

June Floor Plan of the Month – The Elm

For the month of June, we are spotlighting our Elm Floor Plan! Welcome to this stunning 1.5 story home with an open concept design. This home boasts 4 spacious bedrooms, 2.5 luxurious bathrooms, and a 3 car garage. As you enter the home through the foyer, you will be amazed by the expansive living, dining, […] Read More »

Welcome Home!

You’ve just decided to build your home near the Fox Valley with Midwest Design Homes. Now What? Here are some fun things to do near your new home around Appleton, Wisconsin. Appleton, WI is a charming city with plenty of things to do for visitors of all ages and interests. Whether you are looking for […] Read More »

The Hawthorne – May Floor Plan of the Month

For the month of May, we are spotlighting our Hawthorne Floor Plan! This floor plan consists of 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms and is 1,975 square feet. It also features a 3 car garage. This beautiful ranch-style home features an open concept design. As you enter the front door and walk past the office, you’ll be […] Read More »

October Floor Plan of the Month | The Day Lily

For the Month of October, we will be spotlighting our Day Lily Floor Plan. This floor plan features an open-concept 1.5-story home. Offering 4 bed 2.5 bath and a 3 car garage! Great Room | When you enter this home, immediately, this gorgeous living room will catch your eye! It has high ceilings, a tall […] Read More »

September Floor Plan of the Month | The Dalton

For the month of September, we will be spotlighting our Dalton Floor Plan. Our Dalton Floor Plan features 3 Bed • 2 Bath • 3 Garage • 1,816 ft2 Bonus Room This home features a large walk-in pantry with a coffee bar! A great space right in your pantry for all of your coffee needs. This designated area is […] Read More »

August Floor Plan of the Month | The Clover

For The month of August we will be spotlighting our Clover floor plan. Our Clover floor plan features 4 Bed • 3.5 Bath • 3 Garage • 2,800 ft2 Bonus Room This recreation room/finished basement allows for many different activities! It is a large space with lot of potential, anything from a workout room, a bonus living room, a […] Read More »

Midwest Design Homes | Floor Plan of the Month The Salty

For the month of July we will be spotlighting our Salty floor plan Our Salty floor plan features a 2 story open concept home, 3 Bed • 2.5 Bath • 3 Garage • 2,019 ft2 Bonus Room | To begin this bonus room could be used for many things, office, living room, kids play area, and the list goes […] Read More »

Summer 2022 Interior Design Trends!

Natural Wood Tones As mentioned last year, natural wood tones still place first for our Summer 2022 interior design trends! These tones give off a nice warm summery feeling. Rattan, cane, wicker combined with any bright color can make any space feel more open and welcoming. Resulting in a summery feeling, that is the best […] Read More »

Showcase & Parade Homes | Midwest Design Homes

It’s that time of year again; the 2021 Showcase of Homes & Parade of Homes events are underway! We wanted to feature some of our past Showcase & Parade homes to kick off these events. We hope you enjoy looking back at some of our homes to get in the spirit!   Hawthorne | Showcase […] Read More »

January Floor Plan of the Month | The Juniper

For the month of January, we are spotlighting our Juniper floor plan. Our Juniper floor plan features a 1.5 story open concept home, offering 4 beds, 2.5 baths, and a 3 car garage. Bonus Rooms | When entering the home from the foyer, there is a home office or a flex room to your right. […] Read More »

Buying Old vs. Buying New |

Wouldn’t it be great not to factor in all those concerning variables of buying a used home? We build both custom and new spec homes here at Midwest Design Homes. These options allow you to not worry about the stresses of buying a used home. Read below for other reasons why building or buying new […] Read More »

December Floorplan of the Month | The Walnut

For the month of December, we are spotlighting our Walnut Floorplan Our Walnut Floorplan features an open concept 1.5 story, offering 4 beds, 2.5 bath, and a 3 car garage. Bonus Rooms | When entering the home from the foyer, there will be a home office or flex room to your right and a designated […] Read More »

November Floor Plan of the Month | The Cedar

For the month of November, we are spotlighting our Cedar Floorplan! Our Cedar Floorplan features an open concept ranch, offering 3 beds, 2 baths, and a 3 car garage. Living Room | When entering the home’s foyer, you will be welcomed by a gorgeous open space featuring your living room. This space flows nicely into […] Read More »

October Floor Plan of The Month | The Beechwood

For the month of October, we are spotlighting our Beechwood Floorplan! Our Beechwood Floorplan features an open concept ranch, offering 3 beds, 2 baths, and a 3 car garage. When entering the home through the front door, there is a gorgeous open-concept space featuring the living, dining, and kitchen. This space allows for a cohesive […] Read More »

September Floor Plan of the Month | The Elm

For the month of September we are spotlighting our Elm Floor Plan! This floor plan features an open concept 1.5 story home. Offering 4 beds, 2.5 baths, and 3 car garage. When entering the home through the foyer, you will be looking out to the open living, dining, and kitchen. A great thing about this […] Read More »

August Floor Plan of the Month | The Basswood

For the month of August, we are spotlighting our Basswood Floorplan! This floorplan features an open-concept ranch. Featuring 4 beds, 3 baths, and 3 garages. You will see gorgeous cathedral ceilings in the great room that heightens the rear-facing living area when entering the foyer. An open concept floor plan allows a cohesive flow from […] Read More »

June Floor Plan of the Month | The Westbury

For the month of June, we are spotlighting our Westbury Floor plan! This floor plan features a two story home. Featuring 4 beds, 3 baths and 3 garages. The first floor of the home features the main spaces of the home. You will find a staircase leading to the upper level and a home office […] Read More »

Interior Design Trends | Summer 2021

1. Natural Wood Tones If one trend were crowned as the queen of 2021 interior design trends, this one would be it. Natural wood tones have been the trend for summer and all of 2021. Rattan, cane, wicker can make any space feel summery and give off that bohemian feel. These specific wood hues add […] Read More »

May Floor Plan of The Month | The Day Lily

For the month of May, we are spotlighting our Day Lily Floor Plan! This economic floor plan features an open concept two-story home. Featuring 4 beds, 3 baths, 3 garages, and 1,875 square feet. The first floor of this home features a master bedroom, as well as a first floor laundry & half bath. In […] Read More »

Spring Cleaning | 5 Tips to declutter your home

Check out our tips on how to declutter your home for the Spring/Summer season! With that, we hope these tips make that daunting task a little more simple. 1. Rearrange Furniture A simple and effective way to have your home feel decluttered is rearranging furniture or taking some furniture away. Not only is decluttering your […] Read More »

Happy Earth Day |

Earth day is a special day when businesses and individuals come together to appreciate the ground we live, work and play on.  Here at Midwest Design Homes, we do the most we can to build our homes by always being environmentally conscious. To do just that Midwest Design Homes is part of the Focus on Energy […] Read More »

April Floor Plan of The Month | The Hawthorne

For the month of April, we are spotlighting our Hawthorne Floor Plan! This floor plan features a gorgeous open concept ranch. When you walk into the front door, past the office, you will be taken back by the elegance of this home. The cathedral ceiling in the living room paired with a triple-wide patio door […] Read More »

Tips to get your Home Ready for Spring | Inside & Out

The Spring season is the perfect time to change up your home or get it all cleaned for the new season. Here are some great tips for inside and outside your home! Let in the Air & Natural Light  Winter and fall are the cozy, get bundled up next to the fire with a nice […] Read More »

March Floor Plan of The Month | The Dalton

For the month of March we are spotlighting our Dalton Floor Plan! This Floor Plan features a beautiful open concept ranch. The main floor features a master off the garage entry with a full bathroom and large walk in closet. The kitchen features a massive pantry, as well as a nice sized island. Vaulted ceilings […] Read More »

Midwest Design Homes | Past Showcase/Parade Homes

Chestnut w/ Lower Level | Ruys Ct Parade This home is located in the Combined Locks area. It features an open concept two-story with cool toned wood elements, enhancing the traditional style of the home. Hawthorne | Applewood Parade This home is located in the De Pere area. This floor plan displays a beautiful open […] Read More »

Visit Our Virtual Home Tours

What a strange time we are all living in right now but that doesn’t mean we have to stop aspiring for our New Home goals. Midwest Design Homes wants you to know that we are doing everything we can to offer comfortable viewing of our homes & floor plans, to ensure that you know exactly […] Read More »

2020 End of Year Special

This year we are partnering with Barrier Security Systems! If you sign before the end of the year and start by end of January, you will receive our Custom Security Package! This is an amazing package to have in your home to not only feel safe but it also adds a great resale value! If […] Read More »

Easy Tips to Transition your decor from Summer to Fall

The leaves are starting to change, the temperature is dropping, so it is time to change from bright sunny colors to embracing the warm, coziness of fall. Don’t worry there is no need to go all out at hobby lobby to get a whole new bucket of decorations. A simple change in color palette from […] Read More »

7 Reasons to Buy New

Space New homes typically offer higher ceilings, 2x the bathroom space and up to 3x the closet and storage space! If your family is growing. Buy something you can grow in to, rather than out of! Efficiency Newly built homes are up to 30% more efficient than homes built only 10 years ago. The savings […] Read More »

Gallery of Homes Event

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Join us from May 16th to May 29th for our Gallery of Homes Event!  For our event this year, we are doing things a bit different with these three great options that will still allow you to see these beautiful homes.         ~ Live FaceTime Videos         ~ Virtual tours/Vidoes         ~ Self-Guided on–site tours of our available homes  […] Read More »

Focus on Energy with MDH

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Reduce energy waste in your home and save money, with Midwest Design Homes! Looking to save energy and money and don’t know where to start?  Let us help you in the right direction.  Midwest Design Homes is the best place to begin if you’re looking for top home comfort and maximum savings. When working with us you’ll receive […] Read More »