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 struck by the home’s elegance.
Great Room
This home is filled with natural light thanks to the cathedral ceiling in the living room and the triple-wide patio door off the dining room.
Kitchen
The heart of this home is complete with a chef’s kitchen featuring an oversized island and a large walk-in pantry.
Master Suite
The master suite is located in a separate area from the main living space, providing you with your own private retreat. The suite is separated by a spacious mudroom, laundry, bench, and closet.
If you are interested in this floor plan, want more information, or want to see the entire floor plan, give us a call and schedule a free consultation. We would love to see you visit our in-house design center. Click here for contact info.
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 beautiful shiplap fireplace, and a stunning wood mantle. All while allowing you easy access to the rest of this home!
Kitchen |
Moving into the kitchen, the dining area has lots of space for many different types, sizes, and styles of tables to fit your needs! This kitchen features ample amounts of counter and cabinet space, as well as a gorgeous kitchen island and tile backsplash. And the best part is a large walk-in pantry!
Master Suite |
From the kitchen, you have quick access to the master suite! This room features a large space for all of your belongings, a beautiful accent wall, and an outstanding barn door to the master bathroom! The master bathroom features dual sinks and a large walk-in closet.
Bonus |
This floor plan features future space on the lower level with egress windows and a stubbed-in plan! This floor plan also has a large laundry room, and walk-in closets & pantries. As well as having ample amounts of natural lighting throughout the whole home, and that includes bathrooms, laundry rooms, and the basement!
If you are interested in this floor plan, want more information, or want to see the entire floor plan, give us a call and schedule a free consultation. We would love to see you visit our in-house design center. Click here for contact info!
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 large enough to fit those needs, but also keep everything out for when you are working in the kitchen!
Great Room
Walking into the living room you will see a beautiful stone fireplace to keep you warm. Easy access to the front and back doors as was as the kitchen. This living room is very open-concept style while staying separate from the bedrooms. This room is one of the many highlights of this floor plan, a great space to relax!
Kitchen
Right from your living room, easily access the kitchen to make your favorite meal or snack! Featuring plenty of cabinet space, a kitchen island where you will find the sink, and more storage space! This kitchen also has a large walk-in pantry and coffee bar!
Master Suite & Bathroom
Lastly, the master bedroom and bathroom, a large open concept rooms with plenty of space to add your own personal touches! With a beautiful sliding barn door, we enter the bathroom. This bathroom includes a gorgeous tile shower, dual sinks, and a large walk-in closet! What more could you possibly need?
This floor plan is minimal while still holding everything you need within a home & more!
If you are interested in this floor plan, want more information, or want to see the entire floor plan, give us a call and schedule a free consultation. We would love to see you visit our in-house design center. Click here for contact info!
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 space to get away, and the list goes on!
Living Room
Entering the living room, this floor plan does an amazing job with the open concept aspect! Easy access to the rest of the house, large windows for ample amounts of natural lighting, and a gorgeous fireplace made of stone to center the room and keep you warm!
Kitchen
Following the living room, we move into the kitchen. You will see a great amount of cabinet and counter space. Your eye will be drawn to the beautiful black tile backsplash. In addition to everything else, this floor plan features a large walk in pantry for the majority of your food storage!
Master Suite & Bathroom
Last but surely not least, the master bedroom and bathroom. This room includes lots of space, high ceilings, and a large window with a beautiful view of the backyard. Furthermore, we walk into the master bathroom featuring dual sinks with lots of cabinet storage, a large walk-in closet, and an enchanting tile shower, consider this your area to get away!
If you are interested in this floor plan, want more information, or want to see the entire floor plan, give us a call and schedule a free consultation. We would love to see you visit our in-house design center. Click here for contact info!
For the month of July we will be spotlighting our Salty floor plan
Our Salty floor plan features a2 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 on! This is an open concept room near the front door and next to the living room. Meaning it is very convenient to access while still being able to see what’s going on throughout the rest of the house.
Living Room |
Entering the great room from the kitchen or front door this section of this home features large windows letting in a great amount of natural light. Furthermore this space allows for ample seating and a large fireplace to keep you warm. The fireplace features a mantle which may be used for a tv or simply just décor!
Kitchen |
Moving into the kitchen you will see a beautiful kitchen island surrounded by plenty of counter space, and lots of cabinet storage. As well as a gorgeous tile backsplash near the sink, and large walk in pantry!
Master Suite & Bathroom |
Entering this gorgeous master bedroom, located on the second floor you walk into a nice large room, plenty of space for what you want! Nice white walls with contrasting dark trim. To your left you will see the master bathroom featuring dual sinks, a large shower, and wonderful walk in closet!
If you are interested in this floor plan, want more information, or want to see the entire floor plan, give us a call and schedule a free consultation! We would love to see you visit our in-house Design Center. Click here for contact info!
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 time to feel warm and bright!
Bohemian Décor With a Little Bit of Plant!
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Plants really do add that little pop of color, while still giving a more nature based look. Plants give us more of a glimpse into summer, no matter the time of year! With plants, bohemian décor helps give off a relaxed yet bold look. In other words, combining many colors, patterns, and textures is the best way to start achieving this look!
Warming Colors
Continuing on, these colors combined give us natural, warm, and summery vibes with some darker hits to add dimension to a space. Notice that these colors aren’t too dark so they still portray that good summer feeling we are aiming for! These colors work great in any area of your home!
Less is More – Minimalism
Continuing the trend from a few years back, minimalism is going strong! As this has changed through the years, you get to see our take for the summer of 2022, keeping the natural greenery and pops of color we have added a few more hints of décor while still keeping it simple! Not too much, not too little. Patterns and textures here and there keep the room interesting and appealing to the eye!
Pattern on Pattern?
Some may think “pattern and pattern?” depending on the type of patterns you are trying to combine, this look gives us more of that bohemian style as mentioned earlier, something for our eye to follow. Patterns on a solid color separate the different variety of patterns within the room. A nice cozy look while still keeping the room feeling open, decluttered, and warm.
We Hope you enjoyed our Summer 2022 interior design trends! We would love to see some of your interior design trends along with how you may have incorporated any of our trends in your home! Tag us on Facebook with #MDHsummertrends visit our website for more!
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
This home, our Hawthorne floorplan, was featured in the BCHBA Showcase. This home is located in a great subdivision of the De Pere/ Lawrence area, but it is also in a neighborhood with Harry Potter street names! Our Hawthorne plan features an open-concept ranch. In the second photo, you can see some two-tone cabinets complimented by the unique backsplash.
Westbury | Parade
This home is located in the Combined Locks area. Our Westbury floor plan features an open concept two-story with cool-toned wood elements, enhancing the traditional style of the home.
Beechwood | Showcase
This Beechwood home is located in the Greenville area, displaying an open concept ranch. While having a neutral color palette and modern light fixtures, this home is a mixture of traditional & contemporary styles.
Westbury | Parade
Our Westbury home consists of a 1.5 story home and traditional themes. This home was a part of the Fox Valley Parade of homes. You will find many wood elements throughout this home that complement the classic style.
Custom Home | Showcase
Our final home is a Midwest Design Homes custom! We love entering our client’s custom homes into these events because, as a company, we can showcase our custom home-building skills! This beautiful custom home portrays both contemporary and traditional style with its mixture of color palette & wood accents.
We hope you enjoyed looking back at our past Showcase & Parade Homes! If you would like to see more of these, click here! We also hope to see you at this year’s BCHBA Showcase of Homes & the Fox Valley Parade of Homes. Midwest Design Homes will be featured in both events.
Click here for our 2022 Parade Home | The Day Lily
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. Another excellent bonus room located off of the garage entrance is the laundry room. These extra bonus rooms allow for designated areas for laundry, an office, or a playroom.
Living Room |
You will enter the great room from the foyer, which features high ceilings. This space also flows nicely into the kitchen and dinette spaces. This allows for a cohesive space that is great for entertaining. The living space also features a fireplace and grand daylight windows to let in that gorgeous natural lighting.
Kitchen |
Moving into the kitchen, you will find a large kitchen island equipped with storage and counter space to accommodate the preparation of meals. Not only that, but there is also a large pantry for unlimited storage.
Master Suite |
Last but not least we have the master bedroom. This space features large windows for natural lighting and great storage from the walk-in closet. The master suite includes a double sink vanity equipped with ample cabinets for optimal storage.
If you are interested in this floor plan, want more information, or want to see the entire floor plan, give us a call and schedule a free consultation! We would love to see you visit our in-house Design Center. Click here for contact info!
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 may be the better decision in today’s market.
Unwanted Bills & surprises
As mentioned above, the housing market is at an all-time high for used homes. You are more than likely paying way over what the house is worth and don’t know what kind of surprises that home may hold once moved in. Getting into a remodeling project can go beyond the cost you initially hoped for and surprise you with more things that need fixing or replacing. Building new or buying new would take the stress and worry off completely. Then you would be putting your hard-earned money into a home that will last for years and not give any unwanted surprises.
Focus on Energy
Our focus on energy program allows you to save money on energy costs, such as monthly electrical, space heating, and cooling savings. Not only that, but we also provide multiple inspections to ensure airtightness and leakage prevention.
Appliances
There will be no need to replace any appliances such as the furnace, A/C water heater, etc., in your home because we provide the most up-to-date home features in every home we build and all come with a full warranty.
Witness building process first hand
With Midwest Design Homes, we take you through the entire build process of your home from start to finish. Picking out exactly what you want from countertops to paint colors. As our client, you are front and center to all the steps of building your home.
Home warranty
When buying a used home on the market, you don’t have the warranty to stand by your home to protect you when things go wrong. Midwest Design Homes has a 1-year warranty on the workmanship of the house and a lifetime guarantee on the basement and has extended warranties beyond one year on everything in your home.
We hope this blog post educated you on how buying new might be a better decision than buying used in today’s market. If you have any questions or would like to contact us, click here for a free consultation!
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 laundry room to your left. This flex room is very convenient to allow you the opportunity to make it an office, playroom, reading room, etc.
Living Room |
From the foyer, you’ll enter into the living space of the home. This is a gorgeous open space that flows nicely into your dining and kitchen area, making it a cohesive space for entertaining!
Kitchen |
Moving into the kitchen, you will see multiple cabinets for storage, as well as a pantry. Not only that, but a gorgeous island to accommodate the preparation of meals and storage.
Master Suite |
Last but not least we have the master bedroom. This room features excellent space and natural lighting from the large windows. The master suite includes a double sink vanity equipped with ample cabinets for optimal storage.
If you are interested in this floor plan, want more information, or want to see the entire floor plan, give us a call and schedule a free consultation! We would love to see you visit our in-house Design Center. Click here for contact info!
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 the kitchen and dining area, making it a cohesive space for entertaining!
Kitchen |
Moving onto the kitchen and dining area, you will see the large kitchen island equipped with tons of storage and multiple cabinets, and a large pantry to provide infinite storage.
Dining Room |
The dining area is located directly off the kitchen, allowing easy access when entertaining guests or preparing dinner. This dining area includes large windows that bring natural light into the kitchen and dining spaces.
Master Suite |
Next, we have the master bedroom. This room features excellent space, natural lighting through large windows, and optimal storage with the walk-in closet. The Master suite also offers a double sink bathroom with a standing shower.
Garage Entry |
Another feature of this floorplan is the entry from the garage. This space is an excellent area for coats, shoes, or anything you might need to store since it is equipped with hooks and a bench.
If you are interested in this floor plan, want more information, or want to see the entire floor plan, give us a call and schedule a free consultation! We would love to see you visit our in-house Design Center. Click here for contact info!
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 flow to each area, great for entertaining!
This floorplans kitchen is equipped with a gorgeous large island, high-end appliances, and tons of storage, including a pantry.
Located directly off of the kitchen is the dining area. This allows for easy access into the kitchen when entertaining guests or getting dinner ready. Having those large windows brings gorgeous natural lighting into the dining and kitchen spaces.
Next, we have the master bedroom that provides lots of space and natural lighting through multiple windows. Another feature of the master suite is the double sink bathroom, which also provides a standing shower.
Another feature of the home is the entry from the garage, which is an excellent area for bundling up or down. There is a bench, as well as coat hooks for storage.
If you are interested in this floor plan, want more information, or want to see the entire floor plan, give us a call and schedule a free consultation! We would love to see you visit our in-house Design Center. Click here for contact info!
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 open concept floor plan is that it allows a cohesive flow from one space to the next.
Another great feature of this floor plan is the beautiful fireplace in the living room. This allows for a statement piece in this space and provides some coziness for your home.
Here you will see the gorgeous kitchen, complete with a large island, high-end appliances, and tons of storage.
Located directly off the kitchen, we have the dining area. This allows for easy access into the kitchen when entertaining guests or getting dinner ready. Having those large windows brings gorgeous natural lighting into the dining and kitchen spaces.
Next, we have the master bedroom that provides lots of space and natural lighting through multiple windows. You can also see a small area in this master suite that can be used as a reading nook. Not only is there a gorgeous double sink master bath, but you will also enjoy a large walk-in closet.
If you are interested in this floor plan, want more information, or want to see the full floor plan, give us a call and schedule a free consultation! We would love to see you visit our in-house Design Center. Click here for contact info!
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 the living room, dining, and kitchen.
Moving onto the home kitchen, it offers a large island and walk-in pantry for ultimate storage.
The dining area is placed directly next to the kitchen for easy access when entertaining or family dinner. The sliding doors allow for beautiful natural lighting into the space.
This floorplan also features a split bedroom layout with a private suite for the master bedroom. This master suite includes large windows and double sinkvanity.
The home also features a home office or bonus room for whatever you choose to use for the room.
If you are interested in this floor plan, want more information, or want to see the full floor plan, give us a call and schedule a free consultation! We would love to see you visit us at our in-house Design Center. Visit our contact section for contact info.
One of our most popular floorplans at the moment is our Daylily home. This 4 bedroom floor plan gives you the space you want and is still offered at a great price point. Our clients love this home, so we wanted to provide the Daylily with its own moment.
So dive into the details of the Daylily home with us.
With a popular open concept floor plan, the Daylily allows the home’s main rooms to be featured when you walk in the door. An open concept allows for a cohesive flow from room to room within the main level. The kitchen offers a large island and pantry for adequate storage and painted cabinets and granite on the countertops.
The main level also features a first-floor master suite. The bedroom features gorgeous windows overlooking the backyard. In addition, the master bath includes a double sink and a walk-in closet.
Moving onto the home’s second level, it features the rest of the bedrooms and a full bath. These 3 bedrooms are a great size with large closets.
The Daylily home also provides a lower level that is ready for finishing. So whether you want to buy or build a Daylily home, the choice to finish the lower level is up to you! With that in mind, if you would like to build a Daylily, there are some add ons you could incorporate into your own Daylily home. For example, if you are fond of fireplaces, here is one of our Daylily homes with a fireplace.
We hope you enjoyed diving into the details of our Daylily home and seeing all the great features it has to offer! If you want more information about building the Daylily or would like to see our other floor plans, don’t hesitate to contact us; click here. Our team at Midwest Design Homes would love to get in touch with you for a free consultation! If you would like to see our other blog posts, click here.
For the month of July we are spotlighting our Clover Floor Plan!
This floor plan features an open concept ranch home. Featuring 3 beds, 2 baths and 3 car garage.
When entering the home through the foyer, you will be looking out to the open living, dining, and kitchen. Haveing an open concept floor plan allows each room to flow from one to the next.
Here you will see a gorgeous kitchen featuring a large island and multiple cabinets for storage. As well as a large pantry.
The dining room allows for easy access flowing into the kitchen. With large windows, this brings natural lighting into the dining and kitchen.
The master bedroom provides ultimate space, as well as natural lighting through daylight windows. Not only is there a gorgeous double sink master bath but, you will also enjoy a large walk-in closet.
If you are interested in this floor plan, want more information & want to see the full floor plan, give us a call and schedule a free consultation! We would love to see you visit us at our in-house Design Center. Visit our contact section for contact info.
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 from the front door entrance.
From there, you will enter into the great room, which then flows into the dinette and kitchen featuring large windows to let in the natural light. The kitchen also includes a large island and pantry.
Onto the second floor of the home, this floor features the 3 bedrooms, including the master. The master features a large space with a master bathroom.
If you are interested in this floor plan, want more information & want to see the full floor plan, give us a call and schedule a free consultation! We would love to see you visit us at our in-house Design Center. Visit our contact section for contact info.
Click here for our May floor plan of the month, The Day Lily!
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 a natural lighting element, while more rich woods can attract a heavy or dark feeling, which is not the goal for summer. Summer is about feeling bright, airy, and all-natural!
2. Rattan Decor
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Like I mentioned above, lighter wood tones are all the rage this summer, and so is any rattan decor, whether that is chairs, tables, ottomans, plant stands, anything! This specific furniture is usually associated with outdoor furniture, but it has expanded into interior furniture since its outbreak in 2021.
3. Soothing Colors
We need something soothing after going through that horrible, dark, and dreary winter. So why not bring that out in your color choice. This 2021 season, we see colors such as taupe, sage green, and dusty blues. We don’t need to remodel the entire home to fit these soothing colors. It could be as simple as swapping some accessories, like your bed sheets, throw pillows, or blankets. These colors can also be incorporated anywhere in your home — kitchen, bedroom, and office to create a soothing workspace!
4. Less is More – Minimalism
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This trend started its outbreak a couple of years ago and is still going strong into summer 2021! Even though it has been around for a while, the specifics of the trend have changed. At first, minimalism design featured strict clean lines and rhythmic structures. Now moving into 2021, this style has shifted to involving more natural sunlight, pops of color, and natural greenery. This interior style will allow you to enjoy that summer sun!
5. Natural Elements
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This interior design trend is timeless! The latest obsessions are being obsessed with plants. I’m talking about people buying hundreds of plants for their homes. But what a perfect trend to incorporate some life and nature for the inside of your home. Whether they are the real thing depends on your preference and budget. Either will work just fine to create that gorgeous boho summer vibe that is so fun for the summer of 2021.
We hope you enjoyed these 2021 Summer interior design trends! We would love to see how you incorporated them into your home if you try any of these. Tag us on Facebook with #MDHsummertrends. If you want to see some outdoor summer trends for your outdoor needs, click here for our blog post on Summer 2020!
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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 addition, the first floor also features a spacious kitchen with an island and pantry looking out to an open dining & living room.
Moving on to the second floor of the home, this floor features the rest of the 3 bedrooms and a full bathroom.
If you are interested in this floor plan, want more information & want to see the full floor plan, give us a call and schedule a free consultation! We would love to see you come to visit us at our in-house Design Center. Visit our contact section for contact info.
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 home about getting rid of stuff you don’t need anymore, but it also allows you to rethink the interior design and layout. Being able to take out bulky items to allow the space to breathe and look fresh is a great way to declutter. Some items can be more useful in other rooms and serve a whole new purpose when put in a different room.
2. 3-6 months rule
This rule is a good logical way to get rid of things you really haven’t used lately without feeling like you might use them in the future. So, if you haven’t used or even thought about a certain item within the last 3-6 months, or it has been stored away, then it is time to say goodbye.
3. Obtain a process
Spring cleaning or decluttering in general can seem overwhelming, especially when you are working in many different rooms. Something that can help is to go room by room and have certain piles or categories to allocate to. For example, having a sell, donate or throw away pile, allows you to stay organized and be able to keep unwanted things where they belong.
4. Organization is key
It is so much easier to stay organized when your space is already organized. While also decluttering a room, it might be a good idea to start thinking up some ways to keep it clean/organized. For example, storage baskets or bins are a great way to keep any space organized. Using storage baskets for a closet or even your pantry allows you to always know what is in there and will ultimately make the next spring-cleaning mission much easier.
5. Get started!
One of the hardest things about decluttering or spring cleaning is trying to start the daunting task. Which room should I start in? how long is it going to take? how can I organize my overfilling closet? Take a deep breath and realize, no one said you had to do it all in one weekend. Break it up into chunks and it’ll make the task so much easier to accomplish.
If you enjoyed these tips and are looking for more information about home-related topics, click here for all of our blog posts! We would also be more than happy to speak with you about your dream home, contact us today if you are wanting to make those dreams come true!
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 Certification Program!
Here are some of the ways we implement sustainable practices into our homes:
Reduce energy waste | For example, the 827 million kilowatt-hours and 26 million therms saved by Focus on Energy in 2018 could power more than 86,000 homes for one year. That’s a lot of homes!
Using less natural resources | When eliminating energy waste prevents the need to purchase coal and natural gas.
Energy efficiency | Monthly electrical, space heating, and cooling savings. We provide multiple inspections to ensure airtightness & leakage prevention.
We hope making these changes to the way we build our homes helps sustain our earth. Midwest Design Homes will always be looking to be sustainably conscious, HAPPY EARTH DAY!
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 off the dining room, really makes this home bright & inviting.
A chef’s kitchen with an oversized island and a large walk-in pantry complete the heart of the home.
The master suite is separated from the main living space by a spacious mudroom, laundry, bench, and closet. This split bedroom provides you with your own master retreat!
If you are interested in this floor plan, want more information & want to see the full floor plan, give us a call and schedule a free consultation! We would love to see you come to visit us at our in-house Design Center. Visit our contact section for contact info.
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 cup of coffee season but the Spring season is fresh and light. When Spring hits we want to open those windows, breathe some fresh air and bring in that natural light. To achieve that beautiful natural light & fresh air, the windows need to be cleaned and having screens installed will allow for opened windows on those first warm Spring days!
Add White & Cream
Not only are white and cream bright and refreshing, but they also go with everything. So, if you’re not wanting to totally change your interior style, just adding some white pillows or a cream throw blanket to make the room feel light & airy will work just fine.
Here are some other ideas |
Sheer white curtains for your windows.
Cream colored pitchers on your dining table that can be filled with flowers to add a pop of color.
A light colored or white rug.
Rearrange Your Furniture
Another great way to save money but also makes your home feel like new is switching around the furniture. This is a great way to get your home ready for Spring by not only creating a new space for yourself but doesn’t break the bank. Some ideas could be orienting your view to look out a window, even removing some furniture might make it feel less cluttered.
Floral Touches
Adding floral elements to your home allows you to have pops of color here and there around the house without it being too overwhelming.
Here are some ideas |
A floral throw blanket either draped over your bed or on your living room couch.
Floral botanicals framed that you could hang anywhere in your home.
Faux flowers or wreaths.
Get Something Growing
Spring is categorized as a new season, a season of rebirth and growth. And what better way to symbolize that then put some beautiful growing plants in your home. This is a great way to fill that garden void when it is still a little too cold to plant outside.
Here are some ideas |
Getting a house plant (make sure it is by a window)
A succulent plant (one of the easiest plants to upkeep, needs a lot of sun)
Buy some herb plants to keep in the kitchen by the sunny windowsill.
Clean Your Gutters
Something that isn’t so fun to do to get ready for the new season… cleaning out the gutters. Grab some gloves and a ladder and remove all the debris, leaves and gunk that you’re able to get out.
Replace Filters
Did you know that filters such as your water, range hood and air vent filters should be changed every 3-6 months? So, what perfect time to replace them during your Spring cleaning.
Clean Dryer Vent
A clogged dryer vent can be a fire hazard. To clean it, disconnect the vent from the back of the machine and use a dryer vent brush to remove lint. Outside your house, remove the dryer vent cover and use the brush to remove lint from the other end of the vent line. Make sure the vent cover flap moves freely!
Test AC
Once it hits 60 degrees you can test your AC unit to make sure it works. If there is something faulty it’s better to find it early in the season before it gets too hot & everyone is calling for a repair service.
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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 consist throughout the kitchen, as well as the dining and living room.
A private inviting foyer that leads into the living room, and also provides access to an open stairway leading to the lower level.
If you are interested in this floor plan, want more information & want to see the full floor plan, give us a call and schedule a free consultation! We would love to see you come visit us at our in house Design Center. Visit our contact section for contact info.
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 concept ranch with bright white cabinets & subway tile backsplash to add a little modern farmhouse feel.
Chestnut | Andromeda Showcase
This home is located in the De Pere area and was featured in the Andromeda Showcase. With the exterior featuring darker toned brown hues, it becomes cohesive once entering the kitchen where you see the same hues of brown within the kitchen cabinets & hardwood flooring.
Beechwood w/ Lower Level | BCHBA Showcase
This home is located in the Greenville area, displaying an open concept ranch. While having a neutral color palette and modern light fixtures, this home is a mixture of traditional & modern style.
If you are wanting to see one of our homes in person, the 2021 Brown County Spring Showcase of Homes is right around the corner! In this showcase we are featuring a 4 bedroom, open concept 2,786 Sq ft ranch. It will be showing March 6-7 & 11-14 2021. If you would like more information about the event, please visit the Brown County Home Builders Association website!
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 what you are looking for when building a home.
Our website offers multiple virtual tours of our floor plans, this allows you to feel just as you would if we were showing you our homes in person. With easy navigation and a real-life setting, there is no better option to view a home than our virtual tours.
Benefits of Virtual Tours
Convenience: You are able to view these whenever the time is convenient for you. Whether it’s on a weeknight after work or a Sunday afternoon, our virtual tours are available to you 24/7.
Taking it slow: There is absolutely no rush or pressure to speed through a virtual home tour. You can take as much time as you need to view this floor plan. Taking down notes, things you like, things you don’t like, you are in charge of the time that you need to make sure this plan fits your needs.
It’s like the real thing: It is kinda scary how realistic our 3D virtual home tours are. It really feels like you are right there walking through that home. It allows you to bring the property and home to scale when using these virtual tours. Not only does that allow the most possible interaction with the home without being there, but it gives you a sense of space and placement of your furniture in the home.
If you think you would want to visit the virtual tour part of our website, here is a link! It is always available and updated. If after viewing our virtual home tours you want more information, have questions or would like a private showing of one of our homes we would be more than happy to help you. Any of our New Home Consultants would love to tell you about other options we offer when viewing our homes & floor plans. We hope to hear from you soon!
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 interested please contact our sales team @920-419-8325!
Designing a home is a huge commitment and so is having a family, so being able to build a home that will not only grow with you as a couple but will also grow with you as a family. It might seem hard to grasp the concept of creating an entire home for only a family of two let alone a family of four. Don’t worry there are many small and big elements that you can implement into your home that can benefit you now as well as in the future. Midwest Design Homes has many floor plans that you can choose from or customize to your needs, so there is no need to feel overwhelmed, we are here to help you every step of the way.
Number of Rooms for the future
The first thing to think about is how many rooms you want or think you will need. Obviously, a master, a guest bedroom and an office space. A guest room can easily be turned into a nursery and an office space can also double as a playroom or a quiet space for you and your kids to go to. A great tip is to think of elements in your home that can double as something. An office room for you but also a quiet room or playroom for your future children. Our New Home Design Consultants are more than happy to help figure out exactly what you want & need for your growing family!
Space for your family
Something else to think about when building your home is building in extra space. With kids comes lots of toys, (adorable outfits to put your even more adorable babies in), shoes, strollers, highchairs and just a lot of extra stuff. So, implementing storage areas now, will help you immensely in the future when your family is growing, and you already have the space you need to keep everyone’s things organized!
Locationof your home
Lastly, something else to consider is picking where your home is located. Picking a home where it is close to a school and also a great school district is something to keep in mind! Our Design Consultants are also very familiar with the areas we build our homes in and can answer any questions you have about the school districts. Another aspect to think of when picking the location of your home is the yard. You want a big enough yard for your kids to be able to run around, have a playset or even have a bonfire pit which is cool for you and them! We have many lots that include a large size yard where your future family can spend so many hours spending time outside together.
Now that you have some helpful tips to think about when building your home, we would love to help you and your future family grow into a home that is specifically designed for you. Check out our website to see the process of building a home with us, https://midwestdesignhomes.com
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 brights to neutrals and adding some simple changes will help you achieve the cozy fall feeling.
Layer Textured Decor
One way to achieve this fall feeling is by layering textures. This will provide a sense of warmth in your home and achieve that cozy feeling we are all trying to acheive in our home. There is no need to go overboard, something as simple as adding a throw blanket onto your couch or leather chair will do the trick. What’s great about decor is that you can add and subtract; moving things around from one place to another gives you the freedom to design what YOU want.
Switch out Fabrics
So instead of buying brand new furniture or getting that one chair that would be great for fall. Incorporate the fabric of your accent decor, such as your pillows, throws or even rugs. Instead of cotton, switch to velvets and knits. These fabrics allow for that welcoming feeling we associate with fall. In addition, this is also an easy way to adjust your color palette from summer to fall. Switching the fabric of your pillows also gives you the chance to incorporate those fall colors!
Add Soft Light
The perfect setting for a cozy fall night always includes candles! Any kind of candle that allows that flickering of soft light will definitely create more coziness! Adding plain white candles is simple and will last you through to late fall combined with your neutral color palette. They also go great with other small decorations to make a center piece for your coffee table or dining table.
Add Soft Whites
Another plus of having a neutral color palette is that it is easy for you to transition from one season to the next. Adding elements of soft whites will allow you to transition from season to season while still having an on trend look in your home. Adding soft whites could go anywhere, dining room chairs, throws over the couch or a table runner! Anywhere you can add this neutral color will allow for other decor to pop against this soft white.
Now that you have all of these tips to transition your home from summer to fall, you will definitely have the coziest and welcoming home on the block! If you are interested to see the home featured within the photos, click on the link below to be brought to our website where this home is for sale! https://midwestdesignhomes.com/homes/1127-applewood-dr-de-pere/
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 that efficiency yields is worth it.
Cost
So far in 2020, used homeowners have spent over 1 billion dollars more in home maintenance and repairs than owners of newly built homes.
Amenities
New homes are built with your lifestyle needs in mind. Let the huge backyard, porch, or outdoor fireplace be apart of your own home!
Warranty
You’re much more likely to get a home warranty through a home builder as opposed to an existing home seller. In particular our company Midwest Design Homes provides a custom care and warranty. We pride ourselves on the quality of work we do and the continued service we perform, making the customer Number One!
Financing
Many new home builders offer special financing opportunities when working with their preferred lenders.
Customization
At Midwest Design Homes, we understand that everyone has a different lifestyle and taste; which is why we enable you to customize your home to your needs and wants!
Now you know the benefits to buying a new home vs. a used one. If you’re interested in doing speaking with us about buying new, mention this blog post for a free consultation! We would love to help you build and customize your dream home.
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
If you have any questions, please email info@midwestdesignhomes.com. Also, if you would like a digital gallery book with all the home info and floor plans please email the address above. Once you have looked at our gallery book and have chosen how you would like to see the homes from our three options, we will help you accordingly!
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 a full energy assessment, to ensure your home is as efficient as it can be.
Thinking of building a New Home?
Consider working with MDH a certified Focus on Energy Builder to do just that. Focus on Energy new homes are built to be anywhere from 15% – 100% more efficient than homes that just barley built to code. Not only can you have monthly savings on your utility bills and have a more comfortable home, you can also enjoy the peace of mind knowing that Focus Energy homes often result in a higher resale value.
