Home Design

It’s the most wonderful time of the year to host holiday gatherings and create meaningful memories. If you love to host holiday celebrations and parties, you probably already know that an open-floor-plan home is ideal because it allows guests to move freely between areas without feeling isolated.

We can identify the years homes are built on with a few simple observations. Outside of the obvious wood paneling and carpeted bathrooms of decades past, even the layout gives us clues to a home’s origins. While open concept living was the standard a few years ago, Gerard Construction is seeing a mixed bag of floor plans emerging as some families want contained spaces with a specific use once again. The real question is learning what works for you, and whether open concept is the right idea.

10 Backyard Landscaping Ideas: Outdoor living ideas from Gerard Construction to help you design a backyard or patio that’s perfect for relaxing and entertaining.

Of all the details people may imagine about building their dream home or renovating their existing home, cabinet hardware may not be high on the list of things to consider ahead of time. The truth is, cabinet hardware can make a difference in a subtle way to your bathroom, kitchen, or other areas where Gerard Construction has included cabinetry. Here are a few tips our construction and design team recommend for your home.

Gerard Construction knows that building a new home is an exciting start for any family or individual, of any age. Picking a custom home builder may feel a little less exciting, especially when you see how many options are possible. You want the freedom a custom home can provide, but you also want the home builder that is going to work best for you. Gerard knows this is a big choice, so we have a number of questions, and answers, any custom home builder should be able to field.

Changing your space isn’t just about putting up walls or picking out tile, instead, your space can support the way you live your life, making it more functional. Design creates this function, in addition to making your space beautiful and aesthetically pleasing.

It’s not only a new year, but it is also a new decade and we here at Gerard Construction cannot wait to meet the individuals and families who we will get to partner with to build their homes. Along with the change in calendar comes a new set of trends and techniques which means each of the homes we create may take on a few of these new design ideas.