Upstate NY Custom Home Building Blog

There’s something magical about welcoming friends and family into your home—whether it’s an impromptu wine night in the kitchen, a lively game night in the living room, or a summer barbecue that spills onto the patio. A home built for entertaining isn’t just about having space; it’s about creating an effortless experience where guests feel comfortable, conversations flow freely, and hosting feels less like work and more like fun. If you love the idea of being the go-to host but want to avoid the pitfalls of a poorly designed layout (hello, kitchen bottlenecks and awkward seating!), then designing your custom home for entertaining with intention is key. Let’s discuss what makes the ultimate home for entertaining, starting with one of the most important decisions—your floor plan.

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Many years ago, multi-generational families living under one roof were pretty common. It wasn’t at all unusual to have grandparents, parents, and kids sharing space. As American society became more mobile, the families became more independent and geographically scattered, with far fewer Walton-style roll-calls at bedtime. However, everything old eventually becomes new again.

In today’s evolving housing market, multi-generational living is gaining popularity as families seek practical, economical, and fulfilling ways to share their homes. But what is considered a multi-generational home? These homes are designed to accommodate two or more adult generations under one roof—aging parents, grown children, or extended relatives.

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While designing and planning your custom home, don’t forget to consider smart features that are designed to simplify your routines, make entertaining a breeze, and add a much-needed sense of security. Smart home features are available in every room of the home as well as outdoors. What smart features should you ask your designer about during your consultation and design meetings?

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If you’re building a new custom home in the greater Rochester area, your kitchen is one room that needs special attention. So much happens in your kitchen (food preparation, casual meals, entertaining, and more) that it’s important to get this room right. Achieving the right results, however, is about more than simply installing new kitchen elements. You need a good plan to make sure everything comes together. That's what kitchen design is all about. With that in mind, let's look at designing the kitchen in your Rochester custom home—and cover some essential kitchen design ideas.

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One great thing about building a new custom home is that you don’t have to settle for standard features and finishes. Creating a home that’s uniquely yours is what makes a custom home special. Asyou’re planning your Rochester/Finger Lakes Area Home, you’re likely to come across certain features that you know you want to include in the plan. It’s not because these things are trendy or ostentatious. It’s because they deliver the kind of comfort and convenience you really want. With that in mind, let’s look at 25 “must-have” features for your 2024 custom home.

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