Main-floor living is calling your name. Whether you're scared to death of chasing toddlers away from dangerous staircases, planning ultimate accessibility in your forever home or craving something simple and stylish, there's a reason ranches are our most popular build. Gerber has designed and built hundreds of custom homes in the Rochester, NY area, and we're ready to write a love letter to one of the most popular types of homes in the country.
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What Is A Ranch Style House and Is It Right For You?
Posted by John Graziose on Wed, Apr 5, 2023 @ 06:04 AM
Topics: floor plans, Custom homes, Building a New Home, Home Design
Building a Rochester-area Home That Pampers Your Pet
Posted by John Graziose on Tue, Jun 14, 2022 @ 08:06 AM
For a lot of people living in the Rochester area pets are a big part of family life. Wouldn’t it be nice if the new home you built in the area made your pets feel like pampered members of your family?
Read MoreTopics: home remodeling, Home Additions, Building a New Home, Home Design, Custom Home Features
Creating an Incredible Great Room in Your Rochester Custom Home
Posted by John Graziose on Tue, Dec 3, 2019 @ 14:12 PM
One thing that makes a custom home so special is that you can customize (or personalize) features in your home in a way that makes it comfortable and convenient for you. Customizing your home also lets you emphasize design elements that reflect your personal sense of style. Your great room is a place that lends itself well to customization. Let’s look at some ideas for creating an incredible great room in your Rochester custom home.
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Understanding the Process of Building Your Rochester-Area Custom Home
Posted by John Graziose on Fri, Jul 12, 2019 @ 08:07 AM
Building a custom home is an exhilarating adventure, offering a unique opportunity to create a space that perfectly matches your vision and lifestyle. Unlike purchasing an existing home, the custom home-building process involves a series of critical decisions and steps, each pivotal in shaping the final outcome. At Gerber Homes, we’re dedicated to guiding you through this journey, ensuring your dream home becomes a reality with joy and confidence.
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What’s Your Kitchen Personality? How to Match your Rochester Kitchen to Your Persona
Posted by John Graziose on Sat, Apr 13, 2019 @ 10:04 AM
There’s little doubt that the kitchen in your Rochester home has a huge impact on the look and feel of your entire home. It’s why homeowners pay so much attention to the details that go into creating their dream kitchen. That’s true whether you’re building a new home or remodeling your existing Rochester kitchen. Your kitchen, however, should be a reflection of what’s important to you. It should reflect your personality. What’s your kitchen personality? How can you match your Rochester kitchen to your persona?
Read MoreTopics: kitchen design, Home Design