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What To Include In Your Summer Kitchen

A summer kitchen is a grilling and food preparation area outside, usually on a covered porch. At Collins Builders, we custom design the l...

Innovative New Pantry Designs

A spacious pantry is on the list for most of our clients when it comes to their needs for a new home. It's essential to consider your fam...

Why Choose A Built in Refrigerator

The refrigerator is perhaps the most used appliance in your home, and as such, it's essential to be sure the unit you choose will perform...

Bath Room Organization

Bathrooms today have become a retreat where you can relax and unwind at the end of the day. Freestanding tubs and large walk-in showers c...

Enhanced Security Features for Your New Home

We all want our custom homes to be secure from the outside world, and top-notch security features are a major component of that. Small ad...

Laundry Room Storage Solutions

While few people actually enjoy doing the laundry, having an organized and beautiful place to wash clothes can make it feel less like a c...

Enhance Your Interior Doors With A Touch Of Color

We all know what a difference the right front door color can have on the curb appeal of a new custom home. You can achieve the same signi...

Brick Flooring Options

As design trends have embraced a warmer and simpler style, brick flooring has increased in popularity. Whether it's a reclaimed brick flo...

Rainhead Options for Your New Shower

Creating a spa-like retreat in their new home is a must for many of our clients. One of the hallmarks of a spa shower is a rain shower he...

The 5 Most Popular Gray Exterior Paint Colors

Gray exteriors are incredibly popular, and the neutral color works well with any architectural style. Grays can be warm or cool in tone, ...

Beautiful Wood Porch Ceilings

Today's popular floorplans often include large covered entry and rear porches. These not only make a beautiful architectural statement, b...

Stair Railing Options

Stair railings are a prominent feature in many of the homes we build here at Collins Builders. Choosing the right style for your custom h...

Frameless Cabinetry Options

Frameless cabinetry is relatively new to the mainstream market in the United States. It is sometimes called "full access" or "European" c...

How to Use Patterned Floor Tile in Your Design

Patterned floor tiles have exploded in popularity in the last year. We can now mimic the look of expensive (and hard to maintain) cement ...

What is Modern Architecture?

In the past, modern architecture was a clearly defined genre with flat planes and minimalist details. Today, there are modern versions of...

Cabinet Organizers for Your New Kitchen

We've all heard the phrase, "the kitchen is the heart of the home," and with today's open-concept layouts, that has never been more true....

COVID-19: What You Need to Know

COVID-19 has impacted every community across the country, but how do the new coronavirus restrictions affect home building? The Departmen...

Three Ways to Make Your Powder Bath Sink Unique

Many of the custom homes that we build here at Collins Builders include a Powder bath with a pedestal sink. These little spaces are the p...

Interactive Tools to Help You Choose Paint Colors

Choosing paint colors for a new home can be one of the most challenging things for our clients to do. On the exterior, there is so much w...

5 Considerations for Planning a Home Gym

Many of the homes we build today include a dedicate space for a home gym. This allows you to keep your bedrooms available for guests and ...

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