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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...

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...

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 ...

9 Tips for the Perfect Hobby Room

Whether it’s building model trains or creating intricate quilts, many of us have a hobby we love to lose ourselves in whenever we have sp...

The Best White Paint Colors for Your Farmhouse

The hottest trend right now for new home architectural design is the modern farmhouse. These homes are a fresh take on the classic low co...

Six Things Every Coffee Bar Needs

Building a coffee bar in your home? Here are 6 key things to consider adding.

Our 3 Favorite Island Colors Right Now for White Kitchens

White kitchen cabinets are beautiful and classic. Adding one of our 3 favorite colors for your island can really make it special!

What's New in Cabinet Options

Cabinetry is one of the most important items in your home. Not only do your cabinets dramatically influence the interior design, they are...

Which Window is Right for You?

Building a custom home means that you can personalize the design you are looking for both on the interior and the exterior. Roof pitch, d...

Bathtub Options and Designs

A beautiful bathtub can create a stunning centerpiece for any master bathroom. They come in several configurations, designs, and material...

Adding Style and Function with Interior Doors

The doors of your home serve an essential function in creating privacy and hiding storage areas, but they can contribute quite a lot to t...

Top 5 Ways to Create an Outdoor Living Space

Living in Florida, we are blessed with year round sunshine, mild winters, and some of the most beautiful sunsets anywhere in the world. W...

Which Kitchen Sink is Right for You?

As kitchens increasingly become the centerpiece of new homes, the amount of products to choose from for your new kitchen have expanded dr...

Why Lighting Makes All the Difference

When most people are thinking about how their new home is going to look, they concentrate on things like cabinets, flooring, and plumbing...

All About Countertops

Here at Collins Builders, we have two main types of countertops in our design center: granite and quartz. Both are excellent options, but...

How to Choose the Perfect Backsplash

The kitchen is truly the heart of any home. It's the room where we entertain, have long conversations, and cook the meals that we serve ...

2019 DESIGN TRENDS

There are so many exciting new trends emerging in the design world right now. As plumbing, tile, and cabinet companies look at what is p...

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