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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, ...

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...

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 ...

What's New in Plumbing Fixtures for 2020

Each year in January, the manufacturers for the new home industry gather to display the newest innovations for new construction at the In...

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!

All About Door Hardware

The hardware on our doors is one of the most used items in our homes, and is often overlooked as a design feature. However, new finishes ...

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...

Make an Entrance: Beautiful Front Doors

There's truly nothing like the feeling of arriving home. Whether it's returning after a trip, or simply pulling in the drive after a day ...

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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