Gather and nest

Home & Lifestyle musings

My Biggest Custom Build Regret

Embarking on the exciting journey of building a custom home has been a rewarding yet challenging experience. One significant decision that influenced our project was opting to work with in-house designers provided by our builder's company instead of hiring a designer whose tastes aligned more closely with ours.

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Choosing the Perfect Color palette for Your Home Exterior

Selecting paint colors for the home has always been a challenging endeavor for me. The way paint appears can be utterly capricious, shifting with every beam of light that graces it. Online color swatches often fall short of capturing their true essence, leaving me feeling perplexed amidst the endless choices.

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Creating a Bathroom Oasis

When it comes to crafting the perfect bathroom, every detail matters. From the fixtures you choose to the materials that grace your space, every decision plays a pivotal role in creating a luxurious, functional, and aesthetically pleasing oasis.

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Timeline of a Custom Home

Embarking on the journey of building a custom home is an exciting endeavor that brings to life the vision of your perfect living space. Our adventure began in 2021 when we delved into the design process, and now, in August 2023, as we admire the progress of drywall installation and exterior transformation, we reflect upon the remarkable timeline that has brought us to this stage.

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The Start of Our Custom Home Journey

Life's journey is filled with unexpected twists and turns, and for my husband and me, it all started when we met in the charming city of Wilmington, North Carolina. We both came from diverse backgrounds, with me having grown up along the picturesque North Carolina Coast and my husband hailing from Georgia but having lived in both New York and Texas.

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Finding Inspiration for Your Home

Building a home is a deeply personal endeavor that allows us to create a space that reflects our unique personalities and aspirations. For my husband and me, the process of gaining inspiration for our dream space was an exciting adventure that took us from the picturesque streets of Highland Park Village in Dallas to the serene charm of North Carolina's coastal bungalows.

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