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At Havlicek Builders we believe your yard should be an extension of your home! While Chicagoland weather is known for inconsistency, you can still utilize your outdoor space throughout the whole year. From the hottest summer afternoon to the coolest winter evening, these customized ideas are sure to change the way you embrace your backyard each and every day.
Fads come and go. When it comes to your custom home, you want to make design choices that’ll stay in style for the long run. This year, we’re seeing a lot of exciting trends that are here to stay. How will you stand out from the crowd?
When building a custom home for your family, it’s important to remember that the little ones grow up in a blink of an eye. To truly make a house family friendly for years to come, consider what your needs will be as your kids grow, rather than thinking about what’s best right now. Check out these unique home features that you can incorporate specially for your children.
When the sun is shining and the air is warm, you take advantage of the weather and spend time outdoors! After a long Chicago winter, there’s nothing quite like the feeling of summertime. Grab your friends and family and get out of the house while enjoying these activities.
When it comes to your home, attention to detail and expertise is so important. While you may think that custom-built means high price tags, it’s actually a very affordable option. Here are the top five reasons to go custom
You don’t have to venture into the city to take your tastebuds on an adventure! The Chicago suburbs are full of one-of-a-kind hotspots that any foodie would rave about. No matter your culinary preference, these St. Charles and Geneva restaurants will keep you coming back for more.
Where you live should feel inviting for everyone in the family... including your pets! Custom built-ins for dogs, cats and every animal in between can transform your house into a home for all of your loved ones. Explore some ways to customize your space for your furry friends and help make your day to day life a little easier
We love when we can integrate new technologies into our builds that help make their lives just a little bit easier. And that’s exactly why we picked the digital showering systems for our second functional trend of 2019.
When it comes to the kitchen, Sandy suggests clients to incorporate a convection steam oven into their design. While the convection steam oven isn’t necessarily new, the versatility of the appliance continues to expand. Steam, roast, bake, slow cook, and more in a convection steam oven. The combination of convection AND steam means that dishes cook faster and have the option to be both moist and crispy. Translation: No more soggy leftovers! “A stale baguette is rejuvenated to just-baked freshness… Crisp, hot phyllo pastry is baked around firmly frozen ice cream. Miraculous? It’s all in a day’s work for the convection steam oven,” sites the Wolf website.
A little organization goes a long way! When your home is decluttered, there’s nothing you can’t take on. When building a custom home with Havlicek Builders we encourage clients to consider adding elements to help set-up their house in a way that’s best for them. A major part of our planning process is understanding how our clients live day to day and what is important to them. From there we can offer unique organizational and storage solutions to fit their specific needs.