What does a custom home cost? How do I figure out what MY custom home will cost?
When a prospective client approaches Springhouse, one of their most frequently asked questions is, “How do I decide if this custom home process is a go or a no go?” This is a very fair question to ask. After all, how are you supposed to acquire an estimate of a custom home that hasn’t been […]
Thinking of Building a Detached Garage for Extra Storage? Read These 4 Rules First
Over the past couple of years, many people have opted to renovate their existing home instead of starting from scratch with a custom home. The reason? Construction costs are too high right now. So, in order to make their current spaces last longer, they usually add storage. Unfortunately, a two-car garage doesn’t cut it for […]
We Sat Down with Dayton Business Journal to Talk About The Future of Home Offices & More
A few months ago, Founder and Principal Architect of Springhouse, Sheri Scott, sat down with Hannah Poturalski of Dayton Business Journal to get the scoop on how we’ve been operating during the COVID-19 pandemic, the future of home offices, and Springhouse Structures. Keep scrolling to read more! Dayton Business Journal: You recently started Springhouse Structures—the […]
Updates to Our Online Course + Moving to Our New Office
This past year has been quite a busy one for Springhouse—we’ve met a lot of new people, worked on some incredible projects, won a national design award for one of our custom homes, launched Springhouse Collaborative, and created an online course, to boot. As you can see, a lot has been happening here at Springhouse, […]
Out with the Old: Here’s Why We Said Goodbye to These Four Design Details
The other day, I stumbled upon an article written by Tim Carter for The Washington Post. It mostly covered older homes and the wonderful richness of character they carry, as well as their beautiful design features. I agreed wholeheartedly with about half of what he was saying. True, many of these gorgeous design decisions from […]
All Your Appliance Questions, Answered: Meet Chuck Hiatt of Appliance Gallery
A few weeks ago, we sat down with Chuck Hiatt of Appliance Gallery to get the scoop on all things appliances—especially how the process works for custom homes. Keep scrolling to read more! Springhouse: So, tell us a little bit about yourself. How did you get where you are now? Chuck: I was born in […]
Should You Include a Dining Room in Your Custom Home?
Over the years, the need for a dining room has diminished more than any other room of the house. More than 25 years ago, almost every single home we worked on would include a study on one side and a dining room on the other. Everyone had a beautiful dining room where they would invest […]
What Do I Do If My Custom Home Looks Different Than Expected During the Building Process?
With 25 years of residential architecture experience and a trusted, detail-oriented team of builders, we’ve learned a thing or two about the owner’s perspective during the custom home-building process—the stress, the unknowns, and most importantly, how to correct them. What do you do if your home looks different than you expected it to? A few […]
Help! I Can’t Afford the Custom Home of My Dreams—What Should I Do?
Here at Springhouse Architects, we know how exciting it is to visualize your perfect house. But let’s face it: building a custom home can be a daunting, complex process. Where do you even begin? More importantly, how do you start the custom home process when you can’t afford what you love? Every single day, we’re […]
How Much Will It Cost to Renovate My Home?
Part 2 of a 4 part series For the next month, we’re going to be discussing renovation—what you should be doing, questions you should be asking, and things you should consider. Last week, we discussed whether you should sell your home to either build a new one, find one on the market, or renovate the […]