Terrific Home Design Ideas for 2022

Terrific Home Design Ideas for 2022

Excited for new home design ideas for 2022? Interior designers have been busy with their forecasts, and we’re seeing some terrific, creative ways to rejuvenate your home in the year ahead. Many recommend the use of muted colors, calming textures, and natural light throughout the house. The idea is to create mindful spaces to make you feel good and be more productive in your abode. This all sounds great to us, and many of their concepts work well with the traditional home styles and floor plans we offer at AB Homes. The following design suggestions caught our eye. We think you will like them too!

Looking for a timeless custom-built Home? Consider The Kitty Hawk floor plan.

Looking for a timeless custom-built Home? Consider The Kitty Hawk floor plan.

We have a soft spot for The Kitty Hawk floor plan—and so do our buyers. Named for the North Carolina coastal town where the Wright Brothers took flight, it evokes a warm, cottage vibe. From the optional stone accent wall on the front, to the board-and-batten siding and metal roof, it’s a classic custom-built home plan you’ll love flying home to. Step inside, and see for yourself. With 2,166 square feet of living space, four bedrooms, and 2.5 baths, The Kitty Hawk floor plan is a real crowd-pleaser.

Navigating Home Repair Issues

Navigating Home Repair Issues

Knowing who to contact – warranty provider, manufacturer, or builder – can save you time and frustration. “Who should I call for a home repair?” This is one of the most frequently asked questions we receive from homeowners. From their standpoint, it may be hard to tell if the repair is a warranty issue or the responsibility of the manufacturer. Maybe it’s time to call the builder? Most builder warranties (like ours) cover certain repairs for the first year or more. It depends on the exact issue and how long you’ve owned your home. From time to time we receive calls about home repairs, so we thought the following information would help in determining who to call—and when.

Ready to build your forever home? Retirees love Suffolk!

Ready to build your forever home? Retirees love Suffolk!

We’ve worked with many buyers who decided to retire and build their forever homes in Suffolk. They chose the area for its waterfront views, small town charm and slower pace over some of the larger cities in Southeastern Virginia. Combined with an affordable cost of living, Suffolk is growing in popularity as a place to put down permanent roots. Take it from us; this is a lovely area to live, no matter your age. But for retirees especially, there are wonderful reasons to consider Suffolk.

The Many Benefits of Hiring Local

The Many Benefits of Hiring Local

Hiring local workers has benefits that extend beyond a company’s day-to-day needs. At AB Homes, this has been good for us—and for our community. When we started our business in 2013, Dan and I wanted it to reflect the things that were most important to us. Our goal was to offer a superior custom home-building experience; use quality materials; and hire local workers and suppliers as part of our team. As the general contractor for the homes we build, I can’t emphasize enough the importance of this last point. We work with approximately 30 subcontractors, who live here in Hampton Roads.

Top Pet-Friendly Features in a Home Floor Plan

Top Pet-Friendly Features in a Home Floor Plan

Today’s home buyers seek more than an open-concept kitchen and large master bath when looking at homes; now they want pet-friendly features for Fido and Fluffy. Pet ownership increased this past year, as more humans turned to furry friends for companionship to ease the stress of quarantine. We noticed this trend at AB Homes. More of our homebuyers were looking for roomy interiors and ample outdoor space to accommodate them and their animals.