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Whole House Remodel: A Teardown and Re-Build in Lake Naomi
Bathed in lakefront sunshine at Lake Naomi Club, this whole-house remodel captures the clarity of modern design while holding onto the warmth of a true mountain retreat. A sage-toned exterior, timber beams, and stone accents create a striking first impression—then walls of glass bring the wooded setting and lake atmosphere directly into the home. Inside, the living space rises with soaring ceilings, clean sightlines, and dramatic windows, anchored by a statement stone firepla
Jan 301 min read


Understanding Home Building Loans: Home Construction Loan Basics
Building a semi-custom home is exciting, but financing it works differently than buying an existing house. Most homeowners choose a construction-to-permanent loan, which converts into a standard mortgage once the home is complete. A construction loan funds your build in stages through a draw process tied to key milestones like foundation, framing, and finishes. During construction, you pay only interest on the money that’s been used, keeping early payments low.
Jan 134 min read


Custom Modern Light-filled Home in East Stroudsburg
*2025 Pocono Builders Association – Residential New Construction Discover a home where modern elegance meets natural serenity—an architectural retreat wrapped in panoramic woodland views and state-of-the-art design. Set against a quiet backdrop of forested landscape and winter-kissed scenery, this brand-new custom residence invites you to experience the perfect balance of warmth, sophistication, and connection to nature. Step inside and feel the openness immediately: soaring
Dec 2, 20251 min read


McMichael Custom at Hideaway Hills Golf Course
Some homes are built to impress. Others are built to belong. This home does both! Pairing timeless architectural language with a fresh, contemporary sensibility and set within a picturesque rural landscape, the home draws inspiration from classic American farmhouse traditions while embracing the clean lines, open spaces, and effortless functionality demanded by modern living. The design unfolds as a study in balance. A welcoming front porch, layered rooflines, and carefully
Aug 31, 20251 min read


Custom Lake View Cabin in East Stroudsburg
This client went from apartment city living to calming lake life in their new dream home! As soon as they set foot on this lake front property, they did everything in their power to be able to wake up each morning and enjoy the natural beauty. The covered porch greets you as you pull up to the home. The double entrance doors invite you into a functional foyer area which allows you to take in the vastness of the vaulted common space of the home. A wood burning fireplace wa
Dec 11, 20241 min read


Custom Chapple-SV Home Design with Attached Pole Building Garage in Long Pond
*Award Winner – 2025 Pocono Builders Association – Residential New Construction This project took one of our most popular home designs and rearranged the interior to suit the lifestyle of this young couple. By swapping the location of the Kitchen and Dining Room we were able to create a more formal eating space that was further elevated by the addition of a benched window seat. Other upgraded interior features include a custom horizontal slat stair rail, a wood beamed vault
Mar 2, 20241 min read


Custom Glenview in Portland Borough
Built for a couple nearing retirement, this 1-story, 3-Bedroom and 2-Bath Custom Glenview Portfolio Home design had to be modified to add extra space and accommodate an owner with limited mobility. To create the 1,640 square foot layout, a dual bump out was added at the rear of the main Living/Dining Room space. This also created an opportunity to do a volume ceiling and window wall overlooking the rear of the site. The Kitchen and Mudroom were also expanded to allow for i
Aug 24, 20231 min read


The Homestead in Jim Thorpe - Gallery
*Award Winner - 2024 Pocono Builders Association – Residential New Construction Everything screams custom in this 3-Bedroom, 2.5-Bath, 1,847 square foot ranch home designed and built for a retired couple looking for a quiet homestead. Not a single detail was overlooked in the planning of this sanctuary that combines the timeless warmth of rustic materials with the sleek convenience of modern design.
Aug 20, 20231 min read


Custom Ski Cabin with Garage Under in Tannersville
Located in a community near a popular ski resort and waterpark, this 1,448 square foot vacation home posed some unique challenges. As excavation began, it was discovered that the soils on site contained an unusual amount of organic matter that would not properly support the foundations. Working closely with the owner, in-house design team and construction personnel, we came up with a plan to modify the foundation so that we would have less new soil and excavation work requi
Jul 21, 20231 min read


Custom Ranch Home for a Retiring Couple in Canadensis
This retired couple decided to move back north in order to be closer to family. Their dilemma: they loved their house down south. The solution: our in-house design team worked closely with the owner to recreate the home from existing plans with some modifications and upgrades. The results were a 1,680 square foot, highly customized ranch home with 2-Bedrooms and 2-Baths, expertly crafted to suit their unique needs and house their extensive art collection, all while bringin
Nov 15, 20221 min read


Custom Lakeside Vacation Home in Albrightsville
With a lot featuring direct access to the lake shore, these homeowners chose to design their 4-bedroom, 3-bath, 2,118 square foot vacation home with views facing the lake. On the first floor, a two-story, Dining and Living space are situated to take full advantage of a window wall with two large double windows and an oversized sliding door. Adjacent to these spaces is a kitchen anchored by a colorful island with counter height seating. Ample cabinet space with granite coun
May 31, 20221 min read


Custom Creekside A-frame Cabin in Cresco
These customers came to us with a vision! Create a home with a classic, Poconos A-frame look but give us enough interior space to easily entertain family and friends. By modifying the typical A-frame design with a 2-story bump out, we were able to create 2,037 square feet of space and provide 3-full height bedrooms and 2-full height baths along with a Loft overlooking a massive volume ceilinged space below. The main space flows freely from the kitchen and dining area at th
Feb 25, 20221 min read


Custom Glenview Home Design in Reeders
This couple was seeking a new home in which to enjoy their retirement. After not having found anything to their liking, our in-house design team was able to modify our Glenview Portfolio Home design to perfectly match their needs and lifestyle. One-floor living and an open-concept, easy to navigate floorplan with a split-bedroom layout for privacy, were essential elements in this 3-Bedroom, 2-Bath, 1,551 square foot plan. A custom, wood-burning stone fireplace and luxuriou
Oct 8, 20211 min read


Custom Garage Under Farmhouse in Northampton
*2021 Pocono Builders Association – Residential New Construction This custom, raised-ranch is 1,494 square feet with 2-bedrooms, 2-baths and a personal office. The large windows offer views for miles from its perch on a serene hill-top site. The main living spaces are situated over a one-car garage and huge basement perfect for future finished spaces. The soaring volume ceiling above the Living, Kitchen and Dining room make this house feel enormous. The geometric window a
Sep 26, 20211 min read


Custom Craftsman Home with First-floor Owner Suite in Northampton
Three cousins and their spouses wanted to build new homes near each other on adjacent plots of family land. This project started with our expert team guiding the families through the land sub-division and regulatory processes. This couple opted for a custom home with a first-floor Owner’s Suite and an open-concept Kitchen, Dining and Living Room Area. Our in-house design team was able to include an office space near the front door and a future office space/storage area on
Jun 27, 20211 min read


Custom Two-story Craftsman Home in Stroudsburg
This custom designed, 2,440 square foot, 2-story craftsman style home features a traditional four-square layout configured around a central stair. The 4-Bedrooms are located on the second floor for privacy. The 2.5-Bathrooms are located as expected with two full baths on the second floor and a powder room on the first floor. The home also boasts a 2-story foyer with a second-floor overlook and an over-sized, side load garage with an unfinished bonus room above.
Jun 25, 20211 min read


Custom Two-story Farmhouse in Wind Gap
This custom, farmhouse is 2,295 square feet with 4-bedrooms, 2.5-bath and a personal office. The exterior has all the features of a traditional farmhouse blended with a modern color palette and richly appointed accents. When you enter through the majestic, double doors you will find that the modern farmhouse aesthetic continues to the interior. A grand stairway anchors the first-floor layout separating the formal Dining Room, Foyer and Study from the open-concept Kitchen,
Jun 9, 20211 min read


Custom Raised Ranch in Shawnee on Delaware
Due to floodplain requirements, this ranch home design needed to be raised nearly 20 feet above grade. The 1,452 square foot home is perched atop a special engineered foundation conceived to minimize the effects of potential flood damage. Accessed via an interior stairwell from the garage and an exterior pressure treated deck, the owners can sleep soundly knowing that the 3-Bedroom and 2-Bath layout is well protected.
Feb 20, 20211 min read


Custom Home in Bath with First-floor Owner Suite
This sprawling custom ranch is 2,445 square feet with 3-bedrooms and 3-1/2 baths; however, this is no ordinary ranch. Designed for predominantly one-floor living, the first floor contains the Owner’s Suite, a Guest Bedroom and a dedicated Private Office. There is also a second level with an additional bedroom and loft tucked under the central roof area. The Kitchen, Dining and Living rooms feature a volume ceiling that connects you to the upper-level loft space. Not only
Sep 19, 20201 min read


Custom Two-story Home in Stroudsburg
Custom designed and built for a young couple, the exterior of this project blends farmhouse features like the wrap-around front porch with modern elements like dark tinted windows. This juxtaposition continues inside where wide panel hardwood floors and rustic wood doors are set within a clean and contemporary color palette for heightened emphasis. A future-unfinished space on the second floor provides plenty of room for this young family to grow.
Sep 16, 20201 min read
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