03 Mar 2023

Kurk Homes Wins 2022 BBB Pinnacle Award

Kurk Homes, a BBB accredited business and custom home builder based in Texas, has...

15 Feb 2023

From Our Design Team: How to Read a Set of Floor Plans

A custom set of plans includes a vast amount of detail, including abbreviations,...

30 Sep 2022

The Comal Creek - Custom Plan Selections & Design Features

One of our most popular floor plans, the Comal Creek home design has loads of space...

03 Jun 2022

8 Online Resources for Home Design Inspiration

The days of using magazines and catalogs for home design inspiration are past us. The...

25 Apr 2022

Custom Home Builder Tip of the Month: What to Bring to Your First Meeting with Your Builder

The plan is to plan ahead! Preparing for a first meeting with your home builder...

01 Mar 2022

Southern Living House Plans

Since 2017, Kurk Homes has been a part of the prestigious Southern Living Custom...

05 Jan 2022

Spotlight on Home Design: The 8 Most Requested Architectural Styles

We love to get the question "Can you make this change?" while we are designing your...

12 Nov 2021

Kurk Homes Presents: A Southern Living Showcase Home

Since 2017, Kurk Homes has been part of the Southern Living Custom Home Builder...

25 Oct 2021

Designer Must-Haves for Farmhouse Modern Decor

Nowadays it’s almost impossible to search for home design inspo without coming...

20 Oct 2021

Kurk Homes Honored with the 2021 BBB Winner of Distinction Award for Excellence

Kurk Homes is proud to announce that we've been named a 2021 Winner of Distinction...

19 Jul 2021

A Home for a Hero - Custom Plan Selections & Design Features

We recently had the honor, alongside the Gary Sinise R.I.S.E. Foundation,of presenting...

12 Apr 2021

Mustang Trail - Custom Plan Selections & Design Features

Maximizing your space in a smaller home takes creativity and an eye for design. This...

05 Feb 2021

Hidden Costs of Being Your Own Contractor When Building a House

The popularity of HGTV, books, websites, and YouTube make even the average homeowner...

23 Dec 2020

Above and Beyond! A Dozen Design Ideas for Your Ceiling

When designing a custom home, the ceiling is often the last thing buyers think of but...

05 Nov 2020

How Much Does a Custom Home Cost?

For most people, building a home is the largest expense encountered in a lifetime....

07 Oct 2020

Heritage Ranch - Custom Plan Selections & Design Features

This gorgeous home in the sloping topography of the Texas Hill Country features 3366...

14 Sep 2020

Better Business Bureau Recognizes Kurk Homes as 2020 Excellence Winner

  Houston, Texas – Kurk Homes is proud to announce that we've been named a...

24 Aug 2020

Home Design: A Step-By-Step Guide to Your Custom Home Design

There are several moving parts and pieces to developing a floor plan, so being able to...

20 Jul 2020

What to Look for When Choosing a Custom Builder

For most people, building a home is the largest expense encountered in a lifetime....

17 Jul 2020

Lighting: Adding Jewelry to the Home

Lighting can have a dramatic impact on the character of your home. Without good...

04 May 2020

The Saddle Creek - Selections & Features of this Custom Home

We recently designed and completed this open concept ranch-style home in Waller,...

08 Apr 2020

Thousand Oaks Modern Farmhouse - Selections & Design

We recently designed and completed this gorgeous Modern Farmhouse in Magnolia. This...

17 Mar 2020

Shades of Green for your Home!

How many shades of green can homes be? As plentiful as the shamrocks in Ireland, say...

17 Jul 2019

Tip of the Month: Choosing Your Paint Color

Interior paint colors can significantly affect your mood and motivation, whether...

01 Jul 2019

Southern Favorites for the Fourth of July

At the heart of every Fourth of July celebration are fireworks and good food. This...

27 Jun 2019

Custom Home Building: Why the Weather can be Your Friend or Enemy

Building a custom home is a big decision and an even bigger investment. Any delay in...

20 Jun 2019

Resource Centers in Homes: What Are Your Options?

There are many ways to make a home more functional, and one of those is having a...

12 Jun 2019

What's Cooking This Summer?

Summer can be the perfect time to grill outdoors. But if you don't have the right...

10 Jun 2019

Tip of the Month: Thinking Outside the... House

You decide on a floor plan, the exterior facade, and before you know it, it's time to...

03 Jun 2019

Spring & Summer Porch Ideas

During the spring and summer months, there's often nothing better than sitting on the...

21 May 2019

Spicing Up the Pantry

In the past, luxury estates had a full kitchen staff who utilized one...

14 May 2019

Custom Home Builder Tip of the Month: Figuring Out Square Footage

When planning your home, square footage is very important. A lot of people choose to...

06 May 2019

Specialty Ceilings & Ceiling Treatments

When designing a custom home, homeowners should pay attention to how the...

30 Apr 2019

Elements of a Modern Farmhouse Kitchen

Farmhouse kitchens are appealing more to homeowners because of both...

03 Apr 2019

How to Dry Out a Wet Lot

One of the main hindrances when it comes to building a home is wet weather, something...

29 Mar 2019

Unique Additions to Custom Homes

Building a custom home is an exciting time, but it's also something you really want to...

18 Mar 2019

Questions to Ask Your Builder

  When you plan to hire a builder, it's not surprising that you will have...

08 Mar 2019

Bring the Outdoors In: Blurring the Boundaries between Inside and Outside

MARVIN ULTIMATE BI-FOLD DOOR, EXTERIOR CLOSE UP It has been said that nature is good...

11 Feb 2019

6 Common Misconceptions about Custom Home Building

There are many misconceptions about custom home building, and before you get started...

16 Jan 2019

Building a Home for Storage: Capitalizing on Space

  When you build a home, you can make it what you really want and need. But one...

11 Jan 2019

January Home Checklist from Kurk Homes

Starting a new year is always exciting. While we all have new hopes and resolutions...

03 Jan 2019

Southern Living Recipe: Creamy Chicken & Rice Soup

The perfect meal when it feels a little crisp outside is Southern Living's Creamy...

20 Dec 2018

Texas Holiday Traditions

For many homeowners, the holidays are a time to fall in love with what makes your...

12 Dec 2018

Decorating Your Front Door During the Holiday Season

It’s that time of year again, and one of the most festive areas of your home could...

22 Nov 2018

Thanksgiving Turkeys & Table Settings

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15 Nov 2018

The Doug Pike Show on KBME/Host, Fifty+ on KTRH and KPRC with Kurk Homes

Have you heard us on iHeartRADIO? If case you missed us, you can listen below and...

05 Nov 2018

The Tuscany Plan | Kurk Homes Design

There are many different options to consider when building your home. Our design team...

30 Oct 2018

Planning Out Your MUD Room

Whether you have a mud room already, you're planning on adding one, or if you are...

23 Oct 2018

The South Fork Home Plan | Kurk Homes Design

There are many different options to consider when building your home. Our design team...

15 Oct 2018

Home Building Traditions

There are many different traditions surrounding home building, but one of the most...

10 Oct 2018

The Morning Show with Michael Berry & Kurk Homes

Have you heard us on iHeartRADIO? If case you missed us, you can listen below and...

19 Sep 2018

Building in the Texas Hill Country

 Photo courtesy of Southern Living - Haley's Farm, Plan SL-1926 All of us at...

06 Sep 2018

5 Things to Consider when Building a Custom Home

The more informed decisions that are made in the planning stage of your home, the...

27 Aug 2018

Top Trends in Designer Outdoor Kitchens and Entertaining Spaces

  An increasing number of homeowners are extending their living and entertaining...

21 Aug 2018

2018 Energy Star Certified Homes Partner

When rigorous ENERGY STAR® requirements are applied to new home construction, the...

08 Aug 2018

Designing a Custom Home to include Farmhouse Features

  There are a lot of ways to design and build a custom home, and one of the most...

20 Jul 2018

Updating the All-White Kitchen

The all-white kitchen has reigned supreme among home decorating trends for the past...

10 Jul 2018

Multigenerational Living: How to Build a Home to Accommodate Families of All Ages

Building a home can be a very exciting time with a lot of things to consider. As...

25 Jun 2018

Meet Mark, Builder – Greater Houston North/NW

Mark McGinley on the Move: Wisconsin to Texas and a Virgin Islands Dream As a...

05 Jun 2018

Better Business Bureau Recognizes Kurk Homes with Pinnacle Award 2018

Houston, Texas – In recognizing businesses and non-profits for their...

01 Jun 2018

Meet Steven, Architectural Design Manager

Deep in the heart of the Texas Hill Country resides Steven Byrne, a visionary man with...

23 May 2018

Shiplap and Wood Paneling

In recent years, a vintage decorating trend has become new...

11 May 2018

Kurk Homes has won "Best of Customer Service" on Houzz®

  MAGNOLIA, TX – (MAY 11, 2018) – Kurk Homes has won "Best of...

01 May 2018

Natural Wood vs Wood-Look Flooring

Everyone loves the classic, timeless look of hardwood flooring. However, many...

20 Apr 2018

Subway Tile - Is it IN or OUT?

So many homeowners want to know what the new trends are in design options. Of course,...

02 Apr 2018

How Long Will It Take To Build My Custom Home?

After finding the right custom home builder, meeting with the design team to draw up...

07 Mar 2018

What can I do if I am not happy with my house plans?

You've been thinking about building your dream home for a long time, and you've...

15 Feb 2018

Meet Kim, Plan Designer & Interior Design Consultant

Raised in Arkansas, Kim came home from elementary school each day and rearranged her...

15 Feb 2018

Meet Lisa, Pre-Construction Coordinator

"Growing up in a household with two artists as parents, I was exposed to mediums,...

10 Jan 2018

How to avoid these common mistakes when building a custom home...

Often times the excitement of building your dream home can become overshadowed by...

26 Dec 2017

Kurk Homes – Copper Ridge Model – New Braunfels, Texas

We recently completed our latest model home in the exclusive gated subdivision of...

21 Dec 2017

Guardian Certified Home Builder Program

Kurk Homes is proud to be a part of the Guardian Certified Home Builder program. Our...

28 Nov 2017

"To Renovate or to Rebuild?" That Is the Question

  Deciding whether to remodel or rebuild your home is a difficult decision. When...

22 Nov 2017

Modern Farmhouse Paint Colors

  The modern farmhouse style effortlessly combines a cozy warmth with clean...

20 Nov 2017

Building a Home for Entertaining

Whether you’re always hosting family for gatherings around the holidays or your home...

18 Oct 2017

The Modern Farmhouse

Thanks in part to Chip and Joanna Gaines, hosts of the popular HGTV television...

03 Oct 2017

7 Custom Home Trends

Whether you are looking to get back to nature, wanting to make a great first...

01 Oct 2017

Custom vs. Tract/Production Homes

Your house makes a home. It's where you will settle in to make a life, host friends...

21 Jul 2017

Build on Your Lot Design Tips

Planning to custom build on your lot? Here are some key questions to ask yourself...

15 Jun 2017

What Is Universal Design

Universal Design is a way of strategizing a plan, or modifying a home, to maximize...

23 May 2017

Better Business Bureau Recognizes Kurk Homes with Pinnacle Award

Houston, Texas – In recognizing businesses and non-profits for their...

20 Apr 2017

Spotlight on Cabinetry Design - Favorite Styles

CABINETRY STYLES The character of the kitchen is displayed through the cabinetry...

27 Mar 2017

Kurk Homes selected for Southern Living Custom Builder Program

Birmingham, Alabama – Texas builder Kurk Homes has been selected for membership...

21 Mar 2017

Custom Building Tips for Spring Cleaning & Organization

Although Texas has been warm for a while, spring is officially here and 'tis the...

21 Feb 2017

From Quarries to Custom Homes - All About Countertops!

Kitchen and bathroom designs can largely rely on the selection of the countertop....

27 Dec 2016

Giving Thanks to Our Staff and Customers for a Great 2016!

The goal of this Kurk Homes Design & Build Blog was to bring forward ideas to our...

22 Nov 2016

Eyes Of the Home - Clarifying Window Types and Styles

In the living face, eyes are a window into the soul. Similarly, windows are the eyes...

20 Sep 2016

Universal Design - Creating a Home for a Lifetime

It's not an easy subject to cover. No one ever wants to think about their parents,...

18 Aug 2016

7 Ways to Add Texture & Character With Interior Masonry

This month's spotlight is on Interior Masonry. Here are 7 Beautiful Ideas to add...

20 Jul 2016

Celebrating the Life of Mr. Kurk - Co-Founder of Kurk Homes

Despite growing up during wartime in Poland and witnessing atrocities we could never...

21 Jun 2016

Interior Design - 7 Ways to Custom Design A Farmhouse Kitchen

The "farmhouse" look has become a favorite of many, especially as it has recently been...

30 Apr 2016

April Showers and Houston Floods

The recent storms in the Houston area and panicked reactions from residents made it...

09 Mar 2016

Demo VS Remodel - What is better for you?

Location Location Location!The first rule of real estate is a doozie. If you love your...

24 Feb 2016

I now pronounce you....HomeOwner!

As many couples have experienced, the process of both planning a wedding and building...

21 Feb 2016

If you build it...

...your family will call it home.   home /hōm/ noun: the place...