Meet one of the newest additions to our SmartChoice Home Products™ - JSG Oceana bathroom and kitchen sinks! Whether you are a lover of art or you are looking for unique pieces to set your home apart these glass sinks are sure to catch your eye. JSG Oceana’s beautiful undermount kitchen sinks will be a great topic of conversation when family and friends come to visit. These sinks come in 14 different color options and are scratch and stain resistant. Not only do they look great but they are ext

When moving into your new home there will be a sense of excitement for what is to come and a sense of nostalgia for what you’ve left behind. There are sure to be many happy memories you leave behind at your old home and moving into your new house can feel a bit empty at first but making your new house a home is not as hard as it may at first seem. When I moved away from my childhood home (several states away) I was only 11 years old and my parents bought me a cat to help with the move. Now tha

Spring is in the air! The weather is starting to get warmer, the snow has melted away and it’s time for some spring cleaning. Ok, so spring cleaning may not sound like the most enjoyable way to kick off the season BUT you will not regret having a clean house, inside and out. Today we are going to tackle the SPRING CLEANING LIST: OUTDOOR EDITION. This time of deep cleaning is not limited to the inside of the home. On the contrary the outside of the home is equally as important now that you’ll b

Getting ready to move into your next home is a very exciting time in life, but it can also be very stress full. From making sure everything is packed properly to being able to keep track of each box, there are many aspects of moving that can seem like daunting tasks. But, never fear, with this simple check list you can turn this mountain into an anthill. 5-7 Weeks Before the Move: -Get quotes from moving companies or round up a group of friends who can help you on the da of your move. Moving

Meet one of our newest house plans, perfectly design for a growing family. This home has no only great street appeal, but it is complete with a great floor plan and plenty of space. As you drive up to your new home you will love the brick exterior complimented by wood shutters and beautiful gables with shake siding. Pull right into the spacious 2 car garage or walk up to the main entrance to the home which is set apart by stunning brick based timber columns. Inside you can enjoy countless ho

Do you work from home? Are you tired of not having a specific place for all your papers, files, computers, etc.? Then a home office is a must in your next house! Whether you work from home part time or full time there are plenty of benefits to having an office. Having a place for everything and everything in its place will make your work day go by smoother. You won’t have to search through piles of papers mixed in with your mail and other belongings to find what you need. When your office is a

Your house is almost finished and it is time to get to make those final decisions that you have put off till the end, one of which is paint colors. It can seem like a daunting task to find a color palate for your entire home but with a few tips you can take on this project with a clear mind and a game plan, that will make these decisions a breeze. 1) Make Note Of All Rooms That Can Be Seen From One Another. This is a very important first step as it will be the basis of all your color choices.

The wedding celebrations are complete and your son and daughter-in-law have settled into their new home together. Your daughter is packing her last few boxes into her car as she heads off for college and new adventures. Time has flown by with all the preparation and as the whirl wind of life is starting to settle you’re left with an empty nest. This time is filled with sad partings and happy beginnings for everyone in the family, including you. After spending the last 20+ years focus on the kids

Laughter fills the air as friends gather for everyone’s favorite night of the month, game night! Whether that means poker night, a pool tournament or to watch the playoffs, you’ll have the perfect place with a game room! There a few things to consider about your game room before you get to start getting all the fun things to put in it. Firstly, how much space you are going to designate to it in your new home. When planning this try to consider how much time you and your family will be spending

Are you ready to step into the new age with a contemporary modern style home? Looking for something other than the traditional house plan? Here at Nelson Design group we love modern home design! Modern design, in the past, has been reserved for the big cities. Now days you can spot modern houses making their way into all sorts of neighborhoods and towns across the country. These houses are becoming more and more popular and it is not hard to see why. A contemporary style house plan gives you

Thankfully, there are time-tested ways to speed up the selection process and research all prospective custom home builders. These ways prompt quality and honesty. In addition to 5 key steps, you may also want to review our other guides in our blog. Experience- it matters! You are looking for a custom home builder with a proven record of completing projects on time and on budget. Request information on the most recent 10 projects to get a better idea of their standards of quality. Verify the bui

Selecting your perfect custom home plan to build can be a very lengthy and consuming task! To help you find precisely what you are looking for, the Nelson Design Group has prepared a short guide to narrow your search down. Why do you want a custom home? Does your current home not have what you are looking for in a home? Perhaps you are expecting a child or two in the future and need the extra bedroom(s). Or as simple as wanting more space for that laundry room you always wanted. Will this home

With world advancements in technology and education, today’s youth no longer look to continuing the family business and instead look to outside influences when selecting a career path. This is not the case with French Construction a firm based in Oklahoma. Andrew French decided to extend his family’s legacy by joining up with his father, Tom French. “My dad has 28 years experience, and with that and him being my role model, it seemed like an opportunity that couldn’t be passed up," Andrew expla