Looking for Homes with Two Master Suites?

New Line of Two Master Suite Homes Launched

Stanton Homes, NC's most exceptional custom home builder, is now offering a new line of Two Master Suite floor plans.

Homes with Two Master Suites are becoming more common, especially with custom home buyers who are looking for something unique that can accomodate multiple generations.

Having a second master suite can be a gracious and inviting way to make extended families and long-stay guests comfortable – and a second master suite can also add value to your investment.

A Dual Master Suite floor plan offers two full master suites, each with a private bathroom and large closet. 

The two master suites can be designed to be very different, in reflection of lifestyles and preferences.

Here are two examples of the Dual Master Suite floor plans Stanton Homes is now offering.  Or ask how we can design and build just what you have in mind!

  The Aberdeen

    Dual Master Suite Floor Plan

Number of Floors: 2

Square Feet: 3,255

Bedrooms: 5

Bathrooms: 3.5

    Click here for The Aberdeen

 

 

 

Click Here for Full Line of Two Master Suite Floor Plans

If you're interested in floor plans with two master bedrooms, you may also be interested in these ideas:

Are 3+ Baths Still Requested in New Homes? 

"Stanton Homes for Heroes" Featured in N&O - Accessible Homes Possible 

How to Get Started Looking for an Accessible Home

Is Universal Design Right for You?  Questions to Ask

Mother In Law Suite Homes

*All floorplans and images copyright Frank Betz, Stanton Homes, or others as applicable.

Accessible Home Floor Plans

Where to Find an Accessible Home Builder

 
 
It's tough to find a great accessible floor plan.   At Stanton Homes, we design floor plans and custom build accessible homes to meet our client's needs, like this home:

"The Dugan"

 

3184 Sq Ft

 

• Entire 2nd floor Mother in Law Suite
• Fully accessible floor plan
• Optional elevator
• Tucked in front porch, attached screen room
• Customized wide-open spaces
• Oversized garage, attic storage

Click here to get a full flyer and price for the Dugan

Click here to view a virtual tour of the Dugan

Mother in Law Suite Homes

Many families are looking for a home that offers an accessible mother in law suite.

If you are planning to build your new home anywhere across the 13 counties in the greater Triangle area, we can work with you to modify or design a mother in law suite home based on any floor plan you like. 

Stanton Homes is not limited to a few set floor plans like most builders – we can modify and build virtually any floor plan from any architect or online home plan source, and we also have on-staff architectural and interior designer team who will work with you to design an accessible floor plan that meets your specific needs. 

Bring us your a floor plan or ask us for more ideas - we'll show you want we can do for you.

More about Accessible Home Ideas, Tips, and Trends:

How to Get Started Looking for an Accessible Home
Door and Hallway Requirements for Accessible Homes
Shower Design Ideas for Accessible Home Bathrooms
Accessible Bathrooms - Video
Accessible Showers - Video
Accessible Kitchens - Video
What is Universal Design, and how does it make living easier?
Laundry Rooms Designed for Easy Use
Top 10 Kitchen Tips - Universal Design
Entrances, Walkways, and Lighting - What To Ask For

Fireplace Surround Ideas for Your New Home

Top 3 Cost Effective Fireplace Styles - Custom Fireplace Entertainment Center Pictures

 

Want to add an entertainment area above the fireplace in your new home, without breaking the bank?  Get ideas for your affordable new home fireplace with these three popular, cost effective fireplace entertainment style options. 

As you consider fireplace style options, think about how much time you would spend using the entertainment center, and which style will maintain the flow of your home. 

1. Deep Recess Entertainment/Art Niche

This new home fireplace entertainment surround option allows for various styles and sizes of TVs and entertainment equipment.

Want to get creative? The deep recess is also ideal for an art display area.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The same fireplace surround idea can look very different in each home, with unique touches like trim style, type of surround, height, width, and wall placement.

 

 

 

 

 

2. Flat Screen TV Recess with Built In DVD Alcove

 

This fireplace entertainment center contains a small shelf, for a flat screen TV and DVD player.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Elegant white trim surrounds the fireplace, contrasting with the solid black slate surround. 

 

 

  

 

  

 

 

 

3. Smooth Wall (with or without Cable Outlet)

Don't want an niche above your fireplace?

A smooth wall option can still give you enough space to place your electronics, pieces of art, or nicknacks.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 You'll just want to decide ahead of time whether or not you'll have a flat screen tv above the fireplace, as you'll need to have the builder place the appropriate outlets.

Want more than one option?   Splurge on a second cable outlet.  The one above the fireplace can always be covered by a work of art if you decide to move the tv to the second location.   

 

Read more about Raleigh New Home Fireplace Styles and Trends:

Fireplace Custom Designs - Choosing a Fireplace

Fireplace Trends - See how Many Homebuyers are Including a Fireplace in their New Home

Which is Better, a Woodburning or Gas Fireplace?

Types of Fireplace Mantles and Surrounds

What is the Best Type of Tile for a Fireplace?

 

Looking for a Dual Master Suite Floor Plan?

New Line of Dual Master Suite Homes Launched

Stanton Homes, NC's most exceptional custom home builder, is now offering a new line of Dual Master Suite floor plans.

Dual Master Suite floor plans are becoming more common, especially with custom home buyers.

It’s a gracious and inviting way to make extended families and long-stay guests comfortable – and a second master suite can add value to your investment.

A Dual Master Suite floor plan offers two full master suites, each with a private bathroom and large closet.

Both environments can be designed to be very different, in reflection of lifestyles and preferences.

Here are two examples of the Dual Master Suite floor plans Stanton Homes is now offering.  Or ask how we can design and build just what you have in mind!

The Wakefield Dual Master Suite Floor Plan Number of Floors: 2 Square Feet: 2,764 Bedrooms: 4 Bathrooms: 3.5 Click here for The Wakefield

The Sunderland    Dual Master Suite Floor Plan Number of Floors: 2 Square Feet: 2,458 Bedrooms: 4 Bathrooms: 3.5  Click here for The Sunderland

Click Here for Full Line of Dual Master Suite Floor Plans

If you're interested in dual master suite floor plans, you may also be interested in these ideas:

Are 3+ Baths Still Requested in New Homes? 

"Stanton Homes for Heroes" Featured in N&O - Accessible Homes Possible 

How to Get Started Looking for an Accessible Home

Is Universal Design Right for You?  Questions to Ask

Mother In Law Suite Homes

*All floorplans and images copyright Frank Betz, Stanton Homes, or others as applicable.

What to Think About Before Choosing Your Next (or Retirement) Home

Raleigh Custom Home Features for 50+ Homebuyers

 

 

1. "Get Away" Space

What "get away" space suites your lifestyle? 

Whether you want an office, hobby area, tv room, or workshop corner, a "get away" area can be a huge plus.

Watch a video tour of the home pictured here - The Penelope.

 

 

 

2. Outdoor Living

Well-designed homes include space to entertain and relax outside.

Some outdoor living options can include covered porches, screen porches, patios, courtyards, and even outdoor kitchens.

Watch a video tour of the home pictured here - The Beaufort.

 

 

 

3. Entertaining Options

Great Rooms opening to the Kitchen are popular trend for homebuyers right now, because the open up the possibilities for entertainment.

 

Watch a video tour of the home pictured here - The Brogan.

 

 

 

4. Easy Living

Most, if not all, space should be on the first floor.

A great plan should also include a well-designed covered entrance, such as a front porch or portico.

 

 

 

 

5. Plenty of Storage

Plenty of easily-accessible storage can be essential.

Consider turning attic space into storage, even in one story designs.

Downstairs, look for generous closet space and plenty of cupboards. Builtins are always useful.

Watch a video tour of the home pictured here - The Greenhaven.

 

 

6. Natural Light

Nothing brightens a home better than natural light.

Look for two, three, or four windows per room.

Groupings of windows facing outdoor living space adds even more visual appeal.

Watch a video tour of the home pictured here - The Gershwin.

 

 

Click here to download a free Top 5 50+ Floorplans guide.

 

Read about Universal Design Homes and Accessible Homes:

Specially Adapted Housing for Veterans and Servicemembers - How to Get Started

 

ADA and Wheelchair Accessible Homes

 

One Story Floor Plans

 

Bayer MaterialScience - High Performance Residential Program - Guaranteed Savings

 

Top 8 New Home Trends - How Today's New Home is Changing Most

Top Changes in Today's New Homes

Today's budget-conscious homes are designed to save energy and space

New home buyers and builders have been asked, across the nation, what they want to see built.  Here's what Raleigh new home builders are changing, to meet the needs of today's home buyer.

1.  Energy Efficiency - Raleigh New Home Trends

Energy efficient homes are a top focus, as energy costs continue to rise.

Homebuyers are adding more into building budgets in exchange for substantially lower monthly energy costs.

When homebuyers evaluate new home builders in NC, they're looking for cutting edge technology like Bayer's MaterialScience High Performance Residential Program (which provides a written guarantee of significant savings on heating and cooling costs) and ENERGY STAR programs that offer long-term lower energy costs.

 

2. Smaller, Better Designed Homes - Raleigh New Home Trends

Many NC new home builders are building better designed smaller homes - 1600 to 2500 sq ft, in place of the recently popular 2500 to 3500 sq ft homes.

Smaller homes are more cost effective to build, reduce monthly housing costs, require less heating and cooling, and reflect an overall trend towards a floor plan that really works, without unnecessary rooms.

 

3.  Great Room Concept - Raleigh New Home Trends

Today's home buyers are more attracted to floor plans with open layouts, which provide more usable space in the areas where people gather.

"Great Room" concept homes are more popular than traditional formal living room/formal dining room plans.  Great Rooms usually combine the main living space with the kitchen, while eliminating oversized hallways and excess walls. 

4.  Lower Ceilings/Fewer Vaults | Raleigh New Home Trends

While 9 foot ceilings remain very popular for first floor areas, there is a lower demand for vaulted or two story ceilings. 

Floor plans with two story ceilings in the Family Room are being converted into extra living space, as Raleigh new home builders fill that empty height with a Game Room, Media Room, or Bonus Room on the second floor - without a huge price tag difference.

Two story foyers remain more popular than two story family rooms, but some homes have eliminated all two story areas.

5. Fewer Expensive Options | Raleigh New Home Builders

Homebuyers and home builders are opting out of many of the expensive options they were more likely to choose a couple of years ago, as they concentrate on better value and lower mortgage payments. 

Today's homebuyers are more likely to plan ahead for weekend projects in order to keep the overall price tag of their new home down.  Common projects include choosing to add landscaping, decks, and additional paint colors later, and opting out of that luxurious double-sided fireplace and wet bar in the master suite.

6. Fewer Formal Dining Rooms | Raleigh New Home Builders

Today's informal eat-on-the-go mentality has contributed to the popularity of eating areas off the kitchen, instead of a separate, formal area.

More former formal dining rooms are being converted to home offices - and if an NC custom home builder knows that's the intention in advance, there are some special adaptations they can build in that make the switch easier.  

 

 

 

 

7. More Elaborate Kitchens | Raleigh New Home Trends

The kitchen has become a central point of the home.  In partnership with the elimination of formal dining rooms, kitchens often offer easier places to sit and eat or hang out.

Large islands and seating areas are popular.  Countertop space, flow-through capabilities and energy-efficient appliances are a big part of the demand. 

Homeowners are looking for good value, rather than the most expensive countertops and flashy options. 

But many homeowners are also opting for top-of-the-line equipment, with plans for more meals at home.

8.  Three Car Garages | Raleigh New Home Trends

Homebuilders are seeing more requests for new homes with 3 car garages, where the budget allows.

Three car garages are in demand to allow for small workshops, storage, or parking space for a Mother-in-Law or grown child who has moved back home. Even larger garages can be planned cost effectively.  For example tandem garages, where one car parks behind another, are gaining in popularity.   That extra area is also perfect for a workshop.

Raleigh New Home Trends:

No matter which custom home builder you choose, selecting a home that works well for your lifestyle and costs less to operate is the right decision.  Browse some popular floor plan ideas here:

One Story Homes

Main Floor Master Suite Homes

Most Popular Floor Plans

Other Top Custom Homebuilder Questions:

Best Lot Bargains - This Week's Picks

If Interest Rates Go Up, How Does My Buying Power Change?

What are Green Home Certification Levels?

How Green Homes Outperform by Selling Quicker with Higher Pay Back

Butler's Pantry Ideas and Pictures

Are Stainless Steel Appliances Going Out of Style?

7 Kitchen Trends to Watch in 2011 - Changes in Cabinetry, Cooking, and More

Formal Dining Room - yes or no?

 

Saturday April 30th 12 to 3 pm - "Meet the Builder Special Event"

Solar Session with the Experts: "Solar Water Heaters: Cool Down Your Spending"

Been thinking about solar water heaters?  Wondering about how much those tax credits really help, and what kind of payback they offer?

Stanton Homes is bringing the solar experts to you during this special "Meet the Builder" information open house.

 

Southern Energy Management just earned the distinction of "Energy Star partner of the year" for the fifth consecutive year.

At this Q&A session, Southern Energy Management will decipher the hype about solar water heaters - so you will learn everything you need to know - and be able to ask your builder or energy product suppliers the right questions before renovating or building your new home. 

This Solar Water Heater presentation will include important criteria such as:

• Benefits of solar water heaters

 

• How much energy tax credits reduce your cost

 

• How solar water heaters work

 

• What types of solar water heaters are most popular in the Raleigh area

 

• How to make sure your home is adaptable for a solar water heater in the future

 

Presenter: Graham Alexander, Southern Energy Management Solar Expert

Location: Horizon Community, Chatham County NC

Time: 1pm


Take part in the 1pm solar presentation, or drop-in between 12-3pm and talk with the experts.

Stanton Homes representatives will also be on site throughout the event. You can rely on their expertise, as well, in relation to any questions you have about the custom home building process. If you have a specific lot or floor plan in mind, bring the information along, and they'll help you know what you can do.

Southern Energy Management, headquartered in Morrisville, NC, provides home owners with residential solar solutions, including solar electricity (photovoltaics), solar water heating, and solar pool heating.

Get Directions and Information Here

Universal Home Design

Top 4 Universal Design Concepts to Consider for your New Home

The features in a universal home focus on practical day-to-day needs. Talk with your builder about special adaptations to make your home work with you for years to come.

Consider the difference it would make to have these  universal design adjustments in your new home:

  

1. Ease of movement throughout the home

No steps (possible ramps or elevators, as featured)

Smooth surface flooring, non-slip tile or dense-weave carpet

Wide hallways and doorways

Open floor plan 

 

 

 

2. A kitchen fit for anyone:

• Lowered countertops and cabinets
• Appliance accessibility
• Open knee space under sinks and counters
• Full extension drawers
• Shallow sink with side-mounted faucet

 



3. Master suite features:

First floor location

Adjustable hanging rods and shelves in closet

Bathroom with integrated grab bar

Curbless shower with transfer bench

Slide-bar showerhead and/or multiple-height showerhead

 

 

 

 

  

4. Other universal design options throughout the home:

• Lever handles on all doors and faucets
• Sliding casement windows
• Light switches 36 inches or lower from the floor
• Electrical outlets 25 inches or more above the floor

 

These kinds of features help your home adjust to changing needs over the years as your family grows or you begin to care for elderly relatives.

The more you consider as your new home is built, the less you will need to remodel later - and the more you will be able to enjoy your home.

 

Read More Universal Design and Accessible Home Topics:

Specially Adapted Housing for Veterans and Servicemembers - How to Get Started

How to Get Started Looking for an Accessible Home

Door and Hallway Requirements for Accessible Homes

What is Universal Design, and how does it make living easier?

Getting into a Universal Design home: Entrances, Walkways, and Lighting

Laundry Rooms Designed for Easy Use

Top 10 Kitchen Tips - Universal Design

One Story Floor Plans

Featured Homes - Virtual Tours

 

Special Events and Open Houses 

Saturday April 9th 1 to 4 pm - "Meet the Builder Special Event"

 "Septic Questions to Ask Before Buying a Lot or Building Your Home"

Presenter: Stan Williams, CEO of Stanton Homes

 

Location: 197 Horizon Drive, Chatham County
Time: 1-4 pm, Information Session at 2 pm

North Carolina has one of the nation's highest numbers of homes with septic systems. Learn what kinds of questions you should ask before purchasing a lot, or getting ready to build your new home.

• How to find out what type of septic system is required.

 

• How to determine what a specific septic system will cost.

 

• What types of septic system can break the budget.

 

• Can a septic system be moved?

 

• Can a 3 bedroom septic be expanded to a 4 bedroom septic, and how easily/cost effectively can it be done?

Listen to our septic questions presentation at 2pm, or simply drop in from 1-4pm. If you have a lot in mind, feel free to bring any documents for review. Stanton Homes offers free lot inspections.

Open House Saturday, April 9, 2011 1-4pm

Building a home just the way you want it is easy, exciting, and more affordable than you may realize.

Take a special tour on site at a completed home near Chapel Hill.

See, touch, and talk about every angle of a Stanton Home.

Come tour the Azalea Park, and learn more about new custom homes by Stanton Homes.

Click here for more information and directions to the Open House.

 

You may also be interested in these new home lot resources:

How to Find a Lot - Top 12 Questions to Ask

Build On Your Lot in the Raleigh, NC Area

Green Home Lots - What Makes a Lot Good for a Green Certified Home?

Finding a New Home Lot

 

Cost to Build a New Home is Increasing 

Building material cost increases lead to higher home prices

Construction forecast analysts predict that new home costs will rise by as much as 5% this year, driven by price increases that can't be held back - and new home builders are already seeing increased costs for building supplies that will impact the prices they will need to charge for the homes they build.

Manufacturers all over the world have steadily been raising prices on products used throughout the construction process, such as*:

• · Fuel
• · Drywall
• · Roofing
• · Windows
• · Siding
• · Aluminum
• · Vinyl
• · Lumber

Home builders across the nation are raising prices due to these rising material costs.

Stanton Homes is working in partnership with our building suppliers to keep costs down as long as possible. But world-wide conditions regarding raw materials such as petroleum products, steel, wood and composites are hitting our suppliers hard - and there are many costs our suppliers cannot control.

This graphic shows just one example of essential products increasing in cost.

*These price increases are detailed in the Producer Price Index, Bureau of Labor Statistics, US Department of Labor, Federal Reserve Board, Census Bureau, and new home builders are receiving letters with price increases that continue to go up every month.