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Names for Window Grids | Types of Window Grids in Raleigh New Homes

Thu, 10 May 2012 05:45:54 -0700

Names for Window Grid Styles

Types of Window Grids in Raleigh New Homes

What are the top 3 most requested window grid styles in North Carolina new homes? Prairie, colonial, and craftsman.

See how window grid style can add personality to any new custom home - here the three most popular window grid styles in 2012 new homes.

Window grids come in a variety of materials, such as vinyl, aluminum and fiberglass.

Grids can be placed:

- inside of the window panes (interior of the home)

- outside of the window panes (exterior of the home)

- between the window panes

- a combination of locations

While built-in grids can make window washing a snap, many windows also have a "clip-on" grid option for easy removal/replacement when cleaning.

Prairie Style Windows

What is a prairie style window grid?

A prairie style window is divided into 9 different panes - four small square corner panes, four long rectangle edge panes, and one large center square pane.

The custom home pictured to the left, a version of the Bakersfield, uses prairie style window grids in the upper windows.

The contemporary (grid-less) lower window add a more up-to-date feel to the home.

Prairie style window grids can help create a sense of a larger living space - with less obstructed light shining through.

Colonial Style Windows

What is a colonial style window grid?

A colonial style window grid divides the window into an equal number of panes - and can commonly be seen in sets of 9, 6, or 4.

Colonial style windows give any home a classic look - and are among the most common for 2012 new homes.

The custom home pictured to the left, a version of the Beaufort, combines "standard" colonial windows with colonial arch windows - placed above for architectural emphasis.

Each aspect of this custom exterior was carefully chosen for its quality and eye-catching appeal, from hardi, stone, and shake exterior siding to arched keystone header accents.

Craftsman Style Window Grids

What is a craftsman style window?

Craftsman windows are usually divided into 2 panes and are horizontally rectangular more often than in typical architecture.

In the custom home pictured to the right, a version of the Brogan, the upper windows use a single grid divider and the lower windows are left open as single panes.

Several horizontal accent windows on the sides and rear of this home are grid-less.

Craftsman window grids can compliment other architectural elements, such as the front porch style with stone base and tapered columns.

Specialty Window Grid Styles

There are many types of specialty window grids - such as diamond, double prairie, England, traditional, cathedral, and victorian.

Design and Build in Raleigh, NC

At Stanton Homes, our builder, Stan Williams, is highly involved with every home we build.

Even though Stanton Homes is one of the fastest growing custom builders in the region, Stan gets to know every family we build with – and makes sure your home is designed and built with everything precisely the way you need it, down to window grid style.

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Finding Your New Home in the Raleigh Area

Stanton Homes makes it easy! We'll guide you through the entire process - select from thousands of different floor plans, and hundreds of different locations, with a focus on new custom homes in the upper $100s to the $500s. Custom design build options available too!

Call 919-278-8070 or visit www.StantonHomes.com to find out more about new homes in the Raleigh area today.

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How much electricity does an average American home use? | NC energy costs

Wed, 09 May 2012 09:39:17 -0700

How much electricity does an average American home use?

What affects the cost of energy in North Carolina?

According to the Energy Information Administration of the U.S. Department of Energy:

In 2010, the average annual electricity consumption for a U.S. residential utility customer was 11,496 kWh, an average of 958 kilowatthours (kWh) per month.

What does that mean, in practical terms?

North Carolina residents had an average monthly bill of $125.20, based on the 2010 census data and calculated as of November 2011. Read these facts on the EIA website, here.

For many homes, this may not factor in the cost of heating the home, as gas or propane run furnaces have been common for many years.

This also averages the cost for small apartments and large homes together, so may not be a full picture of the cost for a typical single family home.

What affects the cost of energy in a North Carolina home?

- The home's energy efficiency:

- efficient heating/cooling equipment

- tight construction/ducts (and type of insulation)

- high-performance windows

- type of water heater, etc

- The home's green certification: new homes certified by programs like ENERGY STAR have guarenteed lower energy costs.

- The size of a home: more square footage = more space to heat, cool, and seal.

- The price of oil: oil prices not only affect the cost of heating your home if you have a gas furnace, but it also affects the cost of generating electricity.

- State or Federal tax credits and other incentive programs.

- Energy provider costs: Duke Energy and Progress Energy are two of the largest energy providers in North Carolina.

How can I save money on electricity in my new NC home?

Consider homes with energy saving measures like:

- Better construction practices (even a home that's 5 years old has been built to a much lower energy code than today's new homes, but overall efficiency still depends on the expertise of the home builder)

- Tankless or solar water heaters

- Spray foam insulation

- Superior Wall insulated wall panels in basements

- Energy Star rated lighting, light bulbs, and appliances

- Sealed Crawlspace

and many other ideas.

How to save energy in a North Carolina new home - Read more about ENERGY STAR homes and features that can help keep energy costs down

Look inside green built homes, by Stanton Homes

Watch photo tours of some of our most popular green qualified home designs, built by Stanton Homes. You'll find all sorts of energy saving features in these NC custom homes.

Finding Your New Home in the Raleigh Area

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Full Brick Home Communities Near Raleigh, NC | Communities with all Brick Homes

Tue, 08 May 2012 05:59:59 -0700

Full Brick Home Communities Near Raleigh, NC

Communities with all Brick Homes

Stanton Homes helps make it easy to find the right place to build your new home, by putting together information on great new home communities, lots and land throughout the Triangle area.

Here are just a few of our favorite full brick home communities, located throughout central North Carolina. Let us know if you're looking to build an all brick home, and we'll send you more options!

Chadbourne in Garner, NC

Chadbourne is a full brick community located in Garner, NC.

Chadbourne is well-spaced with a variety of meadow, wooded, and acreage homesites.

Homes in Chadbourne generally range from the mid-$300s to the mid-$600s.

Home sizes in Chadbourne generally range from 2,700 to 4,600 sq ft, and New homes must be at least 2,800 sq ft.

New custom homes are required to have brick on all 4 sides of the exterior.

Click here to browse lots for sale in Chadbourne.

Brittmoore in Garner, NC

Brittmoore is a beautiful new home community located in Garner, NC.

Brittmoore is just 10 miles from downtown Raleigh, right off of Highway 50.

Brittmoore is a small, quiet neighborhood with only 25 lots.

All lots are nicely spaced. Homes have hardiboard and brick exteriors.

Click here to browse available lots in Brittmoore.

Johnson Place II in Benson, NC

New custom homes in Johnson Place II are all brick, and start in the low $300s.

Johnson Place is off I-40 and I-95, conveniently located in Benson, within Johnston County.

Phase II has lots available, and is a continuation of the well-established Johnson Place I neighborhood.

Click here to browse available new home lots in Johnston Place.

North Fort in Clayton, NC

North Fort in Clayton, NC is an all-brick community with gently rolling meadow and wooded lots, a pond, and much more.

Most homes in North Fort are in the upper $200s to the mid $500s.

Homes in the neighborhood range from about 2,100 sq ft to about 4,200 sq ft. All new construction must be at least 2,500 sq ft.

As in most communities with larger size lots, well and septic are required.

North Fort has an HOA.

Click here to browse lots for sale in North Fort.

DISCLAIMER: The above data is furnished for informational purposes only. Neither Stanton Homes Inc nor its agents warranty the completeness or accuracy of this data. Prospective buyers should verify all data that is pertinent to their particular needs, or at least provide for such verification as a condition of their offer to purchase. The information being provided is for consumers' personal, non-commercial use and may not be used for any purpose other than to identify prospective properties consumers may be interested in purchasing. In addition Stanton Homes makes no claim to ownership of either the information provided or the properties contained therein. Data provided by the Triangle MLS.

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Finding Your New Home in the Raleigh Area

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Master Bedrooms with a Sitting Room | Best Master Bedroom Layouts

Wed, 02 May 2012 08:16:47 -0700

Master Bedrooms with a Sitting Room

Best Master Bedroom Layouts

Need ideas for your master bedroom floor plan? Check out custom homes that include a sitting area in the master bedroom. You'll be inspired to create a space of your own!

Why include a sitting area?

- Master bedroom sitting areas add visual appeal to the exterior of a home, especially when designed as a turret.

- You can include more windows in your master bedroom - giving more natural light, and opening up views to the outdoors.

- Master bedroom sitting areas offer completely private space for quiet time, alone or together

Master bedroom sitting room ideas:

- Add a small chair, table, and lamp to create a reading, studying, or creative arts area.

- Add a couch to create a comfortable lounging area.

- Not concerned about integrating sleeping space with active space? Considering converting the sitting area into a small workout space - perfect for a treadmill or elliptical machine.

- Create a entertainment area - with built-in TV cables.

- Include built-in bookshelves.

- Add a desk (if you like having a "work" space in your bedroom!).

How large is a sitting room?

Depending on your personal tastes, a master bedroom sitting room can be designed as a small nook, or an entire attached room.

The master bedroom pictured to the right contains a small turret sitting room.

Does a sitting room need to be on the first floor?

A sitting room can be included in a first or second floor master suite.

The master suite pictured to the left is on the second story - giving the sitting area an impressive view of the golf course this home is located on.

Here's another great idea - this master sitting room is located between the master suite and master bathroom - and can be used as a secondary prep area.

2012 New Home Trend Ideas:

Finding Your New Home in the Raleigh Area

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Raleigh in Top Ten Fastest Growing Metro Areas in the United States

Tue, 01 May 2012 10:27:57 -0700

2010 North Carolina Census Results

Raleigh-Cary in Top Ten Fastest Growing Cities in the United States

2010 Census Results Show Raleigh's Strong Population Growth

Raleigh-Cary has been named the fourth fastest growing metropolitan area in the nation, from the 2000 census to the 2010 census.

The 2010 U.S. Census results showed an over 40% population increase in the Raleigh-Cary metropolitan area, now reaching a population of 1,130,490.

Other metropolitan areas making the top ten fastest-growing list included: Palm Coast, FL; St. George, UT; Las Vegas-Paradise, NV; Provo-Orem, UT.

Raleigh-Cary's population growth strongly correlates to the projected 90% increase in 2011 Raleigh building permits.

The North Carolina census, released by the U.S. Census Bureau in 2011, detailed these results:

- Durham is the fifth most populous incorporated place in North Carolina, increasing by 22.1%

- Wake County is the number one most populus county in North Carolina, increasing by 43.5% to 900,993

- 14 other North Carolina counties increased their population by at least 25% including: Franklin, Johnston, Harnett, Chatham, Hoke, Union, Cabarrus, Mecklenburg, Iredell, Pitt, Camden, Currituck, Pender, and Brunswick.

- Overall, North Carolina saw a 18.5% increase in population to 9,535,483, the second highest increase in 100 years of Census results

- The South (encompassing North Carolina) experienced an overall population increase of 14.3%, higher than any other region in the U.S.

The interactive graph below shows 10 decades of U.S. population change data. Mouse over a state to see the percentage and count of population growth. The left-hand graph will show the increasing trend for North Carolina.

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The interactive graph below shows North Carolina population change by County. Mouse over a county to see the trend, percentage, and count of population growth.

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Data provided by U.S. Census Bureau.

There are many reasons why Raleigh continues to show growth in population and new home construction, including:

Universities and Colleges in Raleigh and the RTP
Jobs in Raleigh and in Wake County
Property Taxes in Wake County

2010 U.S. Census Results - Which Areas are Growing the Most?

Wake County Growth | 2010 Wake County, NC Census Results

Harnett County Growth | 2010 Harnett County, NC Census Results

Orange County Growth | 2010 Orange County Census Results

Lee County Growth | 2010 Lee County, NC Census Results

Chatham County Growth | 2010 Chatham County, NC Census Results

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Finding Your New Home in the Raleigh Area

Call 919-278-8070 or visit www.StantonHomes.com to find out more about new homes in the Raleigh area today.

Types of Ovens | Important Questions to Ask Before Choosing an Oven for your Kitchen

Mon, 23 Apr 2012 08:22:03 -0700

Types of Ovens - Trends in Oven Styles

How to Choose an Oven for your North Carolina New Home

With so many options (wall ovens, ranges, gas powered, electricity powered, convection, conventional), how do you choose the type of oven that best suits your needs (and fits perfectly into the personality of your home)?

Here are answers to some of the most important questions you should ask before choosing an oven for your custom home kitchen in 2012.

Single Wall Ovens

Why choose a single wall oven?

A single wall oven is separated from the cooktop and installed within the kitchen cabinets, typically below the microwave.

This separation of oven and cooktop give you two distinct work stations - making it easier for multiple cooks to move around the kitchen.

What are other benefits of a wall oven?

A higher wall mounting can also eliminate the need to bend over the oven - requiring less physical strain.

How large are wall ovens?

Wall ovens are generally electric rather than gas, and come in a width of 24, 27, or 30 inches.

The custom home pictured to the left, a version of the Linda, features a single wall convection oven powered by electricity (not gas).

Double Wall Ovens

Why choose a double wall oven?

A double wall oven gives you just that - double the capacity.

Double wall ovens are very popular in 2012 design trends, as homebuyers are looking for space maximization in the kitchen.

Have a large family? Host special occasions with multiple dishes? You can have twice the baking, roasting, and prep space to accommodate your lifestyle.

The custom home pictured to the left, a version of the Terrell, features a double wall convection oven powered by electricity.

Convection Ovens versus Conventional Ovens

What is the difference between a convection oven and a conventional oven?

- A conventional oven is a traditional oven that relies of radiant heat - drawing heat from the bottom to the top of the oven.

- A convection oven (more commonly used today) uses a fan to evenly circulate heat throughout the oven. Convection ovens cook food faster than conventional ovens.

The custom home pictured to the left, a version of the Carwile, features a convection oven with gas cooktop - designed specifically to compliment this "All American" farmhouse style kitchen.

Oven and Cooktop Combination - Cooking Ranges

What is a kitchen range? Why choose an oven and cooktop combination?

Another common selection for new homes is a kitchen range - with the oven and cooktop as a single appliance (and, typically, microwave placed directly above).

This option can be less expensive than a wall oven/cooktop combination, and can be a better choice for families with one main cook or fewer large gatherings to cater for.

The custom home pictured to the left, a version of the Almodovar, features an electric range (oven and cooktop) - designed specifically to suit this green-qualified kitchen design.

Gas Ovens

Why choose a gas powered oven over an electric powered oven?

Many professional cooks swear by the power of a gas oven. Faster heat-up and cool-down time provides flexibility - especially when following complicated recipes that call for constant temperature adjustments.

More gas cooktops also use an overhead ventilation system, which can be more visually appealing.

BUT, depending on the size, style, and complexity of your cooktop, a gas range is could cost more up-front.

The custom home pictured to the left, a version of the Brogan, features a gas range (oven and cooktop) - designed for professional-grade cooking.

Electric Ovens

Why choose an electric oven?

Have kids? Electric ovens don't have open flame cooktops to worry about.

Electric cooktops generally cost less up-front than gas cooktops.

Flat electric cooktops are easy to install and easy to clean. There is no need of an additional fuel source.

How much space do ovens take?

Typical ovens are between 4 and 9 square feet - and can be designed to take center stage of your kitchen, or tucked away under a counter.

The custom home pictured to the left, a version of the Willow, features an electric range (oven and cooktop) - designed to emphasize the custom tile backsplash and espresso cabinetry.

Read about other custom home kitchen design trends in 2012:

Choosing between a wall oven and kitchen range - why the trend is moving towards wall ovens

Why choose a gas cooktop? Top reasons homebuyers think gas powered ranges are better

Kitchen Tile Backsplash - Today's Top 5 Designs

What Kind of Kitchen Countertop is Best?

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Finding Your New Home in the Raleigh Area

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Apex NC New Home Resources | Help Relocating to Apex, NC

Thu, 19 Apr 2012 05:40:14 -0700

Resources to Help You Relocate to Apex, NC

Apex, NC Homebuilders

Stanton Homes makes relocation easy, anywhere across central North Carolina - including the popular destination of Apex.

We'll help you learn about the area, find your way around, choose a neighborhood that fits your lifestyle, and design and build your extraordinary custom home with in-house architectural and interior design services that come at no extra cost.

Below are links to a variety of resources - click to find out more about designing and building a custom home in Apex, NC.

Contact us here and we’ll tell you more about moving to central North Carolina!

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- Raleigh market reports

Finding Your New Home in the Raleigh Area

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2012 Custom Home Kitchen Ideas | How to Choose Your Kitchen Sink Style

Wed, 28 Mar 2012 05:53:00 -0700

2012 Custom Home Kitchen Ideas

How to Choose Your Kitchen Sink Style

As you make plans for the Chapel Hill, NC custom home you’d like to build, it’s always fun to choose your favorite kitchen features.

The kitchen sink and faucet you choose are essential features - the kitchen is one of the most used rooms of the home, and you will use your sink every day.

Take a look at these recently completed NC custom homes for 2012 kitchen sink and faucet design ideas.

Types of Sinks: Stainless Steel, Cast Iron, Composite

Stainless steel sinks are one of the most popular choices for custom home kitchens. Stainless steel sinks are easy to clean and durable.

The lower the gauge of the stainless steel, the higher the quality of the kitchen sinks.

Lower-gauge = thicker metal.

The NC custom home pictured to the left has a double-bowl stainless steel under mount sink with single lever faucet, fitted to granite countertops.

Watch a short photo tour of custom homes by Stanton Homes that chose stainless steel sinks for their kitchen design.

Enamel coated cast iron sinks are becoming more popular in custom home selections. Cast iron sinks are:

- Usually a beautiful white, but can have more color options

- Heavy - the under cabinets must hold the additional weight

- Prone to scratches and wear, over a period of time

The NC custom home pictured to the right has a double-bowl white cast iron under mount sink with single lever faucet and spray arm, fitted to granite countertops.

Composite sinks can be a more popular when trying to meet a budget. Composite sinks can:

- Come in a variety of colors

- Scratch and stain more easily

The NC custom home pictured to the left has a double-bowl composite under mount sink with double-lever faucet and spray arm.

Sink Positioning

The kitchen sink can be placed under the counter (an under mount sink) or on top of the counter (a rimmed sink).

Under mount sinks have no rim or edge to catch water, dirt, and food particles.

Under mount sinks require a solid countertop made of materials like corian, granite, cement, or stainless steel.

Rimmed sinks (pictured to the right) are mounted above the countertop, smoothly integrated into the counter.

Rimmed sinks are not limited to solid countertop materials.

Sink Sizes: Large Single Bowl, Two Bowls with a Ratio

Custom home kitchen sinks usually come with one or two bowls, although some gourmet kitchens use three bowl sinks.

1. Single-bowl: can accommodate large objects like pots and pans

2. Double-bowl: more convenient for prep work, can accommodate a range of objects of various sizes. Typically double-bowls come in a 60-40 size ratio.

Sink Faucets and Special Features

Two of the most popular custom home sink faucet special features are the spray arm and the pot filler.

A spray arm is an additional attachment that can be installed next to the sink faucet, or it can extend out of the faucet. The sprayer helps wash larger objects or reach out to fill containers.

A pot filler - used to fill large pots - is installed above the kitchen range. The faucet arm folds against the wall, and can extend out to reach over a pot on the stove.

The Worthington (pictured above) is a great example of a gourmet kitchen designed for frequent cooking - with the convenience of a pot filler.

NC Custom Home Kitchens

When you build an NC custom home with Stanton Homes, making changes to your kitchen floor plan is easy.

And with Stanton Homes free initial design services, you can see all the possibilities for your new home kitchen, before you make any decisions.

Get ideas from these kitchen floor plan transformations, designed by Stanton Homes to fit the lifestyles of our homebuyers.

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Finding Your New Home in the Raleigh Area

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NC Custom Home Design 2012 | How to Design Your Master Bathroom

Mon, 26 Mar 2012 13:37:28 -0700

NC Custom Home Design | How to Design Your Master Bathroom

Stanton Homes Free Interior Design Services

Sit with our in-house design team and we’ll sketch up ideas for your master bathroom together (Custom design work and sessions with an exceptional, experienced interior designer are included in your custom home package at no extra cost for our homebuyers).

See how bath design ideas can flow together in the sketches we made for real people building real homes here, and contact us to talk about your own special layout.

Below is just one example, The "Carwile."

The Carwiles came to Stanton Homes with a traditional-style floor plan.

They loved the romance of a traditionally styled home and desired to build a classic white house with a front porch and black shutters.

They also had some modern thinking in mind that led to some savvy improvements on the livability of the original floorplan.

Interior Designer Hand Rendering: The "Carwile" Master Bathroom

Top on the Carwile's wish list were master bath layout modifications.

Stanton Homes did not increase the overall square footage of the home.

Instead, we created more floor place and visual appeal.

Pictured to the left is a hand rendering drawn by the Stanton Homes interior design team.

In the proposed layout, the double vanity became longer and a center open shelving unit was added.

Completed Custom Home: The "Carwile" Master Bathroom

This new vanity maximizes the "his and her" style.

The open shelves are designed for hand towels and toiletries.

Larger bath towels will fit into the 24" wide stack of drawers located below the open shelves.

As if that weren't enough storage, his and hers vanity areas also include separate drawers for housing personal items - a complete and efficient set up.

The tub was moved from the front of the home to the side, with a cantilever design (an alcove with no foundation underneath).

The water closet was moved to the front of the house and incorporated the front window.

Simply closing the door to the water closet gives the bathroom complete privacy from the front yard, without having to keep window coverings permanently closed.

Adding to the charm is that the bathroom was decorated in a classic hotel-look with the timeless contrast of white subway tile and white Carrara marble accents.

The dark stained raised panel cabinets provide an appealing contrast.

Traditional pale blue walls complete the somewhat vintage look.

Just add inexpensive Bamboo blinds and stacks of fresh white towels.

With the help of free interior design services at Stanton Homes, you will have a master bathroom that never goes out of style.

Original Floor Plan Design: The "Carwile"

Here is the original Carwile floor plan, before custom modifications were made to meet the needs of the homeowner:

- Tub located on front wall, with window above

- Water closet located on side wall, with half-wall barrier

- Vanity reaches from master closet, with no space for open cabinetry

Modified Floor Plan Design: The "Carwile"

Here is the modified Carwile floor plan, after custom modifications were made to meet the needs of the homeowner:

- Tub has been moved to side wall, with a cantilever design

- Water closet has been moved to the front wall, with privacy door

- The double vanity has been elongated

- Built-in open shelves have been added between the "his-and-hers" vanities

Click the image below to see a laundry room evolve into a versatile "Home Hub" (mudroom, laundry room, storage, and more).

Design/build options, no cost interior design services and completed home video tours:

Finding Your New Home in the Raleigh Area

Call 919-278-8070 or visit www.StantonHomes.com to find out more about new homes in the Raleigh area today.

Sherman Pines in Fuquay Varina - Acreage Lots Available - Waterfront Lots

Fri, 28 Mar 2008 07:33:21 -0700

Sherman Pines offers New Homes in Fuquay-Varina NC

Acreage and Waterfront Lots - New Custom Homes in Sherman Pines

We've discovered another great Raleigh area lot you might enjoy. Looking to build a custom home in Fuquay-Varina? Check out these available lots in Sherman Pines, courtesy of C-21 Becky Medlin Realty, Front Porch Realty, and Coldwell Banker Advantage.

Stanton Homes helps make it easy to find the right place to build your new home, by putting together information on great new home communities, lots and land throughout central North Carolina. All information per MLS, and current as of posting date.

Sherman Pines is a custom homes community offering new home lots in Fuquay-Varina, NC.

Sherman Pines new home lots for sale generally start at $25K.

View all available Sherman Pines lots here.

Sherman Pines new homes are generally in the $300K price range.

The community is 2 miles south of Fuquay-Varina on Hwy 401, in a mainly residential area.

Sherman Pines has a close knit neighborhood feel.

All Sherman Pines homes are custom built.

Sherman Pines features two ponds, with several lots featuring water views.

Some lots are sloped and suitable for daylight basement homes.

County water is available.

Septic systems are required, as on most lots greater than half an acre.

Homes are widely spaced. Lot sizes are large.

Sherman Pines is just across the Harnett County line, with a Fuquay-Varina address.

Lower Harnett County taxes.

You may also be interested in these Fuquay-Varina New Home resources:

Fuquay-Varina NC New Homes

On Your Lot Builders in Fuquay-Varina NC

Accessible Homes Available in Fuquay-Varina

Fuquay-Varina Acreage Lots and Land

Custom Home Lots for Sale in Fuquay-Varina

DISCLAIMER: The above data is furnished for informational purposes only. Neither Stanton Homes Inc nor its agents warranty the completeness or accuracy of this data. Prospective buyers should verify all data that is pertinent to their particular needs, or at least provide for such verification as a condition of their offer to purchase. The information being provided is for consumers' personal, non-commercial use and may not be used for any purpose other than to identify prospective properties consumers may be interested in purchasing. In addition Stanton Homes makes no claim to ownership of either the information provided or the properties contained therein. Data provided by the Triangle MLS as of 3/21/2012.

Finding Your New Home in the Raleigh Area

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Accessible Home Design | NC Accessible Home Builders

Wed, 29 Feb 2012 05:24:34 -0800

Accessible Home Design - Kitchens, Bathrooms

NC Accessible Home Builders

Stanton Homes is an industry leading Specially Adapted Housing (SAH) approved builder in central North Carolina, with an innovative, technology-driven approach to customized, functional and beautiful fully accessible and universal homes.

Front-to-back, from doorways to drawer handles, your fully accessible Stanton Home will have everything you need at every turn.

Accessible Kitchen Design

Step into some of our accessible kitchens and see more reasons why Stanton Homes is an industry-leading Specially Adapted Housing (SAH) VA approved builder for fully accessible and universal design homes.

- Room for maneuvering

- Reduced height countertops (that can be used standing or sitting)

- Built-in range countertops with front controls and knee space below

- Pull out/slide out shelving

- Easy-grip door, faucet and drawer hardware (levers, C-shape, D-shape hardware)

Accessible Bathroom Design

Our in-house design team creates fully accessible bathrooms that provide exactly what you need.

From roll-in showers and built-in benches to towel and grab bars where you need them, every detail is designed and built for comfort, ease-of-use and peace-of-mind.

- Grab bars

- Room for maneuvering (5 foot minimum diameter)

- Knee space under countertops

- Reduced height countertops

- Hand-held shower and bath faucet options

- Chair-height toilet

- Easy-grip door, faucet and drawer hardware (levers, C-shape, D-shape hardware)

Tell us what you need in your fully accessible home and we’ll show you all the ways we can provide the comfort and craftsmanship you’re looking for.

Accessible Homes in Raleigh, NC

These fully accessible floor plans were designed and built by Stanton Homes to the exact specifications of our homebuyers. Click on the images below to get ideas for your accessible or universal home.

Finding Your New Home in the Raleigh Area

Call 919-278-8070 or visit www.StantonHomes.com to find out more about new homes in the Raleigh area today.

Custom Home Master Bath Design Ideas | 2012 Master Bathroom Styles

Mon, 27 Feb 2012 06:19:30 -0800

2012 Master Bathroom Styles

Custom Home Master Bath Design Ideas

It's always fun to be able to customize your new home - especially when it comes to the master bath.

From custom layouts to tile designs to vaulted ceilings and designer details like built-ins, the options for creating your perfect master bathroom design are endless.

Take a look at these photos of custom home master bathroom shower enclosure styles, to get ideas for your NC new home.

Framed Showers

Framed shower enclosures are often chosen by NC custom homebuyers. The frame style and finish can add dimension to any master bathroom.

For example, this elegant master bathroom features a framed shower in an oil rubbed bronze finish.

This vaulted master bathroom is filled with creative angles and luxurious details.

- Jetted soaking tub

- Large picture window

- Plant shelf

- Plenty of storage space

This custom designed master bathroom features an angled shower, framed by a brushed nickel finish.

A half-wall of glass allows for a small toiletry shelf where the shower connects to the vanity.

There are several different tile styles present in this master bathroom, including:

- 12'x12' tiles on the horizontal

- 12'x12' tiles on the diagonal

- Listello accents

- Bullnose accents

Frameless Showers

Frameless shower enclosures are also popular among NC custom homebuyers. The frameless look adds a feeling of openness to the room.

This is a completely frameless shower design features a finished glass enclosure with brushed nickel top piece and hinges.

A built-in tile bench provides extra convenience. Double shower faucets with separate temperature controls open up the possibilities.

Photo courtesy of Majestic Marble and Glass.

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Click here to watch video tours of our most popular master bathroom designs.

Finding Your New Home in the Raleigh Area

Call 919-278-8070 or visit www.StantonHomes.com to find out more about new homes in the Raleigh area today.

2012 New Home Trends | Master Bath, Brushed Nickel or Oil Rubbe Bronze?

Fri, 24 Feb 2012 03:09:45 -0800

2012 New Home Trends

Most Popular Master Bathroom Finishes

What are the most popular master bathroom finishes? Two of our homebuyer favorites are brushed nickel and oil rubbed bronze.

Browse the new home master bathroom photos below, to see what features and finishes NC homebuyers are choosing in 2012.

Brushed and Satin Nickel Finishes

From country farmhouse to modern sleek, brushed nickel fixtures can add class to your master bathroom.

The two custom homes pictured here (the Carwile and the Worthington) suit different personalities, with the same classic look and feel of brushed and satin nickel.

- Craftsman style vanity light fixtures versus contemporary style hanging chandelier light fixtures

- Rounded and angled features versus squared and straight features (including towel ring, faucets and cabinet pulls)

Oil Rubbed Bronze Finishes

The oil rubbed bronze finish style was introduced into the marketplace to compliment Old World styles (French Country, English County) that were designed to look antique in nature. Oil rubbed bronze bathroom finishes first became popular starting in the 1990's.

The two custom homes pictured here (the Beaufort and the Brogan) use oil rubbed bronze fixtures to create an updated-antique feeling.

The oil rubbed bronze fixtures can be juxtaposed against lighter tans and white to "pop," or they can blend in more to emphsize the dark tones in a tile.

A new home master bathroom should look and feel like your personality.

The master bathrooms pictured here were designed and built by Stanton Homes for real people (who sat down with our design team to create their very own special retreats).

What would make your master suite bathroom perfect for you? Get ideas here – and tell us what you’d like to sketch up together. (The in-house design work comes included at no extra cost to our homebuyers.)

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Click here to watch video tours of our most popular master bathroom designs.

Finding Your New Home in the Raleigh Area

Call 919-278-8070 or visit www.StantonHomes.com to find out more about new homes in the Raleigh area today.

2012 Kitchen Design Trends | White Subway Tile Backsplashes

Tue, 21 Feb 2012 07:59:27 -0800

Most Popular Kitchen Design Trends | New Home Styles of 2012

White Subway Tile Backsplashes

What kitchen design trends will be most popular in 2012 custom homes? One of the most requested kitchen design features at Stanton Homes is a white subway tile backsplash.

Take a look at the beautiful NC custom home kitchen pictures below, and see why.

3x6 Glazed White Subway Tiles

A classic 3 x 6 glazed white subway tile, along with white cabinetry, has withstood the test of time.

White subway tile backsplashes are popular due to an ability to transcend style from cottage charm to traditional elegance to modern simplicity.

The NC custom home pictured to the right (The Carwile) is an "All American" country-craftsman style home. The white subway tile backsplash brightens up the kitchen, and complements the farmhouse style sink for a sleek yet simple appeal.

Brick Patterns Visually Expand Space

Any time a brick pattern is used in a back splash area it visually expands the space - perfect for smaller alley kitchens or large kitchens open to the great or living room.

The NC custom home pictured to the left is a kitchen in a one-story floor plan, the Bethesda. This kitchen is an alley style, with an arched opening to the dining and great room.

The light oak cabinetry helps keep the efficiently laid-out room open, bright, and welcoming.

As an added bonus, the 3x6 white subway tile is readily available and inexpensively priced.

White Subway Tile Coordinates with Multiple Countertop Styles

The NC custom home pictured to the right also features white cabinetry paired with white subway tile, for a trendy yet tasteful combination.

There is a custom inlay above the gas range, to draw out the dark tones of the granite countertops and black details in the stainless steel appliances.

See more photos of this home.

When you build a custom home in central NC with Stanton Homes, our interior design team will help create the perfect kitchen for your lifestyle and personality.

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Get ideas from these kitchen floor plan transformations, designed by Stanton Homes to fit the lifestyles of our homebuyers.

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Finding Your New Home in the Raleigh Area

Call 919-278-8070 or visit www.StantonHomes.com to find out more about new homes in the Raleigh area today.

Oil Rubbed Bronze, Nickel, or Chrome Finishes? | 2012 Master Bathroom Trends

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 07:48:17 -0800

2012 Master Bathroom Trends

Choosing a bathroom hardware finishes - What is Best?

Oil Rubbed Bronze Versus Nickel and Chrome

Which master bath hardware color should you choose for your NC new home?

Take a look at these custom homes by Stanton Homes, and see how very different hardware colors and styles can give a master bathroom distinct personality.

Oil Rubbed Bronze Master Bathroom Fixtures

The oil rubbed bronze fixtures in this master bathroom bring out the dark tones integrated into the custom tile tub surround and shower.

The cabinet and drawer knobs and sink faucets contrast nicely against the white countertops and medium brown wooden surfaces.

Oil Rubbed Bronze bathroom hardware can be found more often in craftsman and contemporary style new homes.

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

Chrome/Nickel Master Bathroom Fixtures

Whether satin nickel, brushed nickel, or chrome, silver hardware is a classic choice.

The Brushed Nickel fixtures in this master bath blend into the room for a more open, airy, cohesive feel.

The tile shower, floor and tub surround and cabinetry contain more neutral tones of brown and tan.

Brushed nickel has been the hardware of choice for premium homes for a number of years now, while the less expensive Chrome finish was generally found in production homes.

However, in the past year, Chrome has become quite popular, and is anticipated to outrun Brushed Nickel in premium baths in 2012.

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

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Click here to watch video tours of our most popular master bathroom designs.

Finding Your New Home in the Raleigh Area

Call 919-278-8070 or visit www.StantonHomes.com to find out more about new homes in the Raleigh area today.