Luxury and vinyl are two words that you wouldn’t assume go together, but the latest in vinyl flooring really is pretty luxe. Light years from the vinyl flooring of old, luxury vinyl floors come in a wide range of looks – from hardwood to stone to tile and plank. As flooring retailer Barrington... [read more]

Function over fashion? Not in our homes! Wayne Homes offers endless customizations to allow you to create the kitchen of your dreams with style and substance. Let’s take a closer look at what to consider when creating a custom kitchen that’s beautiful and functional. Layout You may have heard... [read more]

Are you Team Sunroom or Team Porch/Patio? If you’ve taken our Facebook poll, you’ll discover whether you are in the majority or minority, but let’s take a closer look at the pros and cons of each. Sunroom Year-round use – since the space is indoors, it’s warm in the winter and cool in the... [read more]

The design step of the building process with Wayne Homes is so exciting! From shingles to flooring, this is when you get to choose all of your exterior and interior design elements. Exterior materials can include siding, brick, stone, shutters, and shingles. Interior features can include flooring,... [read more]

“Does this item spark joy?” You may have asked yourself this question since the Netflix show “Tidying Up with Marie Kondo” has gained popularity. The author of the  #1 New York Times bestselling book, “The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up” encourages us to ask ourselves this question... [read more]

To paint or wallpaper, that is the question. For many homeowners, the answer may be…both! There are certainly pros and cons to each wall covering, so we are breaking down all the info you need to decide which you will choose. Paint Pros A wide variety of colors to choose from Easy application Can... [read more]

One of the best parts of building a custom home with Wayne is that you can take features from one of our many floor plans and incorporate it into another. One common customization we see is pulling the kitchen design from a certain layout and using it in a different one, or creating a blend of both... [read more]

Windows do so much for a home. Besides bringing natural light into a house, windows are our visual connection to the outdoors and can set the tone for the entire home. So, it’s only fair they are dressed appropriately for such a large job. But, where to start? There are many window treatments... [read more]

A beautiful, open great-room in a Fairfax Custom home with In-Law Suite. The new classics blend traditional design with modern styling. This “new traditional” style is being seen in many new homes, and it’s a way to bring the charm and character of older homes to newly constructed homes. Have... [read more]