Do you know what shiplap is? You’ve most likely heard of it, as a very popular HGTV show has made it a household name. Shiplap is nothing more than a type of wood siding. Shiplap likely gets its name from a style of shiplap that was once used to make ships. The same overlapping joint that makes... [read more]

You’re invited to join us as we tour this custom Vicksburg in our latest Wayne Homes open house. Take the virtual tour of this beautiful home under construction. You’ll notice the custom exterior was inspired by the modern farmhouse design, including a high-contrast look of black and white.... [read more]

We’re excited to share our first-ever virtual tour of the Somerville II. The Somerville II is a Cape Cod-style floor plan with 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, and the owner suite downstairs. This beautiful Somerville II is still in construction, and the owners were gracious enough to give us a sneak... [read more]

Farmhouse-style custom home designs are a favorite for many reasons, but the main attraction is that classic down-home style. Now, not too long ago, you might have mentioned “farmhouse” and you might think of a barn-red home or a plain all-white house. Nowadays, farmhouse style conjures up... [read more]

Modern muted paint colors have remained popular, no matter the fad or trend. In fact, some of the most trendy paint colors right now are–you guessed it–neutral and muted! The new neutrals were our guiding light when creating Wayne Homes’ expanded Included Paint Color Palette. This range of... [read more]

Ahh, it’s the end of a long day, and you’re looking forward to escaping to your owner suite for a little R&R. When you waltz into your spa-like bathroom, which would you prefer to see: a soaking tub or a spa shower? This great debate has many people divided on which is better. Let’s take a... [read more]

We’re more than halfway through 2021, and for interior designers eyes are already on 2022. If you like to be ahead of home trends, then we have what you need to start your new home Pinterest boards updated for what’s next. Every year, Sherwin-Williams releases their color picks for the next... [read more]

White kitchens are classic. From country to modern, white cabinets are a perennial favorite. White kitchens bring a light and bright feel to the kitchen and allow for other accents to shine, like backsplash and paint colors. There are many good reasons why white kitchens are so enduringly popular:... [read more]

Front porch or back porch? It’s a Great Debate that has our followers divided. We took a poll on Facebook and Instagram, and the results were 149 in favor of front porches and 205 voted for back porches. Porch sitting is an all-American pastime, so it comes as no surprise that people have strong... [read more]