The weather is starting to heat up, and we are ready to be outside enjoying that sunshine. Travel has been put on hold for so many of us due to the global pandemic that having a backyard retreat has become more important than ever. You can get those staycation vibes right at home with these tips... [read more]

Would you like to design a home virtually? While you can’t build an entire home virtually (yet!), you can use our new Exterior Visualizer Tool to see exactly how your dream home from Wayne would look! Virtually design your home exterior with these easy steps: Select your favorite exterior: Click... [read more]

Custom doesn’t have to mean expensive when you work with our team. For many people, the word “custom” automatically conjures up thoughts of dollar signs. It’s true that in some areas, and among many products, the more “custom” you make it, the more expensive it will be. However, at... [read more]

The new year is here, and we can safely say that everyone is happy to usher in change. But what changes will 2021 bring for custom homes? Wayne Homes designer Kelly Cappelletti has the scoop on what’s new in home design this year. What colors are in? In residential design, we are still seeing and... [read more]

Extra space. It’s one of the top reasons for buying or building a new home. But, when it comes to bonus spaces, which is better: a loft or an additional bedroom? There are pros and cons to each, so let’s take a look at both in this Great Debate. Loft Pros: Lofts lend themselves to community... [read more]

Is a formal dining room necessary? It’s a common question we often hear from homeowners when building a new home. Every family is different–some are happy to just have a breakfast room off of the kitchen, while others want a formal dining room to host family and friends. And some want both!... [read more]

Need to add more color to your home? We’ve got you covered. We’ve added even more paint colors to our included features, giving you 29 beautiful shades to choose from. Our expanded palette of neutrals from Sherwin-Williams gives Wayne Homes customers even more shades and tones to select within... [read more]

Are you looking forward to 2021? Who isn’t?! This year has been challenging to say the least, but if you’re building or updating a new home in 2021, there’s a lot to look forward to…starting with paint color trends. Sherwin Williams has released their Color of the Year for 2021, and it is... [read more]

Do you want to have shiplap in your next home? If you’d like to discuss design ideas and how to get started building your new home… Ask us a question! Shiplap has evolved from simply a type of wooden board commonly used as exterior siding to a hallmark of modern farmhouse style made famous by... [read more]