By Rebecca Brown, Interior Design Manager
Seasonal change calls for an update to your interior design style. But there’s no reason it has to be a big deal. Here are three easy ways to embrace the weather and style for winter.
By Paul Bielinski, CEO & VP
When you’re entertaining, you already have enough on your plate without your home working against you. Bielinski homes are designed to make your life easier every day, including days when you’re playing host. Here are three ways how.
By Steve Bielinski, COO
There are a few things that you don’t think about much until you start building your home. Roof pitch is one of those things. But what really is the difference between this slope or that slope on a roof? Here’s the breakdown.
By Steve Bielinski, COO
We offer two options when it comes to siding. Simple choice right? Well, it is if you’re well informed. Here are the differences between vinyl and cement board siding, and how you can determine which option is best for your lifestyle, your budget, and your home.
By Rebecca Brown, Interior Design Manager
Overhead lighting isn’t the foundation of your interior design style, but don’t ignore how important it can be in making your look come together. In this blog, I’ll walk you through how Bielinski makes choosing your lighting fixtures as easy (or as complicated) as you want, some simple things to remember when choosing a style, and other trends to watch.
By Paul Bielinski, CEO & VP
The lower level might not be the first thing on your mind when you start planning your future home, but a finished basement shouldn’t just be an afterthought. Here are two things to consider about basements when building a home.
By Paul Bielinski, CEO & VP
If you could go back in time and give yourself some tips about working from home, what would you tell yourself? Well after well over a year of experience, here are the things that I’ve learned about making remote work work.
By Rebecca Brown, Interior Design Manager
The modern sliding barn door has become a popular addition to the interior of new homes everywhere. Just look at our entry into the 2021 Parade of Homes. But what about this look made it take off? Here are three reasons why the modern barn door became popular.
By Rebecca Brown, Interior Design Manager
When I begin to select products in a home, I take a lot of inspiration from the exterior design. Certain looks just work with certain home styles. In this series of blogs, I’ll be explaining how I would go about product selection for different styles of homes. This month we’re going to focus on the Modern Prairie.
By Rebecca Wardon, Interior Design Manager
The world has gone digital and at Bielinski, the design process has too. Our Online Design Studio is the only one like it around and can help you not only design the exact home you want, but stay within your budget while doing it.
By Paul Bielinski, CEO & VP
Whether you’re an amateur home cook or a certified gourmet, your kitchen is the heart of your home. So if you have the opportunity to make your kitchen better, you better make the most of it. Here are three important things to remember when designing your kitchen.
By Paul Bielinski, CEO & VP
The master bathroom is one of the most important spaces in your home. It’s the first room you walk into to start your day, and the last room you walk out of when it’s time for bed. And it deserves some love. Here are some of the master bathroom trends that we’re seeing in 2021.
By Paul Bielinski, CEO & VP
The Parade of Homes is back! With last year’s in-person event having been cancelled (and even though that didn’t stop us from building something special), we knew we had to go all out for the big return. Now, we don’t want to give too much away, but here’s a little teaser of what you can expect from our entry into the Parade of Homes 2021.
By Paul Bielinski, CEO & VP
Your home should be your place of zen. But sometimes choices made when building can lead to headaches in the future. Here are some design tips to make sure your home is always a place of comfort and relaxation.
by Rebecca Wardon, Interior Design Manager
When I begin to select products in a home, I take a lot of inspiration from the exterior design. Certain looks just work with certain home styles. In this series of blogs, I’ll be explaining how I would go about product selection for different styles of homes. This time we’re going to focus on the Modern Farmhouse.
By Paul Bielinski, CEO & VP
In the always-on world, it’s important that you’ve got the juice to get through the day. But this small upgrade to your home can make it way easier to stay connected and productive at home. Here’s how USB outlets can help.
By Paul Bielinski, CEO & VP
When my father and uncle started building together in 1960, they built detached garages. Now, over 60 years later, we’re still building garages, they just look a lot different. Here’s a quick look into how we’ve evolved the garage over the years.
By Kiara Grush, New Home Consultant
Our Bielinski Neighborhoods all have special features that will check all your boxes when looking for a place to live. Learn more about them through this series, starting with everything great about the Laurel Springs neighborhood.
By Rebecca Wardon, Interior Design Manager
When I begin to select products in a home, I take a lot of inspiration from the exterior design. Certain looks just work with certain home styles. In this series of blogs, I’ll be explaining how I would go about product selection for different styles of homes, starting with Transitional.
By Steve Bielinski, COO
You might think that all walls are built the same, but here at Bielinski Homes, we build it better. Here’s how we go above and beyond to create a sturdier, better-insulated home for you and your family.
By Paul Bielinski, CEO & VP
After a cold winter of isolation, virtual schooling, and working remotely, we’ve all grown much more intimate with every single inch of our homes. But as spring arrives and the weather changes, a whole new world opens up to us again: outside. Here are some benefits of having an outdoor living space, as well as the ways Bielinski plans are designed to make the most of your outdoor space.
By Rebecca Wardon, Interior Design Manager
The powder room has gotten the short end of the stick for too long. Often overlooked, forgotten, or even hidden. Well, I say no more. Powder rooms are having a moment, here’s why.
By Paul Bielinski, CEO & VP
A new Bielinski home is the stress-free choice, and here are three reasons why.
By Rebecca Wardon, Interior Design Manager
It’s no secret that colored cabinets are very much in. If you’ve read any of our previous blogs, you’ll know that we’re very much on board. (And if you haven’t read any of our previous blogs, what are you waiting for?) Here are some pointers on how to get the most out of this trend.
By Paul Bielinski, CEO & VP
Last year we celebrated our 60th anniversary, and this year we’re celebrating a new milestone: 12,000 homes built. That’s the most homes built by a single builder under the same ownership in the state. And it’s something we’re very proud of. Here’s how it happened and what it means to us.
By Jackie Johnson, New Home Consultant
In this month's Featured Bielinski Neighborhood, we’re taking a look at the condominiums of the Chapman Villas neighborhood in Mukwonago.
By Paul Bielinski, CEO & VP
Is your house starting to feel a little too big? Have you been thinking about right-sizing into something a little more manageable? Did you know that we’ve got a solution that’s perfect for you? Bielinski Condos are the perfect solution for when the kids have moved out and you’ve suddenly got too much home. Here’s what you need to know.
By Rebecca Wardon, Interior Design Manager
When building a home, the toughest decisions can be right under your nose… or your feet, rather. We’re talking about flooring. Do you go with hardwood? Luxury vinyl plank? Carpet? Tile? We’re here to help. Here’s what you need to know about flooring.
By Rebecca Wardon, Interior Design Manager
Last month we discussed new exterior home design trends for 2021. This month we’re bringing it inside. Here are some of the colors, materials, and styles that are trending this year in interior design.
By Rebecca Wardon, Interior Design Manager
The start of a new year is the perfect time to look into the future and think about what the next 12 months have in store for us. So whether you’re building a new home this year or just planning on repainting the home you have, here are the new exterior home design trends to look out for 2021.
By Paul Bielinski, CEO & VP
Change is inevitable. Whether it’s new technologies, new trends, or new demands, Bielinski Homes has been adapting to change for over 60 years. Here is how we’ve used our experience as home builders to create and adapt floorplans for the modern world.
By Paul Bielinski, CEO & VP
In 2020, we celebrated our 60th year in business, and as the year comes to an end we’re all feeling a little nostalgic for everything that got us to where we are, we’re optimistic about what’s to come. Let’s take a look at the past 60 years of Bielinski Homes.
By Rebecca Wardon, Interior Design Manager
As the year is coming to a close, let’s look at some of the trends that are on the horizon.
By Paul Bielinski, CEO & VP
Our most popular floor plan has gone by many different names over the years: The Shorewood, The Sagamore, The Clemont, and now, The Sophia. There have been improvements made and features added along the way, but it’s always been the same fundamental layout. Here’s why The Sophia is such a hit, how it has influenced our building practices, and a glimpse into what’s next.
By Rebecca Wardon, Interior Design Manager
Gold has always held an allure that sets it apart, especially in home design. But a little gold can go a long way. Here are 3 tips that can help you strike it rich with a healthy balance and bring gold into your style.
By Paul Bielinski, CEO & VP
Want to take your new home’s design to new heights? Try a coffered ceiling. Don’t know what that is? Read on to learn more about what a coffered ceiling is, why you should love it, and more.
By Rebecca Wardon, Interior Design Manager
Seasons change and so do seasonal styles. Here are some quick tips on easily updating the look of your home to match the look outside.
We want you to get to know Bielinski Homes better, not only as home builders but as people. So, we’d like you to meet Customer Care Representative Leanne Riggs!
By Paul Bielinski, CEO & VP
The days of the formal dining room are over. And, to be fair, it’s typically a room that only gets used once or twice a year. But what’s taking its place? Read on to learn why the dining room is disappearing and some ways that new home design is dealing with it.
By Steve Bielinski, COO
The home you build is influenced by the land you build it on. Different lot types call for different foundations and exposures. Here are three different types of lots and how they will affect your home design.
We want you to get to know Bielinski Homes better, not only as home builders but as people. Meet our Construction Manager Rob Petranech!
By Steve Bielinski, COO
Smart technology has become an important part of all of our daily lives. Here are a couple of ways Bielinski Homes can help you integrate tech into your home with these new standard features.
By Paul Bielinski, CEO & VP
As design trends evolve and family lifestyles change, we look forward to showing you cutting-edge home designs. Our flagship model home in Franklin exemplifies how Bielinski homes are built with our customers in mind while staying on-trend with design. Here’s a behind-the-scenes look at how we went about planning our latest model home.
We want you to get to know Bielinski Homes better, not only as home builders but as people. So, we’d like you to meet Pre-Construction Coordinator, Stacy Kusel!
By Paul Bielinski, CEO & VP
If your home isn’t built with proper storage in mind, every day can bring a new headache. That’s why, when we draw up our Bielinski-designed floor plans, storage is more than just an afterthought. Here’s how we incorporate the storage your life needs throughout our homes.
We want you to get to know Bielinski Homes better, not only as home builders but as people. So, read on to learn more about Architectural Design Manager, Mike Doyle.
By Paul Bielinski, CEO & VP
One of the biggest trends we’re seeing in the world of home design is the modernization of classic styles. Nowhere is it more evident than the popularity of the modern farmhouse look.
By Paul Bielinski, CEO & VP
We often see mudrooms on our customers’ wish lists when they come through our doors. For good reason, the mudroom has become a staple in modern home building designs. But the room’s beginnings were far less glamorous than the mudrooms we offer today. Here’s some information on the past, present, and future of mudrooms.
By Paul Bielinski, CEO & VP
We build great homes. But many people don’t know that we also build great condos! Here’s some information on what sets Bielinski condos apart from the rest.
We want you to get to know Bielinski Homes better, not only as home builders but as people. Our second Employee Feature is a name you’ll recognize from many of our design-related Bielinski blogs, Interior Design Manager Rebecca Wardon!
By Rebecca Wardon, Interior Design Manager
Looking around your home and seeing that you’re needing some new décor? You can make it yourself. I want to share some easy do it yourself ideas that you can do at home.
We want you to get to know Bielinski Homes better, not only as home builders but as people. So, to kick off our Employee Features, meet New Home Consultant Jackie Johnson!
By Rebecca Wardon, Interior Design Manager
Home design trends can come and go. We’re here to help you decide what’s a flash in the pan and what’s here to stay. Last month we talked about trends in exterior home design. This month we’re going to talk about trends in interior home design.
By Paul Bielinski, CEO & VP
Even in our 60th year as homebuilders, it’s important for us to continue evolving. That’s why our new Harmony line of floor plans takes older Bielinski designs and modernizes them to meet the needs of today’s homeowners.
By Paul Bielinski, CEO & VP
Times change. As a homebuilder, it’s our job to change with them. Since 1960 we’ve been evolving Bielinski to better serve Wisconsin families and it’s no different in 2020. These are some of the ways we are adapting our business for both our employees and customers.
By Paul Bielinski, CEO & VP
You can never make a second first impression, and the exterior is how the eyes of the world first see your home. It’s important to make the right choice when it comes to exterior home styling, and we’re here to help.
By Rebecca Wardon, Interior Design Manager
Can you picture your next home in your mind? Well, now you can do it online, too. We are rolling out a new online room visualizer to help you preview all those design details you usually could only see in the Bielinski Design Studio. Here’s what this new technology means for you.
By Steve Bielinski, COO
A wall is a wall is a wall… or is it? You might think building a wall is pretty simple, but we at Bielinski Homes put a lot of thought into making the best walls we can. Here are some examples of wall techniques and how we do it here at Bielinski Homes.
By Rebecca Wardon, Interior Design Manager
With every new year comes a new color of the year. Let’s take a look at some of the major paint suppliers’ color choices and talk about how you can best use these hues.
By Paul Bielinski, CEO & VP
Happy New Year everyone.
First of all, we’d like to thank all of our staff, customers, and partners that made last year so successful. 2019 was a year of positive change and your support had a lot to do with it. We appreciate all of you and we’re excited to move into a new decade together.
As we move into 2020, I wanted to take a moment to talk about all the great things that happened in 2019 and also look towards the future of Bielinski Homes.
By Rebecca Wardon, Interior Design Manager
At the Bielinski Design Studio, you can come meet design experts (like me!) and see product and design choices for your new home in person. Now we’re taking it online. Introducing the Digital Design Studio, where customers are able to view different product selections online. “How is this a game-changer?” you might ask. Here’s how.
By Steve Bielinski, COO
When you’re thinking about building a new home you imagine the counters, the cabinets, the flooring, but do you think about the windows? Windows aren’t the most glamorous part of a home, but they’re definitely one of the most important. They keep the elements out and let the light in. Here’s how you know your windows are right for your home.
By Paul Bielinski, CEO
Since 1960 we’ve been building homes in southeastern Wisconsin, and if your mental math is any good you’ll know that means Bielinski Homes will be celebrating our 60th anniversary in 2020. Before we turn 60, let’s take a look back through the years.
By Paul Bielinski, CEO
Much like our homemade floor plans, every single Bielinski Neighborhood is planned and named right here in our offices. But the naming process is a little different with our neighborhoods than our homes. Here’s how we do it.
By Steve Bielinski, COO
Love it or hate it, Wisconsin winters can be harsh, Wind, snow, sleet, hail, and subzero temperatures are definitely not the most ideal conditions for the health of your home. But a little preparation in fall means you won’t be scrambling around in the cold. Here are some tips for getting your home prepared for winter.
By Rebecca Wardon, Interior Design Manager
The holidays are right around the corner and we are already feeling jolly. But sometimes decorating can feel more like a chore than a celebration. Here are some simple tips for holiday decorating for a headache-free holiday season.
By Steve Bielinski, COO
How can Bielinski Homes build such well-crafted, affordable homes without cutting corners? It’s all about efficiency. Here are two examples of areas in our design process where we reduce on building waste and therefore home cost.
By Paul Bielinski, CEO
Every Bielinski floor plan is homemade by us, and some of them are so popular that we make them again! We recently unveiled The Harmony Series, which is the modernized version of some of our floor plans. Here’s what goes into that process of modernization.
By Paul Bielinski, CEO
Bielinski Homes has been building homes in Wisconsin for a long time. One of the reasons our business has been so successful for so long is our ability to adapt and evolve to stand out in an ever-changing industry.
We know we deliver a great product at fantastic value, but we want our customers to enjoy the process along the way, so here are some recent changes we’ve made to ensure that happens.
By Paul Bielinski, CEO
This is something I’m so proud to announce. We’ve recently started a new community giving program here at Bielinski Homes called Build It Forward. Here’s what that means, and why it means so much.
By Paul Bielinski, CEO
Last year, I built a new Bielinski home! And if that wasn’t exciting enough, you all got to follow along. In this five-part series, I shared what that process looks like. In this last installment of my home building experience, we’re looking at the warranty process.
By Jackie Johnson, New Home Consultant
Life changes are one of the main reasons why families start looking for a new home. Here are some ways to make sure your home is the right size for your life.
By Jennifer Durand, New Home Consultant
The owner’s retreat sounds like just a fancy way to say master bedroom. So what sets a Bielinski owner’s retreat apart?
By Paul Bielinski, CEO
What’s in a name? All our floor plans are homemade, and that means all our floor plans’ names are thought up right here in the Bielinski office. Here’s how we do it.
By Paul Bielinski, CEO
Can’t find the right home? Is building not currently an option? We’ve got the perfect solution: Bielinski RediHomes®.
Are you moving into a new neighborhood and aren’t exactly sure what a homeowners association is? Here’s a quick guide about what you can expect.
By Steve Bielinski
At Bielinski, we believe that companies like ours have a duty to take on a larger role in protecting the environment. So for the past 11 years, we’ve done just that. Here are some of the ways we build green as well as a look into the future of green building.
By Jennifer Durand, New Home Consultant
If you want to get into a new home, here are the first steps you should start taking today.
By Paul Bielinski
Did you know that all of our floor plans are made in-house? Here’s how Frank, Steve, and I approach the design process.
By Paul Bielinski
Are you too busy for a proper vacation? Maybe you’re just trying to save some money. Or maybe you just have a weekend off. No matter your reason, if you love where you live, try a staycation.
Is a new home in your five-year plan? Who would know better how to get you there than our New Home Consultants? Here’s what they say you should be doing to prepare.
By Steve Bielinski
Summer is better with a healthy lawn, and a healthy lawn takes a little bit of work. Here’s some advice to make sure the grass is greener on your side of the fence.
By Rebecca Wardon
It’s finally feeling like spring. Do you ever wish you could take those good vibes and bring them inside? Well, here’s how you can.
By Paul Bielinski
One of the many things that sets Bielinski Homes apart from the competition is our homemade floor plans. But what exactly does that mean for you? We’ll be checking out how we make our homemade floor plans in this Floor Plan Friday blog series, but first, let’s learn a little more about the basics.
By Steve Bielinski
Is green building just another buzzword? Here’s how eco-friendly techniques are helping builders like us, make better homes for you.
By Rebecca Wardon
Your kids’ rooms can go through styles faster than your kid goes through shoes. When it comes to extending the life of a kid’s room, there are two rules you have to follow.
By Paul Bielinski
Building a home is a big moment in anyone’s life, but how do you know when that moment has arrived? Let us try and help you answer that question.
By Paul Bielinski
It’s important to start your day right, and what better way than in a Bielinski morning room? Here’s some information that can turn your good mornings into great ones.
By Paul Bielinski
Building a home is just like cooking a satisfying meal, it all comes down to ingredients, technique, and organization.
By Paul Bielinski
Your master bathroom is the most important room to invest in, outside of the kitchen. A modern master bathroom will improve your home’s resale value. Here are some great options if you’re looking to add a little luxury to your bathroom.
By Ann Bielinski
New Year means new trends. We took a look at different “colors of the year,” and picked some of our own. Here’s your palette inspiration for 2019.
By Paul Bielinski
Sometimes you get to a point in your life when your home feels too big to live in or too much to take care of. A lot of people call the next step “downsizing.” We like to call it rightsizing. Here are the answers to some common questions we get about rightsizing.
By Steve Bielinski
Window condensation, we’re all familiar with it, but do you know why it occurs and how it can harm your home? Let me break it down for you.
By Rebecca Wardon
As we enter a new year let’s take a look at some new trends. Get inspired by these 2019 looks.
By Frank Bielinski
We sat down and spoke with one of Bielinski Homes co-founders, Frank Bielinski, to learn about how it all started.
By Steve Bielinski
Winter is around the corner and the mercury is plummeting, is your home ready for the Wisconsin cold? Bielinski homes sure are, here’s why.
By Paul Bielinski
It’s the age old icebreaker. If you were marooned on a desert island, what would you bring to help survive or just pass the time? Well here are my answers.
Wait, it’s November?! How does the holiday season surprise us every single year? Guess it’s time to start getting ready! In the familial spirit of the coming holidays we asked members of our Bielinski Homes family to share with us their advice on how to skip the holiday stress this time around. Here’s what they had to say.
By Paul Bielinski
As a home builder and a home cook, I know the importance of a well-built kitchen. But the craftsmanship and design are just the start, you also need the perfect tools. Here are some tips for making sure you’ve got the right equipment for every recipe.
By Paul Bielinski
I’m building a new Bielinski home! And if that isn’t exciting enough, you all get to follow along. In this five-part series I’ll share what that process looks like. This month we’re on to construction!
By Paul Bielinski
A great basement has a lot of potential, so here are some ideas of how you can make the most of it.
By Steve Bielinski
Summer is over. Fall is here. Winter is right around the corner. Don’t get distracted by the changing colors, it’s time to make sure your home is ready for the cold. Here are some summer-to-winter maintenance tips.
By Paul Bielinski
I’m building a new Bielinski home! And if that isn’t exciting enough, you all get to follow along. In this four-part series I’ll share what that process looks like. It’s part three and we’re going to look at pre-construction.
By Rebecca Wardon
Building and designing a new home can seem like tough decision after tough decision after tough decision. As a design expert, here are three ways I help our customers maneuver through the sea of choices.
By Steve Bielinski
When you’re building a new home, there are four main costs that you will need to take into consideration: the lot cost, home site improvements, the home base price, and options and upgrades. That might sound intimidating, so let me break it down for you.
Check out what our very own design expert, Rebecca Wardon, has to say about seasonal style and decorating for fall.
By Rebecca Wardon
Sometimes it’s better to stop thinking about the specifics, and instead think about how you want your home to feel.
By Paul Bielinski
I’m building a new Bielinski home! And if that isn’t exciting enough, you all get to follow along. In this four-part series I’ll share what that process looks like. This month we’re talking about style.
By Paul Bielinski
Is your home feeling a little too big for your lifestyle? Don’t think of it as downsizing, think of it as right-sizing. Here are some questions you can ask yourself to make sure right-sizing is the way to go.
It’s a new month, and that means a new home inspo blog! We’re back with Bielinski Homes designer Rebecca Wardon, and she’s filling us in on the darker side of style: matte black.
By Paul Bielinski
I’m building a new Bielinski home! And if that isn’t exciting enough, you all get to follow along. In this four-part series I’ll share what that process looks like, starting with the floor plan.
By Paul Bielinski
No matter the season, as long as the planet you live on is literally made of dirt, a mud room will always be a great addition to your home. Here are some ideas for making the most of this space.
We’re back with some home design inspiration. But this month we’re gonna skip the style and go straight to the substance. We sat down with Bielinski Homes COO, Steve Bielinski, to find out what quality craftsmanship really means.
Building a new home is quite the undertaking. And often it all boils down to dollar bills. But a number of our clients don’t know exactly how to go about financing their homebuilding. So here are the basics.
By Rebecca Wardon
There’s nothing more exciting than a bare wall. It’s a fresh start. It’s a blank canvas. It can be turned into something beautiful. But where to start?
By Paul Bielinski
It’s allergy season. But don’t just blame the pollen for your "achoos," your home might be one of the culprits. Here are some ways to kiss your gesundheits goodbye.
By Paul Bielinski
When it comes to your dream home, you know the what, but how about the where? Finding land to build on doesn’t have to be so hard. Here are some different ways to find the perfect lot.
The trend you should be keeping an eye on.
For this month's home inspiration, we talked to Bielinski Homes Interior Design Consultant Rebecca Wardon about what trends to look out for in March. What trend should we be keeping an eye on this month?
What’s scarier than being a new homeowner? How about being a new parent? Start preparing your new home for your newborn with these easy tips.