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 Paul Bielinski, CEO & VP
Smart home technology is anything but a flash in the pan, and it’s only getting smarter. Here’s how we incorporate smart home tech into new Bielinski homes in order to make your life easier, safer, and greener.
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 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.
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 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.
By Jordan Allen, Bielinski Homes customer
We’ve been using luxury vinyl plank (LVP) flooring in our homes for a while now, and our customers are loving it. In fact, we recently had a conversation with a customer who chose LVP in their new Bielinski Home about their experience so far. Here’s what Jordan had to say.
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.
By Paul Bielinski, CEO & VP
Now more than ever, people are invested in a comfortable place where they can work from home, whether it’s a desk in the spare bedroom, a converted dining room, or a dedicated home office. Here are some of the ways a Bielinski Homes floor plan makes working from home easier.
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
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 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 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 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 Rebecca Wardon, Interior Design Manager
In January we shared some trends that we thought would show up in 2019 Let’s look back and see which ones made it big, which ones have evolved, and which ones are on the rise.
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 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
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 Rebecca Wardon
As we enter a new year let’s take a look at some new trends. Get inspired by these 2019 looks.
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 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.
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
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.
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
Here are some common homebuilding questions we get from pet owners.
Dread cleaning? Make it easier by staying organized all year long. Here are four home organization hacks.
Is there anything more luxurious than a beautiful master bathroom? Here are some helpful tips for making the most out of yours.
How much do you love your animals? Enough to give them a whole area to themselves? What if we told you that’s not as crazy as it might seem? Here are five tips for giving your pets a place all their own.
The trend you should be keeping an eye on.
Here are three easy ways to refresh your style this spring.
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?
After reading this blog, creating the perfect guest room will be easy. Finding the perfect guest? Not so much.
These boots are made for walking. And that’s just what they’ll do. But one of these days these boots are going to track snow and salt into your home and ruin your hardwood floors and carpets.
It’s February and we’re looking at paint. Here are three easy and inexpensive trends we’re into this month.
Ah, to be a kid. Legos. Action figures. Dollhouses. Is there anything better than playtime? Here are four tips about creating the perfect playroom.
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.
To build or not to build, that is the question. And we’ve got the answer.
Have you been staring at paint chips for weeks and still can’t tell the difference between Desert Taupe and Taupe Gray? Choosing an interior color scheme is tough. We’re here to make it easier.
Wouldn’t it be great if taking a mini-vacation was as easy as walking down the hallway? Here are three of our favorite suggestions to make relaxation just a room away.
Today we’re celebrating all things small and furry! If you think having pets means making sacrifices in design and cleanliness, think again. Here are some tips to make your home perfect for you and your hairy cohorts.
From holidays to birthday parties to regular old family dinners, it all starts in the kitchen. Give some love back to the hardest working room in the home with these simple tips.
Even in homes with ample storage it can seem like there’s nowhere to put anything. We’re here to remind you that it’s not always about the amount of space, but how you use it.
Is your favorite party the one you don’t have to host? The pressure and stress of cooking, cleaning, and decorating can suck the enjoyment right out of planning a soiree. Here are some tips to minimize stress and maximize fun, for you and your guests.