Bielinski Home Builder Blog

Home Design

How to Make Your Outdoor Living Space an At-Home Retreat

Now that winter’s over, we don’t have to stay indoors. Warm weather beckons us to spend more time outside. Creating an outdoor living space can give you the best of both worlds.

Jul 11

Finding Your Foundation: Ranch Vs. Two-Story Homes

By Paul Bielinski, CEO & VP

Choosing the right sized home all starts with the foundation. But, when it comes to choosing between a ranch and a two-story floor plan, people are often stumped. So, we're here to help make the decision-making process easier.

May 20

Build OR Buy?

By Paul Bielinski, CEO & VP

To build or not to build, that is the question. And we've got the answer.

Jan 12

Our Most Popular Floor Plan

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.

Jan 5

What You Need to Know About Roof Pitch

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.

Nov 1

How to Style Series: Modern Prairie

By Rebecca Brown, Design Studio Consultant

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.

Sep 6

Sneak Peek: Parade of Homes 2021

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.

Jul 19

How to Prepare for Your Design Studio Meeting

You’ve picked your plan. You’ve found your lot. You’re ready to build. It’s time to get with the experts in the Bielinski Design Studio and bring your vision to life. It’s one of the most exciting parts of the building process, but it can be overwhelming to some. Here are some tips to help you prepare for your Design Studio meeting.

Jun 21

A Few Front Porch Design Tips

By Rebecca Wardon, Interior Design Manager

You only get one chance to make a first impression. So make it a good one with some seasonal styling for your front porch. Here is some inspiration to bring summer to the entrance of your home.

Jun 14

How to Style Series: Transitional Home

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.

May 17