Bielinski Home Builder Blog

In this home building blog, read advice from Bielinski Homes experts on home building basics, home design, interior design, green living, entertaining in your new home, and more. Explore our many home builder blog topics and learn about ways to make your new home truly yours.

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.

What Siding is Right for You?

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. 

Lighting Fixture Advice from a Pro

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. 

A Few Thoughts on Basements

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.

3 Reasons the Modern Barn Door is so Popular

By Rebecca Brown, Design Studio Consultant

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.

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.

Bringing Home Design to the Online Age

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.

Three Things to Remember When Designing Your Kitchen

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. 

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.