At Kurk Homes, we're passionate about creating homes that are not only beautiful but also perfectly suited to your lifestyle. We...

Setting a budget is always a tricky and exhausting affair when building a new home. It’s a tough financial balancing act when...

One of our most popular floor plans, the Comal Creek home design has loads of space in the downstairs with future space in the...

The days of using magazines and catalogs for home design inspiration are past us. The internet has opened up a plethora of...

Since 2017, Kurk Homes has been a part of the prestigious Southern Living Custom Builder Program. With this designation, we are...

We love to get the question "Can you make this change?" while we are designing your family's home. Yes, we can! In fact, we love...

Nowadays it’s almost impossible to search for home design inspo without coming across the simple and sleek aesthetic of modern...

We recently had the honor, alongside the Gary Sinise R.I.S.E. Foundation, of presenting Retired Army Staff Sgt. Jay Fondren with...

When designing a custom home, the ceiling is often the last thing buyers think of but a beautiful home without an eye-catching...

Lighting can have a dramatic impact on the character of your home. Without good lighting, completing the simplest tasks can be...

How many shades of green can homes be? As plentiful as the shamrocks in Ireland, say we! Here are some of our favorite green...

In the past, luxury estates had a full kitchen staff who utilized one or more large pantries to store fresh and canned foods as...

Farmhouse kitchens are appealing more to homeowners because of both the simplicity of the style and the utilitarian design.

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Building a custom home is an exciting time, but it's also something you really want to get right. Among the considerations you'll...

When you plan to hire a builder, it's not surprising that you will have questions. You might even have a lot of them,...

When you build a home, you can make it what you really want and need. But one of the areas where people could miss out on all...

For many homeowners, the holidays are a time to fall in love with what makes your space so special — all over again. ’Tis also...

It’s that time of year again, and one of the most festive areas of your home could be your front door. After all, this is what...

There are many different options to consider when building your home. Our design team will customize any house plan to suit your...

Whether you have a mud room already, you're planning on adding one, or if you are designing one in your future home, you probably...

There are many different options to consider when building your home. Our design team will customize any house plan to suit your...

There are many different traditions surrounding home building, but one of the most common is doing something that isn't seen but...

 Photo courtesy of Southern Living - Haley's Farm, Plan SL-1926

The more informed decisions that are made in the planning stage of your home, the faster and smoother the building process will...

An increasing number of homeowners are extending their living and entertaining areas far beyond the confines of their home. The...

When rigorous ENERGY STAR® requirements are applied to new home construction, the result is a home built better from the ground...

There are a lot of ways to design and build a custom home, and one of the most popular options includes the addition of...

The all-white kitchen has reigned supreme among home decorating trends for the past decade. From stark alabaster to shades of...

Building a home can be a very exciting time with a lot of things to consider. As society changes, there are also new ways many...

Mark McGinley on the Move: Wisconsin to Texas and a Virgin Islands Dream

As a California native, Mark McGinley has had quite a...

Deep in the heart of the Texas Hill Country resides Steven Byrne, a visionary man with a dream—a dream to help families design...

In recent years, a vintage decorating trend has become new again: indoor wood paneling. Far from the dark, knotty pine that...

Everyone loves the classic, timeless look of hardwood flooring. However, many homeowners don't care for the maintenance involved...

So many homeowners want to know what the new trends are in design options. Of course, if you're building a new custom home, you...

Raised in Arkansas, Kim came home from elementary school each day and rearranged her grandmother's furniture. "She was so sweet...

Whether you’re always hosting family for gatherings around the holidays or your home is just the go-to destination for your group...

Universal Design is a way of strategizing a plan, or modifying a home, to maximize accessibility for any person that may have...

This month's spotlight is on Interior Masonry. Here are 7 Beautiful Ideas to add texture and character to your custom home using...