Building two homes for a special family within three years is a unique experience for Carbine & Associates. When you step into the latest Middle Tennessee farmhouse, the beautiful house is filled with gorgeous lighting, stone and barn wood accents and abundance of smart, inspiring building choices. Inviting Farmhouse Creative lighting choices is the new [...]
Arguably, the mudroom may be the most utilitarian space in your home. Of course, that doesn’t mean it has to be boring or unattractive. A stylish, useful mudroom can keep your outerwear in order and still blend seamlessly with the rest of your home. With easy access to the laundry room, the House for [...]
Ceramic tile is a classic and popular choice for flooring, backsplashes, kitchens and baths. And with good reason! Attractive, durable and easy to clean; ceramic tile is a versatile building material that has stood the test of time. Surrounding a gorgeous tub with artistic tile is a spot on use of modern tile choices. [...]
A large number of people relocating to Nashville are creating a demand for housing which continues to drive the popularity of Carbine & Associates’ urban projects. Although Carbine’s Kenrow Corner condos and townhomes in The Nations are now sold out, the Middle Tennessee custom homebuilder and developer has four beautiful townhomes in WeHo or Wedgewood-Houston [...]
Working with a builder to create your dream home is an exciting prospect. However, the array of options to select from can become overwhelming. The ability to visualize different rooms and elements can help you pull ideas together into a cohesive vision for the home that’s exactly right for you. Houzz: Using Your Eyes to [...]
Once you settle on a floor plan for your custom home, you’ll be faced with an exciting array of options for interior style features. Choosing your doors, cabinetry and other built-in design elements can feel a bit overwhelming, but these details are often what make a home truly yours. Storage Never Goes Out of Style [...]
Working with a builder to create a custom home is an exciting prospect. However, for some people, it may not be a perfect fit. In many cases, a market home may offer many of the advantages of a custom build, with none of the disadvantages. Carbine & Associates' French Manor market home was begun [...]
Arguably, one of the most stylish statements you can make within your home is to blend a charming, rustic element into a contemporary design. A particularly hot design element right now is the use of exposed ceiling beams. While trendy, the look is one that’s withstood the test of time. You needn’t worry that they’ll [...]
Farmhouse sinks, also known as apron front sinks, have enjoyed renewed popularity in recent years. Originally a utilitarian choice from the days when a large sink was helpful for large food and meat prep, their versatility is making them a recent favorite for custom home building projects. Used in our House for Hope Designer [...]
At first glance, it may seem that built-in room features may limit a home’s appeal. With a bit of smart planning, however, built-ins can become a transformative feature that makes a new custom home uniquely inviting. Built-In Media Wall Many of us enjoy watching a movie, the game or our favorite TV series on [...]