House 4 Hope Updates
New Boutique Green Hills Neighborhood Announced
A new, Green Hills boutique neighborhood, The Enclave at Kimbark, is being unveiled by developer and builder Carbine & Associates with several homes move in ready in the next three months. New Green Hills [...]
Nashville’s Best New Home Of The Year!
A transitional farmhouse with Scandinavian influences has earned Nashville Lifestyles’ Best New Home of the year for Carbine & Associates and the team of creatives involved. All photos by Paul Nicol. This beautiful [...]
New Carbine Homes – The Mill At Bond Springs – Happy Holidays!
When driving into the beautiful Thompson’s Station area and through the entrance of The Mill at Bond Springs, you leave behind the stress as you explore this new neighborhood with four Carbine homes currently [...]
Thompson’s Station New Franklin TN Hot Spot
As the great American re-shuffling continues with homeowners departing urban areas and looking for privacy and a home office, Carbine & Associates newly launched neighborhood, The Mill at Bond Springs, only has two remaining [...]
New Thompson’s Station Neighborhood – The Mill At Bond Springs
A new Thompson’s Station neighborhood, The Mill at Bond Springs, is being announced by Carbine & Associates and don't miss Sunday open houses coming up in Nature's Landing. This is a rendering of [...]
Carbine Relaunches Open Houses – Nature’s Landing
With safety precautions in place, Carbine & Associates will be hosting an open house in Nature’s Landing for three gorgeous homes on Sunday, May 17 from 2 p.m. – 4 p.m. beginning at 3018 [...]
Carbine Farmhouse Build: Client Testimonial [Video]
Integrity, communication and attention-to-detail are some of the elements which resulted in a great farmhouse build say Carbine & Associates clients. Here’s more on this unique project and homes available in Franklin’s Nature’s Landing. [...]
Gorgeous Homes – Open House Sunday
Carbine & Associates will have six gorgeous home open Sunday from 2 to 4 p.m. from pretty choices in Green Hills to beautiful homes in the charming Franklin boutique neighborhood, Nature's Landing. Green Hills [...]
Happy Holidays From Our Farmhouse To Yours
This has been a blessed year for the team from Carbine & Associates as we have created beautiful friendships, homes and memories with so many throughout Middle Tennessee! (Photos by Leslie Brown) Happy Holidays [...]
Tennessee Christmas Farmhouse
Living in a farmhouse is extra special this time of year with the magic of Christmas and one of our Carbine families allowed us to visit their Tennessee Christmas farmhouse in Franklin’s Southern Preserve [...]
Black Farmhouse Home Tour
This beautiful black farmhouse kitchen has everything a chef or family would need in the second part of this Carbine home tour and be sure and visit our open houses this weekend to find [...]
Step Inside This Stunning Black Farmhouse
It is pure magic when our custom home building clients allow us to visit after they move in and this Black Modern Farmhouse does not disappoint. Take a look at the beautiful Nashville area [...]
Charming White Farmhouse Available In Franklin
What is it about farmhouse charm that just calls to us? This beautiful White Farmhouse is sweeping Instagram with influencers asking that question repeatedly. Step inside this beautiful Franklin home and see if we [...]
Realtor Event, Open House – Franklin Neighborhood Nature’s Landing
Gorgeous, new homes in Nature’s Landing will be open this week for a special Realtors event hosted by three top area builders as well as a weekend community open house at the new boutique [...]
New Green Hills Home, Neighborhood Open House, Nashville Scene Top Builder
On pretty Parkview Circle in Green Hills, Carbine & Associates has just completed a spacious, beautiful two-story home now available, announced today a Nature’s Landing multi-home open house event and was just named a top [...]
Black and White Farmhouse
Returning to a Carbine custom home to visit after our clients move in is always special and this black and white farmhouse made our day! Here is a tour of this beautiful Franklin home [...]
Beautiful, Modern Farmhouse Available – Southern Preserve
In a pretty neighborhood, wrapped with four-board black fencing, sits this beautiful Modern Farmhouse, with charming porches, currently under construction and available in Southern Preserve. Currently under construction and available, this beautiful Modern [...]
New Nashville, Franklin Carbine Homes Profiled: My Southern Home TV [Video]
From Franklin to Green Hills, Carbine & Associates has so many beautiful homes being built and several available for purchase. Kristen Carbine, PARKS Realty, was recently interviewed by My Southern Home TV and shared [...]
Great Porch Ideas
With this hectic life, the porch has become such a welcoming and necessary refuge. Here’re our great porch ideas featuring some of our favorite porch features to inspire you. Wrap Around Porches A porch [...]
My Southern Home TV Profiles Carbine Custom Home [VIDEO]
My Southern Home TV stepped into a Carbine home with company president, James Carbine, digging into the Carbine difference, the building process and the re-sale value of a home investment. Here’s more on the [...]
Franklin, Nashville New Homes Under Construction
Gorgeous new homes, built by Carbine & Associates, are under construction in pretty boutique Franklin neighborhoods and Green Hills with a few more new home sites available for Carbine homes in Williamson County. [...]
Inside The Home Building Process [Video]
The home building process can be overwhelming but new Carbine homeowners share their positive experience about the process of building a Carbine & Associates home. Here’s more on Dennis and Rebecca Holmes experience on [...]
English Country, Modern Farmhouse Available – Nature’s Landing
Two beautiful homes, a pretty English Country and a gorgeous Modern Farmhouse, are being built by Carbine & Associates and are available in Nature’s Landing neighborhood, a boutique neighborhood near historic downtown Franklin. Check [...]
Building A Home Can Be Enjoyable – The Carbine Difference [Video]
When building a house, a few words can come to mind: tiring, difficult, and stressful. But according to homeowners Dennis and Rebecca Holmes, the opposite was true when building a home with Carbine & [...]
Top Inspiring Home Building Trends 2019
From black farmhouses in new Franklin neighborhoods to fresh color ideas, the Carbine & Associates team share top home building trends to inspire you. And, be sure you check out this Carbine & Associates [...]
Gorgeous New Carbine Home – Southern Preserve – Franklin
When you step into the beautiful, new Carbine Modern Farmhouse available in Franklin’s Southern Preserve neighborhood, you can immediately envision holidays and dinners around the table in the beautiful open floor plan home with [...]
Modern Farmhouses, English Country Available – New Nature’s Landing
A black farmhouse, charming English Country and a Modern Farmhouse and are now available in a pretty, new neighborhood, Nature’s Landing, just moments from historic downtown Franklin. The first three homes being [...]
New Franklin Neighborhood Nature’s Landing Announced [Drone Video Tour]
A beautiful, new neighborhood near downtown Franklin was announced by Carbine & Associates, Nature’s Landing, named for its pretty location, scenic city homesteads surrounded by woods and meandering water. Take a look at this [...]
Nashville, Scenic Franklin – New Carbine Homes
If you’ve been on the hunt for a stunning new place to call home, Carbine & Associates has three beautiful new houses located in Franklin and Nashville. Here’s more on the Carbine difference and [...]
Intriguing Modern Farmhouse – Black House Exterior
Flipping the farmhouse tradition, Carbine & Associates has just completed an intriguing Modern Farmhouse with so many inspiring elements including a stunning black house exterior. Black House Exterior With exposed wood accents, the black [...]
See, Feel, Understand The Carbine Difference In Home Building [Video]
For over three decades, Carbine & Associates has been producing stunning homes throughout the Middle Tennessee area - now enjoyed by generations of families. But what is the Carbine difference? From craftsmanship and materials to [...]
Fall Home Checklist
As the weather gets cooler, it’s a good idea to make a fall home checklist for your home’s maintenance before it gets too cold. Here’re some of the Carbine team’s top tips. Fall [...]
New Nashville Home Light-Filled, Beautiful Interiors – Video Tour
When you walk into Carbine’s beautiful new Nashville home, you are immediately impressed by the light, airy, impeccably designed interiors. Our latest video highlights a few of our favorite things about this pretty, two-story [...]
Color Trends Create Fresh Home Ideas
Home design is something that’s always evolving with fresh color choices a huge part of staying current. Here’re some of the hottest color trends as seen in Carbine homes to inspire you as well [...]
Gorgeous Green Hills Home – Gourmet Kitchen – Open Floor Plan
Close to the Hill Center and Nashville staple The Bluebird Café, Carbine & Associates building team has been working hard on a new home recently completed on the pretty, tree-lined street Lone Oak. Featuring [...]
Carbine’s Fun, Functional Bunk Bed Ideas
Carbine’s Fun, Functional Bunk Bed Ideas Described as fun, functional additions to a home, Carbine & Associates unique built-in bunk beds were recently highlighted in a Tennessean story on home building and here’s more [...]
Carbine & Associates Announces PARKS Realty Affiliation
Carbine & Associates' real estate division is heading in an exciting new direction and announcing a new affiliation with PARKS Realty on Main in downtown Franklin. Formerly Carbine Realty Group, broker Beth Sturm and REALTOR Kristen [...]
Top Five Master Bathroom Ideas of 2018
Master bathrooms should feel personal and comfortable, and the newest trends in 2018 are going to help it be just that. Bringing back warmer colors, room for personal touches and great lighting options, these [...]
Top Five Kitchen Features
The kitchen remains the heart of the home, and it also remains the heart of endless design choices. Kitchen must-haves change year by year, so to help you keep up, here are five of [...]
Two Open Houses – WeHo & Franklin New Homes
Join us Sunday from 2 to 4 p.m. for open houses at two new Carbine homes – one in Nashville’s trendy Wedgewood-Houston and the second in Water Leaf neighborhood of Franklin. Check out this [...]
New Nashville Carbine Home – Trendy Wedgewood-Houston
With the ever-growing population of Nashville, it’s hard to come by a new home with great features and a great location – but this new Wedgewood Houston home has both. The beautiful two-story home [...]
Home Building Trends Are Changing In 2018, Here’s How
From kitchens and bathrooms to covered porches, the design and build of homes today is changing and Carbine and Associates continue to be leaders in new home building innovation. The Tennessean interviewed company President/Founder [...]
Modern Conveniences, Craftsmanship, Historic Flair – New Home Franklin
Taking advantage of the beauty and history of the land on which it sits while bringing modern conveniences to wooded, spacious acre plus home sites is how the Tennessean recently described Carbine & Associates [...]
Broker Open House – Gorgeous Carbine Williamson County Home
Kick off your weekend with festive fun at one of Carbine & Associates gorgeous Williamson County new homes when Carbine Realty Group and the Bodden Sisters – EXIT Realty Music City host a realtor [...]
New Nashville Homes – Wedgwood-Houston
The challenge of building new homes for the daily influx of residents is driving home sales in Nashville and Carbine & Associates is helping meet this demand by building new homes in urban areas [...]
Traditional Home Inspiration – National Architecture Week
National Architecture Week always inspires us to take a closer look at what motivates our building and design team when creating Carbine & Associates homes throughout Middle Tennessee. Traditional Home Early Influence From English [...]
Classic Style, Craftsmanship, Fresh Interiors – Water Leaf New Home
With stunning craftsmanship, a classic Federal style home has fresh inspiring interior finishes creating a beautiful, new home in Franklin’s pretty boutique neighborhood - Water Leaf. Federal Home Style – Franklin New Home Federal [...]
New Home Building Ideas
Stepping inside so many recently completed Carbine & Associates new homes has us excited about new home building ideas. From spot on, black and white kitchens and clever pantries to shiplap wrapped banquettes and [...]
Great Tile Choices – National Tile Day
There are so many great choices in tile these days from small mosaic patterns to bold, concrete style porcelain planks that building a new home with the durable, water-resistant option is only limited by [...]
Privacy, Beautiful Houses, Fiber-To-The-Home
If you are looking for a smaller neighborhood, wrapped in green space and need fiber-to-the-home, you’ll want to check out home sites in Water Leaf and Southern Preserve of Williamson County for several gorgeous [...]
8 Inspiring 2018 Building Trends
The latest building trends were compiled by the Carbine team at the recent International Builders’ Show and range from an infusion of color in the home and the super island to experience rooms for [...]
Pinterest Announcement, Building Highlights
In fourth quarter of 2017, the popular web and mobile app Pinterest announced they have 200 million monthly active users growing by 50 million in a little under a year. Carbine and Associates staff [...]
Fireplace Options For New Home Design
It is indoor fire season and there are several elements to consider if you are contemplating adding a fireplace to your new home construction. Wood Burning Fireplaces There is nothing like the smell, [...]
Home Builders Mid TN Rookie of Year – Kristen Carbine
Beginning her career at the peak of Nashville’s real estate market, Carbine Realty Group’s Kristen Carbine said it was a little like jumping in the water without knowing how to swim! This can-do attitude [...]
How to Choose the Perfect Lighting for Your Custom Home
As your Middle Tennessee custom home begins to take shape, it’s time for the details to start coming together. Whatever your décor, the right lighting will go far in creating inviting and useful space [...]
3 Easy Ways to Manage Your Winter Energy Bills
As temperatures begin to drop in Middle Tennessee, many homeowners see their energy bills rise. Whether you are turning up the heat or turning on the holiday lights, energy usage tends to increase during [...]
Staircases: Ascending in Style
In many multi-story homes, the stairs are merely a means to get from one floor to the next. In some homes, a staircase can even look like an afterthought. However, a dramatic staircase can [...]
Beautiful Manor Home Available – Boutique Franklin Neighborhood
With an inviting, fence-lined driveway leading to a beautiful brick home on an acre-plus home site, Carbine’s newest house in Southern Preserve is currently available! A pretty, fenced-line drive leads to the manor [...]
Building Two Farmhouses In Three Years For One Special Family
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 [...]
Mudrooms Can Have Style Too!
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 [...]
Ceramic Tile: Classic Feature, Modern Flair
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 [...]
New Nashville Townhomes – Wedgewood-Houston
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 [...]
Homebuilder Pro Tip: Using Houzz to Design Your Perfect Space
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 [...]
Southern Franklin Boutique Neighborhoods Offer New Homes, Future Home Sites
The availability of land is driving the popularity of the south side of Franklin according to a Tennessean interview with Carbine & Associates this week. Carbine & Associates is developing and building in two [...]
Home Design Trends: Open Shelving
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 [...]
Market Home: Why Buy A Home In Progress?
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 [...]
Carbine Team Earns Franklin Tomorrow Corporate Volunteer Award
Celebrating 30 years of building, Carbine & Associates skipped the party to build a House for Hope Designer Show House and donated the $102,000 proceeds to Middle Tennessee children’s charities. Franklin Tomorrow honored this [...]
Exposed Ceiling Beams: This Year’s Hottest Cool Trend
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 [...]
Carbine Boutique Communities Offer Privacy
New Franklin boutique neighborhoods, Southern Preserve and Water Leaf, were highlighted by the Tennessean as homeowners express the desire for fewer neighbors and more privacy. Southern Preserve Acre-Plus Home Sites The first home [...]
Designing Around Your Lifestyle
When you sit down with your Nashville-area custom homebuilder to plan your new home, there can be so many options that it may seem overwhelming. They say the best place to start is at [...]
Farmhouse Inspires New Carbine Homes
The House for Hope Designer Show House was under contract one week after opening for tour in March and the beautiful Modern Farmhouse has inspired two new homes available for purchase in Franklin neighborhoods. [...]
Carbine Donates $102,000 To Mid TN Charities
Carbine & Associates presented $102,000 to 17 Middle Tennessee children’s charities as a result of the House for Hope Designer Show House event held in March of this year. One week after opening for [...]
Building the Outdoor Room of Your Dreams
Building a custom or semi-custom home is arguably one of the most exciting decisions you’ll ever make. While you’re working with your custom homebuilder, picking out the rooms and features you most desire, don’t [...]
Farmhouse Sinks: What’s Old is New
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, [...]
Gorgeous Duplex In The Nations Available
Three porches, a fenced full yard and minutes from downtown Nashville are some of the highlights of the beautiful Carbine built duplex for sale in The Nations. The award-winning, custom builder of the [...]
Building With Built-Ins
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 [...]
Meet Builder Daryl Walny – Farmer, Builder, Man of Faith
How did a Michigan boy make his way to building homes in Tennessee and create Broken Toe Farm? Carbine’s Vice President of Operations Daryl Walny first earned a bachelor’s degree in construction management from [...]
Carbine Readers’ Favorite Nashville Area Home Builder
Named one of Greater Nashville House & Home magazine's Readers’ Favorite Home Builder is a huge honor for the Carbine building team after recently completing our biggest charity project to date, the House for [...]
Great Location, Gender Neutral Colors – Final Kenrow Corner Condo For Sale
The final Kenrow Corner Nashville condominium, for sale in The Nations, has a professionally designed interior with gender neutral finishes and will be finished by mid-June. Developed by Carbine & Associates, builders of the [...]
Beautiful Custom Homes Take Great Design
Beautiful custom homes begin with great design. During National Architecture Month 2017, we want to share some of our favorite homes to inspire your building ideas while saluting the talented architects. National Architecture Month [...]
New Williamson County Neighborhood – Water Leaf
Carbine & Associates, builder of the 2017 House for Hope Designer Show House, today announced a new boutique Williamson County neighborhood, Water Leaf. Surrounded by the pretty Toon Creek, Water Leaf is a [...]
Modern Farmhouse Features New Products – House For Hope Designer Show House
New products are being showcased in our Modern Farmhouse, the House for Hope Designer Show House. If you are looking for the latest ideas in appliances, counters, fresh paint color inspiration, outdoor living and [...]
Bedrooms, Bathrooms, Bunk Beds – Show House Inspiration
Bedrooms, bathrooms and bunk beds are part of the Carbine & Associates’ show house inspiration at the House for Hope. Today meet our upstairs designers and check out their room inspiration!. Come see for yourself [...]
Don’t Miss Talk of The Town, Domino Magazine Facebook Live
The House for Hope Designer Show House opens Saturday, March 4 at noon and many of the rock star design tastemakers will be on hand for a Meet The Designer until 1 p.m. Buy tickets [...]
House For Hope Designer Show House Opens This Week
“Hope is the belief that something good will happen. It can’t be seen or touched, but if it could, it would resemble the house being completed in the new Southern Preserve subdivision in Franklin (Tennessee),” [...]
Farmhouse Designers Offer Great Inspiration
It’s February, and honestly, we could write a little love letter to the design tastemakers who are making our Modern Farmhouse so epic! The House For Hope Designer Show House is only days from opening [...]
Makers Behind Modern Farmhouse Build
Creating a stunning Modern Farmhouse as a premier designer show house takes a talented village of makers and the House For Hope Designer Show House is a great example of this artistry and craft. Carbine [...]
The Decorologist Facebook Live February 1 – House For Hope Color Inspiration
Join us on Carbine & Associates Facebook Page for a Facebook Live Wednesday, February 1 at 2 p.m. CST with The Decorologist, Kristie Barnett, talking Modern Farmhouse color inspiration. The inaugural House for Hope Designer [...]
House For Hope Designer Show House Opens March
A Modern Farmhouse in the new, Franklin neighborhood, Southern Preserve, opens March 4-12, as the first House for Hope Designer Show House showcases over a dozen Southeastern design tastemakers partnering with Carbine & Associates. With [...]
Nashville Home Building And Developing – Carbine 2016 Year In Review
From developing new neighborhoods to launching a designer show house for area children’s charities, 2016 has been a very busy year for the Carbine & Associates team. Check out our Carbine 2016 Year In Review [...]
Creating Infill Homes Meeting Housing Demand
It’s been estimated up to 81 people are moving into the Nashville area daily by local economists and Carbine & Associates is one builder creating infill homes meeting housing demand in Nashville and new homes [...]
Creating The Perfect Den [Video Montage]
The perfect den, living room, great room, whatever the name, Carbine & Associates has had the pleasure of creating them for clients for over thirty years and here are some of our favorites to inspire [...]
French Manor Custom Home Open For Tour Sunday In Westhaven
Carbine & Associates’ beautiful, French Manor custom home, the stunning “Isabella” in pretty Westhaven, is part of this gorgeous Williamson County neighborhood’s Million Dollar Luxury Home Tour on Sunday, October 30 from 2:00 p.m. to [...]
Spacious Urban Living Kenrow Corner Duplex Available For Purchase
When you step into the spacious urban living Kenrow Corner duplex in Nashville's The Nations neighborhood, the Carbine & Associates homes have beautiful attention-to-detail with both units currently available for purchase. Moments from downtown [...]
Superior Craftsmanship, Building Attention-To-Detail
Superior craftsmanship and building attention-to-detail are the common threads of award-winning caliber homes. Step inside a Carbine farmhouse, Contemporary Tuscan and Spanish Inspired Transitional style home for great examples of inspiring building and creative design. [...]
Carbine Traditional Home’s Inspiring Building Details Available In Kings’ Chapel
When you step into the beautiful Traditional style home being completed by Carbine & Associates at 4071 Kings Camp Pass in Arrington, there are so many inspiring building details. This beautiful Traditional style home [...]
How To Choose A Builder
When choosing a homebuilder, there are many things to consider in this important relationship from community reputation and long-term track record to the process of building. Step inside a beautiful Williamson County home in the [...]
The Ultimate Spa-Style Bathroom
Building your bathroom with spa-style fixtures can do more than add value to your home; it can help you create a relaxing refuge from daily stress—an idyllic escape from your busy lifestyle. It’s the ultimate [...]
House For Hope Designer Show House New 2017 Date
A new date has been set for the House for Hope Designer Show House of March 4-12, 2017 when a Modern Farmhouse being built by Carbine & Associates with a team of award-winning designer bloggers [...]
The Perfect Media Room
The perfect media room has evolved from a windowless, dedicated space with cutting edge technology and tiered seating to a flexible room says Carbine’s Vice President of Operations Daryl Walny. So, just in time for [...]
Sold Out Kenrow Corner Townhomes In The Nations
Sold out Kenrow Corner townhomes in The Nations is the latest exciting news from Carbine Realty Group with an adjacent duplex currently for sale and plans to release condominiums now under construction. Carbine Realty [...]
Gorgeous Traditional Style Kings’ Chapel Home Under Contract
When you step inside the tasteful, traditional-style home Carbine & Associates built in the Kings’ Chapel community of Arrington, the first thing that strikes you is the exceptional attention-to-detail and solid craftsmanship. This nearly 4,000-square-foot [...]
Great Kitchen Ideas
The kitchen is the heart of the home and Carbine and Associates is honored to have built so many stunning spaces for families all over Middle Tennessee filled with great kitchen ideas. From farmhouse sinks [...]
Are You Ready to Buy a Custom Home?
If you’re like many people, you’re thrilled about the prospect of building a custom home. It’s exciting! But are you really ready to buy a custom home in Middle Tennessee? What You Need to Know [...]
Beautiful French Manor Home Available
When you step into the beautiful French manor home available in the scenic Westhaven neighborhood, builder Daryl Walny says the spacious home will have a timeless air achieved through quality craftsmanship. source: Westhaven website. [...]
One Carbine Home Left in Tollgate Village
Have you been searching for your dream home in Williamson County? One that is customized with the latest in kitchen design, custom finishes and organizing solutions? We have one last opportunity for you to own [...]
Only Two Carbine Homes Available In Tollgate Village
After a most recent home sale, only two Carbine home remains available in the pretty Tollgate Village neighborhood located in Williamson County's Thompsons Station. Lovely homes on 3873 Somers Lane and 3077 Millerton Way are available in the peaceful neighborhood [...]
Beautiful Contemporary Tuscan Home
A beautiful Contemporary Tuscan home, recently completed by Carbine & Associates custom building team, was a challenging project with stunning results says Carbine’s Vice President of Operations Daryl Walny. Designed by architect Preston Shea, the [...]
Carbine & Associates Features Narrow Gate Artisans’ Corbels
From custom corbels to beam boxes, Carbine & Associates home building team always searches for the finest home building materials and is proud to feature the work of Narrow Gate Artisans in a recent Westhaven [...]
Beautiful Homes In Tollgate Village Available
Beautiful homes in Tollgate Village available now in the Williamson County’s Thompsons Station and built by Carbine & Associates. Five beautiful Carbine homes are available after two have sold in the last four weeks. Click [...]
SOLD And Only Two Kenrow Corner Townhomes Left
Yes, you are seeing that correctly. Two more sold and only two Kenrow Corner townhomes left in the development, built by award-winning Carbine & Associates ,in The Nations neighborhood in West Nashville. This Sunday, [...]
Home Sites In Newest Williamson County Neighborhood Now Available
Home sites in newest Williamson County neighborhood are now available in Southern Preserve promising quiet, serene country living yet moments from convenient shopping and entertainment. Located in the southwestern part of Williamson County, Southern Preserve [...]
The Strawberry Jar Flower Garden
Now that spring is in full swing, it’s time to start enjoying your yard again. Few things are as satisfying as watching those perennials in your garden start to fill out and add interest to [...]
New Nashville Townhome Now Available In The Nations
Beautiful urban living in a new luxury Nashville townhome is now available in the popular neighborhood, The Nations, moments from downtown. Kenrow Corner, built by award-winning custom home builder Carbine & Associates, currently has four [...]
How to Future-Proof Your New Home
When you buy a custom home, you’re not just thinking about the next five, 10 or 15 years. You have to think about the next several decades—and if you plan properly, you can future-proof your [...]
Mother’s Day Tribute: Resolve And Unyielding Spirit Of A Giver
Anyone who knows my mother knows what a wonderful, sweet caring person she is. My mother is a tireless giver. She always places the wants and needs of others before her wants and needs. My [...]
Should You Buy into the Solar Power Wave?
Maybe it’s a sign of the times, but it seems these days that alternative energy is on everyone’s mind when making decisions regarding utility costs and household sustainability. Solar energy is now one of the [...]
Crafting Character With Custom Home Building
Described as crafting character in a Tennessean story, a partnership between Carbine & Associates and Narrow Gate Artisans is supporting young men learning carpentry while yielding beautiful architectural elements for Carbine custom home building through [...]
Chlorine vs. Saltwater: What You Should Know About Swimming Pools
Nothing is as refreshing on a hot summer day in Middle Tennessee than jumping into the pool. Though the chlorine pool remains the industry standard, the saltwater alternative has gained popularity in recent years as [...]
Custom Homes vs. Existing Homes: What’s Right for You?
As one of Tennessee’s premier custom homebuilders, you might expect us to say that everyone should buy a custom home – but that’s just not the case. Custom homes aren’t right for everyone, so in [...]
USA Today Home Magazine Asks Carbine, Quartz or Granite Counters?
Not your mother’s countertop, fresh choices for counters are gaining popularity including quartz-based says Carbine’s Vice President of Operations Daryl Walny. He was recently interviewed for USA Today Home magazine and reflected younger homeowners are [...]
Cork Flooring: What you Need to Know
As one of Middle Tennessee’s premier custom homebuilders, we get a lot of questions about flooring (including how to take care of hardwoods, which sustainable materials to use and more). One thing we haven’t really [...]
Southeast Tastemakers & Social Media Interior Design Influencers Join House for Hope
Interior design tastemakers and social media influencers from throughout the Southeast have been selected for the Nashville area’s inaugural House for Hope Designer Show House partnering with builder, Carbine & Associates, with a goal of [...]
The Builder Interview – How to Find Out if Your Builder is Right for You
Most people who choose to build a custom home in Nashville or the surrounding communities know that it’s important to interview builders before making a commitment. But, what are you supposed to ask and will [...]
How to Care for Your Hardwood Floors
Once you’ve moved into your beautiful dream home in Middle Tennessee, it pays to take good care of your hardwood floors – but how, exactly, are you supposed to protect them from everyday wear and [...]
Do You Have Your Own Design Style
If you’re like many people, you have your own unique design style – and shopping for new home décor to outfit your beautiful custom home is quite a bit easier if you know which category [...]
How to Find the Perfect Sofa
While it would be nice to hire a professional decorator to outfit your home in the latest-and-greatest styles, that’s not always feasible – but how can you turn your home into a magazine-worthy showpiece without [...]
Garage Organization 101
When you’re ready to organize your garage – maybe as part of a New Year’s resolution – the whole task can seem overwhelming. Where do you even begin? How to Organize Your Garage: One Step [...]
Are You Ready to Buy a Custom Home
If you’re thinking about buying your first custom home, you probably have quite a few questions. What’s the process like, and how long does it take? What else do you need to consider? Custom Home [...]
5 Ways To Create the Perfect Laundry Room
At Carbine & Associates, we’ll build your laundry room to your exact specifications (right along with the rest of the house). Don’t feel like you have to contain your imagination when it comes to your [...]
Top Kitchen Design Ideas For 2016
There’s nothing like a comfortable, well-designed kitchen to make a house a home – and in 2016, designers are borrowing plenty of inspiration from Europe to create unparalleled style. European Kitchen Design: What’s “In” Sleek [...]
5 Qualities of a Great Custom Homebuilder
When you’re looking for the best custom homebuilder in Middle Tennessee, it makes a lot of sense to do your homework. After all, this is your dream home – and you need a highly qualified [...]
What is a Utility Contractor
If you’re like most people, you probably haven’t given too much thought about utility contractors or what they do. However, utility contractors play an essential role in the development of residential and commercial areas. So [...]
Give Your Home’s IQ a Boost
With the date Marty McFly visited in “Back to the Future II” just past, it’s a great time to look at how much smart homes have evolved in the past several years. Sure, we don’t [...]
Are You Ready to Winterize Your Home
Whether we’d like to admit it or not, winter is right around the corner. That means, even though you’ve just finished your fall yard maintenance, it’s time to start prepping for freezing temperatures. Winterize Your [...]
House For Hope Announced In New Franklin Neighborhood
Carbine & Associates, custom builder of the 2013 Traditional Home house and the 2014 HGTV Smart Home, today announced a House for Hope project in a new Williamson County neighborhood, Southern Preserve, where 100% of [...]
Smart Technology and Home Design: An Evolving Process
We’ve come a long way in the past several decades. In fact, 50 years ago, refrigerators that dispensed ice cubes were brand-new – Frigidaire introduced the first ice dispensers (they were tucked inside the freezer [...]
Recycled…Showers?
It looks like the latest trend in recycling has moved into the lavatory – Orbital Systems, which holds the Certified Space Technology designation from the U.S. Space Foundation, has designed a shower that cuts out [...]
3 Tips to Make Buying a Custom Home Easier
When you buy a custom home, you get to choose every detail – right down to the molding. Many people choose to purchase a custom home rather than buying a preexisting home because everything is [...]
Smart Closet Design: What You Need to Know
You don’t have to have a huge, 1,500-square-foot space off your master bedroom to enjoy a great closet (just ask Mariah Carey – hers is only about 1,000 square feet, and she’s making it work). [...]
Drone Aerial Tour of Carbine Site Development For New Brentwood Gated Community, Terrabrooke
A new boutique community, Terrabrooke, has been developed in Brentwood off scenic Split Log Road with Carbine & Associates conducting the site work for the project. Carbine’s team installed the roads, water, sewer and [...]
Should You Build Your Custom Home with Sustainable Materials
Many people are discussing sustainable building materials, but what does that really mean? Should you be looking into using sustainable materials in your new custom home? What Are Sustainable Materials? Sustainable building materials are those that [...]
Four Kenrow Corner Townhomes Now Available In The Nations
UPDATE***Within one week of MLS listing, Carbine & Associates is pleased to report three of the four townhomes are under contract. Currently, there is one townhome available with a two-car garage. For more information, contact [...]
Fall Yard Maintenance: What You Need to Do Now
When temperatures start to drop, it’s the perfect time to improve your outdoor space. In fact, the maintenance you do during fall will bring you huge benefits when spring rolls around. Give Your Lawn Some TLC [...]
Planning the Perfect Mudroom for your Custom House
If you’re building a custom home in the Nashville area, you have dozens of choices to make. You’re thinking about adding custom water features, figuring out how to create the perfect floor plan, and determining [...]
Carbine & Associates Adds Grubbs And Towne As Project Managers
Franklin, Tenn.(August 4, 2015)---Top Nashville area custom home builder Carbine & Associates today announced the addition of two project managers, Tim Grubbs and Grant Towne, according to company vice president of operations, Daryl Walny. [...]
Moving with Pets – What You Need to Know
Moving into a brand-new, custom Carbine and Associates home is so exciting – but if you’re moving with kids or pets, it can be a little more stressful than you’d like it to be. Different [...]
Build or Buy – What’s Better
Should you build a new home in Middle Tennessee or buy an existing house? The answer is different for everyone – but we can help you make the right choice. How to Decide Whether You [...]
LED vs. CFL – What’s Best for Your Custom Home
Your new home, no matter how well designed it is, needs the perfect lighting scheme in order for you to enjoy it to its fullest. So what’s right for you: CFL or LED lights? What [...]
How to Keep Your Custom Home Building Budget Under Control
When you’re buying a custom home, it can be tough to strike a balance between the home’s overall cost and exactly what you want – but if you’re prepared, you can do it. The reason [...]
Make a Splash with Custom Water Features
While your custom home in Middle Tennessee is already going to be one-of-a-kind, why not go the extra nautical mile and make a splash with custom water features? Why Add Water Features to Your Custom [...]
5 Landscaping Facts to Know Before Building Your Custom Home
Landscaping is part of the custom homebuilding process; your home isn’t really “complete” until the exterior is just as breathtaking as the interior. If you do it correctly, you can transform what would be a [...]
How to Create the Perfect Floor Plan
Floor plans are detailed blueprints of your custom home, and they show the location of hallways, bedrooms, bathrooms, windows and even appliances. Because Carbine & Associates will work with you to create a completely custom [...]
Custom Home Advice – Wrapping up the Process and Moving In
Before long, you’ll be settling into your own Middle Tennessee custom home – and here’s what the final weeks before the big day will look like. Project Cleanup Our crews will go through your home [...]
Custom Home Advice – Finding The Right Place To Call Home
Building the home of your dreams exciting, but the process can be a little overwhelming. Sometimes it feels like you need to make dozens of decisions. Before construction even begins, you have one major job: [...]
Moving With Kids – Tips From The Pros
Moving is hard on the whole family. Your kids may be especially anxious about the move and about leaving their friends, which is tough. The more you can do to reduce the stress on your [...]
Building On A Father’s Legacy
As we are celebrating our 30th year of building homes in Nashville and Middle Tennessee, I began reflecting this Father's Day on this long journey and our legacy. Naturally, my thoughts turned to that of [...]
3 Mistakes to Avoid When Planning Your Custom Home
One of the most rewarding things you’ll ever do is design your dream home from the ground up. While making all those decisions can seem stressful at times, the effort and thought put into its [...]
Floor Materials: What’s Hot in 2015
Stone, brick and good old-fashioned hardwood floors are beautiful, durable and fabulous for their resale value, but homeowners are exploring all kinds of other trends in flooring this year – and you might decide to [...]
Springtime Home Office Reset
Spring fever is out in full force and it is a great time to start freshening up one of the rooms we spend a lot of time in—the home office. But where do you even [...]
Craftmanship, Great Floor Plan And Materials Define A Carbine Home
When you step into a Carbine & Associates home, Daryl Walny, vice president of operations, says there are several distinct building elements which define a home as being produced by the national award-winning builders. “Craftmanship, [...]
New Boutique, Gated Community Announced for Brentwood
An exclusive, eight-home, gated community, Terrabrooke, is being developed in Brentwood off Split Log Road according to site developer Daryl Walny, vice president operations for Carbine & Associates. Carbine & Associates is conducting site preparation [...]
Planning for the Future in Your Custom Home
Designing your custom home is an exciting process. So much potential! Of course, once you’re settled, you’ll want to enjoy your new home (and all of Middle Tennessee) for many years. Figuring the future into [...]
Kenrow Corner Townhomes And Condomiums Announced In The Nations
Carbine & Associates is breaking ground in May on Kenrow Corner, a $3.4 million, development of townhomes and condominiums, in popular The Nations area of West Nashville. James Carbine, president of the Franklin-based Carbine & [...]
A Kid’s Paradise: The Perfect Play Structure
Every kid dreams of having a backyard play structure with swings, a slide (or two) and plenty of space to romp, jump and get wild – and today’s models are a far cry from the [...]
5 Hot Bedroom Decor Ideas You’ll Love
We all want our homes to look spectacular without sacrificing comfort, but decorating your bedroom to reflect your personal style and keeping things cozy isn’t always easy. Aside from mixing and matching patterns and all [...]
How to Create a Comforting, Vintage Bedroom
There’s nothing quite like the cozy and comforting feeling of a bedroom decorated in vintage style. The soft, romantic lines in this traditional decorating style lend themselves perfectly to the boudoir. The luxury of vintage [...]
Are You Inviting Burglars Through Facebook
There's nothing wrong with going on vacation and sharing pictures, status updates and check-ins on Facebook. Your family and friends want to see “selfies” at the beach, snapshots of a night out on the town [...]
How to Choose the Right Vessel Sink
A vessel sink is a bold, ultra-modern choice in kitchens and bathrooms. They come in an array of shapes and materials, and they are amazing focal points. The punchy style of a vessel sink isn’t [...]
3 Hot Foyer Decorating Tips from the Pros
Sometimes you really do get a second chance to make a first impression—with your foyer. Aside from your home's curb appeal, the foyer is an introduction to your residence and a statement about your personal [...]
3 Smart Gadgets That Make Your Home More Livable
Did you watch The Jetsons when you were a kid? Now we have those watches you can talk into, robots that sweep the floors… and plenty of other great gadgets that make our homes more livable and our lives [...]
How to Arrange Furniture Like a Professional Decorator
Enhancing the look and functionality of your space doesn’t require hiring a professional (although that’s a big help). You can put together the ideal layout with your existing furniture by using these tips from the [...]
Chandelier, Track Lighting, or Recessed Lights: What’s Best for Your Kitchen?
Your kitchen is the most multi-functional room in your home, particularly if it’s an open or eat-in kitchen. Cooking, cleaning, eating, planning, and often socializing all center around this important space. The lighting you choose [...]
Carbine’s Operation FINALLY HOME Earns Two National Awards
The National Association of Home Builders’ (NAHB) National Sales and Marketing Council (NSMC) has announced their national award winners including Nashville area custom builder Carbine & Associates earning a Judge’s Special Award of Excellence and a silver [...]
5 Decorating Mistakes We All Make
We all want our homes to look their best, but sometimes even the most well intentioned design choices don't quite pan out. In fact, there are five major mistakes that most of us make with [...]
Tips on Choosing The Perfect Paint Colors
Choosing room colors can be a more daunting task than actually doing the painting yourself. You want room and accent colors to suit the usage of the room, as well as your individual personality. This [...]
Making the Most of Natural Light In Your Home
Pure, natural sunlight can turn your home into a cheerful work of art, but sometimes getting it in is a bit of a problem. Do you know how to maximize natural light in your Carbine [...]
4 Reasons To Do A Pre-Snow Gutter Cleaning
Before the first flakes start to fall, it’s important that you know what’s in your gutters – and that you get it out. Clogged gutters can’t do their jobs, and when temperatures fluctuate between freezing [...]
How To Dress The Daybed In Your Guest Room
Every guest room needs a quality daybed, but how, exactly, are you supposed to make it look amazing rather than… like a daybed? We consulted with some of the world’s best modern designers to find [...]
Your Kitchen Island – What’s Best For You
As you’re planning your dream home, one of the biggest considerations might be your kitchen – and the possibilities are endless. Most (but not all) kitchens are better with an island; yours might be, too. [...]
Everything You Need To Know About Deck Maintenance
If your home has a patio or wood deck where you entertain family and friends, you probably already know that it needs yearly maintenance. With the seasons changing in Middle Tennessee, your deck will still [...]
How To Turn Your Bathroom Into A Relaxing Retreat
If you’re like most of us, the idea of a relaxing retreat you can duck into after a long day is extremely appealing. Who doesn’t like the idea of an in-home spa? The fact is [...]
3 Interior Decorating Myths Exposed
Interior decorating is an art form. It’s a blend of common sense, aesthetics and usability. However, there are a few popular interior decorating ideas that have persisted over the years – and unfortunately, they’re terrible [...]
Reflections – Strategically Placing Mirrors In Your Custom Home
Every home needs a few well-placed mirrors, but mount them in the wrong spots and you’re just begging for a decorating disaster. If you know what you’re doing, you can create the illusion of more [...]
Creating An Emergency Preparedness Plan For Your New Home
When you move into a new custom home, the last thing you’re thinking about is creating an emergency preparedness plan for your whole family. The truth is, though, that there’s no better time to create [...]
The Perfect Master Closet Design
When you’re having a custom home built in Middle Tennessee, you can design every last feature – and many people find that the master closet is not only fun to design, but essential in creating [...]
Fresh, European Design For Your Middle Tennessee Home
Traditional interior design has evolved and come full-circle since the 1950s, 60s and 70s. Some of the hottest design trends are retro pieces inspired by black-and-white films and funky, bright patterns like those you’d see [...]
ALS Ice Bucket Challenge Accepted
As the ALS Ice Bucket Challenge sweeps the nation, Carbine & Associates, Franklin-based custom home builders, received a challenge from a former co-worker, Michelle Davis, and her husband, Keith, whose co-worker has ALS. Carbine & [...]
4 Ways To Increase The Value Of Your Custom Home
Building a custom home is exciting – you’re finally able to choose the exact dimensions of each room, you can have the built-in shelving you always wanted, and you get to pick the little things [...]
Redefining Your Space With Window Treatment – 3 Hot Tips
Your window treatments can make or break a room (as if there wasn’t enough riding on your other design choices). You don’t want to block out all of the light, but you want to be [...]
Carbine’s Walny Honored for Veteran Home Build
Giving back to our community is part of the fabric of Carbine & Associates building history, and, this week, Vice President of Operations Daryl Walny was honored by Franklin Tomorrow for leading the C&A team [...]
Are You Battling Clutter Around the House?
Having a roomy house doesn’t mean you don’t suffer from what you consider a storage shortage. In fact, many of us feel like our spaces are too cluttered – even if they aren’t. If you [...]
Smart and Savvy Technologies for the Home
With hordes of smart technology available, it makes sense to take advantage of it – particularly if you’re having a custom home built in Middle Tennessee. You can control everything from home security to indoor [...]
3 Ways to Liven Up Plain Walls
There’s one in every house, and it’s the bane of the homeowner’s existence. It’s always there, taunting you, daring you to do something… every time you walk into the room, you rack your brain looking [...]
Is Your Patio the Perfect Place to Relax?
When it gets warm outside, we all flock to our patios. Why not enjoy the sun, the spectacular Middle Tennessee breezes and the sounds of nature? Adding a few “finishing touches” will boost your mood [...]
Is Your Patio the Perfect Place to Relax?
Is Your Patio the Perfect Place to Relax? When it gets warm outside, we all flock to our patios. Why not enjoy the sun, the spectacular Middle Tennessee breezes and the sounds of nature? Adding [...]
The Ultimate Kitchen Sink Buyer’s Guide
Whether you’re having Carbine & Associates build a custom home in Middle Tennessee or you’re remodeling your kitchen from top to bottom, you need to know what you have to choose from in order to [...]
DIY Relaxation Station
After a long day, the first thing you want to do is kick off your shoes and relax in the comfort of your own home. Wouldn’t it be nice if you had your own special [...]
Fresh Twist To Home Decor With Vintage Accents
Add a fresh twist to your interior décor by ditching sleek modernity and replacing it with a vintage look that makes everyone feel right at home. That’s right: out with the new and in with [...]
9 Must-Have Houseplants for Fresh, Clean Air
9 Must-Have Houseplants for Fresh, Clean Air It’s long been known that keeping plants indoors can improve your air quality and brighten just about any room, but which plants are right for your home? [...]
Home away from Home: Setting up a Welcoming Guest Room
With the holidays almost upon us, many of us will be opening our homes to friends and family from out of town—and that means it’s time to start getting the guest room ready to give [...]
Carbine & Associates volunteers for Operation FINALLY HOME
If you’ve ever been to a ground breaking ceremony, actually seeing ground being dug on the day of the event is an unusual accomplishment; and, this is exactly what happened on September 24 in pretty [...]
Operation Finally Home provides free home to wounded veteran
By CHELSEA KALLMAN - Franklin Home Page | Published: September 18, 2013 Abby and Luke Van Dorston onstage at the CMA Festival Staff Sergeant Luke Van Dorston, his wife, Abby, and their 1-year-old [...]
Kix Brooks Surprises Two Combat Veterans with Custom Built Homes Announcement at CMA Music Festival
Through Operation FINALLY HOME, Staff Sergeant Luke Van Dorston, USAF will receive a home in Thompsons Station, Tenn., and Sergeant Ronny Wiley, USA will receive a home in Charlotte, N.C. [youtube id="AUoj5JRUpkk" width="640" height="360"] NASHVILLE, [...]
