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The Home-Building Process – Carbine & Associates2016-12-09T20:47:32+00:00
Home Building Process - Feasibility

Feasibility

Our approach to homebuilding is unique because we consider our clients our partners, and we evaluate every step of the process in terms of feasibility and practicality. Our clients are able to make informed decisions because we ask the right questions, make appropriate suggestions, and use creative solutions to ensure that we’re building remarkable custom homes.

Home Building Process - Design

Design

The design phase is one of the most exciting parts of building a custom home—both for our clients and for us. It’s during this phase that you’ll watch your ideas come to life on paper, and you’ll be able to infuse the design with your own personal touches. It’s going to be more than just a house; it’s going to be a home that exceeds all your expectations.

Home Building Process - Construction

Construction

During the custom home construction phase, you’ll be able to watch your dream home take shape. The details you’ve chosen will come to life, and you’ll be one step closer to living in your beautiful creation.

Let’s Talk About Building Your Custom Home

When you’re ready to discover how Carbine and Associates can create the perfect custom home for you, call us at 615-661-9995 or contact us online. You can also stop by our office Monday through Friday from 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

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Nashville’s Best New Home Of The Year!

By |October 11th, 2021|Categories: Carbine Awards, Home Building, Home Design, Water Leaf|Tags: , , , , , , , , , |

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 [...]

Carbine Farmhouse Build: Client Testimonial [Video]

By |March 13th, 2020|Categories: Home Building, Videos|Tags: , , , , , |

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. [...]

Step Inside This Stunning Black Farmhouse

By |November 26th, 2019|Categories: Black Farmhouse, Building Design, Home Building|Tags: , , |

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 [...]

Beautiful, Modern Farmhouse Available – Southern Preserve

By |September 24th, 2019|Categories: Carbine home tour, Home Building, Southern Preserve|Tags: , , , , , |

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]

By |August 27th, 2019|Categories: Home Building, New Home|Tags: , , , , , , , |

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 [...]

Inside The Home Building Process [Video]

By |June 7th, 2019|Categories: Home Building|Tags: , , , , , |

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 [...]

Building A Home Can Be Enjoyable – The Carbine Difference [Video]

By |April 11th, 2019|Categories: Home Building|Tags: , , , , , |

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

By |March 28th, 2019|Categories: Building Design, Home Building|Tags: , , , , , , , , |

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

By |February 28th, 2019|Categories: Bathrooms, Building Design, Home Building, Interior, New Home, Southern Preserve|Tags: , , , , , |

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

By |February 12th, 2019|Categories: Building Design, Home Building|Tags: , , , , , , |

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]

By |January 3rd, 2019|Categories: Home Building, Nature's Landing|Tags: , , , , , |

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 [...]

See, Feel, Understand The Carbine Difference In Home Building [Video]

By |November 13th, 2018|Categories: Home Building, Home Design|Tags: , , , , , |

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 [...]

Gorgeous Green Hills Home – Gourmet Kitchen – Open Floor Plan

By |September 10th, 2018|Categories: Building Design, Home Building|Tags: , , , |

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 [...]

Top Five Kitchen Features

By |July 3rd, 2018|Categories: Design, Home Building, Kitchen Design|Tags: , , , , , , , , , , |

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

By |June 22nd, 2018|Categories: Home Building, Home Design, New Home, Open House|Tags: , , , |

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

By |June 14th, 2018|Categories: Home Building, New Home, Wedgewood-Houston|Tags: , , , |

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

By |June 8th, 2018|Categories: Building Design, Home Building, Home Living|Tags: , , , , , , , , |

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 [...]

Broker Open House – Gorgeous Carbine Williamson County Home

By |May 4th, 2018|Categories: Carbine Events, Home Building, Home Design|Tags: , , , , , , , , |

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 [...]

Fireplace Options For New Home Design

By |January 11th, 2018|Categories: Design, Home Building|Tags: , , , , , , , , |

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, [...]

Staircases: Ascending in Style

By |November 21st, 2017|Categories: Building Design, Home Building|Tags: , , , , , |

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 [...]

Building Two Farmhouses In Three Years For One Special Family

By |November 10th, 2017|Categories: Building Design, Home Building|Tags: , , , , , , , , |

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!

By |October 27th, 2017|Categories: Building Design, Home Building|Tags: , , , , , , , |

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 [...]

Southern Franklin Boutique Neighborhoods Offer New Homes, Future Home Sites

By |September 21st, 2017|Categories: Home Building, Southern Preserve, Water Leaf|Tags: , , , , , , |

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 [...]

Market Home: Why Buy A Home In Progress?

By |August 3rd, 2017|Categories: Building Design, Home Building|Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , |

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 [...]

Exposed Ceiling Beams: This Year’s Hottest Cool Trend

By |July 20th, 2017|Categories: Building Design, Home Building|Tags: , , , , , |

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

By |July 13th, 2017|Categories: Home Building, Southern Preserve|Tags: , , , , , , , , |

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

By |July 6th, 2017|Categories: Design, Home Building|Tags: , , , , , , |

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

By |June 29th, 2017|Categories: Home Building, New Home|Tags: , , , , , , |

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. [...]

Meet Builder Daryl Walny – Farmer, Builder, Man of Faith

By |May 11th, 2017|Categories: Home Building|Tags: , , , , , , , , |

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

By |May 4th, 2017|Categories: Home Building, House for Hope, Operation Finally Home|Tags: , , , , , , |

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 [...]

New Williamson County Neighborhood – Water Leaf

By |March 29th, 2017|Categories: Home Building|Tags: , , , , , , |

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 [...]

How To Choose A Builder

By |September 22nd, 2016|Categories: Building Design, Home Building, New Home|Tags: , , , , , |

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 [...]

Sold Out Kenrow Corner Townhomes In The Nations

By |August 26th, 2016|Categories: Home Building, Kenrow Corner, New Home, The Nations|Tags: , , , , , , , |

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 [...]

Only Two Carbine Homes Available In Tollgate Village

By |July 15th, 2016|Categories: Home Building, Tollgate Village|Tags: , , , , |

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 Homes In Tollgate Village Available

By |June 16th, 2016|Categories: Home Building, Tollgate Village|Tags: , , , , |

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 [...]

Crafting Character With Custom Home Building

By |April 20th, 2016|Categories: Architecture, Building Design, Home Building|Tags: , , , , , , , |

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 [...]

Custom Homes vs. Existing Homes: What’s Right for You?

By |March 31st, 2016|Categories: Home Building|Tags: , , |

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 [...]

Southeast Tastemakers & Social Media Interior Design Influencers Join House for Hope

By |March 4th, 2016|Categories: Architecture, Carbine Events, Home Building, House for Hope|Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , , |

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

By |March 4th, 2016|Categories: Building Design, Home Building|Tags: , , , |

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 [...]

What is a Utility Contractor

By |December 10th, 2015|Categories: Building Design, Home Building|Tags: , , , |

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 [...]

House For Hope Announced In New Franklin Neighborhood 

By |November 18th, 2015|Categories: Carbine Events, Home Building, House for Hope, Southern Preserve|Tags: , , , , |

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

By |November 11th, 2015|Categories: Building Design, Comfort, Home Building, Home Living, Home Technology|Tags: , , |

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 [...]

3 Tips to Make Buying a Custom Home Easier

By |October 27th, 2015|Categories: Building Design, Home Building|Tags: , , |

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

By |October 21st, 2015|Categories: Building Design, Home Building, Luxury, Organization|Tags: , , , |

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). [...]

Should You Build Your Custom Home with Sustainable Materials

By |October 7th, 2015|Categories: Green energy, Home Building, Home Living, Smart Home|

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 [...]

Planning the Perfect Mudroom for your Custom House

By |September 15th, 2015|Categories: Building Design, Home Building, Home Living|Tags: , , |

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 [...]

How to Keep Your Custom Home Building Budget Under Control

By |August 5th, 2015|Categories: Architecture, Building Design, Home Building|Tags: , , , |

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 [...]

5 Landscaping Facts to Know Before Building Your Custom Home

By |July 22nd, 2015|Categories: Garden, Home Building, Outdoor Living|Tags: , , |

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

By |July 15th, 2015|Categories: Building Design, Home Building, Home Living, Outdoor Living|Tags: , , , |

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

By |July 10th, 2015|Categories: Home Building|Tags: , , , |

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

By |July 3rd, 2015|Categories: Building Design, Home Building|Tags: , , |

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: [...]

3 Mistakes to Avoid When Planning Your Custom Home

By |June 16th, 2015|Categories: Building Design, Home Building|Tags: , , , , , |

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 [...]

Craftmanship, Great Floor Plan And Materials Define A Carbine Home

By |May 22nd, 2015|Categories: Building Design, Home Building, Home Technology, Kings Chapel, Sales|Tags: , , |

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

By |May 12th, 2015|Categories: Home Building, Terrabrooke|Tags: , , , , , , |

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 [...]

Carbine’s Operation FINALLY HOME Earns Two National Awards

By |February 9th, 2015|Categories: Home Building, Operation Finally Home, Uncategorized|Tags: , , , , |

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 [...]

Making the Most of Natural Light In Your Home

By |January 13th, 2015|Categories: Building Design, Home Building|Tags: , , , , |

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 [...]

Your Kitchen Island – What’s Best For You

By |November 10th, 2014|Categories: Home Building, Kitchen Design|Tags: , , , , |

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. [...]

The Perfect Master Closet Design

By |September 5th, 2014|Categories: Building Design, Home Building|Tags: , , , , , |

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 [...]

4 Ways To Increase The Value Of Your Custom Home

By |August 15th, 2014|Categories: Architecture, Building Design, Home Building|Tags: , , , , , , , |

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 [...]

Carbine’s Walny Honored for Veteran Home Build

By |August 1st, 2014|Categories: Home Building, Operation Finally Home|Tags: , , |

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 [...]

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