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.
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.
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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New Middle TN Neighborhood Announced – 27 New Homes
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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 [...]
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. [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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, [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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
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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. [...]
Meet Builder Daryl Walny – Farmer, Builder, Man of Faith
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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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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
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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 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 [...]
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 [...]
3 Tips to Make Buying a Custom Home Easier
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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). [...]
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 [...]
Planning the Perfect Mudroom for your Custom House
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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 [...]
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 [...]
5 Landscaping Facts to Know Before Building Your Custom Home
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How to Create the Perfect Floor Plan
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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
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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
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Floor Materials: What’s Hot in 2015
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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 [...]
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 [...]
Making the Most of Natural Light In Your Home
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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. [...]
The Perfect Master Closet Design
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4 Ways To Increase The Value Of Your Custom Home
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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 [...]
