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Custom Homes Made for Summer

Summer is almost here! But since we have seen warm weather for a while now, if you have a patio, I'm sure you have already spend many days and nights relaxing there.

We have plenty of move-in ready homes that have patios waiting for you! But if you have some great ideas of a patio unique to you, Pointe Homes can build you a custom home from scratch. There are so many ways you can create the perfect patio space perfect for you and your family.

Though we see a lot of patios on concrete, it is not the only option. Adding beautiful tile to your outdoor space can continue the flow from your home interior and add some color. You can even enclose it with a metal grate on top to give you some privacy but still give you some sunlight or moonlight on those amazing summer nights.

And speaking of nights, we can build you a fireplace to add heat and ambience on chilly nights. And since this is El Paso, you'll find yourself enjoying your patio all year round!

There are so many ways to customize your home and patio. Come share your ideas with us and we can build your new custom home!

Create An Open Space in Your New Home | El Paso Home Builders

Create one large and beautiful living space with a sliding glass door!

Whether you are having guests over or just spending time with the family, floor to ceiling sliding glass doors are the perfect solution to combine the inside of your new home with your outdoor living area. The open flow allows you to walk in between both areas with ease.

Or if you and your family are just enjoying dinner together, the open space allows you to enjoy a beautiful view while you eat.

This is just one of the many features we can include in your new home. We have over 30 floor plans that we are consistently refining to design you an innovative and beautiful home. Our floor plans can also be modified to suit your needs and budget. Give us a call today and find out how we can start building for you.

 

Relaxing Atmospheres for Your Bathroom

It's Friday! We've had a busy week. It's time for a relaxing weekend!

Taking a bath is a great way to relax. It's important that the atmosphere in your bathroom is soothing. Choosing the right tile to surround your tub in your new home is a great start. Tile that gives a natural look in earth tone colors accented with glass tile helps create the right environment.

Have you thought about giving your bathtub and shower their own spaces? Leave the shower for your busy work week, but enjoy the tub during your own personal time. This can be designed in several ways. At Pointe Homes, we can custom build your new home. We can show you some ideas to help design and build your bathroom and the rest of your new home to your need and budget. Or if you already have some amazing ideas, share them with us! Our in-house design team can sit down with you and together, we can build your dream home.

Create the Perfect Lighting in Your New Home

Lighting is very important in your new home. You can customize your house with lighting that is both unique and practical. Better Homes and Gardens discusses some tips to get the right lighting in the bathroom.

In the bathroom, "you need a variety of sources that provide illumination in three layers: ambient, task, and accent" ensure adequate lighting. According to Better Homes and Gardens, "lighting serves many purposes in a bathroom. It eases the transition from asleep to awake, guides you in your daily grooming routines, and helps you unwind after a long day."

Lights go further than just fixtures. Mirrors, medicine cabinets, and whirlpool tubs can all be integrated with the right kind of lighting to calm or energize you. Read their full article here to learn about the different types of lighting and how they can best suit you!

Whether you are ready to move in to a new home or you want to build a custom house from scratch, Pointe Homes can help you every step of the way. Your needs and budget are important to us, and we are dedicated to accommodating you and your family by building you your dream home.

Send us a message or give us a call today at 915-790-1515 to see some of our model homes, to start building your custom home, or if you just want more information. 

Lofts in New Homes | El Paso Home Builders

Pointe Homes knows that everyone family is different, and everyone has their own style. Custom homes are very beneficial. Building a custom home lets you design the home of your dreams. And after building your dream home, you may want to change things up a bit!

A home designed with a loft allows you a room that change over time. Lofts provide an open area but still allows some privacy. A loft can make a great office, play room, or just a room to gather with friends. 

If you are thinking of building a custom home, give us a call. Together we can share some great ideas and build you a new home that has everything that accommodates your needs.

Kitchen Countertop Materials for Your New Home

There are several options available when you are choosing the material for your kitchen countertops in the kitchen of your new home. You can find the right one depending on your style, needs and budget. HGTV gives their pros and cons for several choices!

QUARTZ
Quartz tops are practically maintenance free since they are engineered stain, acid, scratch, heat and impact resistant and, because they have a non-porous surface, don't need to be sealed like natural stone countertops. They are available in a wide range of colors and patterns.

POLISHED GRANITE
"Still the top choice of most homeowners, traditional granite countertops offer a high-end look that adds to your kitchen's value while providing a durable prep surface." Granite is a natural material, which allows for variation in the stone's pattern. The cost of granite and quartz are comparable "but natural granite requires a bit more care than manufactured quartz to keep its good looks — wipe up all stains quickly, especially oils, wine, acids and soda, and follow a regular sealing routine — typically once a year."

LAMINATE
For the most budget-friendly option, laminate countertops is the best option. They now come in new patterns that resemble natural stone, wood or even quartz so they are still popular.

WOOD
Butcher-block-style wood countertops will give the kitchen in your new home a cozy, cottage feel. "Both decorative and functional, this hardworking surface is ideal for food prep — properly sealed, wood countertops are sanitary even for chopping meat." Wood is highly heat-resistant so you don't have to worry about putting hot pots and pans on the surface. It is budget friendly, so you can even think about mixing wood countertops with other surfaces like natural or engineered stone to provide a variety of prep surfaces.

MARBLE
Marble is both aesthetically pleasing and helps to disguise wear and hide light stains. "With timeless appeal, this stone gives any kitchen a decidedly high-end look and, although the cost is comparable to some granites, marble is porous so staining can be a problem." 

STAINLESS STEEL
Metal will coordinate with any color and is one of the easiest countertop materials to clean — just wipe off stains with a cloth and mild soap. And because it inhibits bacterial buildup,  it the most hygienic countertop available.

You have a unique style and preference. By customizing your new house with features that accommodate your needs and budget, you can have your dream home! And at Pointe Homes, we will listen to everything that is important to you and build you a new home that you can enjoy for years to come. 

 

Read the full HGTV article here.

Custom Home Ideas

When you are building you new custom home, you have the freedom to build it exactly how you dream it! Do you prefer your home to reflect a particular style? Is there a certain feature you saw on TV or online? Whatever your needs are for you and your family, a custom home can provide you with a new home that provides for you.

There may even be some home features you did not know about, but may be beneficial to you and your family. Color changing lights can be installed in the kitchen to help you see at night and at the same time look very unique. Maybe you picked out some beautiful custom doors for your entryway. How about a custom door for the family dog? Automatic dog doors can be installed to allow your dog to enter and exits as he or she chooses. 

Everyone has different styles, preferences, and needs. Whatever yours may be, Pointe Homes can accommodate you. Sit down with our in-house design team. Together we can come up with the perfect floor plan for you and your family. As one of the top builders in El Paso, we strive to build you the home of your dreams! Call us today at 915-790-1515.

Backsplashes in New Homes | El Paso Home Builders

Backsplashes do more than just protect your kitchen in new homes from splashes! With all kinds of material and color custom choices, they are definitely a focal point that can reflect your style. In a more contemporary kitchen, such as this, metallic silver tile definitely stands out against the white cabinets.

If your new home has a more traditional look, white subway tile looks clean and consistent. And if you are looking to add more design elements to your kitchen, consider mixing different types of tiles, a bright colored tile, or even a textured-heavy metal backsplash. 

After moving into a new home, it is yours to custom design it to suit your needs and taste. If you are looking for more custom features in your home, Pointe Homes can help you design and build the home of your dreams. We are one of the top home builders in El Paso. Send us a message today and find out and how we can start building for you!

Light Up Your New Home in El Paso

Lighting is very important in your new home. You can customize your house with lighting that is both unique and practical. Better Homes and Gardens discusses some tips to get the right lighting in the bathroom.

In the bathroom, "you need a variety of sources that provide illumination in three layers: ambient, task, and accent" ensure adequate lighting. According to Better Homes and Gardens, "lighting serves many purposes in a bathroom. It eases the transition from asleep to awake, guides you in your daily grooming routines, and helps you unwind after a long day."

Lights go further than just fixtures. Mirrors, medicine cabinets, and whirlpool tubs can all be integrated with the right kind of lighting to calm or energize you. Read their full article here to learn about the different types of lighting and how they can best suit you!

Whether you are ready to move in to a new home or you want to build a custom house from scratch, Pointe Homes can help you every step of the way. Your needs and budget are important to us, and we are dedicated to accommodating you and your family by building you your dream home.

Send us a message or give us a call today at 915-790-1515 to see some of our model homes, to start building your custom home, or if you just want more information. 

The Right Kitchen Faucet in New Homes

Choosing custom features in your new house is a great start to adding your personal touch. And when it comes to home features, quality and innovation are very important to us. Your new home will always be equipped with the most-trusted brands and materials. 

You can add your style to your new home with the right appliances, lighting fixtures, tile, or bathroom and kitchen faucets.

Kitchen faucets are definitely practical, but choosing the right one can help define your style and needs in your new house. Better Homes and Gardens shared some tips on kitchen faucets. For example, when it comes to handle options, "A faucet handle should feel good to the touch. Whether luxurious or slickly machined, it should be easy to maneuver and the action should feel firm." And why stop at one faucet? Better Homes and Gardens says that "secondary faucets are real labor-savers for the home chef." Check out the rest of their tips here.

El Paso, when you are looking for the right home builder to listen to you and build your dream home, Pointe Homes is here for you. We'll see you through the entire building process, before and after your home is built.

Showers and Tubs in New Homes | El Paso Home Builders

During the work week, we're always rushing to get out of the house quickly. Quick showers are perfect for that. But at the end of the week or weekend, it's nice to relax and take a long soak in a tub.

Having a separate tub and shower is a great option and very popular with new homes. Both can be larger than a shower/tub combo, and you have more flexibility when it come to their design.

If you are considering building a new custom home, it's important to think about everything that is necessary and beneficial to you and your family. At Pointe Homes, we can show you some custom features and help you plan and build your dream home. As one of the top home builders in El Paso, we'll see you throughout the entire building process. Give us a call today! 915-790-1515

Fireplaces in New Homes | El Paso Home Builders

The weather is starting to become chilly here in El Paso! It may be time to turn on that fireplace to warm up the house. 

Fireplaces can be focal points in new homes, and depending on the material and style, they complement the house nicely. A fireplace doesn't necessarily need a mantle. The stone tile surrounding this two-faced fireplace makes it visually pleasing. 

However, if a classic fireplace with mantle is more your taste, it can still reflect the style of your new home. You can mix material, like stone with wood, especially if you have other wood elements in your home.

Fireplaces are not limited to the interior of your new home. How about an outdoor fireplace? An outdoor fireplace can give a patio a comfy feel. The stonework surrounding it gives is a timeless look and is a nice contrast to the wooden floors.

Pointe Homes is one of the top homebuilders in El Paso. Whatever your style may be, we can custom build your dream home. Give us a call today and let us build for you!

 

Features in New Homes | El Paso Home Builders

When buying a new home, you want to make sure it is equipped with the best and newest features. At Pointe Homes, we are one of the top home builders in El Paso and always strive to make sure your home is excellent quality and has the most innovative features in home design. If you are interested in the homes we build in the Ventanas community, here is a look at some of the features we offer!

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NEW HOME BATHROOM FEATURES

• Ceramic tile on floor and shower walls

• Listello design in all shower walls

• Orange peel texture in bedrooms and baths 

• Granite or travertine vanity tops in bathrooms 

• Oil rubbed bronze or satin nickel lavatory faucets

• Delta brand chrome shower valve and trim

• Undermount sinks

• Elongated toilets

• Semi frameless shower doors

• 40” high framed vanity mirrors in all bathrooms


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NEW HOME BEDROOM FEATURES

• 10’ ceilings throughout

• Orange peel texture in bedrooms and baths

• All bedrooms prewired for ceiling fans

• Upgraded oil rubbed bronze
    or satin nickel electrical fixtures throughout house 

• Rocker light switches

• 4 Data/Cable outlets

• 2 Telephone jacks

• Wired for U-verse or TWC service 

• Oil rubbed bronze or satin nickel door hardware

• 4.25” base moulding 3.25” casing 

• Carpet in bedrooms and closets

 


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NEW HOME KITCHEN FEATURES

• Staggered flat panel alder cabinets

• Granite countertops throughout

• Custom backsplash 

• 8” Kitchen sink with single lever chrome faucet

• Whirlpool stainless steel appliance package: 
                 a) Range with hood
                 b) Side by side refrigerator
                 c) Dishwasher
                 d) Garbage disposal

Custom Homes in El Paso | New Home Builders

Spanish Revival style homes are unique, elegant, and have a lot of character. This style of home mixes new features to classic ones to create a distinct look. It developed in the early 20th century and is still popular today. 

On Spanish Revival homes, you'll always see curved terracotta roof tiles. These roof tops give the home a warm, rustic look. You can also find the terracotta tile or brightly colored tile lining arched doorways, stairs or floors. Another common feature is ornamental iron work on gates, windows, and wooden doors.

Is the Spanish Revival look your style? How about something more contemporary? Whatever your style or tastes may be, Pointe Homes is here to listen to your needs and ideas to help you build your dream home. Visit us and our in-house design studio can help build a custom home from scratch that is unique to you!

 

Wet Bars in New Homes | El Paso Home Builders

A great way to utilize wall space in the kitchen or living of your new home is with a wet bar. With a well design, it can add a unique touch to your home.  It can give you added counter space and serve as an entertainment area.

With the right custom design, the bar can reflect your style and taste. For a more elegant and classic look, try dark cabinets and stone backsplash against a lighter granite countertop to give a rich contrast. Installing overhead lights above the bar can highlight it as a whole. The open shelf centered in the middle of the bar gives you a place to hang wine glasses and display bottles.  

At Pointe Homes, we know that it is important that your new home fully benefits you. If you have some great ideas, share them with us and we can help you design a custom home from scratch. Send us a message today!

Mixing Tile in New Homes | El Paso Home Builders

Since tile comes in all different colors, styles, material, and shapes, it's important to consider a few things before buying tile for your new home. Houzz gives their tips on mixing and matching tile.

Tile that has a busy pattern should be used sparingly. "Use small statement tiles, such as these oblong mosaics, to create a feature on a backsplash or another small area rather than across an entire room. "

In a small space in your home, such as the bathroom, you can definitely mix a few tile patterns. Just be sure to mix both small and large patterns to help create a balance. Also, remember that it is a good idea to mix shapes and patterns, and not color. A dark grey grout in between tile will be visually pleasing. 

Have you considered stone for your new home? It looks beautiful! For appeal, it's best to treat the stone as a neutral. " To soften the graphic grout lines as well as to create a cohesive design, pair them with natural gray stone, which adds visual interest with a neutral pattern that doesn’t try to compete."

When you're out looking for tile for your new home, be sure to take home samples first. You'll get a better feel for how it will end up looking, and you can experiment with how different tiles work together. 

As one of the top home builders in El Paso, Pointe Homes understands how important design details are to you. We offer a features list that can be modified so that you are completely happy in your new home!

Read the full article on Houzz here

Farmhouse Sinks | Custom Homes in El Paso

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Classic, yet modern! Farmhouse sinks create a strong focal point in the kitchen of the home. And because they are oriented farther forward, you can reach in closer with less strain, and they are a lot deeper than modern under-mount or top-mount sinks

With their traditional look, they add a sense of nostalgia to new homes yet mix well with other modern features. With different colors and shapes available, such as stainless steel and copper, they can also coordinate with styles of many different homes.

Before looking for a new home or building a custom home, it's a good idea to look at all the home feature options that are available. At Pointe Homes, we can also tell you about the latest features in home design and we can help you design a home that can benefit all your needs!

Choosing a Faucet in New Homes | El Paso

Faucets are offered in several styles, finishes, and uses. It's important that ones in your home reflect your style and accommodate your needs. But before choosing one, there are several factors to consider. HGTV discusses several tips.

For example, "If you're retrofitting a new faucet to an existing sink or buying a complete sink ensemble, be sure to match the type of faucet to the hole openings in your sink." 

And when it comes to finishes, several options are available for affordable prices. "Thanks to modern protective clear-coat sealers, even not-so-expensive faucets can boast of lifetime warranties for their finishes." And one good thing to keep in mind is to "Coordinate all your finishes in each bathroom so that your hard surfaces—including towel bars, lighting fixtures and door hardware—have the same finish."

Today, there are several technological options we can choose from. There are sanitizing faucets that inject streams of ozone into the water to kill germs. Another sanitizing option that will save you water is a motion-activated faucet.

If there are certain features you are interested in for your new home, let us know. We can help you design the perfect dream home!

To read the rest of the tips, HGTV has to offer, read their article here!

Custom Features | El Paso Home Builders

What a way to relax in a new home! Customize your bathroom to create a soothing atmosphere. With high ceilings like these, a contemporary light fixture or elegant chandelier adds a  unique look to the bathroom. Stone tile lining your wall helps create a spa-like ambience. And the sleek shape of a freestanding tub adds a focal point.  

At Pointe Homes, we know everyone has different styles, preferences, and needs. We always listen to your great ideas and what is important to you and your family. We strive to provide El Paso with the best quality new homes, and we are consistently refining our floor plans. At Pointe Homes, we build for you! 

Ceiling Beams | New Homes El Paso

When you are thinking of ideas for your new home, don't forget about your ceiling! Ceiling beams can add some style to new homes by adding a focal point, dimension, and bringing the room together. And with different styles and finishes, beams can reflect your taste, whether it is contemporary, traditional, or rustic. 

Pointe Homes is one of the top home builders in El Paso, TX. We listen to everything you are looking for and what is most important to you and your family. We can show you several new homes if you are ready to move in, customize an existing floor plan, or build you a custom home from scratch! Give us a call today at 915-790-1515.

 

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