The owners of Lakeview Home have built with Colby Construction not once but twice. The experience was so positive with Colby Construction that when they decided it was time to downsize, it was an easy decision to hire them again. “We had already built two homes (neither custom, neither by Colby) when we started looking for a property on the water in Lake Country.” the homeowner shared. They owned the property for four years before deciding to tear down the existing home and build a new one. Because of the property’s unique characteristics, a custom home was necessary. With both homes, the own ..read more

Building a custom home offers a distinct range of advantages, and the experts at Colby Construction can help you turn the dream into a reality. Before starting the project, though, you will want to make a list of the must-have features in a custom home that are a priority for you and your family.     A custom-built home has to have some unique and personal features, and knowing the custom home trends will help you decide the full potential of your property. This is a quick look at some of the most popular recent must-have features in a luxury home for 2024 and beyond. Where to Begin ..read more

At Colby Construction, we aim to make the process of building a custom home as smooth and transparent as possible for our clients. With us, you’re working with a custom lake home builder who will have a collaborative partnership with your architect and interior designer. When your builder and architect work together and are in sync, it prevents miscommunications that could lead to delays and extra costs. We’ve all heard the horror stories. Someone starts building a custom home and is hit with change order after change order until the project is over budget. It seems common and begs the questio ..read more

Your custom-designed home in 2024 will be the same as in years past. A new year means out with the old and in with the new for fresh new looks and designs for your custom home.  Colors Green is going to be the trending color in 2024. Whether it’s through paint, wallpaper, or textiles—there are many ways to incorporate green into your home. Use it as a main color or an accent hue. The hues you will want are bold, emerald green, olive green and even Kelly green! White is Shifting Away The crisp white appeal of kitchens and bathrooms has remained popular for many years, but 2024 will be th ..read more

A beautiful Colby Construction custom lake home on one of the most pristine lakes of southeastern Wisconsin was ready for a lower lever remodel. The house was built 16 years ago for a young family with three little boys. The lot was perfect for them, with a sprawling driveway lot and a flat lakeside lawn. Colby Construction built the family’s dream home, giving them the layout and space perfect for their family. Time passed, and the boys grew into men and left home, so it was time to update the lower level from a rec room for kids and teenagers into an adult haven. Colby Construction helped th ..read more

The temperatures in southeastern Wisconsin are dropping. The trees are turning brilliant colors of reds, oranges, and yellows. Fall is in full swing, and Halloween is around the corner. Bring the festivities into your custom-built home by decorating this Halloween. Halloween decorating can be a fun and creative activity this season. There are so many ways to transform your home into a spooky, exciting stop on any child’s trick-or-treat route! Halloween in Your Custom Home Spooky Entrance Whether you’ll be hosting a Halloween party or just entertaining the local trick-or-treaters, you can turn ..read more

Fall is a great time to take care of home repair projects before shorter days, and soon, snow, ice, and low temperatures in southeastern Wisconsin make outdoor work more difficult. With cold weather coming soon, take some time this fall to boost energy efficiency throughout your home and prevent damage from winter storms. Cross these items off your custom home fall checklist this season, and you can relax more easily, knowing that your home is ready for winter. Custom Home Fall Checklist Turn Off Outside Water and Remove the Hoses If you’re done using your hoses for the year, remove them from ..read more

While there will still be warm days ahead of us in Southeastern Wisconsin, you will feel the air getting cooler as the days of August are numbered. So when do you start the fall transition in your custom home? When do you start transforming your custom-built home from summer decor to fall? Late August is a perfect time: kids are heading back to school, and summer activities have wrapped up, so it’s time to bring warmth and fall vibes into your home. Fall Transition in Your Custom Home When you begin to make this transition, slowly start to remove anything overtly summery. This includes light a ..read more

If you are building a custom lake home, you will want to find an interior designer to help you through the process. An interior designer will help with everything from selecting light fixtures to countertops, wallpaper, and paint color, and everything in between. We sat down with Anne Frentzel, owner of Anne Frentzel Interiors (AFI), to ask her about her process when working with clients who are building their dream home. Finding an Interior Designer for Your Custom Home: An Interview Anne, how does your team prefer to work with clients? We love to start talking with clients as early in the pr ..read more

Memorial Day commemorates all men and women who have died in U.S. military service. Memorial Day began a few years after the Civil War, in 1868. An organization of Union veterans established the holiday, then known as Decoration Day, as a time to decorate the graves of fallen soldiers with flowers. From then until the present day, the solemn holiday has been formally observed at Arlington National Cemetery in Washington, D.C.  Memorial Day weekend is important for this observation, remembering the brave men and women who gave their lives while serving the country. There are parades, cerem ..read more