Kitchen Remodeling Planning BeforeAfter Ready to Remodel Your Kitchen? Your kitchen is more than just a place to prepare meals; it’s the heart of your home, where memories are made and stories are shared. However, over time, even the most beloved kitchens can start to feel outdated or worn. Whether you’re looking to increase functionality, enhance aesthetics, or boost property value, updating your kitchen can breathe new life into your home. We’ll explore the steps involved in transforming your kitchen into a space that reflects your style and meets your needs. Assess Your Needs Before divi ..read more

Essential Planning Tips for Your Kitchen Remodel Embarking on a kitchen remodel can be an exciting journey, promising a fresh look and improved functionality for one of the most important spaces in your home. However, it’s no secret that living through a kitchen renovation can be a chaotic experience. From dust and debris to temporary inconveniences, surviving a kitchen remodel requires careful planning and a healthy dose of patience. Here are some tips to help you navigate the chaos and emerge from your remodel with your sanity intact. 1. Plan Ahead Before the first hammer swings, take the ..read more

6 Custom Home Building Trends You’ll See in 2024 As we step into 2024, the world of home design continues to evolve, driven by advancements in technology, changing lifestyles, and a growing emphasis on sustainability. From futuristic innovations to timeless classics with a modern twist, this year’s design trends promise to inspire and delight homeowners seeking to create spaces that reflect their unique personalities and preferences. Let’s explore the top home design trends shaping the custom home building landscape in 2024: 1. Sustainable Living Takes Center Stage With environmental concern ..read more

Interior Design Trends for Fall 2021 and Beyond Yahoo came out with “7 Interior Design Trends That Will Be Huge This Fall (Plus Two That Should Be Packed Away with The Beach Chairs”  last week and we couldn’t help but breakdown what we’re seeing in Asheville, NC that relate to their predictions. May of design trends this fall are going to lean earthy, organic, cozy, and warm. Below we break down the trends they foresee being a hit and our take on the trend as builders working closely with clients and interior designers. 1. Warm, Earthy Neutrals We think this one might be around to stay. B ..read more

Mudroom Design Ideas for Organization and Style The majority of our custom home clients in Asheville request a designated mudroom space near a secondary entrance where they can take off shoes, clothes, bags, etc. and contain them out of sight. Storage is a must-have for most clients and a mudroom helps keep other areas of the home tidy. We started to see this shift from an old school coat closet to an entire room about 10 years ago. A mudroom is useful to families of all sizes, with or without kids. Who doesn’t want a welcoming space with a bench and hooks to hang up their jacket after a lon ..read more

What Not to Do During a Bathroom Renovation John Judd Jr was recently interviewed for an article about bathroom renovations. Find a excerpt of the article below and the full article on Family Handyman. Before you start ripping out tile, ordering towel bars or re-working the plumbing, take a step back and map out a complete plan. That wisdom comes from John Judd, Jr., co-owner of Judd Builders, an Asheville, N.C.-based construction company that specializes in custom homes and remodels. “Figuring (it) out as you go does not work,” Judd says. What goes into said plan? For sta ..read more

Tips for Choosing Tile Whether you’re building a new construction home for the first time or you’re experienced, we feel like we’ve it all when it comes to tile and want to pass on some tips we share with our clients. With all the decisions you have to make when building a home, choosing tile should be an enjoyable. Tile can bring out your personal style more than most other selections you’ll make (lighting is a close second).  Go Bold in Small Spaces A powder room or laundry room are the perfect smaller spaces to go with a bold look. Going bold in larger spaces doesn’t alw ..read more

Top Takeaways From the 2021 U.S. Houzz Kitchen Trends Study A recent Houzz article revealed which trends homeowners currently remodeling their homes are leaning towards in 2021. One finding was the home remodelers were taking down less walls compared to previous years. Maybe you can attribute this to Covid and everyone wanting their own space? We’re still seeing house plans with open spaces, but we do see more multi-functional dedicated spaces like offices combined with virtual schooling areas. Another very popular project was opening up the kitchen to exterior entertaining and living spac ..read more

Judd Builders is Hiring Framers Are you ready to step up and establish a foundation for personal growth and future success? Are you a skilled framer with at least 2 years experience looking to master your trade and advance your knowledge? Are you willing to work in a team environment, be a dependable team player, and take ownership of your work? Our Residential Framer position could be a good fit for you. Judd Builders is a high-end, luxury home builder with a 15-year track record of building quality custom homes in the Asheville and surrounding communities. Our team takes pride in the work w ..read more

The Effects of High Home Building Demand and Skilled Labor Shortage Business is booming in our industry and we’re so thankful. Last year was nothing short of crazy and chaotic, but incredibly rewarding at the same time. We don’t expect 2022 to be any slower. Asheville Citizen-Times agreed in their article “Asheville ranks 4th in top cities job seekers ‘are now flocking to‘”. With the population rapidly increasing, the housing shortage gets even tighter and paired with the labor shortage, it puts western North Carolina home builders in a position where many have had to transition or make chang ..read more