The question that comes my way most often? Without a doubt, it’s about my preferred paint colors. Painting is a wonderfully straightforward method to give any room a whole new vibe, so I’m here to reveal my favorite colors for any home. My top color palettes often center around coastal hues in building custom beach … The post Marnie’s Favorite Paint Colors for Any Home appeared first on Marnie Custom Homes ..read more

In the world of custom home construction, optimizing space is crucial. When it comes to bedrooms, especially in smaller spaces, careful consideration of scale, balance, symmetry, and natural light can transform a room and create the illusion of spaciousness. Here are my tips on how to make your bedroom feel bigger. 1. Embrace Vaulted Ceilings … The post 5 Ways To Make Your Bedroom Feel Bigger appeared first on Marnie Custom Homes ..read more

As we hunker down for the winter season, I wanted to revisit one of my favorite home features—a cozy fireplace. A fireplace is often the main focal point of a room—whether it’s indoor or outdoor so we’re showing you a variety of designs to incorporate these natural show stoppers into any space. Nothing beats a … The post But the Fire is So Delightful… appeared first on Marnie Custom Homes ..read more

As we step into the new year, a fresh new set of beach home trends is emerging. From dedicated wellness spaces to elevated recreation areas and personalized designs with your pet in mind, these trends are driven by the unique visions of our homeowners. We thrive on turning these aspirations into tangible, easy-living spaces that … The post 2024 Beach House Trends appeared first on Marnie Custom Homes ..read more

As a continuation of our lighting roundup, I’m sharing more of my personal favorites from our latest coastal builds. Each of these lighting fixtures was purposefully selected based on innovation, beauty, and the ability to elevate their space. May this roundup serve as a source of inspiration, with links to “Shop This Look” included for … The post Top Lighting for 2023 – Part 2 appeared first on Marnie Custom Homes ..read more

Lighting plays a pivotal role in transforming spaces, adding depth, ambiance, and a touch of magic. It’s truly the jewelry of our homes. In this two-part blog, I’m thrilled to share my personal favorites from our latest coastal builds. These fixtures have caught my eye for their innovation, beauty, and ability to elevate any room. … The post Top Lighting for 2023 – Part 1: Pendants & Dining Chandeliers appeared first on Marnie Custom Homes ..read more

It’s officially fall! And while cooler temperatures offer fireside entertaining and outdoor festivals, it’s a great seasonal reminder to invest in your home’s exterior materials. Which is why I’m discussing the importance of incorporating durable finishes and materials.Especially when building on the oceanfront, it’s critical to select weather-resistant products in order to ensure that your beach … The post Building with Weather Resistant Materials appeared first on Marnie Custom Homes ..read more

As the summer season winds down and we all start more of a daily routine, it’s important to create a space where you’re able to rest, relax and recover. So, I’m sharing a few dreamy ocean bedroom designs by Marnie Custom Homes, for inspiration in helping you cultivate a space to support calmness and serenity … The post Dreamy Oceanfront Bedrooms appeared first on Marnie Custom Homes ..read more

As the summer season winds down and we all start more of a daily routine, it’s important to create a space where you’re able to rest, relax and recover. So, I’m sharing a few dreamy ocean bedroom designs by Marnie Custom Homes, for inspiration in helping you cultivate a space to support calmness and serenity … The post Dreamy Oceanfront Bedrooms appeared first on Marnie Custom Homes ..read more

Summer is in full swing and with so many of us traveling to a beach for some much-needed vacation days, I wanted to share a few fun design elements to help inspire your own beach house. Since our team designs and builds custom homes along the beaches of Delaware, I always find ways to bring … The post 6 Fun Beach House Elements to Inspire Your Beach House appeared first on Marnie Custom Homes ..read more