When you think about designing the kitchen in your new Poconos home, what are the first things that come to mind? For many homeowners their thoughts immediately turn to cabinets, countertops, sinks, faucets, flooring, and appliances. It’s not surprising. After all, those are the features you see when you walk into a kitchen. And make no mistake, all of those things are important. 

There is a good chance that nobody beside you will ever spend much time in your Master Suite. That alone is one thing that makes it so special. It’s a very private and personal space. For many couples, it’s a bit of a private retreat—unlike any other space in the home. So what can you do to make it even more special? Here are a few ideas. 

One of the most important rooms to think about when building a new home is the master bathroom. At one point in time, it was a bit of an afterthought for a lot of homeowners—but not anymore. The fact that (according to the National Association of Home Builders) the bathroom is the single most commonly remodeled room in the home, provides you with a glimpse of just how important this room is. Apparently, a lot of homeowners aren’t completely happy with what they start out with! 

Being outdoors is one of the biggest draws to life in the Poconos—and we think your home should offer you the opportunity to enjoy that natural beauty as much as possible. That’s one reason that so many of our home designs feature decks off the back of the home that allow you to have a private seat for Mother Nature’s show! 

For a lot of people building a home in the Poconos is a dream come true—whether it’s a vacation get-away, a summer, home, a place to retire, or a year-round family home. Part of the appeal is that there’s something for everybody in the Poconos. But there are times when more than one family wants to take advantage of what the Poconos have to offer. 

Just because David Letterman has retired doesn’t mean the rest of us have to give up on “top 10 lists.” And when it comes to choosing a place to live, a list like this can be downright handy. We build homes in a variety of locations around the Keystone State, and we thought it might be helpful to let you in on a little secret: Pennsylvania is a great place to live! Here are 10 reasons whey: 

Most people consider a move to the Poconos in order to escape the crush of the city. Even those who come to the Poconos area part time—as a vacation get-away—love the fact that it’s more serene, secluded, simple—and rustic. 

There’s no questioning the kitchen’s prominent role in the life of most family homes. And according to a recent (April 2015) survey by the National Association of Homebuilders kitchens and bathrooms remain the most popular rooms in the home for remodeling. 

Most homeowners have no problem identifying the single biggest home expense they have: It’s their mortgage. According to The Residential Energy Services Network (RESNET®) the second highest cost of home ownership today is energy. That’s why people building homes in the Poconos (or anywhere else for that matter) are paying much more attention to building energy efficient homes. 

If you’re considering building a new custom home in the New Jersey or Pennsylvania area you’ve got a lot of choices. Is there are good reason to choose the Poconos Mountain area for your new home? Actually, we can think of several that might make sense for you!