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...
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...
There are many factors to consider when building a custom home. Your needs and your lifestyle should help prioritize and influence your decision to select a floor plan that works for your family. As a premier southeastern Wisconsin custom home builder, Colby...
Curb appeal provides the first impression of your home. It is also your personal style that will shine through when someone sees your home for the first time. Most details of your custom home are found in the interior to fit your lifestyle, but the outside...
If you’re building your dream home, a custom pantry is likely at the top of your kitchen wish list. Today’s homeowners are looking for ways to maximize their kitchen storage in a modern way that utilizes the most of their kitchen space. The kitchen is the heart of...
Each new year brings new design and decor ideas, and 2023 is no different. After the past two years of decorating, the designs feel inward and less about entertaining. People are ready to engage and entertain again, bringing with them an interesting mix of new and...
With the holidays and the cold temperatures of winter upon us, it is definitely fireplace season. Whether you’re hanging the stockings and decorating the mantle or just starting a fire on a cold Wisconsin night, a fireplace is the center of a custom home. If you are...
It’s the time of the year, and soon family and friends will gather to celebrate, visit and indulge in a delicious Thanksgiving meal. The beautiful thing about living in a Colby Construction custom home is how perfectly designed it is for entertaining. Today we’re...
Fall officially has arrived in southeastern Wisconsin. We spend more time indoors in cooler temperatures, cooking in the kitchen versus grilling outside. Kitchens are the heart of the home. We entertain and gather as a family in the kitchen for more than just meals....