Choosing the Right Materials for Your New Home: Quality and Durability
If you plan on building your dream home in Las Cruces, knowing which materials to use is important. Choosing the right home materials is a vital step in the building process and can help ensure the safety and quality of your new construction home. Villa Custom Homes, a local custom home builder, specializes in new […]
What You Need to Know About Rammed Earth Homes
If you are building or designing a new construction home in Las Cruces, you may consider a rammed earth home. Rammed earth homes are long-lasting and have a multitude of benefits. Villa Custom Homes in Las Cruces is your rammed earth builder. We do everything new construction homes require and have experienced home-builders who can […]
The Ultimate Guide to Building a New Construction Home in Las Cruces
Las Cruces, NM, is a city full of history and charm. It’s also a place where building a new construction home is becoming more and more popular. It’s not hard to see why. From modest and charming homes to unique and elegant estates, we develop beautiful, well-built new construction homes at Villa Custom Homes. If […]
Las Cruces Custom Home Builder Answers Your Questions
If you’re thinking about building a custom home, odds are you’re aware of the current state of the world. Industries all across our nation have been impacted by countless issues including labor shortages, lumber and material price hikes, and production delays. But how are these changes affecting our local home building industry? For those in […]
The Story of Cantera Stone and How It Became the Darling of Southwest Architecture
Southwest architecture encompasses a wide breadth of building techniques and approaches. This style is often characterized by the materials used and how those materials are used to increase functionality, performance, and beauty. As a rammed earth home builder, Villa Custom Homes is working with the best earthy materials and most sought-after architectural designs. One popular […]
Flooring Options for Your Southwestern-Style Home: Exploring Designs for Your Custom Build
Southwestern homes have their own personality and charm. It is the architecture, materials, and style that give a home its Southwestern flavor and spice. Even then, there are a plethora of material options that can accentuate the Pueblo-inspired features. When it comes to flooring, several options can further enhance the possibilities of the beloved Southwestern […]
The Changing Tide of Custom Home Builders: A Look at Trends for 2021
History has a way of changing the course of things. As economies and consumer habits change, so do industries, markets, and culture. Every generation has a moment of no return. These historic moments often happen quickly—prompted by unforeseen circumstances—while others occur gradually, as a result of cultural or political change. Since the early 20th century, […]
Tips on Laying out a Floor Plan and Questions to Ask Your Home Builder
Think of your home builder as your confidant. For a period of six to nine months, your custom home builder will be intimately involved in planning your future. No, we don’t need to know when you plan to get married or have your first kid, but we do get to be involved with the planning […]
A Time to Build: On Building Your Dream Home During a Pandemic
It might not sound like a good idea to go for one of the biggest investments of your life during a pandemic year, but 2020 has shown us that life is short and precious, so why not have the home you’ve always dreamed of and embark on a journey unlike any other? Here’s the thing, […]
A Natural Dwelling Place: History of Pueblo Revival Architecture in the Southwest
If you talk to any architecture aficionado—particularly in the Southwest—you are likely to hear about the beloved Pueblo Revival style that is prominent in the area. Many of the homes across the region—in Las Cruces or Albuquerque, all the way out to Arizona, and even some of West Texas—are inspired by elements from this charming […]