Set in the newly poured concrete driveway of every home we build is a brass plaque that represents Gardner Homes’ commitment to build with integrity and the highest level of craftsmanship. Our clients come come to us with one of the biggest life decisions – building a home that reflects who they are. Home is everything. It’s where you want to be surrounded with everything you hold dear – family, friends, safety, and a sense of calm at the end of a busy day. It’s where we create memories, share experiences, and build relationships.

Gardner Homes is a Certified Master Builder

Our commitment to best practices, exceptional service, and innovative design has awarded us the Certified Master Builder accreditation by the Idaho Certified Master Builder program. The builders who request certification hold themselves to a higher standard than required by the State of Idaho for registration. This commitment to a higher standard is at the core of everything we do at Gardner Homes, even down to the smallest of details. Because we all know that perfection is found in the details.

A Home Builder You Can Trust

When it comes to building your home, you need a builder partnership that you can trust to guide you through every single home building detail – even long after we hand you the keys. Our build team is committed to the kind of homebuilding experience that makes you want to point to the small brass plaque in your driveway whenever someone comments on your beautiful new home.

Fall is definitely in the air with gorgeous changing leaves to the aroma of pumpkin spice candles, muffins straight out of the oven, and a warm glow from your fireplace. With all this autumnal bliss, your home décor should reflect warm colors and soft textures that will make you crave cuddling up with a hot cider and good book. Create a relaxing fall vibe with the following chic home decorating tips that will bring cozy autumn comfort into your home.

Layer Up

There’s nothing like a warm cardigan to bring a sense of coziness and layer to your wardrobe. The way we decorate our homes is very much like building a fall wardrobe. Consider changing up your home décor by switching out accent pillows to warm color tones, plaid patterns, and rich textures such as velvet, woven knit, or buttery soft leather. Stacks of throw blankets are a must for nights curled up on the sofa and are an easy way to bring a bit of that warmth and softness to your home by adding visual layers and textures.

Warm Glow

The effect of lighting is often overlooked in its ability to create mood in a space. There are three layers of lighting that create harmony in a room: ambient lighting which provides overall illumination, task lighting for activities such as reading or working, and accent lighting, which draws attention to an object such as art or creates drama. Consider using warm lighting in table lamps or floor lamps which cast light indirectly to the ceiling creating a subtle warm glow. A lingering guest that can’t get over the welcoming sense of “at home-ness” they feel in your home is the highest compliment.

Art Of Nature

It goes without saying that the colors of fall are breathtaking with deep reds, golden ocre, and vibrant shades of orange but don’t just stick to the traditional palette. Use moody colors such as warm terracotta, subtle olive, and rich brown in fall vase arrangement. Oak branches with golden leaves, pampas grass, olive branches, or harvest berry stems are just a few of the many faux autumn plants that
will not only add texture and color, but will make a stylish impression all season. When displayed on an entry console, coffee table, or kitchen island, these seasonal plants will add to your overall home décor.

Personal Touch

Using fabric textures, artwork, accessories, and lighting are all integral in creating a beautifully designed home but don’t overlook the impact of your own personal style. Display the watercolor artwork you bought on a trip to San Francisco or your grandmother’s hand-stitched quilt; these are the treasures that make a home feel thoughtfully and stylistically curated.

Home vs House

Every home should feel unique from the structural finishes to the accessories on the coffee table. At Gardner Homes, we don’t just build homes; we design them to create a sense of styled living because we know that we aren’t just building a house; we are building a home. If your looking to move to one of Idaho’s beautiful communities then it’s safe to assume that you’re searching a slightly slower pace that allows for meaningful work-life balance and more time to get outdoors, put down some roots and create a homestead that’s uniquely yours — and we are here for it!

Reach out to us at Gardner Homes today to get started on the home of your dreams this autumn. For more fall home decorating tips, look here.

Choosing the right floor plan can be an exciting process — a chance to personalize your home so that it perfectly fits your lifestyle and turning the home you’ve been dreaming of into reality. With so many options out there, complicated decisions pile up and you may feel overwhelmed at the prospect of pulling it all together. 

Experience Counts

This is where an experienced builder team can make all the difference. Gardner Homes has many award-winning floor plans that have been meticulously designed by experienced draftsman, engineers, and interior designers. But let’s start at the beginning and help you prepare by going through the following steps…

Do Your Research

The first step to choosing the right floor plan is to do your research. Visit our website project gallery where you’ll find floor plan renderings, and interior/exterior photos of completed projects. Whether you’re drawn to a modern farmhouse aesthetic or love the traditional qualities of a coastal Cape Cod, many Gardner exterior elevations and interior floor plans can be modified. Other sites such as Houzz and Instagram are great resources for helping you narrow in on your architectural preferences. 

Prioritize Your “Must Have” List

The next step to choosing the right floor plan is to think about the features that are most important to you and your family. The sky’s the limit as far as what features are available to you but consider your budget and how you want to use it. If you’ve always dreamed of a sun-lit meditation space off your bedroom, then put it at the top of the list along with all the other ways to make your home uniquely yours. 

The Flow Factor

The size of your home will likely determine where certain rooms should be located, but the flow of your home is completely up to you. The flexibility of a Gardner floor plan means that you can design the primary bedroom closet to flow directly into the laundry room or maybe you prefer having a home office off the primary bedroom separated by double glass doors. Thinking about how you would like rooms to relate to each other will be the customization that makes all the difference.

Consider Your Lifestyle

If creating in the kitchen is where you shine, our designers will help you create the workflow area and finishes that will truly make the kitchen the heart of your home. If you have a large family, you may want a second level bonus room with just the right storage to keep toys tidy or maybe as an empty nester you prefer a single level designed in a way that flows right out on to a patio to enjoy warm summer nights. Your lifestyle should influence how your home will flow.

Gardner Homes Commitment

The point is, the team at Gardner Homes knows that if you’re building a home, you want it to be two things… relatively stress-free and more importantly… exactly what you want. There’s no better way to accomplish this than to sit down with experts and let them guide you through the process. Gardner Homes has a long history in the construction industry and takes pride in offering excellent service to our clients and building award-winning homes. So, bring us your ideas, whether it’s sketched on a paper napkin or saved on a Pinterest board, our award-winning team will work one-on-one with you to personalize the interior and exterior of your new home.