Abbie

2702 sq ft | 4 Beds | 3 Baths | First Floor Master | 2 Car Garage

Chatham County New Homes | Vaulted Great Room Ceiling. Travars Built Homes can build on your lot or in neighborhoods throughout the greater Triangle area, across Alamance, Chatham, Durham, Johnson, Orange, Wake and surrounding counties.

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Chatham County New Homes | Island Kitchen

Building with Strength and Integrity—One Home at a Time

Every photo here tells the story of a home built with care, transparency, and purpose. At Travars Built Homes, we don’t just build to plans—we build to fit your life.

Any design you see can be tailored, adjusted, or completely reimagined with your goals in mind. Let’s get started!

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*Every home we build is unique. Images may reflect customized layouts, finishes, or features. Photographed homes may have been modified from the construction documents to comply with site conditions and/or builder or homeowner preferences. A full specifications package is available upon request. Floorplans are copyright architect.

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Chatham County New Home Checklist – Built in Storage Ideas For Every Room

Posted by Travars Built Homes on September 15, 2020

Built in bookcases, open shelving, cubbies, kitchen pantries

Get ideas for custom home built in bookcases, open shelving, cubbies, kitchen pantries, and storage spaces for every room from Chatham County new home builder Travars Built Homes:

Chatham County New Home Storage Idea #1: Built in Bookcases Alongside a Fireplace

Built in bookshelves next to the fireplace are a popular choice in new homes by custom builders in Chatham County and across central NC. [Get floor plan ideas here.]

Bookcases can be set into the wall with open shelving, cabinets, specialty trim, and other features. Nearly all fireplace surround bookcases are built with a standard height between shelves (similar to when you buy a furniture bookcase). Just give us a picture – we can build it! Travars Built Homes can space shelves at custom heights that you ask for at one of your meetings with the builder on site. It’s part of our standard design/build process!

Chatham County New Home Storage Idea #2: Open Shelves Above a Kitchen Serving Bar

Looking for something more unique in your built-ins? Ask your new home builder how much flexibility you can have for touches like this throughout your home – and what materials they offer for open shelving, such as the Cedar above this kitchen bar and master bedroom beam ceiling.

Chatham County New Home Storage Idea #3: Built In Drop Zone by the Garage

Drop zones with shelves, cubbies, cabinets, and drawers are a very popular addition to new Chatham County homes. We can build them anywhere in your home, with the most common choices between the garage and laundry room or kitchen. This drop zone has a built in bench, shoe cubbies, and bead board trim. Send us a link to a look you like – we can build that, too.

Chatham County New Home Storage Idea #4: Large Pantry with Custom Shelving

A U-shaped pantry is great for “at a glance” storage. A U-shaped pantry requires more depth (and less width) than an L-shaped pantry – so ask your builder what can fit into your floor plan. Adding more pantry shelving at different widths and heights is a popular request.

In this example, one wall of shelving is designed with thin shelves for spices and specialty items, while the other two walls are deeper for cans, boxes, and paper goods:

Chatham County New Home Storage Idea #5: Built in Benches

Add hidden storage to your breakfast room, mudroom, hallway, or nook with built in benches.

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At Travars Built Homes, our design build capabilities offer you the opportunity to modify your floor plan to fit your lifestyle. Let us know if you want to plan for extra storage spaces after building your home.

We can modify your floor plan with things like a prepared alcove with the dimensions you’ll need later on.

In this Chatham County custom home, the upstairs loft includes a stretch of half wall (instead of more open railing) designed to accommodate future storage built-ins:

Contact Travars Build Homes for new home pricing in Chatham County, NC – and the surrounding areas within about an hour of Chapel Hill, NC.

19 Questions to Ask NC home builders – before you buy

Posted by Travars Built Homes on September 7, 2020

What questions should I ask builders about building a new home in the Raleigh, Durham, Chapel Hill region of North Carolina?

“Price per square foot” is NOT the most important thing to know.

Use this checklist of new home construction cost questions – and learn why to avoid asking “what’s your cost per square foot”? Contact Travars Built Homes for answers to these questions.

Questions to ask NC home builders: (Not) cost per square foot

Why does price per square foot come out much higher for some homes than others, even though the size and layout look very similar?
What comes included in this home, as a starting, “basic” build?
Can you give me a detailed package that has everything in writing, so I can see just what’s already in there and what I need to add?
How long will it take to build my new home?

Questions to ask NC home builders: Location and site work

Where can you build my new home in NC?
Is site work included in your price? Do you give that to me prior to contract?
What does it cost to build this home on my lot, as opposed to on a lot in your community?

Questions to ask NC home builders: Floor plan layout and style

How do I find a cost-effective floor plan?
Why does a home with a large kitchen cost more to build than a home with a large great room?
Why does an owners suite on the main floor cost more than an owners suite upstairs?
Why does it cost more to have a sprawling footprint than one that has more square feet upstairs?
Why does a home shaped like a “box” cost less to build than a home with “cutouts?”
How much less does it cost to build a bonus room over a great room than to add a keeping room on the main floor?
Why do contemporary home architectural styles cost more to build than traditional architectural styles?

Questions to ask NC home builders: Selections and features

How much does a typical homebuyer pay in addition to the “base” price for your homes once they start including things like microwaves and other features that are in typical custom homes?
How many choices do I have for selections in your “base” pricing?
What kind of energy efficiency (features and processes) does this home have?
How much do windows and doors matter when adding up costs?
Does it cost more to have a carriage than a third bay in the garage?
Is a sealed crawl space included?
Are there built-ins? Trey ceilings? Trim around windows and doors? Crown moulding?

Learn more about building a new home in North Carolina in our FAQs. Contact Travars Built Homes to start asking questions!

Rodanthe

2328 sq ft | 4 Beds | 2.5 Baths | First Floor Primary Suite

This first floor master Modern Farmhouse also includes a first floor Office, with double doors or optional barn door. The island kitchen is generous and welcoming, with a window at the sink. Upstairs, find three more large bedrooms and an open loft.

Send Me the Rodanthe Flyer and Pricing

The flyer includes the layout and plan information.
From there, we’ll prepare a detailed 10-page construction package that outlines your build — ready to review when you are.
You’ll be amazed at what’s already included in every Travars Built Home.

*Plans are illustrative and may reflect optional features. Floor plans and renderings are copyright Mark Stewart

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Highland Point

2731 Sq Ft | 4 Beds | 3 Baths | First Floor Main Bedroom | 2 Car Garage

Get a flyer and pricing information here.

Features of the “Highland Point” plan include:

1st floor guest suite
Massive bonus room
Two rear porches, optional fireplace
Build on your lot or ours

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Built to Last. Designed for You.

At Travars Built Homes, “Building with Strength and Integrity” means more than high standards—it means listening, customizing, and guiding you with clarity.

These photos show what’s possible when that approach comes to life. Explore, get inspired, and let’s talk about how we can make it yours.

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Applewood C

3442 sq ft | 4-5 Beds | 2.5 Baths | Main Floor Master | 2 Car Garage

See a photo tour of this home here

Travars Built Homes can build new five bedroom floor plans on your lot, including this modern farmhouse plan by Midtown Designs. The downstairs offers an island kitchen, breakfast room, family room with fireplace, formal dining room, foyer, and master suite with a large walk-in closet with built-in shelving. The 14×14 sunroom offers year-round entertainment and family living space.

Need ample space for multi-generational living – or kids of different ages? Upstairs, this floor plan includes separate spaces for a craft or homework room, playroom, bonus room, and loft. Bedroom 2 has direct access to a buddy bath (a bathroom with access from a bedroom and a hallway). Bedroom 3 has a walk-in closet and bedroom 4 has the largest square footage.

Start Here: Get the Applewood C Plan Flyer:

We’ll send you the floor plan flyer so you can view the layout and key details.
As a next step, we’ll prepare a personalized 10-page construction package that outlines everything included in your custom home — ready to review together at your convenience.
You’ll be surprised by how much comes standard with Travars Built Homes.

*Plans are illustrative and may reflect optional features. Floor plans and renderings are copyright Midtown Designs

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Rodanthe A

2328 sq ft | 4 Beds | 2.5 Baths | First Floor Primary Suite

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*Plans are illustrative and may reflect optional features. Floor plans and renderings are copyright Mark Stewart

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5 Home offices that work for you

Posted by Travars Built Homes on May 1, 2020

What you build into your home office can be a game changer. Here are 5 home office designs from North Carolina custom homes built by Travars Built Homes.

#1 Home Office Design: Professional Office with everything built in

Take care of business with a home office designed for everything that needs to get done: Built ins. Interactive spaces. Windows and lighting. Oak hardwood flooring.

#2 Home Office Design: Sunny side out

Don’t want to feel locked down while you work? Add walls of windows to your home office, to let the sunshine in and allow you to see everything happening outside! Building a custom home means you can add as many windows as you want, depending on the plan and the builder.

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#3 Home Office Design: Private bathroom

Build an en-suite home office with your own private bathroom attached, for the ultimate personal space as you work. This office also has a massive walk in closet for storing business supplies and files.

#4 Home Office Design: Library

Wall to wall built in bookcases with furniture cabinetry like this can enable your home office to organize books, manuals, and other necessities so you can find everything at a glance. A ceiling fan enables you to further control your environment.

#5 Home Office Design: Window Treatments

There are a huge variety of window treatments that can be applied to your home office, like what you see here. This can provide an open feeling that makes your office space feel more spacious and inviting.

Rodanthe

2328 | 4 Beds | 2.5 Baths | First Floor Primary Suite | 2 Car Garage

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Siler City New Homes. New Homes Siler City: Island Kitchen

Siler City New Homes. The Island in the kitchen offers bar seating, and lots of natural light. See more examples of kitchen pantry storage ideas.

Get a flyer and pricing information here.

Features of the “Rodanthe” plan include:

Modern farmhouse with extensive detailing
First floor owners suite and First floor office
Loft and three additional beds upstairs
Build on our lot or yours

Upstairs, the wrought iron balusters frame an overlook that helps open up the space.

Siler City New Homes: Large Master Suite and Closed-Door Office

The first floor office features a specialty trey ceiling with fan.

Siler City New Homes. The en suite bathroom has a full vanity with two sinks, custom tile shower, and lots of storage space through the walk-in closet.

Where Strength Meets Style—And Integrity Shapes Every Step

These homes were built through collaboration, thoughtful design, and hands-on builder involvement—hallmarks of the Travars Built experience.

Everything we do is rooted in transparency and trust. Let these photos spark ideas—and we’ll help shape what comes next.

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Get home design ideas here – and see why every Travars Built Home is decidedly different. Our approach to custom building provides the flexibility to create your forever home the way you want it.

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Hand-Crafted Kitchens with Custom Home Design Ideas

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Living Rooms with Fireplaces, Built-In Bookcases, and Ceiling Beams

These living room examples showcase custom home design with: cedar fireplace mantels, stained wood ceiling beams, stacked stone, brick, board and batt, tile, and ship lap fireplace surrounds, built-in wooden shelving and cabinetry, and much more:

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Custom Tile Showers

These en-suite bathrooms feature custom tile showers with white subway tile, herringbone designs, built-in storage alcoves, dual shower heads, built-in tile benches, frameless and semi-frameless surrounds, and much more:

Custom Home Design Ideas: Formal Dining Rooms

Work From Home Offices

These home offices showcase built in desks and bookcases, glass French doors, white wainscoting walls, trey ceilings, sliding barn doors, and much more:

Floor Plans with a Home Office | Custom Home Design Ideas

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Chatham County New Home | Drop Zone Built-Ins

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We work with you to build your home the way you want it in Fox Oak, other available homes and land or on your lot in Pittsboro, Chatham County and surrounding regions extending into Alamance, Durham, Harnett, Johnston, Lee, Moore, Orange, Randolph, and Wake counties.

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2702 sq ft | 4 Beds | 3 Baths | First Floor Master | 2 Car Garage

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Built in bookcases, open shelving, cubbies, kitchen pantries

Get ideas for custom home built in bookcases, open shelving, cubbies, kitchen pantries, and storage spaces for every room from Chatham County new home builder Travars Built Homes:

Chatham County New Home Storage Idea #1: Built in Bookcases Alongside a Fireplace

Chatham County New Home Storage Idea #2: Open Shelves Above a Kitchen Serving Bar

Looking for something more unique in your built-ins? Ask your new home builder how much flexibility you can have for touches like this throughout your home – and what materials they offer for open shelving, such as the Cedar above this kitchen bar and master bedroom beam ceiling.

Chatham County New Home Storage Idea #3: Built In Drop Zone by the Garage

Chatham County New Home Storage Idea #4: Large Pantry with Custom Shelving

Chatham County New Home Storage Idea #5: Built in Benches

Add hidden storage to your breakfast room, mudroom, hallway, or nook with built in benches.

Chatham County New Home Builders

Contact Travars Build Homes for new home pricing in Chatham County, NC – and the surrounding areas within about an hour of Chapel Hill, NC.

What questions should I ask builders about building a new home in the Raleigh, Durham, Chapel Hill region of North Carolina?

“Price per square foot” is NOT the most important thing to know.

Use this checklist of new home construction cost questions – and learn why to avoid asking “what’s your cost per square foot”? Contact Travars Built Homes for answers to these questions.

Questions to ask NC home builders: (Not) cost per square foot

Questions to ask NC home builders: Location and site work

Questions to ask NC home builders: Floor plan layout and style

Questions to ask NC home builders: Selections and features

Learn more about building a new home in North Carolina in our FAQs. Contact Travars Built Homes to start asking questions!

2328 sq ft | 4 Beds | 2.5 Baths | First Floor Primary Suite

Send Me the Rodanthe Flyer and Pricing

2731 Sq Ft | 4 Beds | 3 Baths | First Floor Main Bedroom | 2 Car Garage

Features of the “Highland Point” plan include:

Built to Last. Designed for You.

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3442 sq ft | 4-5 Beds | 2.5 Baths | Main Floor Master | 2 Car Garage

Start Here: Get the Applewood C Plan Flyer:

2328 sq ft | 4 Beds | 2.5 Baths | First Floor Primary Suite

Send Me the Rodanthe Flyer and Pricing

What you build into your home office can be a game changer. Here are 5 home office designs from North Carolina custom homes built by Travars Built Homes.

#1 Home Office Design: Professional Office with everything built in

Take care of business with a home office designed for everything that needs to get done: Built ins. Interactive spaces. Windows and lighting. Oak hardwood flooring.

#2 Home Office Design: Sunny side out

Don’t want to feel locked down while you work? Add walls of windows to your home office, to let the sunshine in and allow you to see everything happening outside! Building a custom home means you can add as many windows as you want, depending on the plan and the builder.

#3 Home Office Design: Private bathroom

Build an en-suite home office with your own private bathroom attached, for the ultimate personal space as you work. This office also has a massive walk in closet for storing business supplies and files.

#4 Home Office Design: Library

Wall to wall built in bookcases with furniture cabinetry like this can enable your home office to organize books, manuals, and other necessities so you can find everything at a glance. A ceiling fan enables you to further control your environment.

#5 Home Office Design: Window Treatments

There are a huge variety of window treatments that can be applied to your home office, like what you see here. This can provide an open feeling that makes your office space feel more spacious and inviting.

2328 | 4 Beds | 2.5 Baths | First Floor Primary Suite | 2 Car Garage

Features of the “Rodanthe” plan include:

Where Strength Meets Style—And Integrity Shapes Every Step

Get a Price for this Home

Get home design ideas here – and see why every Travars Built Home is decidedly different. Our approach to custom building provides the flexibility to create your forever home the way you want it.

Hand-Crafted Kitchens with Custom Home Design Ideas

Living Rooms with Fireplaces, Built-In Bookcases, and Ceiling Beams

Custom Tile Showers

Custom Home Design Ideas: Formal Dining Rooms

Work From Home Offices

Drop Zone Built In Storage Units for Custom Home Design Ideas

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