THANK YOU, Chatham County!

Posted by tbhadmin on September 7, 2025

Travars Built Homes has been named Best Builder of Chatham County 2025 by Chatham Magazine readers!

This recognition means so much, coming from our home base in Chatham County – one of the nation’s fastest growing regions for all the reasons we love living here and building wonderful homes here. We are honored by this reflection of our commitment to quality, craftsmanship, care and the homeowners we work closely with to create custom homes the way they want them.

*Travars Builder Brothers Phil and Andrew check out details in prep for a final walkthrough before move-in.*

Our hands on approach helps ensure everything is good to go — from initial conversation to turning on the taps.

Thank you for your trust and recognition of the incredible homes we create together across Chatham and beyond throughout the Raleigh/Durham/Chapel Hill area.

Learn more about what makes Travars Built Homes Best in Chatham.

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What Can Impact Where You Can Place Your Home on Land in Alamance County, NC?

Posted by tbhadmin on April 22, 2025

Alamance County is one of the beautiful areas where Travars Built Homes builds custom homes on your land—and one of a dozen counties across central North Carolina where we help families bring their vision to life. If you’re considering building in Alamance, it’s important to understand that more than just personal preference determines where you can place your home on your lot.

Setbacks, septic systems, wells, easements, and environmental features all play a role in shaping your homesite plan. Here’s what to know—and how we help you navigate the process.

1. Setbacks:

Setbacks are the minimum required distances between your home and the edges of your lot. These requirements help maintain safety, privacy, and uniformity across neighborhoods.

In most parts of Alamance County, typical minimum setbacks are:

35–50 feet from the front property line
15–25 feet from the sides
25–50 feet from the rear

The specific setback distances depend on your zoning designation and whether your property is located within a municipality, an ETJ (Extra-Territorial Jurisdiction), or a rural area.

Why it matters: Setbacks define your home’s “buildable area.”

2. Septic System:

If your property doesn’t connect to a municipal sewer system, you’ll need to install a septic system. Alamance County’s Environmental Health Department will determine the best location based on:

A professional soil evaluation
The number of bedrooms in your home
Required separation from wells, property lines, and structures
Reserved space for a repair area

Why it matters: You must keep the designated area for a septic system clear—not just during construction, but long term—which means you can’t place patios, sheds, pools, or heavy driveways over it.

3. Wells:

If your home requires a private well, it must also meet specific placement requirements. In Alamance County, your well must be:

At least 100 feet away from septic fields
Accessible for future maintenance

Why it matters: The well location often needs to be planned in tandem with the septic layout—and both must be situated with enough distance from your home and each other to comply with regulations.

4. Easements:

Easements are areas on your property that someone else has a legal right to use. These are most commonly used for:

Driveways or access roads to neighboring properties
Underground utility lines
Drainage or stormwater systems

Why it matters: You typically cannot build on or obstruct an easement.

5. Natural Features and Buffers

Alamance County features rolling countryside, creeks, and wooded areas—but these features can also bring building restrictions.

Depending on your land, you may encounter:

Stream buffers, which restrict development near natural waterways
Floodplain zones, where development is limited or prohibited

Why it matters: While these features add beauty to your land, they may limit where you can place your home—or require you to take additional steps during site planning and permitting.

Building in Alamance County? Travars Built Can Help.

Building on your own land comes with a lot of questions—and we’re here to help answer them. Once we understand what kind of home you’d like to build, Travars Built Homes offers an in-depth, on-site consultation to evaluate how your home can be placed for optimal layout, orientation, and use of your land’s natural features. We’ll walk your homesite with you and provide expert insight into everything from potential driveway locations to how slope can impact foundation heights.

Travars Built Homes has a renowned reputation across central North Carolina for exceptional quality, integrity, and service. We build on your land extending into 12 counties, including Chatham, Wake, Orange, Lee, Alamance, and surrounding areas.

Disclaimer: Requirements for well, septic, setbacks, easements, and environmental features can vary depending on your specific property and local regulations. Travars Built Homes provides guidance throughout this process, but cannot guarantee outcomes related to soil evaluations, permits, or regulatory approvals.

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Personalized Charm – Comparing Three Modern Farmhouses

Posted by tbhadmin on January 5, 2025

Modern farmhouse designs artfully combine contemporary convenience with rustic charm, resulting in homes that are both functional and inviting. Let’s explore three distinctive modern farmhouse models by Travars Built Homes: the Longview, the Southern Farmhouse, and the Westbrook, each offering unique features and layouts.

The Longview Modern Farmhouse

The Longview spans 2,587 square feet, featuring 4 bedrooms and 2.5 bathrooms, with the master suite conveniently located on the main floor.

Key Features:

Great Room: The great room features a 12-foot raised ceiling, enhancing spaciousness and creating an open, airy, and inviting atmosphere.
Flexibility: Two first-floor offices offer versatile spaces, adaptable for remote work, study, or other lifestyle needs and requirements.
Energy Efficiency: The Longview’s ecoSelect energy certification ensures a low HERS score, reflecting its thoughtfully designed energy-efficient construction.
Kitchen: Equipped with granite countertops, a custom tile backsplash, and two walk-in pantries with built-in wood shelving, the gourmet kitchen is designed for both functionality and style.

Interested in the Longview? Travars Built Homes offers the option to easily customize this home further. Request a floor plan flyer for more details.

The Southern Farmhouse

The Southern Farmhouse is a completely customized home built by Travars Built, encompassing 4,158 square feet with 3 bedrooms and 2.5 bathrooms. This design showcases the flexibility Travars Built Homes offers, tailoring every detail to meet the homeowner’s specific preferences.

Key Features:

Interior Layout: The foyer opens to a formal dining room with built-in shelves and barn doors, and a home office opposite.
Great Room: Large windows brighten the great room with natural light, showcasing a built-in entertainment center for modern media needs.
Kitchen: The kitchen features quartz countertops, a large island with seating, and double ovens and microwaves, perfect for entertaining.
Specialized Spaces: A dedicated dog room includes a walk-in shower and outdoor access, providing convenience and care for pet owners.
Outdoor Living: Veranda-style porches, painted traditional haint blue, include an outdoor kitchen and spacious areas for hosting large gatherings.

Explore the Southern Farmhouse Photo Tour to see how Travars Built Homes brought this unique, custom vision to life.

The Westbrook Modern Farmhouse

The Westbrook offers 3,159 square feet of living space, comprising 4 bedrooms and 3.5 bathrooms, with the master suite situated on the first floor.

Key Features:

Exterior Design: The home showcases classic white and black farmhouse finishes. Black-framed windows and a brick fireplace surround add to the timeless aesthetic.
Kitchen: The open-concept kitchen features two-tone cabinetry with a white perimeter and a brown island, plus a white farmhouse sink.
Natural Light: Abundant windows, transoms above the great room, and sliding doors leading to a four-seasons room ensure that the interior is bathed in natural light.
Additional Spaces: Built-in bookcases and a bonus room provide additional functional spaces, ideal for a home office, library, or playroom.
Master Suite: The suite includes a luxurious bathroom with a freestanding tub, tiled shower, and a spacious walk-in closet for a private retreat within the home.

Modern Farmhouse | Chapel Hill Custom Home

The Westbrook sound like your perfect home? Request a floor plan flyer to learn more about customization options available.

Comparative Overview

Size and Layout: The Southern Farmhouse is the largest, featuring single-story living. The Longview and Westbrook are slightly smaller options. Both include master suites on the main floor, appealing to those who prefer or require main-level living.
Customization: The Southern Farmhouse exemplifies a completely customized home, showcasing Travars Built Homes’ ability to tailor every design element. Meanwhile, the Longview and Westbrook are available plans that offer opportunities for further personalization to suit homeowner preferences.
Outdoor Amenities: The Southern Farmhouse highlights outdoor living with expansive porches and an outdoor kitchen, perfect for those who enjoy entertaining al fresco.
Interior Features: Each home offers distinct interior features, such as the Longview’s dual offices, the Southern Farmhouse’s specialized dog room, and the Westbrook’s built-in bookcases. These options provide flexibility for homeowners to select designs that align with their lifestyles.

Whether you prefer a ready-made plan or a fully customized design, Travars Built Homes offers unparalleled flexibility to help you create your modern farmhouse. Contact us today to discuss how we can help you find your perfect modern farmhouse!

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Designing for Multi-Generational Living: Mother-in-Law Suite Options in the Chatham County, NC Area

Posted by tbhadmin on January 1, 2025

As families grow and evolve, homes designed with flexibility and multi-generational living in mind are more important than ever. Mother-in-law suites (MIL suites) offer a practical and comfortable solution for accommodating extended family members while maintaining privacy within a shared home.

In the beautiful Pittsboro, Chapel Hill, and Chatham County NC areas, homeowners are drawn to the customization options of these integrated designs. Whether you prefer a spacious first-floor bedroom with an ensuite bath or a private suite with a sitting area and kitchenette, there are endless ways to tailor your home to meet your family’s needs.

Let’s explore three distinct approaches, using customizable floor plans from Travars Built Homes.

Option 1: Convert a Floor Plan to Include a MIL Suite

In the Astoria Mill floor plan, you’ll find a perfect starting point for customization. By modifying a portion of the layout, you can create a fully functional MIL suite that fits seamlessly into the home’s design.

For example:

Add a private bathroom to a first-floor bedroom.
Expand the space to include a cozy sitting area.
Ensure an intuitive flow between the suite and shared spaces.

This approach is ideal for homeowners in who want a practical, integrated design that meets multi-generational living needs.

Explore the Astoria Mill Floor Plan

Option 2: Oversized Guest Bedroom with Private Bath

For those who prefer a more straightforward solution, the Amberway floor plan offers an oversized guest bedroom with a private bath on the first floor.

Key benefits:

Easy accessibility for aging family members or guests.
Enhanced privacy with a dedicated bathroom.
A simple yet elegant solution for multi-generational families.

This layout is a fantastic choice for homeowners who believe that functionality and comfort are key.

See the Amberway Floor Plan

Chatham County New Home | Ensuite Master Bath

Option 3: Private Living Area with Enhanced Features

For families seeking more privacy and functionality, the Nesbit Ferry floor plan includes the option for a private living area within the suite. This could include a separated living room, and for those who need additional amenities, a small kitchenette is a potential add-on.

Highlights of this approach:

A true “suite” feel, perfect for multi-generational living.
Separation from main living areas while staying connected to the household.
Room for customization to meet unique family needs.

This design is especially appealing to homeowners in the Pittsboro area, where modern design and family-focused living are top priorities.

Discover the Nesbit Ferry Floor Plan

Why Choose a Mother-in-Law Suite in the Pittsboro and Chatham County NC Area?

Living in Pittsboro, Chapel Hill, and the surrounding Chatham County area offers the perfect blend of community charm and modern convenience. Mother-in-law suites make it easier to:

Provide a safe, comfortable environment for aging parents or extended family.
Create welcoming spaces for guests or adult children.
Adapt to changing family dynamics while preserving privacy and independence.

Travars Built Homes specializes in creating customizable floor plans tailored to your family’s needs. Whether you’re modifying an existing design or creating something completely new, we’re here to help make your vision a reality.

Ready to create a home that works for every generation? Contact us to explore your options and start building your dream home in Pittsboro, Chapel Hill, or anywhere in the Chatham County area!

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Disclaimer: Floor plans are the property of the architect and are protected by copyright laws. Any modifications are subject to approval by the builder and engineer.

Raleigh and Durham Named Best Places to Live in America

Posted by tbhadmin on May 24, 2023

Central North Carolina’s reputation as a wonderful place to work and live continues to grow, as people and companies move to the region.

Among the accolades and recognition: Raleigh and Durham tied for third place as “Best Places to Live in America” in US World News and World Report’s Best Places to Live rankings for 2023-2024.

Green Bay, Wisconsin came in first, followed by Huntsville, Alabama.

The designation was based on life quality, job market, housing affordability, cost of living, and desire to be here.

Among the categories analyzed, Raleigh and Durham scored highest in quality of life for access to museums, theaters, a thriving restaurant scene, parks, greenways, and college and professional teams.

Besides #3 in the best places to live in the country, U.S. News found Raleigh and Durham:

#29 in best places to retire
#1 in best places to live in NC
#13 in best places to live for quality of life, and
#21 fastest growing places

Contact Travars Built Homes about building your custom home in one of the most desirable locations in the nation.

Travars Built Homes builds incredible custom homes in Chatham County and surrounding regions extending into Alamance, Durham, Harnett, Johnston, Lee, Moore, Orange, Randolph and Wake Counties.

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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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New Home Architectural Styles in North Carolina

Posted by Travars Built Homes on April 22, 2021

Today’s most sought after new home styles in NC reflect a blend of Modern Farmhouse, Craftsman, Colonial, Traditional and Contemporary – and even reflections of several design approaches in a single dwelling.

Mixed architectural exterior

Note the difference in style between the front porch, columns, siding, railings, window frames, trim around the windows, front door design, detail work and roof line of this home. It’s a great example of how today’s new homes aren’t held back by old fashioned norms.

New home architectural styles in North Carolina — 2824 sq ft | 4 Beds | 2.5 Baths | Two Story Home

Get a flyer and pricing information for the Joanna and similar NC home plans, here.

Traditional and turret home exterior

The turret on this home adds a touch of whimsey to a cost effective custom home plan. Stately brick and touches of metal complete its modern medley of styles.

Get a flyer and pricing information for the Cooper and similar NC home plans, here.

Craftsman home exterior

This home has all the makings of a Modern Craftsman style – with splashes of bold color to add dimension.

Get a flyer and pricing information for the Leigh and similar NC home plans, here.

Modern Farmhouse home exterior

Board and batten siding and a crisp facade says Modern Farmhouse. Look closely and you’ll see Arts and Crafts windows and a colorful front door, with personality.

See the photo tour and request pricing information for the Rodanthe, here.

Contemporary Modern Farmhouse exterior

Lots of windows provide Contemporary appeal. Simplicity says Modern Farmhouse. Metal roof accents add artistic appeal.

Get a flyer and pricing information for the Bluffton Way and similar NC home plans, here.

Colonial home exterior

This Colonial exterior belies the Contemporary features and finishes inside – a no-holds-barred approach to capturing your own sense of adventure, without everything having to follow the same flow, when you design/build your new home.

See the photo tour and request pricing information for the Inara, here.

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7 Barn Door Design Ideas

Posted by Travars Built Homes on January 28, 2021

Barn doors are big in North Carolina new homes. See the best places to add a barn door – with the flexibility to fit every architectural style, from modern farmhouse to contemporary.

Love a floor plan, and want to add a barn door? Ask the team at Travars Built Homes what it takes to build your new home with a barn door for your kitchen, office, owner’s suite, sitting room, keeping room, pantry, bathroom, laundry, or closet during our custom home build process.

Stained wood sliding barn door

This barn door has a rural feel to it, with the 2×4 “X” across the door taking it one step further to a branded look.

Barn door design ideas | North Carolina New Homes

Antique white wood barn doors

Don’t take the term “barn door” literally. It’s a free ranging door style that can take on a different feel depending on the materials it’s crafted with – like the glass barn doors you see here, framed in white – with contemporary appeal.

Opaque glass barn doors

Barn doors take twice the amount of wall space as swinging doors. However, they can add functionality to an area where a swinging door is not feasible. That’s why they have become so popular in bathrooms, like this:

Double sliding barn doors

Barn doors are typically attached to the wall on metal girders like this, which are purposely big and dramatic to call further attention to them as a focal point:

Double barn doors are a great fit for larger spaces. They can be held open most of the time, like a frame around an entry place that can be closed off when desired.

Glass panel sliding barn doors

Sliding barn doors can lend importance to libraries like this, off the great room. The glass panels reflect the wall of windows in the room. White trim denotes elegance. Subtle metal rods and hinges meld into the home décor with classic appeal. Nothing rural about these barn doors!

French door style barn doors

Barn doors serve a decorative purpose in rooms like this. On the outside, they slide across the doorway. On the inside, they look like traditional French doors with an open view from an office, dining room, keeping room, sitting room or any other room that can be set apart by sliding doors.

Brushed nickel hardware for barn doors

Barn doors are often preferable to pocket doors in NC new homes – talk with the builder team at Travars Built Homes about why. Here, they add charm as well as functionality to the mud room.

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Where to use Tile, Wood, Carpet – and Other Types of Flooring in Your New Home

Posted by Travars Built Homes on January 26, 2021

What kind of flooring will your new home come with, when you build an NC custom home?

It can depend on what your builder offers, and the floor plan that you choose. Here’s what to expect in a Travars Built Home.

Kitchens

New Home Flooring Types | NC Custom Homes

Most kitchens in North Carolina new homes have hardwood floors. With Travars Built Homes, site finished, real oak hardwood is our standard. Ask us what some homeowners want for flooring when they have dogs. We’ll also tell you why tile isn’t as common in NC kitchens as in some parts of the country.

Living rooms / great rooms

Hardwood in the living room gives a clean, fresh look to gathering areas, with easy cleanup. Decide which stain color you’d like to go with on site, when you go there during the build to see what looks best with the cabinetry, in the sunlight.

Breakfast rooms

The hardwoods keep on flowing throughout all the main living areas in your Travars Built Home, with sweeping open space that’s beautiful from one room to the next, like this breakfast room.

Laundry rooms

Laundry rooms have tile floors in Travars Built Homes. Have fun choosing the personality you want in spaces like this, that get a lot of use! Ask us how to make your laundry room even better, with folding tables, cubbies, shelves, and more space.

Mud rooms

Mud rooms have tile floors too. They’re designed for easy cleanup of everything that tracks into the home from outdoors. It’s also great for furry friends. Ask how to tuck a dog house, pet shower, or other accommodation into your custom home, like the one you see in this mud room.

Bathrooms

Every full bathroom in a Travars Built Home comes with a tile floor, too. There’s a big trend right now for tile that looks like wood, which can give it a rustic, contemporary look that can be really beautiful, like this floor.

Bedrooms

Bedrooms typically come with carpet, which Travars Built Homes makes more comfortable and long lasting with 8 pound pad beneath and a variety of choices. We can install hardwood instead – it’s one of the many things you can decide what to do with, when you build a custom home the way you want it.

Library / home offices

Most offices and libraries in Travars Built Homes have beautiful oak hardwood flooring like this home. It can depend on the location of these rooms – all main living areas on the first floor typically have hardwood as a standard. Ask us about other flooring you’d like in your home – cork, bamboo, concrete, laminate – we can create whatever effect you would like.

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How to Build a Modern Farmhouse in North Carolina

Posted by Travars Built Homes on January 3, 2021

“Modern Farmhouse” conjures a feeling of peaceful countryside living. But in a traditional sense, this popular architectural style adapts the term “farmhouse” loosely.

Looking for modern farmhouse builders? Travars Built Homes can build a custom farmhouse on your lot in North Carolina. Here’s how:

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A Modern Farmhouse is actually one of the most adaptable architectural styles, with the flexibility to invoke touches of urban, contemporary, traditional and industrial effects, on a palate that can be easily personalized with your own whimsey – like this:

Add a touch of Shiplap walls. Hint of cedar. Traditional brick fireplace surround. (Or a wide variety of other outdoorsy touches.)

Brick Fireplace Built Ins | Mebane NC New Homes

Nothing says “Modern Farmhouse” better than white board and batt. Metal roof accents. Black framed windows.

Mebane NC New Homes | White Farmhouse Exterior

Carry that theme inside, with back to back to basics simplicity in white and black kitchens designed for home cooking.

Chatham County NC Custom Homes | Two Story Kitchen

Modern Farmhouse kitchens get a lot of attention, as a great place to combine contemporary and urban appeal, with ample space to create.

Chatham County New Homes | Farmhouse Kitchen

Be clever with black hanging lights when you design your Modern Farmhouse feel. Consider creating a sense of support structure, with cedar wood beams in the ceiling.

Another mix of architectural styles in Modern Farmhouses is the industrial look of metal to add functionality and style, like sliding barn door accents with black light fixture tie-ins.

Chatham County New Homes | First Floor Owner Suite

Consider the artistry of hand painted look like these faux wood gray framed mirrors, set amongst lantern style lights. Can you name the 3 architectural styles that blend into this small space?

Like the look of black framed windows that’s a signature look on many Modern Farmhouse exteriors? Carry that through to the glass in your bathrooms, for a bold, contemporary feel.

Take your time looking at tile choices – what you do with your floors can add a lot of personality to small spaces. See how different a laundry room can look with a black and white pattern like this:

Chapel Hill Modern Farmhouse | NC Homebuilder

Versus a black and white tile floor pattern like this. (Note the open storage spaces, too, that are also a big trend in Modern Farmhouse new homes in NC.

Laundry Mudroom Door to Master Closet | Mebane NC New Homes

Ask your NC custom home builder how many places you can add built-in storage centers, cabinets and closets. You might be surprised at the flexibility you have when you design build your new home with a builder like Travars Built Homes.

Built In Cabinets Walk In Closet | Mebane NC New Homes

Drop zones are a huge draw for every architectural style of new homes – and a must for a Modern Farmhouse feel. How big do you want it to be? What kind of tuck away access do you want it to have?

Raleigh Custom Homes | Built in Drop Zone

Bathrooms are one of the best places to mix architectural styles to achieve today’s Modern Farmhouse appeal – like this blend of quaint and classic, with a barn style framed mirror, trough sink and chrome faucets.

White and Black Bathrooms | Mebane NC New Homes

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Option 1: Convert a Floor Plan to Include a MIL Suite

Option 2: Oversized Guest Bedroom with Private Bath

Option 3: Private Living Area with Enhanced Features

Why Choose a Mother-in-Law Suite in the Pittsboro and Chatham County NC Area?

Besides #3 in the best places to live in the country, U.S. News found Raleigh and Durham:

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Today’s most sought after new home styles in NC reflect a blend of Modern Farmhouse, Craftsman, Colonial, Traditional and Contemporary – and even reflections of several design approaches in a single dwelling.

Mixed architectural exterior

Note the difference in style between the front porch, columns, siding, railings, window frames, trim around the windows, front door design, detail work and roof line of this home. It’s a great example of how today’s new homes aren’t held back by old fashioned norms.

Get a flyer and pricing information for the Joanna and similar NC home plans, here.

Traditional and turret home exterior

The turret on this home adds a touch of whimsey to a cost effective custom home plan. Stately brick and touches of metal complete its modern medley of styles.

Get a flyer and pricing information for the Cooper and similar NC home plans, here.

Craftsman home exterior

This home has all the makings of a Modern Craftsman style – with splashes of bold color to add dimension.

Get a flyer and pricing information for the Leigh and similar NC home plans, here.

Modern Farmhouse home exterior

Board and batten siding and a crisp facade says Modern Farmhouse. Look closely and you’ll see Arts and Crafts windows and a colorful front door, with personality.

See the photo tour and request pricing information for the Rodanthe, here.

Contemporary Modern Farmhouse exterior

Lots of windows provide Contemporary appeal. Simplicity says Modern Farmhouse. Metal roof accents add artistic appeal.

Get a flyer and pricing information for the Bluffton Way and similar NC home plans, here.

Colonial home exterior

This Colonial exterior belies the Contemporary features and finishes inside – a no-holds-barred approach to capturing your own sense of adventure, without everything having to follow the same flow, when you design/build your new home.

See the photo tour and request pricing information for the Inara, here.

Get started:

Barn doors are big in North Carolina new homes. See the best places to add a barn door – with the flexibility to fit every architectural style, from modern farmhouse to contemporary.

Love a floor plan, and want to add a barn door? Ask the team at Travars Built Homes what it takes to build your new home with a barn door for your kitchen, office, owner’s suite, sitting room, keeping room, pantry, bathroom, laundry, or closet during our custom home build process.

Stained wood sliding barn door

This barn door has a rural feel to it, with the 2×4 “X” across the door taking it one step further to a branded look.

Antique white wood barn doors

Don’t take the term “barn door” literally. It’s a free ranging door style that can take on a different feel depending on the materials it’s crafted with – like the glass barn doors you see here, framed in white – with contemporary appeal.

Opaque glass barn doors

Barn doors take twice the amount of wall space as swinging doors. However, they can add functionality to an area where a swinging door is not feasible. That’s why they have become so popular in bathrooms, like this:

Double sliding barn doors

Barn doors are typically attached to the wall on metal girders like this, which are purposely big and dramatic to call further attention to them as a focal point:

Double barn doors are a great fit for larger spaces. They can be held open most of the time, like a frame around an entry place that can be closed off when desired.

Glass panel sliding barn doors

Sliding barn doors can lend importance to libraries like this, off the great room. The glass panels reflect the wall of windows in the room. White trim denotes elegance. Subtle metal rods and hinges meld into the home décor with classic appeal. Nothing rural about these barn doors!

French door style barn doors

Barn doors serve a decorative purpose in rooms like this. On the outside, they slide across the doorway. On the inside, they look like traditional French doors with an open view from an office, dining room, keeping room, sitting room or any other room that can be set apart by sliding doors.

Brushed nickel hardware for barn doors

Barn doors are often preferable to pocket doors in NC new homes – talk with the builder team at Travars Built Homes about why. Here, they add charm as well as functionality to the mud room.

Get started:

What kind of flooring will your new home come with, when you build an NC custom home?

It can depend on what your builder offers, and the floor plan that you choose. Here’s what to expect in a Travars Built Home.

Kitchens

Living rooms / great rooms

Hardwood in the living room gives a clean, fresh look to gathering areas, with easy cleanup. Decide which stain color you’d like to go with on site, when you go there during the build to see what looks best with the cabinetry, in the sunlight.

Breakfast rooms

The hardwoods keep on flowing throughout all the main living areas in your Travars Built Home, with sweeping open space that’s beautiful from one room to the next, like this breakfast room.

Laundry rooms

Laundry rooms have tile floors in Travars Built Homes. Have fun choosing the personality you want in spaces like this, that get a lot of use! Ask us how to make your laundry room even better, with folding tables, cubbies, shelves, and more space.

Mud rooms

Mud rooms have tile floors too. They’re designed for easy cleanup of everything that tracks into the home from outdoors. It’s also great for furry friends. Ask how to tuck a dog house, pet shower, or other accommodation into your custom home, like the one you see in this mud room.

Bathrooms

Every full bathroom in a Travars Built Home comes with a tile floor, too. There’s a big trend right now for tile that looks like wood, which can give it a rustic, contemporary look that can be really beautiful, like this floor.

Bedrooms

Library / home offices

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“Modern Farmhouse” conjures a feeling of peaceful countryside living. But in a traditional sense, this popular architectural style adapts the term “farmhouse” loosely.

Looking for modern farmhouse builders? Travars Built Homes can build a custom farmhouse on your lot in North Carolina. Here’s how:

A Modern Farmhouse is actually one of the most adaptable architectural styles, with the flexibility to invoke touches of urban, contemporary, traditional and industrial effects, on a palate that can be easily personalized with your own whimsey – like this:

Add a touch of Shiplap walls. Hint of cedar. Traditional brick fireplace surround. (Or a wide variety of other outdoorsy touches.)

Nothing says “Modern Farmhouse” better than white board and batt. Metal roof accents. Black framed windows.

Carry that theme inside, with back to back to basics simplicity in white and black kitchens designed for home cooking.

Modern Farmhouse kitchens get a lot of attention, as a great place to combine contemporary and urban appeal, with ample space to create.

Be clever with black hanging lights when you design your Modern Farmhouse feel. Consider creating a sense of support structure, with cedar wood beams in the ceiling.

Another mix of architectural styles in Modern Farmhouses is the industrial look of metal to add functionality and style, like sliding barn door accents with black light fixture tie-ins.

Consider the artistry of hand painted look like these faux wood gray framed mirrors, set amongst lantern style lights. Can you name the 3 architectural styles that blend into this small space?

Like the look of black framed windows that’s a signature look on many Modern Farmhouse exteriors? Carry that through to the glass in your bathrooms, for a bold, contemporary feel.

Take your time looking at tile choices – what you do with your floors can add a lot of personality to small spaces. See how different a laundry room can look with a black and white pattern like this: