How to Modify Custom House Plans

Our creative team works closely with you to find and customize a custom home design to fit your plan, your land, and your likes.

1. An open kitchen layout with large islands, built-ins, and window walls

Custom house plans will make every kitchen unique. See some favorite trends from white apron front farmhouse sinks to eat-in islands and wooden beam ceilings:

Open Concept Kitchen Floor Plans | Chatham County Local Home Builders

Custom House Plans with Island Kitchen Open to Great Room

2. Separated personal space with multi-gen, mother-in-law, or dual master layouts and amenities

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3. A larger shower in the master bathroom (and no tub)

Doing away with the tub isn’t for everyone – what do you prefer? One (larger) shower, or a “traditional” tub and shower combination?

Master Bathroom with No Tub | Custom House Plan

4. A bigger pantry with custom-height wood shelving, sink, microwave, and other personal touches

Modern Farmhouse Walk In Pantry
| Custom House Plans

5. A sun room or screen porch

North Carolina’s climate is great for sun rooms and screen porches that can be used year-round, especially when you add a cozy outdoor fireplace or outdoor kitchen!

6. A secret passage, secret pantry, or hideaway

Secret passageways can be tucked is so many places! Check out these ideas, with a secret door:

Under the staircase (leading from foyer to living room)
Between upstairs bedrooms
From the master closet and home office (using a Murphy bookcase door)
From the master closet to an expanded coat closet

Murphy Door Bookcase | Custom House Plan

Secrete Passage in Bedroom | Custom House Plans

Chatham County NC Custom Homes | Secret Passage in Closet

Secret Passage Under the Stairs | Custom House Plans

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Looking to build a custom home?

Whether you already own land — or are still exploring your options — Travars Built Homes can help you move forward with confidence.

We’re an award-winning custom builder with a strong local reputation, deep regional expertise, and a process built on trust, transparency, and personal involvement from the builder himself.

Custom Homebuilding, Made More Personal

At Travars Built Homes, custom doesn’t mean complicated. You’ll get:

Flexible Floor Plans – Choose from hundreds of plans you can personalize, or bring your own.
Upfront Build Packages – We provide detailed pricing based on your land, selected plan, and design preferences.
Builder-Led Communication – You’ll meet directly with our builder — and always know where things stand.
A Local Approach – With deep experience in Chatham, Alamance, Orange, Wake, and neighboring counties, we understand how to navigate site conditions, permits, and local requirements. Whether you already have land or are still looking, we offer guidance at every step — from reviewing site readiness to helping you evaluate potential property.

Let’s Build Where You Want to Live

We build across Central North Carolina — in established neighborhoods, rural acreage, small communities, and private family land. Wherever you want to live, we’re here to help you create a home that reflects your lifestyle and vision.

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Custom Home Pricing

How much does it cost to build a custom home on your lot?

It depends on your parcel, your plan, and your preferences. At Travars Built Homes, pricing is transparent, builder-led, and tailored to your vision — starting with a detailed turnkey quote that includes typical site work like well, septic, clearing, and more.

How Do I Get Pricing?

Have a plan in mind? Send it to us.

Still exploring? Tell us what you want in your home — and your build budget. We’ll suggest floor plans that can align with your goals.

Your initial consultation includes in depth information for a complete build package. Your turnkey quote will include the build, typical site work allowances, and custom flexibilities. After a homesite evaluation with the builder, we’ll add site-specific considerations.

What Makes Travars Built Different?

Customizable Floor Plans – Browse our extensive online catalog, bring your own, or describe your wish list. We can customize nearly any plan — with in-house design support.
Beyond-Standard Features – Hardwood floors, premium cabinetry, extensive stone surfaces, energy efficiency, and more are already built in — with a “forever home” mentality.
Transparent Pricing – Your custom home quote is turnkey, with detailed specifications, generous customization choices, and transparent allowances — to help you make informed decisions.

What Impacts Custom Build Costs?

Every custom home is a unique project, shaped by your choices and your land. Total build costs can be further influenced by:

Architectural Design – Porches, rooflines, footprint and layout all play a role in the complexity of your build.
Selections & Finishes – The depth of detail in your quote will reflect what’s special about our upscale “standards.” Our design/build capability can further enhance the possibilities — such as expanded outdoor living areas, additional built-ins, or luxury elements.
Lot Conditions – Well, septic, slope, tree clearing, and driveway length are just the start of what we take into consideration as we evaluate your homesite together.
Permitting & Local Impact Fees – These vary by county and are factored into your site-specific estimate

You’ll work one-on-one with the builder — for guidance you can trust and decisions you can feel confident about.

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Browse new home photo tours by TBH, and search for floor plans by sq ft, beds, baths, plan type, and special features in our gallery.

Floor Plans

We can help you find a house plan that fits your home site and lifestyle. Let us know which plans you like from our database, or if you’d like us to send even more options to think about.

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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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Weston

2850 sq ft | 4 Beds | 3 Baths | Two Story

This White Farmhouse has a huge covered porch leading to a welcoming foyer, downstairs guest suite, open island kitchen with walk-in pantry, and formal dining. Upstairs, the Weston has a spacious master suite, two more bedrooms, a buddy bath, recreation room and laundry on the second floor. The screen porch is optional.

Start Here: Get the Weston 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 HousePlanWorks & Associates

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Norwich

2752 sq ft | 4 Beds | 3 Baths | First Floor Primary Suite

This white Farmhouse has a downstairs master suite with a huge walk-in closet, open layout kitchen and family room, first floor guest suite, and mud room. Upstairs, the Norwich, a Houseplan Works home plan from Southern Home Designs, has two bedrooms with walk-in closets, a buddy bath and a big recreation room.

Let’s Get Started – Request Norwich 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 Southern Home Designs & Associates

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Eastwood

3949 sq ft | 4 Beds | 4.5 Baths | Two Story

This North Carolina custom home has an open concept kitchen and family room, first floor guest suite, hallway mud room, formal dining room and optional third floor bonus room.

Upstairs, the Eastwood has lots of options, with a spacious master suite (check out the huge walk-in closet) upstairs laundry, buddy bath and a couple more bedrooms. Ask us about the bonus room and sitting room! An optional third floor holds the possibility of another big recreation room.

Send Me the Culbertson Flyer and Pricing

*Plans are illustrative and may reflect optional features. Floor plans and renderings are copyright Sothern Home Designs Inc.

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Wraysburg

2442 sq ft | 4 Beds | 2.5 Baths | First Floor Primary Suite

This Classic Craftsman Cottage floor plan has an inviting front porch, downstairs master suite with two big walk-in closets, big open concept kitchen and vaulted family room, formal dining and a two story foyer. The Wraysburg, by DK Designs, Inc., has three bedrooms, a bath and a bonus upstairs. A patio, deck or screen porch can be added behind the home.

Love The Wraysburg? Let’s Talk About Building It

We’ll email you the floor plan flyer with the home layout and plan overview.
Next, we will prepare a full 10-page construction package with everything included in your build — and walk through it together in a custom home consultation.
You’ll be amazed at what’s already included in a Travars Built Home.

*Plans are illustrative and may reflect optional features. Floor plans and renderings are copyright DK Designs & Associates

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Hampton Mill

3212 sq ft | 3-4 Beds | 2.5 Baths | One Story | 2 Car Garage | Modern Craftsman House Plan

This one story Farmhouse, a DK Designs, Inc. home plan, offers a big covered front porch, open concept living spaces, private master suite with spa bath, huge walk in closet with an island and direct laundry room access. The separate mud room has a huge drop zone. Every bedroom has a walk in closets. The spacious walk-in pantry has a window with lots of natural light.

Start Here: Get the Hampton Mill Plan Flyer

*Plans are illustrative and may reflect optional features. Floor plans and renderings are copyright DK Designs Inc. & Associates

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Grovetown A

2066 sq ft | 3 Beds | 3 Baths | First Floor Primary

This Modern Craftsman floor plan offers a first floor master and guest room, vaulted family room with fireplace, open island kitchen, and big mud room style laundry downstairs. An optional covered terrace can be added.

Upstairs, the Grovetown, by DK Designs Inc. has a bedroom and bath.

Send Me the Blair Valley Flyer and Pricing

*Plans are illustrative and may reflect optional features. Floor plans and renderings are copyright DK Designs Inc. & Associates

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1. An open kitchen layout with large islands, built-ins, and window walls

2. Separated personal space with multi-gen, mother-in-law, or dual master layouts and amenities

Want to learn more about building a new home in Chatham County, North Carolina? Get started here:

3. A larger shower in the master bathroom (and no tub)

4. A bigger pantry with custom-height wood shelving, sink, microwave, and other personal touches

5. A sun room or screen porch

6. A secret passage, secret pantry, or hideaway

Start the Conversation today:

Looking to build a custom home?

Custom Homebuilding, Made More Personal

Let’s Build Where You Want to Live

How much does it cost to build a custom home on your lot?

How Do I Get Pricing?

What Makes Travars Built Different?

What Impacts Custom Build Costs?

Ready to Get Started?

Search for floor plan?

2850 sq ft | 4 Beds | 3 Baths | Two Story

Start Here: Get the Weston Plan Flyer

2752 sq ft | 4 Beds | 3 Baths | First Floor Primary Suite

Let’s Get Started – Request Norwich Flyer and Pricing

3949 sq ft | 4 Beds | 4.5 Baths | Two Story

Send Me the Culbertson Flyer and Pricing

2442 sq ft | 4 Beds | 2.5 Baths | First Floor Primary Suite

Love The Wraysburg? Let’s Talk About Building It

3212 sq ft | 3-4 Beds | 2.5 Baths | One Story | 2 Car Garage | Modern Craftsman House Plan

Start Here: Get the Hampton Mill Plan Flyer

2066 sq ft | 3 Beds | 3 Baths | First Floor Primary

Send Me the Blair Valley Flyer and Pricing