Let’s face it we can design living room after living room, lanais, great rooms, you name it, where everyone gathers is in the kitchen. When a kitchen isn’t designed well that can lead to problems – overcrowding, guests in your way while you are trying to cook or...

With so many homes for sale here in Southwest Florida, you may wonder what is the advantage to building a custom home. Wouldn’t it just be quicker and easier to pick one that already exists, buy it, close, and move right on in?That answer isn’t the same for everyone, ...

It’s really quite amazing to sit back and really look at how far technology has come and just how good we really have it. Our parents had televisions in black and white with no remote. There were no Blu Ray players or even DVD. 8MM at home cameras were all the rage which yo...

If you have reached the point in your life where you are ready to buy or build a new home you are at a very exciting time. Its important not to let the excitement run away with you because there are a lot of decisions that go with this. The biggest initial decision is - do y...

Looking to build your new home here in Southwest Florida? Take a look at whats trending right now as far as upgrades, options and even customizations! Harden Custom Homes loves bright new ideas and remains on the cutting edge of classic home building.1. Navy Blue is the new black...

It was fun to create your own buildings, cities, and homes with building blocks. You started with a blank slate and built anything you wanted. Your imagination got to run wild. Building a custom home is the adult version.Your lot of land is your blank slate. Your building blocks ...

When designing a home you have a ton of decisions that need to be made regarding finishes and materials that are to be used throughout your new home. One such important decision is in regard to the tile in your home, especially the tiling that is featured in your foyer, kitchen, ...

Florida is such a melting pot. When you ask around, it seems like almost no one is actually “from here”. Why We Come (and Stay)The answers are numerous and almost self-explanatory to anyone who has spent any time at all in Southwest Florida. Beautiful sunsets, cl...

Choosing the right layout is one of the most important choices to be made when buying and or building a home. Family growth needs to be considered. How many bedrooms will you need in your layout? Will there be a guest room? An in-home office? Will the master bedroom be separ...

Building your dream home doesn’t happen overnight. It takes vision, planning, and action. Writing out a timeline and goal list is a great start.Ask yourself what do you want in a home? What inclusions, how many rooms, what square footage, where do you want to build? Do you ...