Weston Dean Homes Blog

Just a half-hour drive north of San Antonio lies the small, historical town of Bulverde, Texas. This tight-knit community of around 5,000 residents offers a slower pace of life that many have come to love about the hill country. Weston Dean Custom Homes is proud to bring our expertise to the community—and we know that once you learn a little bit about what it’s like to live there, you’ll be intere ...

The homebuilding industry aims to build houses that meet every need of our customers and their families. This past year has placed home offices, outdoor living and virtual learning spaces on the forefront of every industry trend list due to shifting priorities and spending additional time at home. And while these are obviously important features of homes being built from now on, there’s a family m ...

This year probably didn’t turn out how you expected it would—your travel plans, monumental life events and daily schedule might have looked different than you envisioned. A year that placed such an emphasis on spending time at home helped homeowners realize what they liked (and didn’t like) about their houses. Weston Dean Custom Homes noticed a shift in what customers envisioned in their new luxur ...

Should you buy a custom home or renovate your current one? There comes a time when homeowners start to recognize the issues they have with their current house. Whether it’s needing more space, wanting to update the interiors or desiring a more open floor plan, you deserve the customized home you truly want to live in. So, do you get there through a renovation of your existing home, or le ...

Whether you are looking in one of San Antonio’s established communities or planning to build on your own lot, location is key when shopping for a new home. But how do you go about choosing the right homesite for your custom build in the San Antonio area? Our staff at Weston Dean Custom Homes has compiled this guide to help in finding the perfect placement of your dream home.Prioritize your needsTh ...

Perhaps one of the best parts of designing a new house with Weston Dean Custom Homes is the process of selecting the features and finishes to transform a blank canvas into your dream space. Whether you know exactly what you’re envisioning for your custom home, need a little bit of guidance or have no clue where to start, Pinterest can be one of your best assets. A visual discovery tool, Pinterest ...

Following months of restrictions and remote work, homes are facing a bigger challenge than ever before: boredom. What we once saw as a retreat is becoming stale and the critiques are mounting whether it is a lack of space or even a lack of separation from each other. But, the cure for your four-wall quarantine blues might just be one of Weston Dean’s new custom homes in San Antonio. The Benja ...

Just north of San Antonio, New Braunfels is a Texas town of about 90,000 residents and is famous for its German-Texas heritage. Residents of all ages flock to the area for affordable housing, good schools and endless entertainment opportunities. But we know retirees are looking for different amenities than families and young working professionals, so Weston Dean Custom Homes has compiled a list of ...

In the central and southern region of Texas, you’ll find Texas Hill Country. The area is known for its German and Spanish influences on food, beer, music and the culture in general—it’s even developed its own unique style of architecture. Texas Country architecture is especially popular in San Antonio, Austin and surrounding areas of Hill Country. Weston Dean Custom Homes has embraced this ar ...

The start of fall brings forth a sense of nostalgia for many people. From visiting your local pumpkin patch to whipping up your favorite hearty fall recipes, this new season can encourage homeowners to make their homes feel extra cozy and inviting. Weston Dean Custom Homes knows the importance of a first impression, and that starts with your front porch. No matter what exterior style your home has ...

It used to be that only the finest homes used interior designers who held the secrets to making a home beautiful. Now, there is an abundance of information available to get your Weston Dean home exactly how you envisioned it. As with fashion, concepts can go out of style and the same is true for home décor. In order to remain current, you need to know what has gone in and out in recent years, ...

Football season might look a little different this year, but that doesn’t mean you have to give up on your tailgating traditions and spirited team support. With the effects of COVID-19 limiting or cautioning against large gatherings of people, you might be spending your weekends at home this year instead of buying tickets and tailgating. When the Weston Dean family isn’t building the best custom h ...