Weston Dean Homes Blog

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 ...

One of the easiest ways to make a new house feel like home is by choosing a color palette you love—but if you’re struggling for inspiration, the color trends for 2020 can help. Besides adding a trendy look and feel to your custom home, color has a noticeable and proven impact on the mood and energy in your space. And, with people spending more time in their homes than ever before, this year’s popu ...

The great state of Texas is known for its expansive landscapes and wide horizons. Many people are surprised to find just how interconnected the greater San Antonio area is. Open space is one of the finest features of living in Boerne, TX, but from your custom home in Boerne, you’ll be in the range of an exciting variety of ways to spend an afternoon or an entire weekend. Here are some of the best ...

If there’s one thing we know about living in Texas, it’s that the summers can be brutal. In addition to the warmer-than-normal weather this year, we’re also facing closures and reduced capacity at some of our favorite places to escape the summer heat. Weston Dean Custom Homes has some ideas on how you and your family can make the most of these last few weeks of summer without suffering under the s ...

At Weston Dean Custom Homes, we take care to tailor every detail of your custom home to the unique needs of you and your family. In many ways, it’s the little things that set our homes apart. At the same time, one of the most important details of your dream home is the location. As a San Antonio custom home builder, we’re privileged to build one of a kind homes in Texas Hill Country. This unique a ...