Native Dwellings has been about character from day one. Character, charm, craftsmanship and a big front porch is what has us all driving through historic neighborhoods dreaming of living there. Unfortunately, most of these beautiful homes are dysfunctional and extremely inefficient. Native Dwellings is building homes that have that charm and are increasingly becoming more efficient. A new home we will be finishing in March of 2008 will be our first “Green Home” that will have an “Energy Star” rating. Character and efficiency are very important, but so is function.

Most older homes are very chopped up. There are many small rooms that end up not getting used or become a place to store things. When building a new home or renovating and old one, we like to open the home up, so that it becomes more functional. We believe in big rooms that flow into each other for multiple purposes. We also feel very strongly about storage. We work very hard to create the maximum amount of storage, so that you can keep your home clutter free. These are just a few of the custom practices we have with our clients.

Our clients have customized help with their lighting plan, paint colors, granite, flooring and trim work. We do tin ceilings, shaker cabinets, natural gas generators, ventilated wood shelving and so much more. However, character of the home remains our focus. It’s important to us, it’s important to our clients and it’s important to neighborhoods. Four-sided stucco box homes that remind you of Taco Bell were not meant to be in some of our neighborhood’s.