--- title: Home Building & Remodeling Tips – Middle Tennessee | Custom Projects description: Custom Projects | Expert insights on custom homes, remodeling, and design in Middle Tennessee. Explore resources to plan your dream home with Doxa Custom Homes. image: https://doxacustomhomes.com/hubfs/Foundation%20Images/2000px/Double%20vanity%20with%20quartz%20counters%20and%20custom%20cabinetry%20by%20Doxa%20Custom%20Homes%20in%20Crossville%2c%20TN.jpg --- [Skip to content](https://doxacustomhomes.com/blog/tag/custom-projects#main-content) [![Doxa Linear Logotype in White](https://doxacustomhomes.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Foundation%20Images/Foundation%20Assets/Doxa%20Linear%20Logotype%20in%20White.png?width=250&height=58&name=Doxa%20Linear%20Logotype%20in%20White.png)](https://doxacustomhomes.com) menu close - [Services +](https://doxacustomhomes.com/services) Show submenu for Services + add - [Custom Homes](https://doxacustomhomes.com/services/custom-homes) - [Whole Home Remodeling](https://doxacustomhomes.com/services/whole-home-remodeling) - [Home Additions](https://doxacustomhomes.com/services/home-additions) - [Kitchen Remodeling](https://doxacustomhomes.com/services/kitchen-remodeling) - [Portfolio](https://doxacustomhomes.com/portfolio) - [Process](https://doxacustomhomes.com/our-process) - [About Us +](https://doxacustomhomes.com/about) Show submenu for About Us + add - [Communities we Serve](https://doxacustomhomes.com/areas-served) - [Careers](https://doxacustomhomes.com/careers) - Resources + Show submenu for Resources + add - [Cost Guide](https://doxacustomhomes.com/cost-guide-middle-tennessee) - [Home Design Checklist](https://doxacustomhomes.com/custom-home-design-checklist-middle-tennessee) - [Blog](https://doxacustomhomes.com/blog) - [Start Your Build](https://cta-service-cms2.hubspot.com/web-interactives/public/v1/track/click?encryptedPayload=AVxigLKhXzE%2FQRQOui9jVMoYNFX8jPmVbj2ekroL6B56jTox0Elg1uyZAe2XIz4eQjOq1qt3Viz6ouM%2B4Ii6eRrROyOvNFpkQL1X%2BSwpwdLZ9yNGJ9gV%2BxMHonsws3f9JMLePoLbVcIhqHrU4Lmwsl3N9NNZ7RvoBcSbQU5Q9vfeQ1BCQqJoAoTDgf4%3D&portalId=50450166) - [Services +](https://doxacustomhomes.com/services) Show submenu for Services + add - [Custom Homes](https://doxacustomhomes.com/services/custom-homes) - [Whole Home Remodeling](https://doxacustomhomes.com/services/whole-home-remodeling) - [Home Additions](https://doxacustomhomes.com/services/home-additions) - [Kitchen Remodeling](https://doxacustomhomes.com/services/kitchen-remodeling) - [Portfolio](https://doxacustomhomes.com/portfolio) - [Process](https://doxacustomhomes.com/our-process) - [About Us +](https://doxacustomhomes.com/about) Show submenu for About Us + add - [Communities we Serve](https://doxacustomhomes.com/areas-served) - [Careers](https://doxacustomhomes.com/careers) - Resources + Show submenu for Resources + add - [Cost Guide](https://doxacustomhomes.com/cost-guide-middle-tennessee) - [Home Design Checklist](https://doxacustomhomes.com/custom-home-design-checklist-middle-tennessee) - [Blog](https://doxacustomhomes.com/blog) - [Start Your Build](https://cta-service-cms2.hubspot.com/web-interactives/public/v1/track/click?encryptedPayload=AVxigLKhXzE%2FQRQOui9jVMoYNFX8jPmVbj2ekroL6B56jTox0Elg1uyZAe2XIz4eQjOq1qt3Viz6ouM%2B4Ii6eRrROyOvNFpkQL1X%2BSwpwdLZ9yNGJ9gV%2BxMHonsws3f9JMLePoLbVcIhqHrU4Lmwsl3N9NNZ7RvoBcSbQU5Q9vfeQ1BCQqJoAoTDgf4%3D&portalId=50450166) # Explore Home Building & Remodeling Insights #### Your Home-Building Resource Across Middle Tennessee ## Posts about Custom Projects: [![](https://doxacustomhomes.com/hs-fs/hubfs/297344cd-20e7-4c93-8294-38c78a4802b8.png?width=365&name=297344cd-20e7-4c93-8294-38c78a4802b8.png)](https://doxacustomhomes.com/blog/how-to-choose-the-right-architectural-style-for-your-custom-home-build) ## [How to Choose the Right Architectural Style for Your Custom Home Build](https://doxacustomhomes.com/blog/how-to-choose-the-right-architectural-style-for-your-custom-home-build) Jan. 20, 2026 | [Custom Projects](https://doxacustomhomes.com/blog/tag/custom-projects), [Tips + Ideas](https://doxacustomhomes.com/blog/tag/tips-ideas), [Design Build](https://doxacustomhomes.com/blog/tag/design-build), [Custom Home Building](https://doxacustomhomes.com/blog/tag/custom-home-building), [Architecture](https://doxacustomhomes.com/blog/tag/architecture) In a world where information flows it can be overwhelming to decide which style of house to build. In this article, we will help you decide which architectural style is best for your custom home build. The different American architectural styles... [Read More double\_arrow](https://doxacustomhomes.com/blog/how-to-choose-the-right-architectural-style-for-your-custom-home-build) [![Custom Home Features for your middle Tennessee home by Doxa Custom Homes](https://doxacustomhomes.com/hs-fs/hubfs/ChatGPT%20Image%20Jan%207%2c%202026%2c%2010_22_21%20AM.png?width=365&name=ChatGPT%20Image%20Jan%207%2c%202026%2c%2010_22_21%20AM.png)](https://doxacustomhomes.com/blog/how-many-square-feet-should-a-custom-home-be-why-bigger-isnt-better) ## [How Many Square Feet Should a Custom Home Be? Why Bigger Isn't Better](https://doxacustomhomes.com/blog/how-many-square-feet-should-a-custom-home-be-why-bigger-isnt-better) Jan. 13, 2026 | [Trends](https://doxacustomhomes.com/blog/tag/trends), [Custom Projects](https://doxacustomhomes.com/blog/tag/custom-projects), [Tips + Ideas](https://doxacustomhomes.com/blog/tag/tips-ideas), [Design Build](https://doxacustomhomes.com/blog/tag/design-build), [Custom Home Building](https://doxacustomhomes.com/blog/tag/custom-home-building) “How many square feet should a custom home be?”It seems like a simple question but it’s one of the **most expensive mistakes people make when building a custom home**. Most builders will answer it the easy way: *“As big as you can afford.”*What they... [Read More double\_arrow](https://doxacustomhomes.com/blog/how-many-square-feet-should-a-custom-home-be-why-bigger-isnt-better) [![Custom Home Features for your middle Tennessee home by Doxa Custom Homes](https://doxacustomhomes.com/hs-fs/hubfs/pexels-ivan-s-8962801.png?width=365&name=pexels-ivan-s-8962801.png)](https://doxacustomhomes.com/blog/the-first-step-to-designing-a-custom-home-most-people-get-this-wrong) ## [The First Step to Designing a Custom Home (Most People Get This Wrong)](https://doxacustomhomes.com/blog/the-first-step-to-designing-a-custom-home-most-people-get-this-wrong) Dec. 29, 2025 | [Trends](https://doxacustomhomes.com/blog/tag/trends), [Custom Projects](https://doxacustomhomes.com/blog/tag/custom-projects), [Tips + Ideas](https://doxacustomhomes.com/blog/tag/tips-ideas), [Design Build](https://doxacustomhomes.com/blog/tag/design-build), [Custom Home Building](https://doxacustomhomes.com/blog/tag/custom-home-building) What is the first step to designing your dream home? Many people who are about to build a custom home get this wrong, and we understand why. Most people start their search online by looking at house plans and Pinterest boards for inspiration and... [Read More double\_arrow](https://doxacustomhomes.com/blog/the-first-step-to-designing-a-custom-home-most-people-get-this-wrong) [![Custom Home Features for your middle Tennessee home by Doxa Custom Homes](https://doxacustomhomes.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Blog%20Images/NOV%2025/NOV%2025%20Content%202%20-%20How%20Much%20Does%20a%20Luxury%20Remodel%20Cost%20in%20Middle%20Tennessee/Design-Build%20for%20your%20home%20remodeling%20needs%20by%20Doxa%20Custom%20Homes.jpg?width=365&name=Design-Build%20for%20your%20home%20remodeling%20needs%20by%20Doxa%20Custom%20Homes.jpg)](https://doxacustomhomes.com/blog/you-might-not-need-an-architect-to-design-your-custom-home-build) ## [You Might Not Need an Architect to Design Your Custom Home Build](https://doxacustomhomes.com/blog/you-might-not-need-an-architect-to-design-your-custom-home-build) Dec. 19, 2025 | [Trends](https://doxacustomhomes.com/blog/tag/trends), [Custom Projects](https://doxacustomhomes.com/blog/tag/custom-projects), [Tips + Ideas](https://doxacustomhomes.com/blog/tag/tips-ideas), [Design Build](https://doxacustomhomes.com/blog/tag/design-build), [Custom Home Building](https://doxacustomhomes.com/blog/tag/custom-home-building) If you are looking to build a custom home for your family, you might have wondered if you need an architect or designer to make plans for your house. This is a fair question, and one we will address in this article. We crafted [Our Design Build...](https://doxacustomhomes.com/our-process) [Read More double\_arrow](https://doxacustomhomes.com/blog/you-might-not-need-an-architect-to-design-your-custom-home-build) [![Custom Home Features for your middle Tennessee home by Doxa Custom Homes](https://doxacustomhomes.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Blog%20Images/NOV%2025/Nov%2025%20Content%201%20-%208%20Unique%20Custom%20Home%20Features%20Defining%20Middle%20Tennessee%20Homes%20in%202026/Custom%20Home%20Features%20for%20your%20middle%20Tennessee%20home%20by%20Doxa%20Custom%20Homes.jpg?width=365&name=Custom%20Home%20Features%20for%20your%20middle%20Tennessee%20home%20by%20Doxa%20Custom%20Homes.jpg)](https://doxacustomhomes.com/blog/unique-custom-home-features-defining-middle-tennessee-homes) ## [8 Unique Custom Home Features Defining Middle Tennessee Homes in 2026](https://doxacustomhomes.com/blog/unique-custom-home-features-defining-middle-tennessee-homes) Dec. 2, 2025 | [Trends](https://doxacustomhomes.com/blog/tag/trends), [Custom Projects](https://doxacustomhomes.com/blog/tag/custom-projects) Middle Tennessee homeowners are redefining luxury living with highly personalized, experience-driven features. These 2026 trends highlight how [thoughtful design](https://doxacustomhomes.com/portfolio) can elevate everyday moments into something truly memorable. In this article, we... [Read More double\_arrow](https://doxacustomhomes.com/blog/unique-custom-home-features-defining-middle-tennessee-homes) [![Modern Farmhouse Bathroom Cookeville Tennessee ](https://doxacustomhomes.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Foundation%20Images/Portfolio/Custom%20Home%20Bathroom%20Design%20and%20Build/Spacious%20bathroom%20with%20skylight%20and%20walk-in%20shower%20by%20Doxa%20Custom%20Homes%20in%20Crossville%2c%20TN.jpg?width=365&name=Spacious%20bathroom%20with%20skylight%20and%20walk-in%20shower%20by%20Doxa%20Custom%20Homes%20in%20Crossville%2c%20TN.jpg)](https://doxacustomhomes.com/blog/how-much-does-a-bathroom-remodel-cost-in-cookeville-tennessee) ## [How Much Does a Bathroom Remodel Cost in Middle Tennessee?](https://doxacustomhomes.com/blog/how-much-does-a-bathroom-remodel-cost-in-cookeville-tennessee) Oct. 31, 2023 | [Custom Projects](https://doxacustomhomes.com/blog/tag/custom-projects), [Bathrooms](https://doxacustomhomes.com/blog/tag/bathrooms), [General Contractor](https://doxacustomhomes.com/blog/tag/general-contractor) *A question we often receive from customers who are interested in remodeling their bathroom is, “how much roughly is a new bathroom going to cost?”.*  Of course, the price could vary substantially, but I am writing this article to provide clarity... 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