--- title: Home Building & Remodeling Tips – Middle Tennessee | Trends description: Trends | Expert insights on custom homes, remodeling, and design in Middle Tennessee. 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In Middle Tennessee, homeowners are embracing spaces that feel personal, peaceful, and built with intention. This blog explores top luxury remodel trends for 2026, including open-layout... [Read More double\_arrow](https://doxacustomhomes.com/blog/luxury-remodel-ideas-for-middle-tennessee-homes) [![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) [![Large Island Kitchen Sparta TN](https://doxacustomhomes.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/high-end-kitchen-1024x732.jpg?width=365&name=high-end-kitchen-1024x732.jpg)](https://doxacustomhomes.com/blog/latest-trends-in-kitchen-renovation-for-2024) ## [Latest Trends in Kitchen Renovation for 2024 in Middle Tennessee](https://doxacustomhomes.com/blog/latest-trends-in-kitchen-renovation-for-2024) Aug. 16, 2024 | [Trends](https://doxacustomhomes.com/blog/tag/trends), [Kitchens](https://doxacustomhomes.com/blog/tag/kitchens), [General Contractor](https://doxacustomhomes.com/blog/tag/general-contractor)      The kitchen is often considered the heart of the home, and it’s a space where functionality meets style. In 2024, kitchen renovation trends continue to evolve, blending innovative technology, sustainability, and timeless design elements. Whether... 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