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Kitchen Design Must-Haves

Kitchen Design Must-Haves

When designing a new home, the kitchen is often the hottest topic of discussion; and for good reason! Nowadays, the kitchen is so much more than a place to prepare meals. It serves as an entertaining area, a place to work, and a meeting spot to talk about your day. Because your kitchen is quite literally the hub of your home, it’s important to design it to be both stylish and efficient. To help get you started, we’ve put together a list of the most important things to consider when designing the ultimate kitchen. And when you’re ready to talk in more detail, call Modern Structure; an Evansville, Indiana custom home builder.

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What are the Best Sustainable Building Materials?

What are the Best Sustainable Building Materials?

Custom Homes Built Sustainably in the Evansville, Indiana Area. The building and construction industry is one of the leading activities contributing to the largest carbon footprint. The design of a home, the materials used to build it, and the transportation of materials to the job site are some of the highest contributing factors. While there are several ways homeowners can reduce their carbon footprint, we, as homebuilders, have a responsibility to build and design homes sustainably from the very beginning. At Modern Structure, we’re focused first on providing high quality, custom homes while using sustainable building materials and design practices whenever possible.

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The Southern Indiana Construction Career Kick Start Program | Motivating Young Adults to Pursue Careers in Construction

Evansville area custom home builder, Modern Structure, along with several other local businesses, have partnered on a program to help young people kick start their careers in construction. If you’re a young adult interested in pursuing a career in construction and have already enrolled in a local trade school, are taking technical courses, or are already working for a construction company; this program is for you!

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Project Spotlight: Modern Cabin in Evansville, Indiana Area

Project Spotlight: Modern Cabin in Evansville, Indiana Area

Modern, cozy and comfortable come together quite well in this secluded cabin that rests among the trees. This contemporary modern family cabin was built just on the outskirts of the Evansville, Indiana area to be a quiet retreat from the chaos of everyday life. In this blog, we’re taking you on a virtual tour of this project, and walking you through all of the ways you could benefit from building one for yourself.

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What You Need to Know About Building a Accessory Dwelling Unit on Your Property

What You Need to Know About Building a Accessory Dwelling Unit on Your Property

An Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) is a smaller scale living unit located on the same property as an existing single family home. These modest dwellings actually play a big role in providing affordable housing, extra income, and space savings in suburban areas. Since June 2023, ADUs are now permitted in Vanderburgh County, allowing residents the option to build a freestanding living unit for aging parents, young adults, or for rental income. And if you’re looking for an ADU that’s both modern and energy efficient, Modern Structure can design and build it.

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Are Your Favorite Home Renovation Shows Telling the Whole Truth?

Are Your Favorite Home Renovation Shows Telling the Whole Truth?

Home renovation shows on the wildly popular network, HGTV, are often described as “addictive”. Viewers across the world can’t seem to get enough. We never seem to tire from watching a couple take their kitchen from dated and cramped to spacious and vibrant over the course of an hour long episode, while staying under budget. It’s exciting, and it makes us feel good.

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