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Every Home Tells a Story
This couple in Canton, GA designed their dream home with architect James Knight.
Vicky and Jun had a vision, but it was far from the cookie-cutter houses they saw on every street. They dreamed of a home that was both a sanctuary and a statement. This place felt connected to the nature around it, yet stood out with a quiet, modern confidence. Their search for the right architectural design partner led them to Reynard, where James Knight was able to connect with Vicky and Jun's concept for their home and bring a creative approach.
Now Designing New Custom Homes in Falling Waters and Georgia Highlands
As an architectural design firm, Reynard Custom Homes specializes in creating truly custom, unique homes for clients, with no "out of the box" plans. We partner with clients through a collaborative process to capture their vision.
All Reynard's custom home designs in Falling Waters and Georgia HIghlands are guaranteed to be approved by the Architectural Review Committee, ensuring they meet the community's building requirements.
Building a Legacy: A Family's Custom Dream Home Becomes a Place of Healing in Talking Rock, GA
After facing the tragic loss of a family member during the design process, this family's dream home project took on a deeper meaning.
What started as an architectural blueprint for a modern, creekside retreat evolved into a sanctuary designed for healing, togetherness, and creating a new legacy.
This is the story of how a house became a comforting home, a refuge, and a testament to resilience, nestled in the serene Rivertop community of Talking Rock, GA.
Ask An Architect- Discovering Your Dream Home's Design Aesthetic
When embarking on the exciting journey of building a custom home, one of the first and most important steps is determining your design...
How to Determine Your Budget and Design Within It
This guide is designed to walk you through the process of establishing a solid budget and working with your architect and partners to make smart design choices from the very beginning.
Designing Your Dream Home in the North Georgia Mountains: Starting the Design/Build Process
Dreaming of your own home in the scenic North Georgia mountains? Since 2020, Reynard Custom Homes has successfully designed over 40 built homes in this beautiful region. The journey from a mountain view to a brand-new, single-family home is an exciting one. A successful design/build process begins with a clear understanding of the key steps. Here’s a breakdown of what needs to be done to bring your vision to life.
Setting Goals for Function and Flow in Your Dream Home
By setting clear goals for Function and Flow, you're laying the foundation for a home that truly works for you. Collaborate with your architect to translate these goals into actionable designs. As the Timmons family's story shows, a thoughtful approach to Function and Flow can create a stunning home that enhances your daily life.
Choosing the Right Foundation For Your Home
Designing your dream home is all about making choices that reflect your lifestyle, site conditions, and long-term goals. One of the first—and most important—decisions you’ll face is what lies beneath your feet: slab foundation, crawl space, or basement. Each option shapes your home’s performance, comfort, and value in unique ways.
Starting with a Vision: The Foundation of Your Custom Designed Dream Home
Before diving into the details of your custom home design, it's essential to slow down and clearly define your vision for your home. This is
From Townhouse to Dream Home: Jun & Vicky's Custom Build Journey with Reynard Custom Homes
"We didn't want to feel trapped anymore," Jun shared. "A yard, more room, and a home tailored to our preferences—that's what drew us to this project. The excitement of working with an architect was a huge bonus."
Beyond just gaining more space, the couple viewed building as a wise investment, not only for their lifestyle but also for the potential return on buying and selling land.
Ask An Architect: Real Answers and Deep Dives from Our June Live Webinar
On June 18th, James Knight and I re-launched our new monthly "Ask An Architect" webinar series. We were joined by two of our clients to discuss the design/build process and their own experiences with their homes so far.
At Reynard Custom Homes, we understand that designing a truly custom home is a deeply personal journey. It's a process that requires partnership, expertise, and some hard work on the part of both the architect and the client. It's not for the faint of heart.
Defining Your Home's Design Aesthetic
An "aesthetic" refers to your collection of principles and the guiding influence behind your home's appearance and ambiance.
As aesthetics are subjective, it's crucial to understand and remain true to your tastes and opinions since you will be the one experiencing your design decisions daily. It's important to think through the implications carefully when choosing the stylistic options that will best suit your home's layout, environment, and, most importantly, your budget.
A Visionary Mountain Retreat in Talking Rock, GA
In early 2025, construction on two custom homes (architecturally designed by James Knight, interior design by Reynard Custom Homes) in Tal
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