Building Dreams from the Ground Up: The Journey of a Custom 3-Bedroom Home

At Hykal Homes, we believe that every home tells a story, and this recent project—a 3-bedroom, 2.5-bathroom, 2,211 sq. ft. home—is no exception. From a wooded plot of land to a stunning finished move-in ready home, this home is a testament to our commitment to craftsmanship, thoughtful design, and client satisfaction. Here’s a glimpse into the process that brought this vision to life.

Starting Fresh: Clearing the Land

When you work with Hykal Homes, we will make sure the right talent is included in your project. We will project manage not only the construction and interior design aspect of your project, but we will also coordinate all of the logistics that take place prior to construction.

The journey began with a blank slate—a heavily wooded lot that required careful clearing to make room for the foundation and septic tank. Our team worked closely with arborists, land specialists, engineers, and HOA to ensure we removed trees responsibly, leaving the natural beauty of the area intact while preparing the land for construction.

Clearing the site not only provided a clean foundation but also gave us the chance to shape the lot to maximize natural light and create a welcoming environment for future landscaping.

Designing the Perfect Floor Plan

A house isn’t just walls and a roof; it’s a space where life happens. When we first thought about this house, we thought about who would live in this home. With 3 bedrooms and a bonus room, we cant help but think that a growing family would move into this home. Perhaps a family that can transition into growing family to a full grown family with older kids. For this, our interior design team collaborated with a talented team of architectural drafters to create an open and inviting floor plan. With 2,211 sq. ft. to work with, the challenge was to balance ample space with cozy functionality. Our goal was for the home to feel grand and elegant, while keeping the homey feel.

The resulting design features:

 A spacious open-concept living area: Ideal for entertaining and family time. We
created an extra large kitchen island that could fit 4 chairs with a window for sneek peak
into the backyard and nature. In the living room, we made adjustments to the fireplace

space so it can have be centered. This allowed the living room to feel doubled the size
and create the illusion of a much larger space. In the dining area, we added a larger
sliding door to allow for more light and in turn, make this more inviting for the backyard
entrance. While these changes seem small, they make a large impact on lighting, feel,
and overall perceived value of the home.

 A primary suite with privacy in mind: Separated from the other bedrooms, offering a
personal retreat. We wanted this primary suite to feel private and have an element of
elegant spa. To achieve this feeling, we increased the ceiling height. We worked with the
structural engineer to provide guidance and quality control during this process.
Increasing the height provided a feeling of additional space and elegance. Walking into
the primary bathroom, we created a large shower and a super large walk-in closet. We
also modified the bathroom layout by enclosing the toilet room for additional privacy.
Knowing where to enlarge and where to shrink spaces is key when building a home and
making modifications to a generic floor plan. This is why working with professionals that
have experience not only designing but also envisioning the desired end result is key
when selecting your builder.

 Smart storage solutions: Including a walk-in pantry, mudroom, and built-in shelves is
always key in a home. We added custom shelving and closets for this floor plan so the
new homeowners could benefit from every square feet of this home. It is not enough to
have the space, but it is important how the space is divided and utilized. For the type of
family that we had in mind when originally designing this space, we felt it was important
to have many pockets of storage throughout each floor of this home.

 Flex spaces: Allowing a home office or play area as needs evolve is something we had
in mind since day 1 of this project. We envisioned a family that would grow and create
memories in this home. The bonus room provided flexibility in this floor plan. In order to
allow for extra storage space, we designed the bonus room with extra attic space, space
for (2) workstations that could also act as visual features, as well as flex space for TV
room, playroom, and/or home gym. This extra flex space truly allows for a family to grow
into this home, and it was a special feature of this home.

Exterior Selections: Blending Durability and Style

Choosing the perfect siding and exterior finishes was a critical step in shaping the home’s curb appeal. For this project, we considered the surrounding neighbors, the style of the entire street, what the look and feel of the overall neighborhood. We opted for a modern take on classic design with:

 Siding: We mixed durable board and batten style fiber cement siding, in a trendy Iron
Ore color, offering a timeless look with weather-resistant qualities, mixed with vinyl siding
in white. This was carefully considered to minimize cost, while creating an interesting yet
modern effect on the exterior.

 Roofing: We select Charcoal gray shingles for a sleek contrast to the white vinyl siding.

 Accent details: Rustic wooden tones were added to create contrast to the black and
while color selection. The wood columns and front door helped create a welcoming yet
sophisticated façade, increasing curb appeal and overall value.

Interiors: Where Function Meets Elegance

Inside, every detail was curated to reflect the future homeowners’ taste and lifestyle. From flooring to finishes, the interior design brings together warmth and sophistication.

 Flooring: Luxury vinyl plank throughout the main living areas for durability and style,
with plush carpeting in the bedrooms for added comfort during the cold North Carolina
winters.

 Kitchen: A centerpiece with quartz countertops, white matte subway tile backsplash,
soft-close cabinetry, and stainless-steel appliances create this homey, yet elegant feel
that we wanted to express with this home. The wooden tones on the island

completement the white shaker cabinets, adding warmth and layers to the modern look.
 Bathrooms: Spa-like retreats with porcelain tiles, double vanities, and a soaking tub in
the primary bath. Fun accent floor tile in the hallway bathroom and wallpaper in the
powder room, each individually beautifully designed and with their own personality in
mind.

 Lighting and fixtures: Matte black, gold and chrome accents and layered lighting for a
modern, cohesive look were selected for this project. When we design a home, lighting
is one of the most important aspects of the design. Lighting sets the tone of the room, so
we curate each light fixture selection to make sure we gain the desired look and feel of
the room.

Overall, we are super proud of the home that we were able to create at the Sacred Fire Project. From vision to execution, this home was built in 4 short months. While we worked tirelessly to complete this home in time for the holidays, the days and nights were long deciding on every small and large detail of this home. We believe that the family that moves into this home will be able to enjoy this timelines beauty for years to come, as their family grows. Mission accomplished!