Custom Home Archives - CKC Custom Homes

Framing to Finish

For most clients, the space between breaking ground and moving in is the least understood part of building a custom home. You’ve seen the design boards and the floor plans, but what actually happens on site, week to week? Here’s a look at the milestones that carry a home from a cleared lot to a […]

The Art of the Backsplash

By Kristal Powell, Principal Interior Designer | Haus of Powell When I meet with clients, one of the things they get most excited about is choosing their countertops and cabinets. Those are definitely important decisions, but there’s one detail that I think can completely transform a kitchen, and that’s the backsplash. I always tell my […]

CKC at the 2026 San Antonio Parade of Homes

If you’re dreaming of a custom-built home in the Texas Hill Country, mark your calendar. CKC Custom Homes will be on-site at the 2026 San Antonio Parade of Homes, and we’d love to meet you in person. Whether you’re actively planning a custom build or simply love touring beautiful homes for inspiration, here’s everything you […]

Custom Home Builder vs. Production Builder

If you’ve been researching home builders in San Antonio or the Texas Hill Country, you’ve probably noticed that almost every builder calls themselves “custom.” It’s one of the most overused words in residential construction and one of the most misleading. The reality is that there’s a significant spectrum between a true custom home builder and […]

Design-Build vs. Traditional Custom Home Construction: What’s the Difference?

If you’ve started researching custom home builders in San Antonio or the Texas Hill Country, you’ve probably encountered two different approaches: the design-build model and traditional custom home construction. They both result in a beautiful, one-of-a-kind home, but how you get there is very different. Understanding the distinction can save you months of frustration, thousands […]