After my recent conversation with a former WNY modular home builder, I met with two different customers who each had very different circumstances.
Barden Building Products Blog Archive
Home Building in WNY: Panelized vs. Modular Timelines
Topics: Panelized Construction, Buffalo Home Building, Technical Specs, Process, Floor Plans, Price, Site Prep, Home Customization
In celebrating our company’s 110th anniversary, we’ve decided to give some special attention to our classic standard floor plans. Our team has updated a few of our most popular custom home floor plans.
The focus in this modernization effort was to leverage what already made our floor plans great - such as:
- Simple & charming looks
- Affordable & flexible designs
- Functionality
At the same time, we’ve added new features that are in demand by home buyers:
- Open floor plans
- Convenient entryways
- Handsome & tasteful exterior details
Our updated floor plans are a source of pride for our company as we look forward to our next 110 years. Our team is eager to get to work with you and begin building your next custom home.
Topics: Exterior Design, Interior Design, Floor Plans, About, Home Customization, History
Topics: Panelized Construction, Panel Home Building, Budget, Technical Specs, Process, Floor Plans, About, Resources, Price, Panel Vs. Modular Home Construction
A Sneak Peek at Barden's Modern Floor Plan Series
As our Western New York-based company moves into our 111th year of operation, we’ve gotten to work making modernizing floor plans for a few of our classic, custom homes.
While still a work in progress, we’re excited to share a sneak peek of what we’ve come up with.
Topics: Panelized Construction, Downsizing, Exterior Design, Interior Design, Floor Plans, Accessible Home Design, Home Customization
Topics: Panelized Construction, Exterior Design, Interior Design, Technical Specs, Process, Floor Plans, Price, Home Customization
Why the Floor Plan You're Hooked on Doesn't Matter
Topics: Panelized Construction, Behind the Scenes, Buffalo Home Building, Budget, Technical Specs, Process, Floor Plans, Price, Home Customization
Last year was busy for Barden Building Products and Barden Independent Dealers helping many families realize their dream homes.
As we dive into the 2020 construction season with a full schedule, let’s take a look back at what plans comprise the top 3 choices made by our customers in 2019.
Topics: Panelized Construction, Technical Specs, Floor Plans, Home Customization
3 Modern Design Philosophies for Your Custom Home
Topics: Panelized Construction, Behind the Scenes, Buffalo Home Building, Custom Home, Budget, Exterior Design, Technical Specs, Process, Floor Plans, Accessible Home Design
Why the Best Architect for Building Your Dream Home is YOU
Whether you’re building the custom home of your dreams for your family or constructing a downsized home to spend the rest of your life in, your house should be a perfect, unique space for your interests, tastes, and lifestyle.
Topics: Panelized Construction, Downsizing, Exterior Design, Interior Design, Process, Floor Plans, Accessible Home Design, Suppliers, Home Customization
We’ll be the first to admit it -- the design phase of the custom home building process can be one of the most arduous ones, and is one of the most important ones due to the implications in later stages of the project if all of the aspects of design are not carefully considered.
Unfortunately, it seems like oftentimes the smaller design aspects are the ones that are not fully considered, planned for, and budgeted for -- causing unplanned changes, time wasted, and cost to accrue down the line.
We’ve put together some of the most common areas where homeowners get tripped up during the design phase, in the hopes of helping your project flow smoothly.
Topics: Panelized Construction, Exterior Design, Interior Design, Technical Specs, Process, Floor Plans, Home Customization

