Sims Luxury Builders

08/19/2026

Built with intention.

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07/21/2026

This home has such a calm, polished presence.

The front elevation keeps things clean and modern, with white architectural forms, warm wood accents, and large windows that soften the overall look. Inside, the same restraint carries through in a bright bath with a sculptural tub, glass shower, soft stone, and layered texture.

A glass-enclosed wine room and floating wood stair add some of the home’s most memorable interior moments, while the rear pool area brings everything back outside with crisp lines, blue tile, and an easy sense of quiet luxury.

It’s modern without feeling cold, which is what makes it so inviting.

Architecture: Mauricio Vela
Interior Design: Marisol Leiva
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07/20/2026

A whole home renovation is a major project, and the timeline depends on much more than the construction phase.

Design work, bidding, HOA approvals, city permitting, material lead times, weather, and the condition of the existing home can all affect how long the process takes. Some renovations move quickly, while others need more time because of structural changes, custom details, or unexpected issues uncovered during demolition.

The best way to keep the schedule realistic is to plan early. Bringing the builder, architect, and interior designer into the conversation before construction begins helps homeowners make selections sooner, understand lead times, and avoid costly mid-project changes.

A good renovation timeline should not feel vague or rushed. It should give the homeowner enough clarity to plan their life while still leaving room for the realities of working with an existing home.



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Every custom home renovation is a one-of-a-kind project with its own challenges and variables, but here are some things to look out for.

07/19/2026

This condo brings together city views, soft color, and modern comfort in a way that feels fresh without feeling cold.

The rooftop terrace sets the tone with bright blue seating, glass walls, clean architecture, and wide-open skyline views. Inside, the home keeps that connection to the city through floor-to-ceiling glass while adding warmth through dark wood floors, soft seating, brass accents, colorful artwork, and layered textures.

The kitchen and living areas feel open and easy to use, with a pale island, sculptural pendant lights, patterned chairs, and plenty of natural light. The custom closet adds another layer of everyday luxury, with glass-front cabinetry, marble flooring, island storage, and a rolling ladder.

It’s a polished high-rise home, but it still feels personal, comfortable, and full of life.

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Interior Design: Rosenberg & Gibson Design
Photography: Jonathan Calvert

07/18/2026

This home was made for the water.

The front elevation sets a grand Mediterranean tone with red clay rooflines, arched windows, a circular drive, and a tiered fountain. From the rear, the home opens to the lake with arched loggias, a pool terrace, spa, covered outdoor living areas, and warm evening light that makes every detail feel softer.

One of the most inviting spaces is the covered outdoor dining and living area, where a vaulted wood ceiling, chandelier, fireplace, and open arches frame the view straight out to the water.

It’s elegant, expansive, and still centered around the way people actually want to live: outside, together, and connected to the view.

Architecture: Robert Dame Designs
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Photography: Steve Chenn

07/17/2026

This home keeps its classic River Oaks character while opening into a much fresher way of living.

The white brick exterior, glowing windows, mature trees, pool, and covered outdoor kitchen give the home a timeless sense of place. Inside, the mood shifts into something clean and modern, with pale wood floors, soft neutral furnishings, black-framed glass, and open living spaces designed for real life.

The kitchen brings in a beautiful mix of matte black cabinetry, warm wood, globe pendants, and dramatic stone. In the primary bath, marble, a freestanding tub, and a warm wood shower create a quiet retreat.

It’s a thoughtful blend of old and new, polished without feeling overdone.

See more of this home: https://www.simsbuilders.com/portfolio/river-oaks-historic

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07/16/2026

This home is a beautiful example of sustainable design that still feels warm, personal, and deeply livable.

The exterior brings together pale stone, dark timber posts, a standing-seam metal roof, black-framed windows, layered landscaping, and a quiet garden approach that feels connected to the site. Around back, the solar panels, pool, covered patio, outdoor kitchen, and shaded living spaces show how performance and comfort can work together naturally.

What makes the home feel special is how effortless it all looks. The sustainable features don’t compete with the architecture. They’re built into the way the home lives, gathers, cools, shades, and opens to the outdoors.

Architect: Geschke Group Architecture
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Photography: Jonathan Calvert

07/15/2026

This home is rich with the details that make Mediterranean design feel so inviting.

The exterior sets the tone with clay tile rooflines, arched windows, cypress trees, warm lighting, and a dramatic entry that feels both grand and welcoming. Around the pool, the home opens into a courtyard-style retreat with arched colonnades, terracotta paving, tiled water features, covered seating, and a screened enclosure that makes outdoor living feel effortless.

Inside, the craftsmanship becomes more personal. The curved stair brings together dark wood, ironwork, colorful patterned tile, art, and soft plaster walls. The kitchen adds carved cabinetry, lantern pendants, decorative tile, and warm stone flooring. The bath finishes the story with deep blue tile, stained glass, hanging lanterns, and a freestanding tub tucked into a beautiful architectural alcove.

It’s a home with color, warmth, and character in every direction.

Architect: The Sater Group
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Photography: M.E. Parker Photography

07/14/2026

This home is full of the details that make Mediterranean architecture feel so timeless.

The exterior sets the tone with cream stucco, red clay rooflines, teal shutters, arched windows, a brick motor court, and lush garden beds that soften the formal architecture. Inside, the home becomes even more layered, with carved wood doors, sweeping iron railings, patterned stair risers, tall arches, and a crystal chandelier that gives the foyer a true sense of arrival.

The kitchen brings in another level of craftsmanship, from the sculptural range hood and decorative tile to the cream cabinetry and warm stone surfaces. Outside, the covered terrace and pool garden turn the home into a place for gathering, relaxing, and enjoying the landscape.

It is grand, detailed, and unmistakably personal, with every space carrying a strong point of view.

Architecture: Robert Dame Designs
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Photography: Bruce Glass