Heather Lepley
Heather Lepley is our wonderful Design Studio Manager and helps our homeowners select the colors and materials for their new home. Heather uses her creativity to help design your dream home. She believes beautiful interior design not only transforms a home but your daily life as well.
12 DIY Holiday Decoration Storage Hacks
The 2021 holiday season is officially ending, and it is time to start deconstructing your holiday decor. One of the biggest problems is realizing that you have added more decorations this year and nowhere to store them. Many homes are filled with attics or closet space that is…
5 Interior Design Trends We're Loving this Summer
Between trips to the beach and splashing in the pool, have you thought about incorporating some of the season’s hottest design trends into your home? From nature-inspired hues to embracing minimalism and breezy materials, there’s never been a better time to try something new.
Three Beautiful Outdoor Kitchens Perfect to Host Your Fourth of July Party or Backyard Summer Barbecue
The beginning of summer is one of our favorite times of the year for many reasons. The sun is out and shining, community pools are starting to open their gates, while cool breezes are still moving through the area.
The 2021 Colors of the Year and Why You Should Use Them in Your Home
Whether you’re designing your new home or updating an existing space, it’s important to select a color palette that is reflective of your personality. Your home can be anything you want it to be, from vibrant and whimsical to minimalist or modern. The choice is yours and colors…
Best of Dostie Homes: The Acadia Floor Plan
Hands down, our #1 selling floor plan of 2020 is The Acadia, a recent parade of homes winner.
A newer addition to the Dostie Homes lineup, The Acadia leaves no detail untouched. It’s no surprise at all why this home was (and still is) a favorite of our homeowners. After all, the…
Stress-Free Living: The Benefits of a Lock-and-Leave Home
We have all started the week with a long laundry list of to-do’s and ended it with only a small handful completed, if we’re lucky. From meal planning and grocery shopping, to refreshing mulch in the garden beds or fixing a broken faucet. There are never enough hours to…
How to Build Character in Your New Home
It’s true - historic homes are highly sought after for their rich history. Their walls have stood the test of time, seen and experienced more than any one of us could in a lifetime, revealing glimpses into each character's former life as you wander through the hallways.
Top 5 Home Design Trends in 2021
Even though we are only a few weeks into 2021, we have seen some new (and continuing) trends from our buyers and our Instagram feeds.
Prepare to Be Inspired: Personal Design Time with a Design Consultant
Building a home is an extensive process. There are a multitude of decisions that must be made, from selecting your floorplan to financing options. But, one of the more exciting steps to the home building process is designing the interior of your home.