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Get Your Backyard Ready for Barbecue Season

Your backyard probably hasn’t gotten the love it deserves over the colder months or this past year at all. It’s time to get your outdoor oasis up to party standard as social gatherings and in-person events make a comeback this summer. Whether you have neglected your outdoor space more than usual with less visitors or are looking to create a space from scratch, here are some tips to turn your backyard into a summer party destination.

Give some extra attention to your lawn and garden

The first thing that guests notice when arriving to your home is landscaping. If your garden is looking a bit tired, it’s time to perk it up and transform it into a welcoming space for guests. Spring is the best time to prune your summer blooming shrubs and the ample moisture right now gives seeds a good start to growth. Take advantage of this by over seeding so that your lawn is green and lush. You can also prep for new plants by clearing weeds and debris from flower beds.

Stock up on yard games

Up your game with cornhole, volleyball, and oversized yard games. There’s no better way to diverge everyone outside for quality time and it’s perfect for entertaining a group of all ages.

Prep the grilling station

It’s not a barbecue without the food. Consider a potluck party where guests each bring dishes to lighten your load. Grilling alone takes a lot of attention, so prepare ahead of time. Clean the grill and make sure you have enough gas or charcoal to keep it going

Consider outdoor upgrades

New lighting, furniture, and an outdoor kitchen can make all the difference in entertaining guests. All of these are investments that add value to your home and help your family enjoy summertime to its fullest. Extra features like fireplaces or covered patios can even make your space enjoyable year-round.

Sitterle Homes offers outdoor designs that are luxurious and comfortable. Create a space where you can soak in a peaceful and tranquil atmosphere, or where you can entertain and enjoy time with family and friends. Whether you want to keep it simple or go all out, Sittlerle has options to fit your lifestyle and allow you to make the best memories in your outdoor escape. Available outdoor amenities may include:

Yard maintenance for a lock-and-leave lifestyle
Oversized lots
Covered porches and patios
Outdoor kitchen spaces
Irrigation systems and landscape design

If you’re looking for a community with great amenities for entertaining, check them out at sitterlehomes.com/communities/. Sitterle Homes builds in the most desirable communities in the Austin, Houston and San Antonio area.

The Charming Host

Love having friends over to watch the big game, or to chat and socialize during a dinner club? Get back what you missed out on this past year and design a lifestyle with Sittlerle that centers on joyful gatherings of friends and family.

Sittlerle homes can be customized with expansive outdoor spaces, including covered patios perfect for grilling, dining, or enjoying a glass of wine with friends. If you enjoy hosting, you’ll also adore the lavish indoor spaces that Sittlerle can offer. All of your desired amenities like state-of-the-art kitchens with oversized islands are possible. Floor plans built for entertaining – that’s what Sittlerle is all about.

Whether you like having a few neighbors over for book club or are planning an event that’s a little larger, with Sitterle, you have plenty of options. Sittlerle Homes has communities in San Antonio, Austin and Houston, where you can choose from a variety of existing homes or customize a floor plan to build within our neighborhoods.

If you are looking for a community with great amenities for entertaining, explore these Sitterle Homes communities:

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No one else comes close to offering the range of lifestyle amenities and quality homes you’ll find with Sitterle.

Trendy vs. Timeless Design

When building your home, it can be challenging to find the right balance between a trendy and timeless style. Having spent far more time at home this past year, we have already seen many trends come and go as homeowners began to notice details of their house that needed revamping. No matter what type of environment you’re going for, Sitterle can help you choose a style that will stand the test of time.

It is important to recognize that trends are constantly evolving. What really matters is that your home never goes out of style in your mind. Consider timeless designs in areas that could be difficult to change and use trendy pieces for accents and finishing touches. If in two years you decide you don’t like your colorful rug or side chair, these can be relatively easy to switch out. Other items like home exteriors and expensive furniture should stay more neutral to accommodate newer trends easily.

Design Trends in 2021:

Earthy Palettes

It has been a common trend in recent months to accent the home with calming patterns. Where it was previously in style to have white or minimalistic kitchens and common areas, we are seeing more earthy tones like greens, browns, and even yellow bringing in influence from nature. A timeless kitchen could include granite or quartz countertops with soft colors that would mix well with colorful accent pieces.

Multifunctional Spaces

Spending more time at home has made us reconsider the purpose of a room. In extra space, we expect people to be inspired to maximize functionality. Trends here include dual-purpose furniture and smart storage. With the creative help of Sitterle’s design specialist, you will see that no space is too small to serve a bigger purpose.

Texture

Texture is what makes a home feel like it’s lived in. Layers of texture are easy to incorporate into any room and add personality without being too overwhelming. Texture can add dimension through furniture, walls, and more and can include materials like stone, marble, wood, or even velvet. Texturize a space easily with plants, patterned cushions and woven baskets. Architectural touches like crown molding and ceilings with wood planks are small touches that can make all the difference too.

Less Open Floor Plans

It is possible that the pandemic has weakened some enthusiasm for open floor plans. We will likely never completely say goodbye to the concept, but after the pandemic, homeowners discovered a new need for privacy and “zoom-friendly” spaces. Working with Sitterle Homes, you will see creative solutions to find a balance between entertaining and quiet space.

Sitterle Homes is a premier Texas homebuilder with a focus on creating long-lasting, high-quality homes and communities across San Antonio, Austin, and Houston. No matter your idea of a perfect home, Sitterle allows you the opportunity for personalization to fit your style. Our objective is to assist you in identifying the image you envision and create the environment that will be uniquely yours.

Finding Your Community

When you choose Sitterle you aren’t just building a home, but a lifestyle. With Sitterle communities in San Antonio, Austin, and Houston, you can choose from a variety of existing homes or select and customize a floor plan to build in one of our neighborhoods. If you’ve already purchased a lot and are planning to build, Sitterle also offers a Build on Your Lot program that incorporates your desired features and amenities.

Finding the right community to fit your lifestyle can feel overwhelming, but Sitterle makes it easy. Whether you want to be in the hustle and bustle of it all or would rather enjoy out of town living, Sitterle offers amenities to meet every need.

A number of factors will influence the community you select:

Acreage: If you prefer peace and quiet over crowds and congestion we understand. We offer homes in multiple neighborhoods with acre lots so that you can spend more time looking at nature and less time looking at your neighbors. Check out the communities below to make your dream of a scenic homesite reality.

Austin: Bunker Ranch, Clearwater Ranch, The Oaks at Highland Village

San Antonio: Belle Oaks

Top-Rated School Districts: If you’re a parent, odds are this is a top priority. When you build with Sitterle you can rest assured that your children will have access to great schools. Our communities are located in top-rated school districts, like these, so you’ll always have more options to choose from.

Austin: Clearwater Ranch (Liberty Hill ISD)

San Antonio: Amorosa at Cibolo Canyons (Judson ISD), Balcones Creek (Boerne ISD), Belle Oaks (Comal ISD), Campanas at Cibolo Canyons (Judson ISD), Fronterra at Westpointe (Northside ISD), Miralomas (Boerne ISD), Weston Oaks (Northside ISD), Willis Ranch (Comal ISD)

Houston: Lakes of Bella Terra West (Lamar Consolidated ISD), Sunset Harbor (Cypress-Fairbanks ISD), Vernada (Lamar Consolidated ISD), The Lagos at Aliana (Fort Bend ISD)

Amenities: Walking & biking trails, pools, fitness centers, and golf courses are nothing out of the ordinary for a Sitterle community. You can expect unique amenities at any one of our offerings, with master planned developments that ensure the right kind of neighborhood perks: access to recreation and proximity to popular retail stores, restaurants, and entertainment. All of this is important not only to enjoy your home, but to see the value of your property grow over time.

Austin: Cimarron Hills, Deerbrooke, Highlands at Mayfield Ranch, Santa Rita Ranch, The Colony

San Antonio: Amorosa at Cibolo Canyons, Balcones Creek, Campanas at Cibolo Canyons, Miralomas, Bella Vista at Esperanza, Weston Oaks

Houston: Lakes of Bella Terra, Sunset Harbor, The Lagos at Aliana, Veranda

Explore all of our Sitterle communities to see more of what makes us one of Texas’ leading home builders. No matter what your lifestyle goals are, there’s a community made just for you and a home that will be uniquely yours.

Small Enough to Listen, Big Enough to Deliver

The Sitterle Homes Custom Division is small enough to listen, but big enough to deliver. Our reputation of superior quality homes and nationally-recognized customer satisfaction extends to our custom home division where we provide the peace of mind to ensure your vision is realized. The Sitterle team understands what homebuyers want – a home that fits their individual style. With Sitterle’s Build on Your Lot Program, we create, together, a home that is uniquely yours.

The first step in achieving your dream home is a consultation with our Custom Construction expert. Let us know your wish list for your Build on Your Lot home and an estimated budget. If you don’t have a lot yet, we can even help you secure one. Once you find your dream lot, our experts will meet you there for an assessment. At this point, HOA, permitting, utilities, and services will be discussed as well as any construction concerns. After establishing goals and a budget, we will find a floor plan that works best for you. With a large set of options in our over 250 plan lineup, and the ability to modify them as needed, we have the perfect plan to fit your needs. Next, we’ll work with you to coordinate all filing and approvals prior to building commencement.

When your dream plan has been selected and a final price agreed, you’ll enter into a contract for your custom build! With an appointment at our design studio, you will select interior options and finishes. The Sitterle design studio has options to fit every style and budget. Construction then usually takes about 7 to 9 months from start to finish. Our Custom Construction builder will provide you with a timeline and updates as your custom home nears completion. You are welcome to visit and walk the site as frequent as desired. Upon completion of your new Sitterle custom home, you’ll receive enrollment documents for our warranty program and peace of mind knowing that you’re protected.

Choosing Sitterle’s Build on Your Lot program gives you the cost-saving benefits of working with a production builder with the full freedom to customize plans. We can build any of our floor plan lineups or you can come to us with your own. Regardless of the plan you choose, you can count on Sitterle Homes to deliver a high-quality building experience!

The Traveler

It’s true that home is where the heart is, but just because your heart may be planted in Texas, that doesn’t mean you don’t want to wander every now and then. With Sitterle’s garden home lock-and-leave lifestyles, you can feel comfortable leaving your home without a second thought when you start feeling wanderlust.

Our garden home lifestyles are perfect for young professionals with busy schedules who’d prefer to spend free time on adventures instead of home and yard maintenance or recent retirees and empty nesters that are ready to finally enjoy some vacation time. Our teams maintain your home and property, so you can feel free to speed off at a moment’s notice and know your home is being cared for safely.

If you are looking to downsize, but still want a luxurious, comfortable, well-appointed, low-maintenance home, Amorosa at Cibolo Canyons is the perfect community. Hidden in San Antonio’s most master planned development, located off 281 North and TPC, this quaint lock-and-leave neighborhood inspires a laid-back lifestyle so you have more time to explore while we take care of things at home. This gated, secure community will give you peace of mind when you’re traveling and when you’re relaxing at home.

Some additional features of Amorosa at Cibolo Canyons include convenient access to Highway 281 and 1604, proximity to the JW Marriott Resort and Spa, and community amenities such as a scenic lazy river and picturesque walking and biking trails for a getaway in your own backyard. Find the perfect community for your lifestyle at Amorosa at Cibolo Canyons from Sitterle Homes. Other garden home communities to consider are Cresta Bella, Ranches at Creekside, Settler’s Ridge, Weston Oaks, Willis Ranch, Balcones Creek, and Campanas at Cibolo Canyons.