Project Overview

Wichita Home Works completed this 37th Street custom home build in Wichita, Kansas for homeowners who wanted a large, distinctive residence with traditional architecture, strong rooflines, expansive living areas, detailed exterior character, and a warm custom interior.

This was a full ground-up custom home project that required coordination from early planning and site preparation through framing, exterior shell construction, mechanical systems, interior finishes, inspections, and final closeout. The finished home includes a substantial roof system, multiple dormers, a chimney chase, gable accents, large windows, stone details, a covered rear patio, decorative ceiling beams, custom cabinetry, tile work, flooring, paint, trim, and detailed finish carpentry.

The home was designed to feel established, timeless, and comfortable. The exterior has strong traditional curb appeal with steep rooflines, dormers, stone accents, black windows, and a covered entry. The rear of the home opens to a large covered patio with an open-beam design and a dramatic window wall that brings natural light into the main living spaces.

Inside, the home combines practical family living with custom details. Decorative ceiling beams, a fireplace mantel, built-in cabinetry, custom closets, tile showers, backsplash tile, LVP flooring, and finished storage areas all help the home feel complete and tailored to the homeowners.

The overall style is traditional with transitional rustic lodge-inspired details.

The Homeowner’s Vision

The goal was to build a custom home that felt substantial, warm, open, and personal.

The homeowners wanted more than a standard new construction home. They wanted a home with architectural presence, a large roof system, dormers, stone details, black-framed windows, a covered front entry, a covered rear patio, expansive glass, custom interior finishes, and spaces designed for daily comfort.

The home needed to support family life, entertaining, storage, indoor-outdoor connection, and long-term livability. The covered rear patio was an important part of that vision, creating a place to gather outside while still feeling connected to the main living area. Inside, the decorative ceiling beams, fireplace, cabinetry, and custom tile work helped give the home warmth and character.

Wichita Home Works helped bring that vision together through detailed construction coordination, trade management, finish planning, inspection support, and final project follow-through.

Scope of Work

Wichita Home Works coordinated the project from ground-up construction through final completion.

The project included:

Site Preparation and Foundation

The project began with site coordination, layout planning, excavation, foundation preparation, underground utility coordination, concrete work, and the early structural steps needed to support the new home.

This phase set the direction for the entire build. Before the visible home could take shape, the site, foundation, drainage considerations, slab areas, mechanical locations, and building footprint had to be organized correctly.

For a custom home of this size, early coordination is especially important because the rooflines, patio areas, garage areas, interior layout, mechanical systems, and exterior elevations all depend on the accuracy of the foundation and framing plan.

Framing and Structural Construction

The framing phase gave the home its shape, scale, and architectural identity.

Wichita Home Works framed the interior and exterior walls, set and framed the roof trusses, sheathed the roof system, framed the chimney chase, framed five dormers, installed soffit and fascia, and framed the open-beam design at the rear covered patio and front entry.

The home’s structure was designed around a large and detailed roof system. The dormers, gables, covered entry, chimney chase, and rear patio beams created the strong traditional character that defines the finished home.

This phase also included exterior window and door installation, helping establish the home’s natural light, exterior views, and indoor-outdoor connection.

Roof System

The roof system was one of the most prominent exterior features of the home.

The home received Malarkey Windsor Midnight Black composition shingles with synthetic underlayment, starter strip, hip and ridge shingles, D-style drip edge, step flashing, L flashing, slant-back roof vents, pipe jacks, and roofing sealant.

The dark roof color gives the home a strong, grounded look and works well with the stone, siding, black windows, and gable accent details.

Because the roof system is large and detailed, roofing and water-management planning were important parts of the overall build. The multiple rooflines, dormers, chimney chase, and covered patio areas required careful coordination to create a finished exterior that looks cohesive and performs well.

Exterior Windows, Doors and Architectural Details

The home includes a strong window and door package, with black-framed windows that help create a clean contrast against the lighter exterior materials.

The rear elevation is one of the most memorable parts of the home. Large windows and doors open the main living area toward the covered patio, creating a dramatic wall of glass and a strong connection to the outdoors.

The front entry was framed with an open-beam design, giving guests a warm and welcoming arrival point. The back covered patio uses similar beam detailing, helping the exterior feel consistent from front to back.

The home also includes gable accent siding, dormers, stonework, trim details, soffit, fascia, and a three-tone exterior paint package that gives the exterior depth and character.

Exterior Siding, Stone and Paint

The exterior design combines traditional architecture with warm custom-home details.

The gable accent siding adds visual interest at the roof peaks, while the stone accents give the home weight and texture. The exterior paint package used a three-tone approach with separate body, trim, and accent colors.

This layered exterior finish helps the home feel more custom and architectural than a simple one-color exterior. The dark roof, black windows, stone, siding, trim, and covered patio woodwork work together to create a high-end residential look.

Gutters and Exterior Water Management

The home received a large 6-inch aluminum gutter package designed to support the roof system.

With a large custom roof, gutter sizing and downspout planning matter. The gutter package helps manage roof runoff across the home’s multiple roof sections, dormers, gables, and covered exterior areas.

This type of exterior coordination is one of the less visible parts of a custom home build, but it plays an important role in protecting the home and supporting long-term performance.

Covered Rear Patio

The covered rear patio is one of the home’s strongest lifestyle features.

The patio was framed with an open-beam design that adds warmth and structure to the rear elevation. Large windows and doors connect the patio to the main living area, creating a natural indoor-outdoor flow.

This space gives the homeowners a place to relax, entertain, enjoy views, and extend daily living outside. The wood ceiling and beam details help the patio feel like a true outdoor room rather than a basic covered slab.

Interior Layout and Main Living Areas

Inside, the home was designed around open living, natural light, and warm custom details.

The main living area includes decorative ceiling beams that help define the space and add architectural character. These beams also balance the scale of the room, especially with the large rear window wall and open layout.

The fireplace mantel creates a central gathering point in the living area. Together, the beams, fireplace, cabinetry, flooring, and windows give the main living space a comfortable but impressive feel.

Kitchen and Cabinetry

The custom kitchen was designed as a major daily-use and gathering space.

Wichita Home Works coordinated kitchen cabinet installation, wall and base cabinetry, finish carpentry, appliance-area planning, and backsplash tile. The kitchen cabinetry supports storage, cooking, serving, and everyday family use.

The cabinet package also extended beyond the kitchen. Laundry cabinetry, bathroom cabinetry, game/rec room cabinetry, closet systems, and master closet shelving were coordinated throughout the home.

This level of cabinetry planning helps a custom home function better from day one, giving each area the storage it needs rather than relying only on generic closets or freestanding furniture.

Decorative Ceiling Beams

Decorative ceiling beams were installed in the main living room area.

These beams are a key design feature of the home. They add warmth, rhythm, and a sense of craftsmanship to the main living space. In a large open room, ceiling beams help make the space feel more grounded and intentional.

They also connect visually to the open-beam exterior details at the front entry and rear covered patio, creating consistency between the home’s interior and exterior design.

Finish Carpentry and Interior Doors

Finish carpentry helped turn the structure into a completed custom home.

The scope included approximately 39 interior prehung doors, base trim, shoe molding, casing, fireplace mantel work, cabinetry installation, closet shelving, master closet details, and other finish details throughout the home.

The trim package used paint-grade materials to create a clean, consistent finish. Most windows were drywall wrapped, giving the large window openings a simple and refined appearance that keeps the focus on the views and natural light.

Flooring

The home received LVP flooring throughout most of the finished living areas, excluding mechanical spaces.

This flooring choice gives the home a durable, wood-look surface that works well for a large custom residence. It supports daily traffic, family use, entertaining, and easy maintenance while maintaining a warm interior appearance.

Using a consistent flooring material across much of the home also helps the rooms feel connected.

Master Bathroom and Tile Work

The master bathroom was designed with custom tile details.

The shower included a custom shower pan, mosaic-style shower floor tile, built-in tile niches, a built-in seat, and shower wall tile. The freestanding tub alcove received subway-style tile, creating a clean and finished backdrop for the tub area.

This gave the master suite a more elevated bathroom experience, with a shower and tub area that feel planned and custom rather than basic.

Kitchen and Bathroom Tile

Tile work was also completed in the kitchen and bathrooms.

The kitchen received a mosaic-style backsplash that helped finish the cabinet and countertop area. Bathroom vanities received subway-style backsplash tile, adding a clean finish behind the sinks and tying the bathroom surfaces together.

These tile details add texture, protection, and a more polished finish throughout the home.

Mechanical, Electrical and Plumbing Coordination

A full custom home build requires careful coordination of plumbing, electrical, HVAC, ventilation, fixtures, and final inspection requirements.

Wichita Home Works helped coordinate the systems needed to make the home function properly, including rough-in coordination, fixture placement, ventilation details, electrical planning, final corrections, and inspection readiness.

As the project moved toward completion, the team worked through final inspection items, water testing coordination, plumbing details, electrical completion, mechanical room items, and certificate-of-occupancy support. These steps helped bring the home across the finish line and prepare it for move-in.

Interior Paint and Finish Details

The interior painting package included walls, ceilings, trim, built-ins, and doors.

The home was finished with dead-flat ceilings, eggshell wall paint, and semi-gloss enamel on trim, built-ins, and doors. The scope allowed for multiple wall colors throughout the home, giving the homeowners flexibility to personalize different rooms.

Interior paint is one of the final layers that makes a custom home feel complete. It helps define each space, highlight trim details, and create a clean move-in-ready finish.

Attic Storage Platform

The home also included an attic storage platform.

The attic platform was built by adding framing across existing truss webbing and installing subfloor material on top. This created additional storage capacity within the home while preserving the structure and access planning.

Storage is an important part of custom home planning, and this added attic platform gave the homeowners another practical area for seasonal or long-term storage.

Inspections, Closeout and Follow-Up

Wichita Home Works helped coordinate the final stages of the build, including inspection support, final corrections, completion details, and homeowner follow-up.

The project moved through final electrical inspection, certificate-of-occupancy coordination, water testing, and final completion items. After move-in, the team also supported the homeowners with follow-up service, including trim touch-ups and roof vent review.

That follow-through matters on a custom home. A project of this size has many moving parts, and long-term homeowner confidence depends on both the finished product and the builder’s willingness to respond after completion.

Design and Finish Details

This home has a traditional custom-home style with transitional rustic lodge-inspired details.

The exterior feels substantial and timeless. Steep rooflines, dormers, stone accents, gable detailing, black-framed windows, and dark roofing give the home a strong architectural presence.

The covered rear patio adds warmth and outdoor-living value, while the large rear glass wall brings light and openness into the home.

Inside, the decorative ceiling beams, fireplace mantel, cabinetry, LVP flooring, tile showers, backsplash details, and painted trim create a comfortable custom-home finish. The design feels warm and established, but still current enough for modern living.

The home’s style is not overly trendy. It is rooted in traditional residential architecture with enough rustic and transitional detailing to feel personal, warm, and custom.

Construction Story

This project began with the homeowners’ vision for a large custom home with strong architecture, open living areas, and detailed finish work.

The early stages focused on site preparation, foundation coordination, framing, and the exterior shell. As the walls, roof trusses, dormers, chimney chase, and covered patio beams took shape, the home’s character became visible.

The roof system, exterior windows and doors, siding, stone, soffit, fascia, gutters, and paint helped transform the framed structure into a finished custom exterior. The large rear patio and window wall gave the home one of its strongest visual moments.

Inside, the build moved through mechanical systems, insulation, drywall, painting, cabinetry, flooring, tile, trim, doors, shelving, and final finish carpentry. The decorative ceiling beams and fireplace mantel brought warmth to the main living space, while the custom shower, cabinetry, backsplashes, and closet shelving added function throughout the home.

The final phase focused on inspection readiness, finish refinements, water testing, certificate-of-occupancy coordination, cleaning, and homeowner support. Wichita Home Works continued follow-up after completion to help address maintenance and service needs as the homeowners settled into the finished home.

The completed 37th Street custom home shows how a ground-up build can combine architecture, construction coordination, interior detail, and long-term follow-through into one finished residence.

Project Coordination Highlights

Ground-Up Custom Home Construction

This project required coordination from early site and foundation work through framing, exterior shell, mechanical systems, interior finishes, inspections, and final closeout.

Strong Traditional Exterior

Dormers, gables, stone accents, black-framed windows, dark roofing, gable siding, and a three-tone paint package give the home a strong custom exterior.

Large Roof and Gutter System

The home’s large roof system required careful roofing, flashing, venting, and gutter coordination, including Malarkey Windsor Midnight Black shingles and 6-inch gutters.

Indoor-Outdoor Living

The open-beam covered rear patio and large rear glass wall create a strong connection between the main living area and outdoor space.

Warm Interior Character

Decorative ceiling beams, a fireplace mantel, LVP flooring, cabinetry, tile showers, backsplashes, and painted trim create a comfortable custom interior.

Custom Storage and Finish Carpentry

Kitchen, laundry, bathroom, game/rec room, closet, master closet, and attic storage areas were coordinated to support everyday living.

Inspection and Follow-Up Support

Final inspections, certificate-of-occupancy coordination, water testing, punch-list completion, and follow-up service helped support the home through completion and beyond.

The Finished Result

The finished 37th Street custom home is a large, character-rich residence with a memorable exterior and a warm, functional interior.

The outside of the home features steep rooflines, dormers, stone, gable accents, black-framed windows, a covered front entry, a covered rear patio, and a dark roof that anchors the overall design.

Inside, the home includes open living areas, decorative ceiling beams, a fireplace mantel, custom cabinetry, LVP flooring, tile details, bathroom backsplashes, a custom master shower, closet shelving, and finished storage areas.

The result is a full custom home that combines traditional architecture, rustic transitional warmth, practical storage, indoor-outdoor living, and detailed finish work.

Why This Project Matters for Future Custom Home Clients

This project is a strong example for homeowners who want a custom home with more character than a standard new build.

A full custom home requires coordination across site work, framing, roofing, windows, doors, siding, gutters, paint, mechanical systems, drywall, cabinetry, flooring, tile, trim, inspections, and final punch-list details.

For homeowners near Wichita, Maize, Valley Center, Bel Aire, Andover, Derby, Goddard, and surrounding communities, this project shows how Wichita Home Works can manage the many connected decisions that go into a ground-up custom home.

Thinking About a Similar Custom Home?

If you are planning a custom home near Wichita, Wichita Home Works can help you think through the full picture.

That includes site planning, foundation, floor plan, rooflines, exterior materials, windows, doors, siding, stone, gutters, paint colors, cabinetry, flooring, tile, trim, decorative beams, patios, storage, inspections, timeline expectations, and final finish details.

A custom home has many connected decisions. The right builder helps organize those decisions into a clear, manageable process from early planning through final completion.

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