Project Overview

Wichita Home Works completed this 37th Street custom home build in Wichita, Kansas for homeowners who wanted a custom residence with strong architecture, warm finishes, and a high level of daily function.

This was planned as a full ground-up custom home project, with work moving from early site and foundation coordination through framing, exterior shell, mechanical systems, interior finishes, inspections, and closeout. The home includes a distinctive exterior with board-and-batten siding, stone accents, a large roof system, black-framed windows, chimney chases, and covered outdoor living areas.

The proposal documents identify major construction components including approximately 1,200 linear feet of wood stud wall framing at 10-foot plate height, open-beam framing at the rear covered patio and front entryway, exterior window and door installation, roof truss framing, two chimney chases, soffit, fascia, exterior siding, gutters, roofing, finish carpentry, flooring, and tile work. 

The finished home has a traditional custom-home style with transitional rustic and lodge-inspired details. The exterior feels substantial and established, while the interior is designed for comfortable daily living with custom cabinetry, built-ins, tile details, durable flooring, and a strong indoor-outdoor connection.

The Homeowner’s Vision

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

The homeowners wanted a home with strong curb appeal, a detailed roofline, board-and-batten siding, stone accents, large windows, a covered front entry, and a generous rear covered patio. They also wanted the interior to support everyday living with practical storage, custom cabinetry, open gathering areas, and durable finishes.

The home needed to work well for family life, hosting, storage, relaxing, and outdoor living. The covered back patio became one of the most important lifestyle features, creating a shaded outdoor space that connects directly to the main living areas.

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

Scope of Work

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

The project included:

Site Preparation and Foundation Coordination

The build began with site planning, layout coordination, excavation, foundation preparation, utility planning, and early construction sequencing.

For a custom home, this early phase sets the direction for everything that follows. The foundation, garage areas, patio locations, mechanical routes, rooflines, and exterior elevations all need to work together before framing begins.

This project also included well-related inspection coordination near the end of the build, with the new well inspection passing in May 2021. 

Custom Home Framing

Framing gave the home its shape, scale, and architectural identity.

The project included approximately 1,200 linear feet of wood stud walls at a 10-foot plate height. Exterior wall sections were sheathed with Zip System or house wrap, and the roof trusses were set, framed, and sheathed as part of the shell construction. 

The framing scope also included the open-beam design at the rear covered patio and front entryway, exterior window and door installation, two chimney chases, soffit, and fascia. These elements helped create the home’s distinctive custom appearance.

Roof System

The roof system was a major part of the home’s exterior character.

The roofing scope included roof underlayment, D-style drip edge, metal turtle-style vents, pipe jacks, ridge and valley system, flashing, water and ice protection, and a DaVinci Bellaforté-style roofing package. 

The dark roof and detailed rooflines help anchor the exterior design. Combined with the board-and-batten siding, stone accents, chimney chases, and black-framed windows, the roof gives the home a strong traditional custom-home profile.

Exterior Siding and Stone

The exterior was designed with board-and-batten siding and stone accents for a warm, architectural look.

The siding scope included trimming corners and door and window openings with 5/4 trim material, then installing vertical board-and-batten siding across the exterior. Versetta stone paneling and caps were installed where the drawings showed masonry accents. 

This mix of siding, stone, trim, and dark window frames gives the home texture and depth. It also helps the exterior feel custom rather than flat or builder-basic.

Gutters and Exterior Water Management

The home received 6-inch aluminum gutters to support the large roof system.

The project scope included approximately 350 linear feet of guttering and approximately 200 linear feet of downspouts. 

This was an important exterior detail because a custom home with a large roof system needs proper runoff planning around roof valleys, gables, covered entries, patios, and foundation areas.

Covered Rear Patio

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

The patio was framed with an open-beam design, giving the outdoor space warmth, structure, and a true outdoor-room feel. The rear elevation includes large windows and doors that connect the interior living areas to the covered patio.

This space supports outdoor dining, relaxing, entertaining, and everyday connection to the backyard. It also gives the home one of its most memorable architectural moments.

Front Entryway

The front entryway was also framed with an open-beam design.

This detail creates a more welcoming arrival experience and helps the front elevation feel thoughtful and custom. The entry framing ties visually to the rear patio beam work, giving the home consistency from front to back.

Windows and Doors

The home includes black-framed exterior windows and doors that help define the exterior style.

The large rear window wall brings natural light into the home and strengthens the connection between the main living area and covered patio. The front and rear openings were carefully coordinated during framing so the home’s views, natural light, and exterior rhythm would work together.

The daily project photos show the rear window wall, large covered patio opening, and exterior shell coming together as the home moved through the finish stages. 

Interior Layout and Main Living Areas

Inside, the home was designed for open living and everyday comfort.

The main living area includes a strong connection to the rear patio and large windows. Built-in shelving at the living room fireplace was included as part of the finish carpentry scope, giving the main gathering area storage, display space, and a more finished focal point. 

The open living area, fireplace built-ins, and outdoor connection help the home feel spacious but still warm and livable.

Kitchen and Cabinetry

The kitchen was designed as a central gathering and work space.

Wichita Home Works coordinated kitchen base and wall cabinet installation as part of the finish carpentry scope. The cabinetry package also included laundry cabinetry, bathroom cabinetry, game/rec room cabinetry, closet shelving, rod systems, and custom master closet shelving. 

This level of cabinetry planning helps the home function well from day one. The kitchen supports cooking and gathering, while the laundry, bathrooms, game room, and closets provide the practical storage needed throughout a custom home.

Living Room Fireplace Built-Ins

The living room fireplace area included built-in shelving.

This feature gives the main living area a more custom, furniture-like focal point. It also adds display space, storage, and visual balance around the fireplace.

The built-ins help the living area feel finished and intentional rather than simply open.

Finish Carpentry and Interior Trim

Finish carpentry helped complete the home’s interior character.

The scope included hanging approximately 26 eight-foot interior prehung doors, installing cabinetry throughout the home, installing closet shelving and rods, building living room fireplace shelving, and completing a paint-grade trim package with approximately 5-inch base trim, shoe molding, and 3 1/4-inch casing. 

The windows were planned as drywall-wrapped openings, giving the home a cleaner and more modern interior window detail while keeping the focus on the large exterior views.

Flooring

The home received LVP click-lock flooring throughout most areas, excluding mechanical rooms.

This flooring selection gives the home a durable, warm, and consistent surface across the main living areas. LVP works well in a custom home because it supports everyday family use, entertaining, pets, and high-traffic spaces while still giving the home a finished wood-look foundation.

The daily project photos show LVP flooring installed through major interior spaces as the home moved toward completion. 

Tile Work

Tile work was included in several important areas of the home.

The master bathroom included a custom shower pan, mosaic shower floor tile, built-in shower niches, a built-in seat, and shower wall tile. The master bath freestanding tub area included a subway-style tile alcove. Kitchen backsplash tile and bathroom vanity backsplash tile were also included. 

The daily project photos also show detailed bathroom tile progress, including shower areas, niche work, and a steam shower unit phase. 

These tile details helped the bathrooms and kitchen feel finished, durable, and custom.

Master Bathroom

The master bathroom was designed as a more detailed private suite.

The tile scope included a custom shower with mosaic floor tile, built-in niches, wall tile, and a built-in seat. The project also included freestanding tub alcove tile, giving the tub area a clean and finished backdrop.

A steam shower unit was also coordinated during the build, showing the level of specialty planning included in the bathroom work. 

The finished master bathroom was designed to feel comfortable, functional, and elevated beyond a standard bathroom package.

Laundry, Bathroom and Game Room Storage

The home included cabinetry beyond the kitchen.

Laundry cabinetry, bathroom cabinetry, game/rec room cabinetry, and closet shelving systems were all part of the finish package. The master closets received additional custom shelving beyond the standard rod and shelf systems. 

These storage areas matter because a custom home should support daily routines in every part of the house, not just the kitchen and living room.

Exterior Paint and Final Exterior Finish

The exterior finish was designed to highlight the home’s architecture.

The board-and-batten siding, trim, stone accents, black windows, dark roofing, and covered beam details all work together to create a strong traditional exterior. The finished home feels substantial but still warm and approachable.

The completed exterior photos show the combination of gable details, stone, siding, covered patio framing, garage areas, and dark rooflines creating a cohesive custom-home appearance. 

Mechanical, Electrical and Plumbing Coordination

A full custom home requires careful coordination of plumbing, electrical, HVAC, ventilation, and final fixture installation.

This project included coordination for bathroom plumbing, kitchen plumbing, water heater and softener installation, electrical inspections, ventilation details, and final utility readiness. Near completion, the kitchen backsplash, bathroom backsplash, water heater, and softener work were underway as the home moved through finish-stage coordination. 

Final electrical inspection was marked satisfactory, and well water testing was coordinated as part of the final completion process. 

Inspections and Closeout

The home moved through key inspection and closeout steps as it approached completion.

The framing inspection was marked satisfactory in January 2021. Final electrical inspection was also marked satisfactory, and the new well inspection passed in May 2021. 

These milestones are an important part of a ground-up custom home. They show the behind-the-scenes coordination required to move from construction progress to a completed, ready-to-use home.

Design and Finish Details

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

The exterior includes board-and-batten siding, stone accents, black-framed windows, a dark roof, covered beam details, chimney chases, and strong rooflines. The look is traditional but not dated, with enough rustic and transitional character to feel warm and personal.

Inside, the home uses open living areas, built-in fireplace shelving, cabinetry throughout, LVP flooring, tile showers, backsplash tile, drywall-wrapped windows, painted trim, and custom closet storage.

The overall result is a custom home that feels substantial, comfortable, and built around the homeowners’ lifestyle.

Construction Story

This project began with a vision for a high-end custom home with strong exterior presence and comfortable interior function.

The early stages focused on foundation coordination, framing, roof trusses, exterior sheathing, windows, doors, chimney chases, soffit, fascia, and the open-beam covered patio and entry. As the home took shape, the board-and-batten siding, stone accents, roofing, gutters, and exterior details gave it a strong architectural identity.

Inside, the home moved through mechanical rough-ins, insulation, drywall, tile, cabinetry, trim, flooring, paint, and final fixture coordination. The kitchen, living room, bathrooms, laundry, game room, closets, and master suite each received finish attention so the home would function well after move-in.

The final months included backsplash tile, plumbing finish work, water heater and softener installation, well inspection coordination, final electrical inspection, cleaning, and completion details.

The finished 37th Street custom home shows how a ground-up build can combine strong architecture, practical storage, detailed finishes, and outdoor living into one cohesive residence.

Project Coordination Highlights

Ground-Up Custom Home Build

This project required coordination from early construction planning through framing, exterior shell, mechanical systems, interior finishes, inspections, and closeout.

Strong Exterior Character

Board-and-batten siding, stone accents, black-framed windows, dark roofing, chimney chases, and covered beam details give the home a distinctive custom look.

Covered Outdoor Living

The open-beam rear covered patio creates a true outdoor living area connected to the home’s main interior spaces.

Custom Interior Storage

Kitchen, laundry, bathroom, game/rec room, closet, and master closet cabinetry and shelving were coordinated throughout the home.

Detailed Bathroom and Tile Work

The master bathroom included a custom shower, shower niches, seat, mosaic floor tile, wall tile, freestanding tub alcove tile, and specialty shower planning.

Inspection and Finish Coordination

Framing, electrical, well inspection, final plumbing, backsplash work, water heater, softener, and closeout details were coordinated as the home reached completion.

The Finished Result

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

The outside of the home features board-and-batten siding, stone accents, dark roofing, black-framed windows, chimney chases, covered entry details, and a large open-beam rear patio.

Inside, the home includes open gathering areas, fireplace built-ins, kitchen cabinetry, laundry cabinetry, bathroom cabinetry, game room cabinetry, custom closet shelving, LVP flooring, tile showers, backsplash tile, and detailed finish carpentry.

The result is a custom home that feels both impressive and livable, with the exterior presence, interior comfort, and storage function expected in a high-end build.

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 decisions about site planning, structure, rooflines, siding, stone, windows, doors, patios, mechanical systems, cabinetry, flooring, tile, trim, paint, inspections, and final closeout. When those pieces are coordinated well, the finished home feels cohesive instead of pieced together.

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, roofing, cabinetry, flooring, tile, trim, 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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