A Vacation At Home – NRG Homes
The luxuries of an upscale resort can be as close as your own backyard. Custom dream homes by NRG Homes blur the lines between home and vacation, with top-notch recreation right outside your door.
NRG Homes specializes in energy-efficient, upscale homes that meld luxury and style. NRG Homebuilders Shannon and Tonya Grismer are known for their distinctive, sought-after homes, and their expertise in construction and design is showcased in each home they build, remodel or upgrade.
NRG Homes’ recently completed lakeside home on Boathouse Circle is a new-construction showstopper with a multi-use pickleball court.
“This particular family puts in a lot of hours at work, so they really wanted to feel like they’re on a little vacation when they’re home,” Tonya explains. “They wanted everybody to have anything they needed right there.”
The 5,252-square-foot house devotes ample space to recreation and relaxation. The backyard is a destination for outdoor sports and fun with much of the yard dedicated to the pickleball court. Shannon says NRG Homes followed pickleball guidelines to ensure the court was regulation size.
“We did everything from the concrete to the net to painting the lines, which is something nice with NRG Homes. We will do everything from start to finish,” Shannon adds.
The pickleball court’s adjustable net makes it dual purpose for volleyball, badminton and tennis. Completing the backyard are a pool, patio and Astroturf lawn. A long stairway and stone path lead to a lakeside dock.
For outdoor dining and entertaining, there’s a complete kitchen in the home’s fully finished garage. A deck overlooking the backyard is the perfect place to enjoy a good meal and the view of the lake.
Indoors, a downstairs big-screen tv-room is the perfect fit for movie nights and cocktails. The room is equipped with acoustical paneling, a full bar and a custom designed wine vault that showcases the homeowners’ wine collection.
“The minute that we met Shannon and Tonya with NRG Homes LLC, we knew right away that we really liked them and they were the ones that we are putting our trust in to build our dream home. We were so right!!” comments the delighted homeowners at Boathouse Circle.
“Shannon and Tonya have been the best people to work with. They listened to what we liked and put together a home with all our needs and wants. The dream home they built was beyond our expectations. From start to finish, they made the process easygoing and paid attention to every detail of our wants and needs and gave us creative ideas on how to make it even better. The thoughtful layout and design, beautiful finishes, and quality craftsmanship in every room are exceptional, and we are very happy. They took their time to make sure everything was built with care and precision. NRG Homes LLC, specifically Shannon and Tonya, receive our highest recommendation for their exceptional work in building our dream home. We are absolutely thrilled with the results!” the homeowners add.
BEYOND CUSTOM BUILT
While the Boathouse Circle home was completely custom designed, NRG Homes also transforms houses their customers love and want to upgrade. A home located on S. Shadow Creek Avenue became an irresistible destination with the addition of a pool, hot tub, patio and custom-designed pool house. The pool house is expertly built with zero-maintenance products inside and out.
The last four projects NRG Homes has built included backyard pools, the Grismers note.
The Shadow Creek home was originally built in 2008. The homeowners wanted to create a destination for their family.
“They’re at a point in life now where they’ve got grandkids and a pretty good-sized group of kids and spouses. Wanting to spend time with them, and to be able to entertain was (the homeowners’) main goal,” Tonya explains. “It was a fun project.”
The pool and hot tub, accented by lighted fountains, is surrounded by a substantial patio with ample space for poolside deck chairs and walkways.
“We took a hot tub and sunk it down for easy access. There are no steps, which is convenient,” Shannon adds.
The pool house is designed for use at least five months of the year. Stackable patio doors open 16 feet wide, and when the doors are closed, the pool house is a completely enclosed space with comfortable seating around an indoor fireplace. In addition, there is ample space inside the pool house designed for storing backyard gear.
An outdoor kitchen equipped with a bar and island with seating offer space for poolside dining and entertaining. The entire backyard can easily accommodate a crowd.
“Thesecustomerswilldefinitelyenjoytheirbackyardalot more having this in it, even if it’s just the husband and wife at home,” Shannon states.
A chic, custom metal screen and pergola create shade and privacy from the neighboring lot.
The Grismers also helped these homeowners improve their home by adding new carpet and lighting. A new entrance from the patio to the home’s laundry room gives visitors a convenient place to leave swimwear and towels.
With their home’s backyard transformation complete, the thrilled homeowners share, “Shannon and Tonya walked us through every step of creating our backyard oasis. They listened to what we wanted and turned it into something that exceeded our expectations.”
“They kept in constant communication with us letting us know the timeline and paid attention to all the small details. They helped us with all our selections and made sure we were happy with our choices. We are so grateful to Shannon and Tonya for helping us create our dream backyard!” the homeowners add.
Every project NRG Homes builds is environmentally friendly and energy efficient. The award-winning company uses Structurally Insulated Panel, or SIP construction in their home construction. The panels are made from wood or plywood with core foam insulation in the middle. SIP panels’ use of building science and high performance reduces noise, air movement, drafts, and dust and allergens in homes.
“It’s what our company specializes in,” Shannon explains. “SIP panels used to be more expensive than stick building, so we have to show our customers their return on investment. Now with lumber costs the way they are, SIP panels are far more cost effective, which is awesome.”
“SIP constructed homes are more energy efficient, stronger and quieter,” Shannon notes. “You’re recouping the benefits from the first day you’re moving into the house.”
The Grismers pride themselves on giving customers personalized service and excellent communication throughout the entire home-building process and beyond.
“We really do put 100 percent of our time into one house at a time, and it’s a detailed process. We make sure every vision is just what the client is dreaming about,” Tonya says.