Live Well In Energy-Efficient Luxury – NRG Homes
Imagine having resort-quality recreation and luxury as close as your own backyard. In Sioux Falls’ Cherry Lake West Development, NRG Homes has built an executive custom home where every day feels like a vacation.
NRG Homes specializes in energy-efficient, upscale homes that meld custom luxury and chic 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.
NRG Homes’ recently completed lakeside home on Boathouse Circle is particularly exceptional because it incorporates a variety of recreational activities the homeowners requested for their family. The Boathouse Circle build is a first for the Grismers because it includes 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. Their home is going to be their place to hang out.”
The five-bedroom, five-bathroom, 5,252-square-foot house is a practical family home that devotes plenty of space to recreation and relaxation.
The active homeowners’ backyard is a destination for outdoor sports and fun, and much of the yard is dedicated to the pickleball court. Shannon says NRG Homes followed pickleball guidelines to ensure the court was the proper 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 usable for volleyball, badminton and tennis — though the court is regulation size for pickleball. Completing the backyard are a pool, patio and Astroturf lawn, while a long stairway and stone path leads to a lakeside dock.
The four-stall, fully finished garage is equipped with a complete kitchen, and the family can enjoy views of the lake from a deck that overlooks the backyard.
Indoors, a downstairs big-screen TV room is equipped with acoustical paneling, a full bar and custom designed wine vault. The vault’s glass doors provide a clear view of the homeowners’ beautifully displayed wine collection.
Upstairs, 26-foot vaulted ceilings soar over the great room. Curl up by the fireplace to watch TV or read a book and enjoy the scenic views through the home’s many large windows.
The home boasts two bedroom-bathroom suites, luxury Cambria countertops throughout, designer wall treatments and abundant natural lighting from large windows upstairs and down.
“This house has a timeless feel to it. It’s got traditional style with some modern features that work really well together,” Tonya says. “The traditional-looking kitchen is black and white. It turned out beautifully. That was mentioned in many of the comments we got during the Parade of Homes. The house has a cohesive and comforting feel when people walk through it. It’s inviting and timeless.”
In addition to building homes that are beautiful and functional, NRG Homes has established itself as a company committed to being 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 adds. “We show our customers the importance and benefits of using of SIP panels. 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 explains. “You’re recouping the benefits from the first day you’re moving into the house.”
Triple-pane windows in each NRG Homes home contributes to the energy efficiency, especially in South Dakota where the wind loves to blow. Even when wind speeds top 50 mph, the Boat Circle house is quiet.
“Our houses are so tight and quiet you really have no idea what is going on outside,” Shannon adds. “Between us using SIP panels and triple-pane windows, you are getting the best of the best. With the weather conditions we deal with in South Dakota, I don’t know what else could be better.”
Shannon has more than two decades of experience and a genuine passion for the construction industry. His background is in building single family homes, twin homes and villas.
Tonya offers clients her impeccable design prowess, selecting flooring, cabinetry, lighting and more. “I have always loved the building process,” Shannon says. “Tonya has a keen eye for design. … Our customers rave about her.”
The Grismers pride themselves on giving customers personalized service and excellent communication throughout the entire home-building process and beyond. NRG Homes only builds one or two homes per year to ensure they provide exceptional service.
“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.
The relationships that NRG Homes develops with their customers is a satisfying part of each home build.
“We both feel that what’s different with us, along with the energy efficiency, is that we form strong relationships and friendships with all our customers, and that means something to us. They’re like family to us,” Shannon adds.
“No matter who builds your house, there’s going to be an issue somewhere down the road, and our customers know they can pick up the phone and call me and I’m going to handle it, and that’s the relationship you should have with a builder,” Shannon explains. “I value our company and I want it to be around for years to come.”
For anyone contemplating a custom home, it’s never too early to meet with a builder and start planning, Shannon says. There’s currently one lot remaining in the Cherry Lake West Development.