New Leaf Custom Homes

Kitchen Design 2021: What’s New, What’s Noteworthy

By Elaine Raffel / January 10, 2021 /

Looking ahead to 2021, kitchen design trends will not only be about aesthetics, but maximizing functionality of what’s become the central hub of the home.

Sustainability Update: Why Going Green is Smarter Than Ever

By Elaine Raffel / April 22, 2020 /

For New Leaf Custom Home founder Scott Powell, inspiration comes from clients wanting to know more about sustainability.

New Leaf’s Custom Design Studio Eliminates the Builder’s Bermuda Triangle

By Elaine Raffel / September 11, 2019 /

Melissa Powell will be the first to admit building a custom home can be a mind-boggling experience. The New Leaf Custom Homes co-founder who runs the business with her husband, Scott, understands the challenges: You get the design you want, but it can’t be built within budget. Or the lot you’ve chosen doesn’t mesh with…

White Rock Home Tour Features The Fabulous Modern of New Leaf Custom Homes Owners

By Joanna England / April 23, 2019 /

Every time they do a custom home, for Melissa and Scott Powell — the power couple behind New Leaf Custom Homes — it’s a chance to make someone’s dream a reality. “With custom home building, almost everybody has a learning curve,” Melissa said as we enjoyed the early spring sunlight pouring through the wall of…

Seven Modern Marvels on Display at 2019 White Rock Home Tour

By Joanna England / March 6, 2019 /

The 14th annual White Rock Home Tour is one for the record books, and CandysDirt.com — the official media sponsor of this year’s tour — is giving you an exclusive first look at the seven incredible modern homes selected for the annual event. Slated for the weekend of April 27-28, tour-goers a close-up look at…