When someone steps into a home for the first time, their eyes go straight to certain details. It might not be the things you expect, but those first impressions shape how welcoming and comfortable a home feels. At Airlie Homes, we think about those moments from the very start, [...]

At Airlie Homes, every home begins with the people who dream it and the team who brings it to life. Founders Mike Santilli and Tyler Gunn lead with a philosophy that building should never feel overwhelming. Instead, it should be a rewarding experience shaped by trust, collaboration, and craftsmanship. [...]

When you’re building a new home, the floor plan isn’t just one of the decisions you make, it’s the foundation for everything else that follows. A great floor plan sets the tone for how the home lives, feels, and functions day to day. But with so many options to [...]

Every home has an address. But not every home has a sense of place. That’s something we think about a lot at Airlie Homes, how to build homes that feel like they truly belong. Not just on the lot, or in the neighborhood, but in the broader rhythm of [...]

How to Talk About What You Want When You Don’t Know What It’s Called You know what you love when you see it. You’ve saved the Pinterest boards, scrolled the home tours, and walked into a few spaces that just felt right. But when it comes time to actually [...]

5 Spaces Homeowners Are Using Differently Today Life at home has changed in ways no one saw coming. Our routines look different. Our priorities have shifted. And the way we use the spaces in our homes is catching up. In the world of custom homebuilding, that means reimagining rooms [...]

You Picked the Lot—Now What? A Look at What Happens Before Construction Starts You’ve found the perfect piece of land, now it’s time to turn that lot into the foundation for your future home. But before construction begins, there are a few essential steps to get everything lined up [...]

Living near the water isn’t just about the view, it’s about the way you live. From breezy layouts to durable finishes, the best coastal homes are designed to fit both the landscape and the lifestyle. If you're building a home along the coast of North Carolina, these five design [...]

For many people, the idea of building a custom home sounds like the ultimate dream: tailored spaces, handpicked finishes, and a floorplan that actually fits the way you live. But too often, that dream comes with a big question mark: Is it going to be a headache? It’s a [...]