Blog & News

March 12, 2021

The COVID-19 pandemic has undoubtedly shaped our perceptions of home and what it means to live well. And while there are some pandemic-inspired home design trends that could possibly change, there are a few that are proving to be essential to our health, happiness, and well-being. Maximizing our home’s space is also an added plus! Our expert design professionals from the Renaissance Homes Design Studio are sharing four home design features that will extend beyond 2021.

March 5, 2021

We are very proud to announce Renaissance Homes won FOUR awards in the 2020 National Association of Home Builders “Best in American Living Awards”, including Best Home in Region – Pacific Northwest for “Farm to Table”. We are incredibly grateful to be recognized on a national stage for this home. Read on to see what other categories we won!

February 27, 2021

Looking for your next springtime adventure near Lake Oswego? Here are our top 5 trails in and around the Lake Oswego area

February 15, 2021

When designing your dream home, its important to consider the type of climate you’re in when selecting plants for outdoor landscaping – check out what plants thrive in the Portland area climate.

February 5, 2021

We’re bringing you our last custom project of 2020 to the blog today, and we could not be happier with how it turned out. This incredible modern prairie-style estate is situated on more than six acres of lush woodland in West Linn.

January 22, 2021

If you are considering building a multi-generational home, check out this post on one of our newly-finished Renaissance Custom builds in Sherwood featuring a unique story for our clients with happy ending.

January 8, 2021

You’ve signed the dotted line on the purchasing agreement for the home of your dreams, congratulations! Now it’s time for one of the most fun parts of the build process and probably one of the reasons you selected a new construction – the Design Studio appointment where you personalize your new home from top to bottom. Check out this post with how to prepare!

December 18, 2020

As clients Ben and Suzie began house hunting, their first order of business was finding the best place that would grow with their family of five. They prioritized a layout that offered plenty of space to be together with the option of retreating to quieter, private spaces. A good-sized yard was also a must for the kids and dogs to roam and explore. The couple had toured the Renaissance Homes Street of Dreams home as well as several other of our model homes, and they liked the level of craftsmanship and attention to detail. “We knew we wanted Renaissance to build our home,” said Ben. “It was just a matter of finding the right plan and the right property.” Read on to hear their experience building their dream Renaissance home!

December 3, 2020

When it comes to building new homes, the importance of water management in our wet climate is so important to maintaining structural integrity and longevity. Exterior water leaks are a consistent source of frustration and headaches for Oregon homeowners. They’re also the number one problem for builders in the Pacific Northwest, accounting for costly callbacks and repairs. Don’t miss this valuable information and testimonial from Randy Sebastian on Renaissance Homes’ rain screen siding.