Wendell Falls “Talks Design” with Homes By Dickerson’s Turner Underhill!
By now we hope you are familiar with the award-winning community of Wendell Falls in Wendell, North Carolina. This beautiful community offers incredible views, open space, and amenities galore all in a quiet, peaceful environment. Did we mention that it is only 15 miles from Downtown Raleigh? Or that you can build “The Home of Your Life!” with Homes By Dickerson in this dream neighborhood? If you have not heard of Wendell Falls, I encourage you to see what the difference is! While researching, check out the latest Wendell Falls blog entry which highlights the amazing talents of Homes By Dickerson superstar designer Turner Underhill! Click here to view the blog or keep scrollling!
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18 January . 2018
Let’s Talk Design: An Interview with Turner Underhill
by Cali Buhrman, Marketing Coordinator
Have you ever walked into a model or staged home and thought to yourself, “Oh my, these designs are amazing!”
Everything flows together perfectly, the décor complements the home features, and you are instantly in love.
Working around gorgeous homes at Wendell Falls, I know the feeling well—which is why I was so excited to
down with Turner Underhill, the designer behind Homes By Dickerson’s custom plans in our community.
Read our interview below to hear what Turner had to say about inspiration, her favorite home so far,
and what sets Homes By Dickerson apart from any other homebuilder.
CB: There are so many great homebuilders in the Triangle. What sets Homes By Dickerson apart?
TU: Homes by Dickerson is not only a custom green home builder, but we also pride ourselves on the fact that
clients can walk through our spec houses and know that what they see is a “standard” option and would be
included in the base price of the home. We have wonderful options in our standard levels and as a designer,
we work hard keep our programs up to date and current (like tile, flooring, and backsplash programs).
Since we are a custom builder, we can do just about anything for our clients but we have many
homebuyers who are pleased and happy with the standard options.
CB: What’s the first thing you think about when designing a home? Do you usually know
immediately the character of the home and what you want it to be, or does it come together
later in the project?
TU: With each home I work on I come up with a theme. I am given an elevation and a floor plan and from
there I create the bigger picture. Whether it is a coastal farmhouse or masculine craftsman house, each home
has a main idea and I build on it from there. I keep the theme in mind when picking exterior colors, interior
floor stains, backsplash tile, cabinet colors, etc. A coastal farmhouse would be light and airy while a more
masculine house might have some stained elements and a darker overall color scheme.
CB: Okay I have to ask, do you have a favorite home you have designed at Wendell Falls so far?
TU: My favorite home in Wendell Falls so far is the Concord plan we built for Parade of Homes. It ended up
winning Gold in 2017 and our team loved the finished product! The theme for this house was actually a coastal
farmhouse and when you walk through the front door, you can see that come through and carry throughout the home.
Thanks Turner! For more information on Homes By Dickerson and their plan offerings, click here.