The design stage is equally important. “One’s home should reflect their personality,” Jan said, adding that working with an interior designer has been instrumental in almost every aspect of each home they have decorated, designed, or built. She hired Matt Haskins, of Matt Haskins Interior Design, to collaborate on this latest project, involving him in just about every aspect – from the layout and building process to the design, fixtures, and decorating.

“Matt stays on top of all the new trends and new products in design,” she added. “For me, shopping for paint colors, flooring, countertops, lighting, and so on can become overwhelming. What would take me on my own days or weeks, he can help me accomplish in a matter of hours. Using a professional, like Matt, helps save time, money, and sanity.”

“I have worked with Jan and Willie on five homes – making each one different in style while incorporating all of their needs,” said Matt. “We have had a wonderful design and friendship relationship.”

When it came to selecting the home’s interior color scheme, Jan and Matt chose a clean, fresh neutral. “In the past, I always used color on the walls,” she noted. “For this house, we chose to paint the inside walls, trim, and ceilings with White Dove. It is a warm white, so it is not cold or sterile. The White Dove makes all my furniture and decorative items really stand out.”