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Ceci Bates Custom Homes and Remodeling Ceci Bates Custom Homes designs and builds custom homes that inspire the imagination.

In many homes, the finest view is acknowledged in passing, but rarely fully embraced. It's admired momentarily by visito...
10/23/2026

In many homes, the finest view is acknowledged in passing, but rarely fully embraced. It's admired momentarily by visitors, yet without a comfortable vantage from which to enjoy it, these extraordinary views often become an afterthought. Ceci Bates and architect Roberth Jordan have recognized this tendency and chosen a different approach, ensuring the view's potential is neither overlooked nor underutilized.

On a recent project nestled on a hill overlooking Lake Texoma, Roberth crafted a home featuring a dedicated observation deck at its apex. This was not just an architectural flourish, but a purposeful creation designed to enhance daily life. The deck boasts a balcony that offers expansive views of the water, presenting more than just a seasonal sight but a perennial retreat.

To transform the deck into a truly functional space, several thoughtful features were incorporated. A compact library was added, providing a quiet refuge filled with books, encouraging the owner to linger and lose track of time. Accessibility was considered essential; thus, an elevator connects this pinnacle to the rest of the home, ensuring that an inability to climb would never detract from enjoying the vistas. A discreet powder room further grants the comfort to remain on the deck for extended periods, making a trip back down the stairs unnecessary.

This is not merely a feature; it is about aligning the architecture with the lived experiences the owner treasures. In doing so, Ceci Bates delivers more than a home with a view; they provide a haven where the owner can wholly embrace it. It is this attention to living, not just form, that sets the firm apart — designing spaces not just to be seen, but to be lived in.

The truly remarkable homes are those where the most stunning spaces serve genuine purposes, balancing beauty with usability. To understand more about how Ceci Bates designs homes that harmonize both aesthetics and function, explore our approach at cecibates.com.

10/22/2026

Some homes you see. This one, you feel.

Custom craftsmanship, timeless design, and details that’ll stop you in your tracks.
At Ceci Bates Custom Homes, we don’t just build houses — we build legacies here in North Texas.
Your dream’s been waitin’ long enough, darlin’.

Start your journey at cecibates.com

In the initial conversation with potential clients, one question consistently arises: “How long will it take to build my...
10/22/2026

In the initial conversation with potential clients, one question consistently arises: “How long will it take to build my custom home?” While many builders offer vague answers to shield themselves from future accountability, Ceci Bates Custom Homes sees transparency as a cornerstone of trust.

Our approach to timelines is grounded in a phased methodology, with each stage receiving the attention and time it truly requires. The first phase is conversation and design. Here, our architect meticulously studies the building site, develops initial concepts, and refines designs using advanced 3D modeling. This phase also involves early collaboration with our interior designer, ensuring that material selections are well-integrated into the overall vision of the home. Our commitment to detail means this phase is thorough and deliberate, extending longer than the industry standard because much of the critical groundwork is completed upfront.

The second phase focuses on engineering, takeoff, and procurement. During this stage, structural plans are finalized, materials are methodically quantified, and budgets are validated for accuracy. Contracts are signed only when these details are precise. On the contract signing day, purchase orders are issued, securing around seventy percent of the necessary materials before construction kicks off. This comprehensive preparation mitigates supply chain surprises and reinforces predictability in our process.

The third phase, construction, benefits directly from our rigorous preparatory work. By eliminating common impediments earlier, construction progresses more efficiently—even on complex projects. While the total timeline from initial conversation to completion varies with each project’s size and complexity, our disciplined approach ensures that the timeline is reliable rather than optimistic.

An honest timeline is born from an honest process. We invite you to learn more about how Ceci Bates approaches custom home building at cecibates.com.

The Lake Texoma region is not bounded by the Texas state line. It straddles the border between Texas and Oklahoma, bring...
10/21/2026

The Lake Texoma region is not bounded by the Texas state line. It straddles the border between Texas and Oklahoma, bringing together communities on both sides into a shared regional identity. Among these Oklahoma communities, Durant stands out as a key area for Ceci Bates Custom Homes.

Positioned in southeastern Oklahoma, Durant is one of the larger towns directly north of Lake Texoma. It is shaped by its rich cultural connections to the Choctaw Nation and its role as a destination for visitors drawn to its renowned casinos. Durant also appeals to residents who choose the southern Oklahoma lifestyle while maintaining proximity to the amenities of North Texas.

Ceci Bates Custom Homes frequently builds in and around Durant, leveraging years of expertise in the area's specific building conditions and logistics. We currently have projects underway in Durant and recently completed a significant home in Tushka, a town located just past Durant, on a vast thousand-acre property. Understanding the nuances of construction in this region allows our team to deliver the personalized quality clients expect, no matter the state border.

Importantly, the accessibility of Durant from our Pottsboro headquarters ensures efficient oversight, as it falls within the one-hour travel radius that enables our superintendents to provide the consistent field presence that defines our quality assurance.

Ultimately, our service area is shaped less by state lines than by the capabilities and commitment of our team to deliver exceptional homes. Explore more about Ceci Bates and our work in Durant at cecibates.com.

Many clients anticipate any savings in a custom home project might arise from negotiating the final contract. However, m...
10/20/2026

Many clients anticipate any savings in a custom home project might arise from negotiating the final contract. However, meaningful cost-efficiency is often cultivated from meticulous planning at the beginning. The true art lies in pre-construction discipline, where every detail is considered before a single material is ordered.

At Ceci Bates Custom Homes, we recently experienced a testament to this approach. Our practice of thorough structural engineering before sending bids yielded notable benefits on a recent project. By specifying every stud, joist, rafter, and engineered beam by location and quantity, we ensured our framing plan was not a mere estimate based on square footage. Instead, it was a meticulously detailed takeoff.

This precision enabled the framing vendor to provide a definitive and confident bid, knowing exactly what was required. When presented with a complete package, Ceci Bates was able to negotiate it as an entire block. As a result, the framing company offered a $16,000 discount on materials, which was directly passed on to our client.

This scenario highlights an important fact: a detailed takeoff provides a concrete basis for negotiation that estimates simply cannot offer. The clarity achieved through expert planning not only mitigates unforeseen costs but sometimes uncovers savings clients never anticipated.

Pre-construction discipline at Ceci Bates isn't just about shielding clients from potential surprises. It's about creating opportunities for unexpected advantages. We invite you to explore how we manage procurement and what it can mean for your custom home at cecibates.com.

10/19/2026

We don’t just build pretty kitchens and living rooms.

We build where your coffee starts in the morning, where family nights happen, where the best conversations linger.

Seamless living + kitchen. No walls. No barriers. Just home.
This is what a Ceci Bates home feels like.

Team open concept or closed kitchen? Tell me in the comments.

One of the quieter anxieties when building a custom home is the fear of being left in the dark. Many clients worry about...
10/19/2026

One of the quieter anxieties when building a custom home is the fear of being left in the dark. Many clients worry about weeks passing without an update, decisions made in the field without their knowledge, or having to chase the builder for information that should have been shared proactively. At Ceci Bates Custom Homes, we structure our process to ensure the opposite experience.

Our approach is built around continuous documentation and clear communication. CompanyCam plays a pivotal role by capturing progress photos at every stage of construction, offering clients a real-time visual record as work unfolds. Clients can access these images as soon as they're taken, providing reassurance and transparency from foundation to finish.

When change orders arise during the build, they're managed through a digital approval system that seamlessly integrates with the client's life. This system sends requests directly to the client's phone or computer for review and sign-off, ensuring no decision proceeds without their knowledge and consent. This process offers ease and control, without requiring the client to manage the project's details.

The communication chain remains robust, led by our project manager who maintains a consistent update rhythm with every client throughout the build. Amplifying this system of communication are three seasoned field superintendents — Steve Nelson, Brian Ward, and Tony Conklin — each bringing years of experience on Ceci Bates projects. They oversee the work with a commitment to quality and precision, ensuring the process remains on track and clients remain informed.

In practice, this means clients always understand where their project stands, what's happening next, and what requires their attention. Being informed and being in charge are not the same thing; a well-run construction phase provides the former without placing the burden of the latter on the client.

We invite you to learn more about how our process can align with your vision. Explore the details at cecibates.com.

In the world of custom home building, paint color is often seen as one of the simplest decisions. Pick a hue, hand it to...
10/16/2026

In the world of custom home building, paint color is often seen as one of the simplest decisions. Pick a hue, hand it to the painter, and cross it off the list. Yet in practice, it’s frequently one of the choices that can lead to regret. The shade an owner envisions and the color that materializes on the wall can be worlds apart.

Heather Shields, the interior designer with Ceci Bates, approaches paint selection with a depth that acknowledges this complexity. She has a saying—”You can’t simply paint a room blue.” For Heather, selecting the right shade of blue means considering undertones, light reflectance value, and how it fits into the holistic design of the room.

Heather’s background in art informs her meticulous methodology. It endows her with a nuanced understanding of color that extends far beyond the pages of a paint catalog. When guiding Ceci Bates clients through the process, she doesn’t just offer swatches; she provides insight. She considers how each potential paint color will interact with pre-selected flooring, the grain of custom cabinetry, and the textures of countertops.

In addition, Heather pays close attention to lighting, both natural and artificial. She studies how a color will appear in the room's specific light conditions, accounting for how sunlight moves through the space at different times of day. Heather even goes as far as custom-mixing stains to achieve subtlety and depth that factory-made formulas might miss. Her attention to detail ensures that the eventual room not only meets expectations but feels intrinsically harmonious.

The difference between choosing a good color and the right color is immense. It's the difference between a space that resonates and one that doesn’t quite sit right. For those ready to explore how Ceci Bates approaches this intricacy in design, more information can be found at cecibates.com.

Blue Lake HouseBuilt for lake living, through and through.Blue Lake HouseBuilt for lake living, through and through.Ston...
10/15/2026

Blue Lake House
Built for lake living, through and through.

Blue Lake House
Built for lake living, through and through.

Stone, warm wood, clean lines.
A timeless lake house that belongs right here on Texoma.

Tall ceilings, natural light, and nothing between you and the lake.
This is where everybody ends up.

Your quiet corner with a lake view.
Peaceful, private, and all yours.

Made for cooking, gathering, and staying awhile.
Custom cabinetry, a hardworking island, and finishes that last.

We blurred the line between inside and out.
From the back porch to the dock in just a few steps.

It’s not just square footage, it’s how it’s built.
Every joint, every finish, done the right way.

This is how mornings and evenings feel here.
Coffee on the water. Supper with a sunset.

Got a lot on the water? Let’s build your version of this.
Let’s talk about your lake house.

At first glance, the timeline for building a custom home with Ceci Bates may seem unfamiliar to some clients. The early ...
10/15/2026

At first glance, the timeline for building a custom home with Ceci Bates may seem unfamiliar to some clients. The early phase of the project is characterized by a level of thoroughness that is uncommon, with more meetings, more selections, more engineering, and more verification than other builders typically require. For someone eager to see their home rise from the ground, the protracted pre-construction period may prompt questions about why it takes so long.

The reality is that during pre-construction, Ceci Bates engages in work that many builders postpone until the actual build itself. This deliberate approach means that by the time ground is broken, the home is already meticulously engineered and planned. Every element of the structural design is detailed, with framing plans specifying the placement of every stud, joist, and rafter. Materials are not just estimated based on square footage but are selected, secured, and quantified to ensure precision and cost transparency.

Furthermore, purchase orders are issued at the time the contract is signed, securing approximately 70% of all materials needed before construction begins. These materials are stored at vendor yards in the order that aligns with the construction schedule, ensuring a seamless flow of delivery. The result is a construction phase that proceeds without interruption. Framers have comprehensive plans that leave no room for interpretation, and tradespeople are not left waiting for decisions or materials to arrive. What this means is that even more complex homes can be built faster than industry norms because all necessary work to support efficient construction has been completed beforehand.

In a custom home project, the investment made in the early phases determines how smoothly and efficiently the latter phases proceed. We invite you to learn more about how this dedicated approach can result in a home that is not only beautifully built but enduring in its quality over time by visiting cecibates.com.

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81750 Highway 289
Pottsboro, TX
75076

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Monday 8am - 5pm
Tuesday 8am - 5pm
Wednesday 8am - 5pm
Thursday 8am - 5pm
Friday 8am - 5pm
Saturday 8am - 5pm

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