Belmonte Builders Opens New Design Center
January 18, 2019
Belmonte Builders is excited to announce the opening of our NEW Design Center. Our goal in overhauling our original Design Center was to make the selections process easier and more enjoyable for our clients…and we believe we have! Belmonte’s New Design Center works as a one-stop-shop with lots of touches like a working gas fireplace and kitchen to make our clients more comfortable with everything they need as they go through the selections process.
Building a new home is an exciting process, especially being able to pick and choose everything from what type of siding and windows to the flooring, countertops, lighting, paint colors and more for each room. While it is exciting to be able to make these choices, we know it can sometimes be overwhelming. To make this process easier for our clients, we overhauled our Design Center to create a comfortable space that works as a one-stop-shop for our new home buyers.
Our goal was to make the selections process easier and more enjoyable for all involved. That’s why our new Design Center gives our clients access to all of our samples in one convenient location. No more making a separate trip to a supplier to view granite or waiting for samples to be requested. All selections can now be made in-house.
To keep up with current trends, we’ve increased our selections to give clients more options for personalizing their new homes.
- Our new tile display includes all of our standards as well as a variety of upgrades in an assortment of textures and colors. Whether designing a kitchen backsplash or a tiled shower, we now have tiles, shelving accessories and accents to suit all needs. Our new selections include simulated wood planks, beautiful porcelains with a marble look, subway tiles in a range of sizes, and more.
- We’ve increased our selections for countertops to include FIVE new standard granite options as well as a variety of upgrades including quartz with a marble look and unique granite patterns in both hone and polished surfaces.
We know that choosing selections is not a quick process and we want our customers to feel at home while making these decisions. We created the Belmonte Design Center to be an inviting and relaxing space filled with a variety of touches to make our customers feel at home.
- Our fully functional Kitchenette includes a coffee bar and snacks for customers to refuel.
- Comfy armchairs create the perfect place for our customers to take a break from the selections process and our gas burning fireplace offers warmth on those cold winter days.
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Belmonte Builders was honored to receive six (6) awards on Thursday, November 13th at the 2025 Capital Region Builders & Remodelers Association’s (CRBRA) Best in Building Awards dinner. We were proud to be recognized for excellence in the following categories: Best New Construction Floor Plan 2,500+ sq. ft. (Oak Hill Primary Up)) Best Aging-in-Place Design (Lincoln Ranch) Best New Merchandised (staged) Model (18 Dahlia Drive, Lincoln) Best New Kitchen - under $75,000 (18 Dahlia Drive, Lincoln Ranch) Best New Primary Bath - under $50,000 (18 Dahlia Drive, Lincoln Ranch) Best New Twin Home or Townhome (64 Daintree Drive, Willow Primary Up) The CRBRA Best in Building Awards is the Capital Region’s premier award program recognizing creativity, ingenuity and advancement in residential building. Through the Best in Building Awards competition, CRBRA builders, remodelers and industry-related associate members enter their best projects from kitchens and baths to floor plans and home features.
Belmonte Builders' Lincoln floor plan at 18 Dahlia Drive had an outstanding showing at this year’s Saratoga Showcase of Homes, earning six awards including 1st place for in the Luxury Home Category : Winner: Best Interior Floor Plan Winner: Best Landscaping (partner - Dylan Helo, Heloscaping ) Runner Up: Exterior Architectural Design Runner Up: Kitchen (partner - Heather Lust, Curtis Lumber ) Runner Up: Primary Bath Runner Up: Interior Decorating (partner- Kaitlynn Johnson, Old Brick Furniture ) Together, these honors highlight Belmonte’s continued dedication to exceptional craftsmanship, thoughtful design, and the superior livability that defines every Belmonte home.
Belmonte Builders is proud to announce that our Willow Twin Home at 60 Daintree Drive was honored with six awards in the Classic Home category at this year’s Saratoga Showcase of Homes. The home earned top recognition for Best Exterior Architectural Design , Best Interior Decorating (partner - Denise Rappazzo, Plum & Crimson Fine Interior Design), Best Landscaping (in partnership with CPI Landscaping), and Best Workmanship , along with Runner-Up awards for Best Floor Plan and Best Kitchen (Michelle Mucciero, Builder’s Kitchens). Together, these honors celebrate the collaboration, craftsmanship, and attention to detail that define every Belmonte home. From architectural character and beautiful interiors to expert landscaping and fine finishes, 60 Daintree Drive embodies the thoughtful design and superior livability that have made Belmonte a trusted name in the Capital Region for more than 40 years.
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