Starter
Homes
The level of craftsmanship and thoughtful
approach to each and every home
(the DK Standard) is the fundamental
reason why all our homes are
set apart from the rest.
Starter
Homes
The level of craftsmanship
and thoughtful approach to
each and every home (the DK
Standard) is the fundamental
reason why all our homes are
set apart from the rest.
For most people, buying a home is the largest financial investment they will ever make. Whether you’re starting over, or you’re just starting out, our Starter collection features quality homes that make a great investment. Just because a home is affordable doesn’t mean it has to be low quality. Our interest is delivering quality affordable homes.
Building quality affordable housing can be a challenge, knowing where to spend and where not to spend. Too often, value engineering can result in not only a lower cost, but a lower quality product. For example, (example of spending money on important features, and saving elsewhere). This way, we maintain the underlying quality and architectural design while still being cost-effective.
Often, quality is about how well things work. Our desire is for the families who live in our homes to experience that type of functional quality. Many of today’s first time buyers desire an attention to energy efficiency, recycling, eco-friendly products, and minimizing waste. Energy efficiency isn’t just a feel-good issue for first-timers. It produces a lower cost of ownership, allowing you to enjoy the features you wouldn’t have gotten otherwise.
That expectation of quality also extends to DK International’s subcontractors and vendors. “I have made it clear to all our subcontractors and vendors,” Donte Johnson emphasizes. “Far too often I’ve heard subcontractors say, ‘This is low-income housing and you’ve got to expect a lower quality'”, Donte says. “I don’t accept that. I expect our usability to be just as good as anybody else in town and better if possible. To many people, it’s just, ‘How many homes did you put up?’, but we strive to maintain quality all the time. Sometimes it’s a struggle. Sometimes in purchasing, it seems easier to buy based on price, but in the end, we continue to push for the product that will perform best.”
EXECUTIVE
Homes
Every executive home is
created with personalized
options and features designed
for functional modern living.
Your new home is our passion.
Design Details
TYPE
4500 sq. ft Single-family home
LOCATION
Colleyville, TX
ARCHITECTURE
Traditional
BUILDER
DK International
Resources
LONE STAR LANDSCAPES
Landscaping throughout
VAQUERO STONE
Exterior chopped Oklahoma Stone
MENDEZ
Stucco exterior finish
JSM IRONWORKS
Entry doorway
TYPE
4500 sq. ft Single-family home
LOCATION
Colleyville
ARCHITECTURE
Traditional
BUILDER
DK International
TYPE
4500 sq. ft Single-family home
LOCATION
Colleyville
ARCHITECTURE
Traditional
BUILDER
DK International
LONE STAR LANDSCAPES
Landscaping throughout
VAQUERO STONE
Exterior chopped Oklahoma Stone
MENDEZ
Stucco exterior finish
JSM IRONWORKS
Entry doorway
EXECUTIVE
Homes
Every executive home is
created with personalized
options and features designed
for functional modern living.
Your new home is our passion.
The focus of our Executive Collection is on the middle market and semi-customizable homes. Clients can modify existing floor plans to fit their needs and ensure the homes are stylish and functional for the way people live today. We offer many choices that appeal to home-buyers, including spacious kitchens and open concept designs. Additionally, some designs offer master bedrooms downstairs, large game rooms, flex spaces, or an in-law living space. The last feature is very important to the company’s diverse multicultural clientele.
The Executive Collection is designed to epitomize the essence of Contemporary/Modern style with open floor plans, rich, swanky amenities, abundant outdoor living areas, and cool, sleek curb appeal. Integrated upgrades and designer selections truly set these homes apart from the rest.
Captivated by diversity, we passionately provide effective ways to design and build homes that speak to the unique style of each of our clients. We work to bring the pieces of each client’s heart and interest out into their surroundings. DK International approaches its jobs from a holistic perspective. From concept to completion, we work closely with the client to ensure the job is done right and efficiently. In addition, DK International prides itself on partnering with the best subcontractors. “Once a job is in motion, we oversee the project as our subcontractors take it from concept to completion,” Donte says, noting that the company has longstanding relationships with many of its subcontractors.
Custom
Luxury
Homes
Luxury
Homes
Design Details
TYPE
9500 sq. ft Single-family home
LOCATION
Southlake, TX
ARCHITECTURE
Tuscan
BUILDER
DK International
Resources
LONE STAR LANDSCAPES
Landscaping throughout
VAQUERO STONE
Exterior stone
MENDEZ
Stucco exterior finish
JSM IRONWORKS
Entry doorway
INNOVA TILE
Italian clay tile roof
TYPE
4500 sq. ft Single-family home
LOCATION
Colleyville
ARCHITECTURE
Traditional
BUILDER
DK International
TYPE
9500 sq. ft Single-family home
LOCATION
Southlake, TX
ARCHITECTURE
Tuscan
BUILDER
DK International
LONE STAR LANDSCAPES
Landscaping throughout
VAQUERO STONE
Exterior stone
MENDEZ
Stucco exterior finish
JSM IRONWORKS
Entry doorway
INNOVA TILE
Italian clay tile roof
Design Details
TYPE
5200 sq. ft Single-family home
LOCATION
Lake Ridge in Cedar Hill, TX
ARCHITECTURE
Contemporary Modern
BUILDER
DK International
Resources
LONE STAR LANDSCAPES
Landscaping throughout
TONGUE AND GROOVE CEDAR
Exterior siding
MENDEZ
Stucco exterior finish
WESTERN SHEET METAL
Exterior metal cladding
BUILDERS FIRST SOURCE
Building supply
TYPE
4500 sq. ft Single-family home
LOCATION
Colleyville
ARCHITECTURE
Traditional
BUILDER
DK International
TYPE
5200 sq. ft Single-family home
LOCATION
Lake Ridge in Cedar Hill, TX
ARCHITECTURE
Contemporary Modern
BUILDER
DK International
TONGUE AND GROVE CEDAR
Exterior siding
WESTERN SHEET METAL
Exterior metal cladding
MENDEZ
Stucco exterior finish
BUILDERS FIRST CHOICE
Building supply
POOL DESIGN AND BUILD
DK International
Custom
Luxury
Homes
DK International keeps a keen eye on design trends, and right now open, accessible, and connected homes are on the top of homeowner wishes. Coincidentally, those keywords also happen to describe the way DK International conducts business.
Giving homeowners specifically what they want not only speaks to the end product, but to the overall construction process, as well. We work closely with our clients through the entire home-building process beginning with lot selection and moving to architectural services, building and furnishing.
“Construction is not a perfect science,” says Donte, so you have to communicate with the customer and help them understand how the process works, what challenges may come up and what’s expected of them. The way we do that is through a high level of customer service.”
Our Luxury Home Collection offers the highest quality in design, trends, and materials. Some of the signature selling points of DK International luxury homes include kitchens attached to a great room to create a flowing open space, and bedroom suites with walk-in-closets and full bathrooms to create a private sanctuary for each family member.
Prominent design trends in the region include a shift from granite to quartz counter tops in kitchens and bathrooms. Many of the bathrooms built by the company also include large walk-in master showers featuring multiple shower heads, benches, shelves and custom tile. Tankless water heaters and painted, rather than stained cabinets are also becoming popular.