Oct 7, 2025
Tilson Live! A Custom Tampico in Van Zandt County
This week on Tilson Live!, Eric and Dawn took us through a video tour of a custom Tampico D home built for a family in Van Zandt County, highlighting how this popular floor plan was reimagined into a one-of-a-kind home. From the elegant cathedral ceiling and cozy, stone fireplace in the family room to the custom kitchen cabinetry and peaceful screened-in porch, every space beautifully reflects the family’s personality and lifestyle.
Missed the live episode? No worries! Catch the recap and gain inspiration through the details and creative design choices. It’s the perfect opportunity to explore ideas for your own dream home and see how Tilson can help bring your vision to life!
Seminar Notes:
- 00:00 Intro Video
- 00:52 Viewer Welcomes & Introductions
- 02:35 Topic Introduction: A Custom Tampico Home Tour
- 07:40 Viewer Comments & Questions
- 09:30 Presentation Begins: Tampico Exterior Elevations
- 10:30 Tampico Model Home in Waco (Elevation C)
- 10:48 Original Floor Plan (Tampico D)
- 11:50 Redlined Floor Plan
- 14:40 Cost Estimate of Screening a Porch (Per/Sq.Ft.)
- 15:52 Video Tour: Front Exterior, Kitchen, & Dining
- 18:53 Discussion of the Front Exterior & Kitchen
- 21:33 Discussion of the Cabinet Customizations & Pantry
- 23:22 Viewer Comments & Questions
- 26:06 Well Location Advice
- 31:24 Video Tour: Family Room, Master Suite & Bath
- 34:06 Video Tour: Secondary Bedrooms, Bath & Office
- 35:24 Discussion of Family Room, Master Suite & Bath
- 37:35 Discussion of One Secondary Bedroom, Bath & Office
- 39:14 Viewer Comments & Questions
- 41:00 Video Tour: Alternate Utility & Rear Exterior & Porch
- 43:04 Discussion of the Utility, Rear Exterior & Porch
- 45:45 Viewer Comments & Questions
- 49:00 Excavation Vs. Clearing the Land
- 49:50 Is the construction drive the permanent drive?
- 51:03 Options & Advice For Downsizing Floorplans
- 53:30 Upcoming Seminars
- 54:30 Wrap-Up & Goodbyes
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