Timeless Versus Classic Kitchen Design

A smartly-designed kitchen—one that caters to both the current and long-term—will serve the needs of your household for years to come. But what does “smartly-designed” mean? “Designing a kitchen is 50 percent science; it's about making the space efficient and functional right down to the placement...

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Bringing Indoor Comforts Outdoors in Custom Home Design

More homeowners than ever are incorporating outdoor living spaces into the design of their custom homes—and with the outdoor living market expected to top $5.7 billion this year, it’s safe to say the trend isn’t fading any time soon. “The trend used to be toward bringing...

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The Future of Residential Home Design

Accessibility. Automation. Conservation. Health. Safety. These themes are expected to shape the future of residential home design, according to a recent American Institute of Architects (AIA) report. “Historically, the dominant factors in home design have been economic and demographic shifts,” says AIA Chief Economist Kermit Baker....

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Choosing the Perfect Window for Your Custom Home

Kitchens and bathrooms are not only two of the most highly used rooms in your home they’re also two of the most popular rooms, according to home style experts and Remodeling Magazine’s annual Cost vs. Value Report. With any custom kitchen or bath design, there are...

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Tips for Hiring a Professional Mover

Moving from one home to another is an arduous task; hiring a mover for the job may be even more challenging. But before you decide to forgo the services of a professional, consider the following: • Do-it-yourself costs can add up quickly: truck rental, equipment rentals,...

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Superbowl Homegating Like a Champ in Your New Custom Home

Football has something for everyone: entertainers, causal viewers and die-hard fans all experience the joy of the game with friends and family. Why else would last year’s Super Bowl — averaging more than 114 million viewers — be the most watched show in U.S. television...

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Ultra Modern Custom Home Bathroom Design

When designing a new custom home, one of the most worthwhile investments you can make is to upgrade the master bathroom. Bathroom design enhancements not only boost real estate value but also your overall enjoyment of the space, and custom home appointments these days are...

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Cypress Brings Warmth and Charm Indoors

Inspired by popular home-improvement television shows and information-rich social networks, custom homeowners and savvy design professionals are using natural materials like cypress to transform their creative aspirations into beautifully tangible realities. “Cypress is a versatile wood that offers design freedom, lasting performance, and a lifetime of...

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2015 Was the Year of the Smart Custom Home

From learning thermostats to smartphone-enabled locks, the presence of connected technology in the home grew leaps and bounds in the last year—and in fact, before the year’s out, tech research giant Gartner predicts connected devices will number somewhere near three billion. Without a doubt, 2015...

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