Embrace the Beauty of Minimalist Nordic Design in 2016

Minimalist Nordic design is taking over the custom home décor scene in 2016. Scandinavian-inspired design principles, featuring white, simple color schemes and use of natural materials, provide attractive options for creating a balanced, beautiful home. The Nordic movement, which evokes the simple, minimalist homes of Denmark,...

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Texture is the Focus for Interior Home Décor in 2016

At this time of year, there is no shortage of predictions from designers, home stagers, real estate pros and others about anticipated trends for 2016. The first round of design trend predictions included input from Maria Killam - an internationally sought after color expert, design...

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Tips to Protect Your New Custom Home’s Lawn this Winter

Be it freezing temperatures, snow or ice, wintry weather can damage, and even destroy, the landscaping on your new custom home property—no matter how resilient your plants seem. “When inclement weather is in the forecast, most people focus on stocking up on food, rock salt and...

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2016 Color of the Year will be…

Color, along with pattern and texture, are crucial elements in the design of a custom home’s interior. But in the coming year, the predominant color trend may not be a color at all. According to the experts at Sherwin-Williams, alabaster—a flattering, natural white—will largely inform many...

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