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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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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