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The Role of Lighting in Interior Design (And Some Tips & Tricks for Making the Most of It)
When building a custom home, you can customize everything down to the type of light switches and electrical outlet covers. But did you know the way you plan your lighting scheme can have a major impact on the feel of each room? We’ve spoken before about the role of...
How to Incorporate Smart Technology in Your Home Design
We’ve come a long way since 1945. That’s when the first fully-programmable electronic general-purpose computer was completed. ENIAC weighed over 27 tons and was a modular machine composed of individual panels that served different functions. I write this article on...
How to Plan a Home Renovation
Whether you built a custom home in the past or bought an existing property, you want to continue to make it your own as your needs and style changes. The term “renovation” could mean anything from changing the light fixtures or sink faucets throughout the home to...
How to Design a Home Theater
There’s a lot to think about when designing a custom home. How many square feet? How big should each bedroom be? How much attention do you want to focus on the kitchen or living room? What kind of finishes and fixtures do you want? It’s easy to get caught up in...
How to Budget for a Custom Home
Congratulations on deciding to build a custom home! You may be eager to jump in and start working with an architect or designer on floor plan, size, materials, and finishes so you can move in and start living in your dream home. We’re excited to help you with it all,...
How to Choose the Right Furniture for Your Home
You’ve chosen the floor plan, interior, and exterior finishes down to the drawer pulls in the kitchen and the exact shade of siding. You may think that’s all there is when it comes to designing your new custom home. But there’s still one more step: the furniture. You...
How to Create a Cozy Budget-Friendly Living Room
When people use the word “cozy” in real estate, it sometimes implies that the space is small. But cozy is also a feeling of relaxation, comfort, warmth, and intimacy. No matter the size of your home, creating that cozy feeling is a must when it comes to your living...
How to Build with Natural Disasters in Mind
Earthquakes. Hurricanes. Floods. Tornadoes. Fire. Natural disasters are a fact of life in some locations in the U.S. While the U.S. declares certain times of the year “Hurricane Season” or “Fire Season,” there’s no fool-proof way to plan for it. Hurricane Katrina...
The Benefits of Biophilic Home Design
Whether you’ve been planning to design your dream home for months or years, you likely have a plethora of ideas that will make it stand out from any other home around it. Your unique design ideas relate to both the inside and outside of the house. While some...
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