It is a new year and time, yet again, to choose the Paint Color of the Year. Each year we ask our designers to select their favorite paint color from among the major paint manufacturers. And this year, the winner is……. 2020 Paint Color of the Year Benjamin Moore’s First Light 102-70. This soft color,…
Covid-19: What You Need to Know if You are Considering Building
Building a custom home is a dream come true for many people. But it is actually much more overwhelming than you might think. The choices that once seemed fun can become daunting as they pile up on top of each other. People begin to wonder if they’re making the right choices; how will they know…
A continuation of the Waterways Magazine article, Summer 2019 I hope you’ve been enjoying my “Ask the Builder” series in Waterways magazine. If you missed it or want a more in-depth discussion, you’ve come to the right place. I get asked a lot of questions about designing and building a home. Many of them relate…
Backyards, pools, and patios that are styled after resorts are becoming a popular choice for custom home clients. According to U.S. Real Estate News editor, Devon Thorsby, “Homebuilders, residential architects, and landscape construction specialists are seeing more and more homeowners looking to include outdoor living – or better yet, a design that allows for flowing…
So, you’ve decided to build the house of your dreams, and you’re ready to sit down with a professional and get the creative juices flowing. Whether they are an architect, landscape designer, interior designer, or another design professional; communicating your preferences in a clear and concise way can help your designer understand your goals and…
From the Waterways Magazine article, Summer 2019 I hope you’ve been enjoying my “Ask the Builder” series in Waterways magazine. This is the first issue in that series and is part 1 to a 2-part answer. Many of the questions I get asked relate to creating a healthy home. We want our homes to be…
When you work one-on-one with a custom home builder to create a luxury custom home, you can personalize every detail to ensure the home meets your expectations. You retain full control over the experience, allowing you to create the custom home exactly the way you want it. Even if you don’t plan to sell your…
What is the definition of “luxury home”? Is it an amazing master bathroom? Is it a home that is so technologically-advanced that it anticipates your every move? Is it a simple elegance that frames amazing views with its large windows? The answer to the question “What is luxury?” depends on the individual being asked because…
A masterpiece home is not your ordinary home. It is found in the finest neighborhoods and tucked away on acreage sites. A masterpiece home makes an impact on those who see it and informs the finest living environment for the family who lives there. It stands to reason that creating a masterpiece home involves multiple steps…