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BATHTUB OPTIONS AND DESIGNS

A beautiful bathtub can create a stunning centerpiece for any master bathroom. They come in several configurations, designs, and materials; and new innovations in hydrotherapy allow these tubs to create a relaxing, as well as healing experience. Secondary bathtubs are also available in different designs and materials, allowing you to enhance the design of guest baths as well. Whether you prefer freestanding, drop in, round, or rectangular, there is a tub that can meet your design needs.

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TOP 5 NEUTRAL GRAY WALL COLORS

There are so many beautiful gray colors that we see right now in cabinetry, flooring, countertops, wood tones, and textiles. These grays range from warm greige to silvery blue and are a timeless choice to incorporate into your design scheme. As we work thru the selection process with our clients, we look at the undertones in the gray items that they have chosen and determine which paint colors will work best. As a neutral, gray blends with almost anything, and choosing the right gray for your walls can really tie the entire look together. Below are our top 5 gray wall colors to consider for your new home.

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ALL ABOUT SHOWER ENCLOSURES

Every master bath shower we design with our clients is unique. Some are more of a rectangular, some are more squared off, some have bench seats, and some have more than one entrance. No matter what the shape, shower glass is an important design component for both function and style. Glass enclosures fall into 3 main categories: framed, frameless, and fixed.

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TOP 5 TIPS TO INCORPORATE AGING IN PLACE PRINCIPLES

One of the best things about building a custom home is the ability to create a house that is tailor made for you and your family’s exact needs. Often, our clients plan to stay in their homes for decades, and there are a few elements to consider in the design of your home that can make it easier for you to live there regardless of your age. The concept of “aging in place” has generated numerous studies on exactly what you can do now to make the future enjoyable.

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ADDING STYLE AND FUNCTION WITH INTERIOR DOORS

The doors of your home serve an essential function in creating privacy and hiding storage areas, but they can contribute quite a lot to the overall design style as well! The type of door, door construction, and door style all come together to provide another element that helps you create the perfect look in your home as well as giving the right kind of function for you. Understanding these different features allows you to choose precisely the door you need.

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PLAN OF THE MONTH: THE GLENVIEW

The Glenview plan comes loaded with options like recessed shower floors, stepped ceilings, and large trim moldings. The versatile exterior can be modified to fit many different design styles. For a craftsman look, clip the front gable and add stone accents. Changing the siding to board and batten and adding metal roof accents changes it to more of a farmhouse, where adding large bahama shutters and simplifying the front columns creates a tropical feel. The expansive back porch is a dream for outdoor entertaining with space not only for lots of seating, but plenty of room to add a summer kitchen and an outdoor fireplace or firepit.

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TOP 5 WAYS TO CREATE AN OUTDOOR LIVING SPACE

Living in Florida, we are blessed with year round sunshine, mild winters, and some of the most beautiful sunsets anywhere in the world. With such a paradise all around, it makes sense to have an outdoor living space as the perfect place to take it all in. Below are our top 5 tips to help you create a retreat in your own backyard.

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MAKE AN ENTRANCE: BEAUTIFUL FRONT DOORS

There’s truly nothing like the feeling of arriving home. Whether it’s returning after a trip, or simply pulling in the drive after a day at work or school, the sight of home should always make us smile. We all want our friends and family to feel the same way when they arrive at our house, and creating a welcoming entrance is the first step. In the same way the kitchen is the centerpiece of the interior, your front door is the focal point of the exterior of your home. The style and color of your front door goes a long way to defining the overall look of the entire elevation.

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WHICH KITCHEN SINK IS RIGHT FOR YOU

As kitchens increasingly become the centerpiece of new homes, the amount of products to choose from for your new kitchen have expanded dramatically. No longer are you limited to the basic double bowl stainless steel sink, the combinations of materials, colors, and designs available allow you to make the hardest working item in your kitchen into an amazing design element as well!

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