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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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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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MAKING SELECTIONS FOR YOUR HOME

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Now that you’ve settled on a floor plan and signed your contract, the most fun part of the home building process begins! A week or two after the contract, it will be time to come to the design center and make the selections for the interior and exterior of your home. Since there are so many things to think through when it comes to your home, we have a few tips to make the process easier and less overwhelming.

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PLAN OF THE MONTH: THE DRAYTON

The Drayton plan is a spacious low country farmhouse plan. With 4 bedrooms and 3.5 baths, there’s room for any family. The 10′ ceilings with extra large 7′ tall windows bring in loads of natural light, and the 9′ island has plenty of space for both cooking and entertaining. The exterior siding is the perfect backdrop for stone or brick accents, and many clients are choosing the board and batten style siding instead of the traditional horizontal lap siding.

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