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One of the greatest gifts of building a custom home is being able to incorporate unique and stunning new ideas that most home owners have never seen before. Below are some of my favorites ones that I incorporated into my custom home build. Dog Cage Who doesn’t love giving their furry friends gifts? In our case, our dogs love sleeping in “caves” – so we decided to build a custom dog cage, big enough for two collies inside of our laundry room. We needed a place where the dogs could be contained and they couldn’t make a mess. So we built out our laundry room island to be a safe place just for them. This way, you get rid of the hassle of having to put away a bulky cage when they don’t need it! As an added benefit, it also looks much nicer than a metal cage, and flows with the rest of the house design. Secret Door With years of experience working remotely, even before it became mainstream, we knew exactly what worked and what didn’t in our previous home office. This knowledge drove our decision to create a space that not only enhanced our focus but also balanced our work and personal lives better. In our previous home, privacy and soundproofing were major issues. Every time we had a meeting, our dogs would start barking uncontrollably. One of us would have to take them outside until the meeting concluded. Additionally, working from home blurred the lines between Read more…

Ah, home style – that elusive concept that’s as personal as your playlist and as unique as your thumbprint. It’s the silent statement about who you are, often expressed through a blend of your own preferences and your partner’s, creating a harmonious mix of architectural styles that tells your shared story. Discovering your home style is not just about finding the right look but it’s about finding what feels like home. For us, this phase took a while. For illustrative purposes, the first image is where we started and the second is where we ended up.

The Importance of Lighting in Design: How Lighting can Make or Break Your Space Have you ever walked into a room and felt immediately uncomfortable or off-balance, without knowing why? It’s likely that the lighting played a significant role in your reaction. Lighting is an essential element of any design, yet it is often overlooked or undervalued. In this blog post, we’ll explore the importance of lighting in design and how it can make or break a space. 1. Sets the Mood Lighting is critical in setting the mood of a space. Different lighting types and intensities can evoke different emotions and feelings. For example, soft ambient lighting creates a relaxing and calming atmosphere that’s perfect for a bedroom or living area. Meanwhile, bright and intense lighting can create energy and engagement in a space, which is ideal for areas like the kitchen or home office. 2. Enhances Design Elements Lighting is also used to enhance the design of a space. Selecting the right lighting fixtures can complement the style and furniture of a room. For example, a chandelier can add elegance and sophistication to a dining area, while a modern pendant can create a sleek and contemporary look in a kitchen. 3. Highlight Key Areas Highlighting key areas or features of a space is another essential use of lighting in design. Light fixtures can draw attention to architectural features or artwork, highlighting their beauty and creating a focal point in the room. Task lighting, such as under-cabinet lights or Read more…