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Bring Nature Into Your Home With These Mood-Altering Home Features
Modern man’s relationship with nature is often distant. Some argue that modern living—despite its creature comforts, conveniences, high-tech devices, and fast access to information—has had a profound effect on the way people live with and understand nature. One of architecture’s most beloved figures, Francis Lloyd Wright, once said that he “believed in God only he
The 3 Steps of the Custom Home Construction Process: Cutting-edge Materials and Building Techniques
Custom home building is a journey. Like every great adventure story, it begins with a call to adventure. As the prospective home buyer, the tale begins with a vision and a calling to something greater, extraordinary, and ground-breaking. This drive leads to a home that is not only beautiful but that lives up to—and surpasses—
The Ultimate Basement Remodeling Guide: Turn Your Basement Into a Masterpiece
There was a time when the underbelly of the home— i.e. the basement—was a dark and dreary place, mildewy and moldy, cluttered by old junk, stuffy with old books and dusty old furniture, used for laundry, storage, or the occasional teenage rock drummer, but it was devoid of style, design, and unique touch. A basement
5 Basic Reasons Why Living In Seattle Is The Best!
As a home builder, we knew exactly where we wanted to set up shop. Seattle, Washington has been our home for years, and with a true reason and purpose. When it comes to creating a custom home, there’s nowhere else that has the same personality and benefits as this amazing city. The city has so
2021 A Year For Home Renovation
Now that you’re either in the process of or just organizing your New Year resolutions, did your home make it on that list? When it comes to a home renovation, it’s no easy task. There’s plenty of planning to take into consideration. It’s best to take things slow as well. You don’t want over half
How Bathroom & Kitchen Renovation Projects Can Affect the Value of Your Home
Homeowners are constantly seeking ways to maintain their houses’ value, and they often engage in renovations to achieve this. Some want to boost the property’s value for an improvement in the resale price, while others just want to upgrade their home for self-satisfaction. Whatever your reason for considering a renovation, you should know that not
Your Ultimate Bathroom Remodeling Guide! (2020)
We spend a lot of time in the kitchen and the bedroom, but the bathroom is another room that gets a lot of our attention. As such, you probably want it to be a place where you can feel at home and comfortable to be your inner self. However, people often feel overwhelmed by the
Sustainable Building: Custom Homes Built With the Future in Mind
A home is more than just a momentary structure. A custom home built right is a structure that will stand the test of time, stand tall as families shift and change within it, and one that welcomes the future with open doors. The modern connotations of the word ‘home’ imply that it is a place
Summer Interior Design Tips For 2020
It is officially summertime in Seattle, and that means it’s time to switch up your style! As the temperatures rise in the city, homeowners shift their interior design style to match the climate and the summer mood. Now’s the perfect time to explore some new ideas for your home. Don’t have any ideas, but want
