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Designing a Home for a Lifetime: A New Approach to Aging in Place
When we talk about aging in place, the conversation often centers around accessibility: wider doorways, fewer stairs, first-floor living, and other accommodations that allow someone to remain comfortably in...
Renovate or Rebuild? How to Make the Right Decision for Your Home
One of the most common questions I hear as a custom residential architect is, "Should we renovate our home or tear it down and build a new one?"
Small Design Decisions That Create Big Impact
When people think about luxury home design, they often imagine grand gestures—a sweeping staircase, a dramatic vaulted ceiling, or an elegant chandelier that immediately captures your attention. Those elements...
Designing for the View
Some landscapes naturally become the heart of a home. Whether it's a quiet waterfront shoreline, a mountain ridge, rolling countryside, or a wooded retreat, the surrounding environment often serves...
The Modern Pool House: Designing the Ultimate Luxury Outdoor Living Experience
Historically, the pool house’s main function has been very utilitarian, which could also make it very unexciting. However, the practical pool houses of yesterday have evolved into dreamy structures...
Simplicity in Design: Creating Calm Through Thoughtful Residential Architecture
Simple is rarely easy. There’s almost always an underlying effort needed to create architectural designs that are understated and peaceful. Often the results of this effort are intentionally hidden...
A Conversation with Brian Milbury, Director of Architectural Design
Learn more about Director of Architectural Design Brian Milbury in this Q&A style discussion about his design journey, the best advice he has ever received, and the five things...
Q&A with Alexandra Epstein, Director of Interior Design
Learn more about Director of Interior Design Alexandra Epstein in this Q&A style discussion about her design journey, the best advice she has ever received, and the five things...
A Conversation with Peter Guidetti, Director of Architectural Design
Learn more about Director of Architectural Design Peter Guidetti in this Q&A style discussion about his background, his design philosophy, and his sources of inspiration.
Room with a View? Yes, Please: Designing Homes That Celebrate Their Surroundings
In architecture, as in life, context is everything. Nowhere is that more evident than in the relationship between a home and the landscape that surrounds it. Whether a custom...
Interior Paint Selection 101: How to Choose the Right Paint Colors for Your Custom Home
Selecting interior paint colors is one of the most exciting moments in designing a custom home, but it is also one of the most misunderstood. While many homeowners want...
The Design Process: The Journey from Concept to Completion
Designing a custom home is about so much more than creating floor plans. It is a collaborative journey that transforms ideas into thoughtfully designed spaces where families will gather,...