Quite often it’s the unseen elements that aid in creating a space of relation and rejuvenation in bathroom design.
It’s been estimated that if you live to be 75, you will spend a total of 1.5 years of your life in the bathroom. Why wouldn’t you want to make this space a top [...]
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Innovative Bathroom Design
Aging in Place and Architectural Design
Often defined as the “ability to live in one’s own home – wherever that might be – for as long as confidently and comfortably possible,” the term “Aging in Place” will play a significant role in the lives of millions of people over the coming years. According to the US Census, [...]
The Dog (and Cat) Days of Summer:
Pet Friendly Home Design
Although the “dog days of summer” are almost behind us, it bears mentioning how homeowners are reinventing the standards of custom home design when it comes to pet-friendly designs. Homeowners are turning it up a notch and taking into account their canine or feline (or other pets) family members when designing [...]
Blurring the Lines Between Inside and Out
From renovations to custom new home construction, homeowners are asking for the latest in architectural trends to complete their projects. More and more, homeowners want to expand their living spaces to the outdoors, blurring the line between the inside of a home and its exterior. Increasingly, high performance liftslides and bifolding doors are being installed [...]
Your Asheville Home: Design with Reclaimed Items
Stepping away from the cookie cutter lifestyle and designing your home’s interiors into a place that reflects your personality, inspiration and way of living is becoming more and more the norm. Your home is your sanctuary; Why would you want your walls and rooms to resemble or mirror that of a home furnishings catalog or [...]
Outdoor Kitchens & Living Spaces…Expanding the Square Footage of Your Home
Going beyond your tried and true stand alone grill, homeowners are designing outside the box (or outside the home) and seeking refuge in their own backyard retreats. As an extension to the home, outdoor living spaces are increasing in popularity as modern conveniences such as outdoor televisions and refrigerators help [...]
Custom Windows for Your Home
Often overlooked, windows are an important feature to every home. They can satisfy both function and aesthetics while adding to the value of your home. It’s easy to see windows as a cost, but when you consider them more of an investment, you see their true worth.
When buying windows for your new custom home or [...]
Maintain Your Home’s Value This Spring
Spring 2011 has finally arrived with warmer temperatures, beautiful flowers, and greener foliage. As you awaken from winter, ready to renew your spirits, don’t overlook your home. Renew your dwelling and maintain it’s value at the same time. Take “Spring Cleaning” up a notch this year with [...]
Home Related Tax Write-Offs You Don’t Want to Overlook
As a homeowner, don’t overlook some possible areas of tax deductions you could qualify for. Researching the IRS guidelines is important, as everyone is not automatically eligible. www.IRS.gov
Home Office Deduction: Working out of your home has become more commonplace and the IRS has certain deductions you can take on your taxes relating to the home [...]
2011 Home Trends
With 2011 well already underway, we wanted to highlight some of the housing trends we’re sure to see this year….
Green is Here to Stay: Countless articles and press have focused on the green trends that surround us, and we think it’s safe to say that green is here to stay. As green becomes the new [...]
