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How To Choose The Right Carpet For Your Home

What You Need To Know About Quality, Durability, Types, And Styles Of Carpet 

Carpet is a common choice in residential interiors because it offers warmth, comfort underfoot, and sound absorption. With a wide selection of colors, textures, and styles available, carpet can coordinate with many architectural and design approaches and suit a variety of rooms. Before selecting a product, it is helpful...

10 Feb 26

A Homeowner's Guide To Residential Elevators

How To Make Your Home More Convenient, Safe, And Functional

The primary purpose of a home elevator is to make moving between floors easier and safer. It can simplify everyday tasks such as carrying groceries from the garage to the kitchen, provide reliable access for family members with mobility challenges, and support homeowners who wish to remain in their homes as their needs change over time....

26 Jan 26

Thirty Years of Thoughtful Design, Craftsmanship, and Community

Experience Informed by What’s Next

This year marks an important milestone for Meridian Homes: 30 years of custom homebuilding and remodeling throughout the Washington, DC metro area. While anniversaries invite reflection, they also offer an opportunity to look forward — and that balance has always defined how we work.

31 Dec 25

Fireplace Design Ideas For Custom Homes And Residential Remodeling Projects

Explore Today’s Most Common Fireplace Types And Styles

A well-designed fireplace adds warmth, architectural presence, and a natural focal point to a home. During cooler months, it provides comfort and ambiance, while year-round it contributes to the overall character and long-term value of a residence.

Whether you are building a custom home, undertaking a major remodeling project that expands or...

16 Dec 25

Infill Home Building: The Path To A New Custom Residence In The Washington, DC Area

Crafting New Homes in Established Communities

Northwest Washington, DC and its close-in suburbs—Bethesda, Chevy Chase, Potomac, Cabin John, McLean, Arlington, and Great Falls—are among the region’s most desirable places to live. These communities offer unmatched convenience, highly regarded schools, and a sense of character that newer developments farther out cannot replicate. Yet because almost...

11 Sep 25

Arts & Crafts Architecture and Home Design

A Legacy Of Beauty And Craftsmanship

The Arts & Crafts movement began in Europe in the late 1800s and gained prominence in the United States at the turn of the 20th century. More than a single architectural style, it reflects a philosophy that values craftsmanship, authenticity, and harmony with nature. In contrast to the ornate homes of the Victorian era, Arts & Crafts design emphasized...

22 Aug 25

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