A well-designed swimming pool offers more than just a refreshing way to cool off—it becomes the centerpiece of your backyard, an elegant venue for entertaining, and a private retreat for fitness or relaxation. Whether your goal is leisure, wellness, or lifestyle enhancement, planning for a new pool requires thoughtful...
Interior doors seem utilitarian and uninteresting, but they can be an integral part of a room's decor. There are many types and styles of interior doors, from hollow-core to solid-core, and from traditional-looking to ultra-contemporary, so make sure you put some thought into what you are buying when building your new custom home or remodeling...
Thinking about building a new custom home? As you begin the planning phase of your project, you will need to research what's new in custom home design. From the latest in cutting-edge technology to multifunctional flexible spaces, here are 10 exciting new trends that we are seeing in the Washington, D.C. area.
Prospective clients often ask us what we charge to build a custom home. The answer is simple. Since no two custom homes are exactly the same, there is no set formula for determining a price. In the areas where we typically build - Bethesda, Chevy Chase, Potomac, Cabin John, Kensington, Arlington, Great Falls, and...
Traditional architecture draws inspiration from the past. The Colonial style reigned supreme in the 18th century and has evolved over time. Greek Revival architecture became popular during the mid-19th century and was followed by the Victorian and Neoclassical periods, while the Cape Cod-style bungalow home...
Whether you are building a new custom home or remodeling your existing residence, it's important to choose exterior materials that balance aesthetics with practicality and maintenance considerations. For instance, you may love the way natural wood shingles would look on your Arts & Crafts-style home, but are you willing to paint or stain the...
