Written by: Evan Bost April 21st, 2020 Design/Build No Comments
A walk-out basement is a bonus feature—a place to relax and entertain in a recreation space, a place to accommodate aging parents, or the perfect spot for a home gym. In a new construction situation, the chosen lot may have a natural topography for building a basement. In such cases, it is most cost-effective to…
Written by: Evan Bost November 21st, 2019 Home Design and Decor Mag Editorial No Comments
Quality-over-quantity, one of my personal mantras, coupled with a tinge of minimalism has crept into the mainstream of custom home design. Single-use rooms and area-consuming specialty spaces are increasingly subject to the chopping block during plan design, as we progressively value space by the amount of time we spend occupying it, and the amount of…
Written by: Evan Bost October 21st, 2019 Home Design and Decor Mag Editorial No Comments
As we approach a new decade, one which finally has a distinctive name (bring on the 20’s!), it is appropriate to look toward developing technologies promising major improvements in home construction. While some of these technologies have been buzzwords for several years, they have made great strides in recent months. Others within have resulted from…
Written by: Evan Bost August 9th, 2019 Landscaping, Home Design and Decor Mag Editorial No Comments
Summer swelter is here, and when the hot sun beams fourteen hours a day, what home amenity delivers more satisfaction than a backyard swimming pool? Pools provide relief from the heat, entertainment and recreation, and a soothing ambiance of sight and sound. For our custom home clients who decide to include a pool, we assist…