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Bathroom with checkered floor, white tub under a window, white granite vanity, beige-yellow walls, and two mirrors over twin sinks—Custom Home Lighting Guide for Every Room.

Custom Home Lighting Guide: How to Choose the Right Lighting for Every Room

The kids were tucked into bed, the kitchen was clean after dinner, and the gentle patter of rain on the roof signaled the end of

January 23, 2026

Top custom floor plan features that create functional, flowing layouts in custom homes

Top Custom Floor Plan Features (and Why They Work So Well)

They toured five different homes this weekend, but something about this one was different. It felt like an interconnected design more than a jumble of rooms. The

January 16, 2026

Modern white kitchen with green cabinets, beige wood flooring, fixed round ceiling lights, and sleek white countertops.

Smart Kitchen Storage Ideas for Custom Homes

You grab a spatula from the drawer beside the cooktop and flip a Mickey Mouse-shaped pancake, then turn to plate it in front of the

January 9, 2026

Entrance to home, dark brown door with tall windows.

Inside a LaFollette Custom Home: A Room-by-Room Tour of Function and Style

She stepped inside of the front door, keys still in hand, and instantly felt a sense of calm. She took in the natural light, the

December 26, 2025

Guest-friendly home entryway with white cubby seating, decorative pillows, light wood flooring, and a corner plant

How to Design a Guest-Friendly Custom Home Without Sacrificing Privacy

It was late in the evening when her sister-in-law called unexpectedly. She needed a place to stay and wanted to know if she could arrive

December 19, 2025

Bright modern bathroom featuring a curbless glass walk-in shower with large-format tile, dark tile flooring, a window with natural light, and clean contemporary finishes.

Future-Proof Your Custom Home

Subtle Aging-in-Place Design Ideas That Make Life Easier Her mother’s visit completely changed her perspective. She hadn’t given much thought to the step at the front door

December 12, 2025

How to Turn Your Pinterest Inspiration into a Custom Home Design

You’ve saved the pins. You’ve built the boards. Maybe you’ve even dream-scrolled through kitchens at midnight. But how do you turn that Pinterest-perfect dream into a real, livable, custom home

December 9, 2025

Bright custom home entryway with arched double front doors, wood plank vaulted ceiling, statement chandelier, and clean white trim details.

From Floor to Ceiling: Why Trim, Baseboards, and Ceiling Details Matter in Custom Home Design

She paused in the hallway, sunlight streaming through the tall windows. There it was: the way the crown molding framed the coffered ceiling above her.

November 28, 2025

Modern home office with built-in gray shelving, cabinetry, and a long desk, under a ceiling fan beside tall black-framed windows.

Smart Home Design for Two Remote Workers: Dual Workspace Ideas That Actually Work

It started with a Zoom call and a leaf blower, a terrible combination. She was presenting to a client from the kitchen table while her

November 21, 2025