Keeping warm is a common theme this winter, as Maryland has experienced more snow and colder temperatures this year than in the last several winters. Although Maryland is a southern state, don’t be fooled! It can be frigid and freezing,… Read More
Archive for the ‘Living Space’ Category
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Are Closed Floor Plans Coming Back?
American homes have changed throughout the centuries. While they once had kitchens hidden in the back of the room as a place of utility, today, kitchens are just as much a part of the house and may even be the… Read More
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Incorporating an In-Law Suite in a Custom Home Design
The benefits of an in-law suite are plentiful. It doesn’t necessarily require a list to display how fruitful this housing plan can be, however, as its advantages are built right into its definition, design, and possible uses. If you are… Read More
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Best Heating Systems for Your Home
This time of year, the weather is turning cold and people are turning up their heat. How often do you think about the type of heat you use in your house and not just the fuel it uses for energy?… Read More
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Living Room vs. Family Room, etc.
The traditional names for different rooms in the house have changed over the centuries. While older times might have had drawing rooms, hearth rooms, and parlors, today, those have been replaced with other names like living room, family room, and… Read More
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Hosting Thanksgiving in Your Custom Home
Thanksgiving is coming soon, and what better way to celebrate the holiday than with your loved ones? Thanksgiving has always been the time to gather. If you have a brand new custom home, you will surely want to show it… Read More
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Ideas for a Kid-Friendly Custom Home
Custom homes are often spacious and luxurious dwellings, perfect for growing families. Homes are ultimately the property of the adults, but kids also need space to be kids. If you are looking for ideas on creating a kid-friendly custom home,… Read More
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A Morning Room for Your Custom Home
Custom homes are more popular than one might realize. Custom-built homes and lots are everywhere throughout Maryland, including Frederick, Howard, Baltimore, and Carroll counties. One of the main appeals of a custom home is that you can customize it according… Read More
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What Is Broken-Plan Living?
When seeking a new home, homebuyers have some big choices to make upfront. For some, it is a choice between buying an existing house or having a new one built. The value of building a custom home is that you… Read More
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Including a Home Office in Your Custom Home
The home is where a family lives and moves and breathes, the place where every part of the design fits one’s needs. Even before the current times of the coronavirus, people have begun working more and more from home. Without… Read More