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Explore the exciting world of custom home design. Learn how to work with architects and designers to create the perfect floor plan and choose an architectural style that reflects your personal taste and lifestyle. Discover sustainable design principles and universal design concepts…
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Explore the exciting world of custom home design. Learn how to work with architects and designers to create the perfect floor plan and choose an architectural style that reflects your personal taste and lifestyle. Discover sustainable design principles and universal design concepts for a home that's both beautiful and functional.
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59 discussionsNeed ideas for personalizing my new home's interior
Just moved into a new place and it's feeling kinda bland, you know? I'm thinking about adding some personal touches but not sure where to start. Maybe unique…
Kitchen sightlines or a concealed prep zone?
I’m working through a single-story open floor plan where the kitchen is 12 by 15 feet, the dining area is about 11 by 12, and the living room…
Prescriptive Energy Code or Performance Model for a Custom Home?
I’m comparing two compliance paths for a proposed custom home and would appreciate input from people who’ve dealt with both during permitting. The project is in [jurisdiction], under…
Diagnosing a Dark Room Despite Large South-Facing Windows
I’m trying to identify why a small room receives less usable daylight than expected before considering skylights or larger windows. The room is 11 feet wide by 15…
How should I budget a curbless accessible route during new construction?
I’m trying to price accessibility as part of the design for a new custom home rather than treat it as a series of future modifications. The proposed route…
Retractable awning or fixed-roof cover for a 12x16 patio?
I’m planning a 12-by-16-foot patio on the south side of the house. The main goal is seasonal shade and a cooler seating area, but I would also like…
Tiny Living, Big Tech: Alexa or Google Home for a Small Space?
I'm finally jumping into the whole smart home thing, but my place is pretty tiny (think studio apartment vibes). I'm torn between Alexa and Google Home. Alexa seems…
Taking a house tour from my couch: is it really the same?
Tried one of those 3D virtual home tours last weekend instead of dragging myself to an open house, and honestly, I was kinda surprised at how much you…
Bold accent walls or patterned wallpaper - what actually works?
Trying to figure out what to do with my living room walls and I keep going back and forth between just painting one wall a bold color or…
Why do old buildings look so different from modern ones?
I was walking through the older part of my city and couldn't help but notice how wildly different the buildings are compared to the newer stuff. Like, some…
