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Fireplace Design Guide
As temperatures drop, the fireplace becomes an inviting focal piece in the home. Whether you’re designing a custom home or remodeling an existing space, selecting the right fireplace(s) for your house involves considering factors like aesthetic preferences, environmental impact, and heat output. From modern electric fireplaces with color changing flames to classic wood-burning hearths, we’re here to help you better understand how to navigate the many options to create a fireplace design that enhances your home.
Home Gyms: More than a New Year’s Resolution
Whether you need a serene meditative yoga space, a high-energy barbell slamming strength training zone, or something in-between, your home gym should be thoughtfully designed to support your workout style and needs. From structural factors to durable, shock absorbent flooring and noise dampening materials, there are a few architectural and interior design factors to consider when incorporating a fitness space in your home.
Bring the Outdoors Inside, Live Intentionally
When designing a house remodel, addition, or new construction, it’s important to plan for how natural light and the outdoor environment can be integrated with your home’s layout and footprint location. The placement, size, and functionality of windows and doors – along with additional tools for harnessing natural light – are major considerations to discuss early in the process.
Mocha Mousse: Pantone’s 2025 Color of the Year
The Pantone Color Institute, a global authority on color trends and leader in color expertise, has unveiled its Color of the Year for 2025: Mocha Mousse (17-1230). This inviting, versatile hue blends soft browns with earthy taupe, offering a rich, comforting tone that evokes both luxury and nature.
Design with Pets in Mind
A whopping 86.9 million households in the United States (nearly 70%) have a pet according to the American Pet Products Association's (APPA) 2024 survey. With this rise in pet ownership, it’s no surprise we’re seeing more frequent asks to incorporate pet-friendly home designs.