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How to Winterize Your Home: Hygge Style

How to Winterize Your Home: Hygge Style

Fall and winter are the perfect times to turn your home into a cozy haven. Scandinavian culture has mastered the art of cozy with hygge (pronounced Hoo-gah), meaning “to comfort.” The idea of this lifestyle is to create a comforting and cozy atmosphere in your home that allows you to truly rest and unwind while you are spending time at home. Here are a few things you can do to create a hygge environment in your home.  

Make Your Home Work for You pt.2

Make Your Home Work for You pt.2

Welcome back to one of our favorite series! Designing your dream home is such an exciting time for your and your family. Since they are probably one of the biggest reasons you are building a home, here are some things to consider to make your life easier.

Semi-Custom Dream Home in McLean VA: Perfect for Entertaining

Semi-Custom Dream Home in McLean VA: Perfect for Entertaining

Welcome to the Stratford! A family in McLean VA tore down their home and rebuilt this dream on their exact same lot. One of the benefits of staying on the same lot is that you keep the same school, commute, and community. The kids were very happy that they got to stay at the same school, but have a bigger home with their own rooms. Here’s the exclusive tour.

Make Your Home Work For You pt.1

Make Your Home Work For You pt.1

You are the sum of all your decisions and making compromises on something seemingly insignificant can truly impact the quality of your life. You need to prioritize what matters to you in the long run. If any of these goals resonate with you, consider building them in the home of your dreams. Don’t compromise on your goals due to lack of space in your current home. Build a home that is going to work for you.

Meet the Trenton!

Meet the Trenton!

Welcome to one of our newest floorplans-The Trenton! This Heritage series floorplan at 56’ wide and 44’ deep this  is great for wide but short lots. We recently built our first Trenton and we love it. Here’s an exclusive look at the floorplan.  

New Showcase Home in McLean!

New Showcase Home in McLean!

We just completed our Radford showcase home, and we LOVE IT! Here’s what you can expect to see when you visit our newest home.

Owners Bedroom Styles We Love

Owners Bedroom Styles We Love

The Owners Bedroom is a great spot to relax and unwind at the end of the day. Here are some of our favorite bedrooms we've designed over the years. Which is your favorite?

Benefits of a Flex Space

Benefits of a Flex Space

Still trying to choose the best floorplan for your family? There's a new room to consider and it could change everything when you're making your final decision. This room works hard for you! It's an efficient use of square footage(sqft) and can double as many different rooms. What am I talking about? A flex room!

Our Favorite Kitchen Designs

Our Favorite Kitchen Designs

Fast Interiors are out. What do I mean by “fast interior”? Trend chasing and overconsumption. Instead of rushing to the department store every time you see a pillow you like on the internet, make do with what you have. Not only will you save money, but you’ll save the environment as well. Fast interiors doesn’t just apply to décor, but also things you pick in the design center. Cultivate your own design voice and save the planet in the process. Here are some of the most sustainable options to pick that will last for years to come. 

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