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5 Ways to Prepare Your Kitchen for the Holidays

November 22, 2022

It’s finally here-the best time of the year. Celebrations abound and time is spent with family and loved ones. Of course, one of the most important parts of the holidays is food. Sharing a meal with loved ones can bring back fond memories of previous holidays, childhood memories, or love for those passed on. Food is so integral to our traditions and culture and taking the time to make these items is a simple way to bring families together. You’ll spend a lot of time in your kitchen during the holidays, so it is important to start with a clean slate. Here are a few ideas to get you started.  


How to Design the Perfect Powder Room

November 17, 2022

Powder rooms are small and fierce, but what exactly is a powder room? It’s a bathroom without a shower or tub that’s intended for guest use only. Since little ones won’t be splashing around here and leaving their bath toys behind, you can really dress up this room and add design features to your heart’s content. Here are some of our favorite powder rooms and what makes them unique. Consider adding some of these features to the powder room you’re going to build in your dream home.  


Welcome to the Ashland

November 10, 2022

Living in a multigenerational household can bring so much joy into the lives of all who live in the home. Grandparents build relationships with their grandchildren, parents can care for their parents while simultaneously care for their children, and children have ample opportunities to learn from their more experienced loved ones. This floorplan is a great option for families who see this lifestyle as a benefit.  


Make Your Home Work For You pt.3

November 3, 2022

We all contribute somehow to our community, sometimes it’s through the corporate 9-5. Other times it’s through artisanal endeavors or homemaking. Either way, let your home help you in your goal to be the best in your field!  


Multi-Gen Showcase Home: The Radford

October 27, 2022

We just completed our Radford showcase home, and we LOVE IT! This is a multi-generational dream. With a main floor suite and a spice kitchen families of all cultures and backgrounds are sure to love it. Here’s what you can expect to see when you visit our newest home.  


How to Winterize Your Home: Hygge Style

October 20, 2022

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.  


The Georgetown: Main Level Living is the Main Event

October 13, 2022

A family recently moved to Virginia and they wanted to build their dream home. Their vision? Main level living. All the most important rooms of the home on the main floor, and the less frequently used rooms on the second floor. Offices, guest rooms, and hobby rooms are all upstairs while the heart of the home is right on the main floor.  


Make Your Home Work for You pt.2

October 6, 2022

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.


White Kitchen Inspiration

September 29, 2022

The kitchen is often thought of as the heart of the home. Our customers love to make this the focal point of their home and we take great care to craft something truly one of a kind for them. An all white kitchen looks beautiful, clean, and classy. Even though one color is used for most of the design, it doesn't have to look boring. Textures can be added through the countertops, island, backsplash, and cabinets to elevate the design. Here are some of our favorite white kitchen inspirations.


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

September 22, 2022

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.


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