Here in Montana we are lucky to have the extra long hours of light in the Spring through early fall months. With the rising cost of energy, and an ever-present movement to go green, it’s a good thing to consider how much natural light is built into your new custom home. Various lighting options such…
The stove and cooktop are the heart of most any home cook’s kitchen. When we think of cooktops, we often consider the choices to be between gas and electric. Both have their obvious pros and cons. But did you know that in today’s modern kitchen there has been added a third choice—although it’s not an…
When you’re planning a new home, how much consideration will you give to the garage? Because you’re planning your own home, the garage can be anything. Will you need three stalls, or just two? What if you own two cars and a boat? Or two cars and another that’s being rebuilt piece by piece at…
Storage is often one of the most overlooked and under-thought-about aspects of a new, custom home build. Oftentimes, closets, attics, crawlspaces, and garages, offer more than enough storage to suit a person’s needs; however, what if storage could be both useful/functional, and, also beautiful? What if storage could simultaneously be a work of art, a…
People seem to be conflicted when it comes to the ideal size of a home. A lot of people still love the idea of living in a home that is practically a mansion, but we can’t forget the trend of living in tiny houses to save money and reducing our carbon footprint. A large mansion…