We’ve all heard the term curb appeal. The exterior of your home is the first thing anyone sees before they step inside, and the impression the exterior makes sets an immediate tone for value and pride of ownership. One common trend in custom home design today is a multi-textured exterior. It looks beautiful and unique…
A fireplace within the home is an element that is both aesthetically beautiful and warmly inviting (No pun intended). Montana is home to frigid, long winter nights, and a warm, blazing fire can be just the comfort on a stormy, evening. And the modern homeowner has numerous choices as to the type of fireplace and…
Color is a tricky subject when it comes to custom home design. It’s a rewarding challenge to come up with colors and design elements that all work together. It’s a terrific eye-pleasing achievement when the home’s colors are cohesive with all other elements and remain pleasing to the eye. The colors both on and within…
When you picture your new dream home in your mind what colors do you see? Amazingly, it can be difficult to decide on a color, because all the colors and elements of the home must both work together to create a cohesive and pleasing appearance, but also be identical or similar to the colors that…
Kitchens are one of the most customizable rooms in any custom-built home. Kitchen cupboards, flooring, and appliances all play a part in the kitchen’s aesthetic appeal and functionality. And within the kitchen, the countertops are the pinnacle of both aesthetics and functionality. An ideal countertop should be physically appealing to the homeowner and match with…
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…