How homeowners can work best with designers and architects
For this article, we spoke to Jenny Guggenheim, award-winning Principal Designer and Design Director at Guggenheim Architecture + Design Studio located in Portland, Oregon. Jenny Guggenheim, Principal Designer + Design Director is shown on the left. On the right is Jeff Guggenheim, AIA Principal Architect. Website: Guggenheimstudio.com Q: What does it take today to be […]
Great Room Ideas: a Residential Builder’s Perspective
It’s very common for us to be involved in a home residential project that includes creating a great room where the kitchen, dining room and living room are part of an open floor plan. They are very popular; in fact, a recent survey reported that 79% of respondents prefer a kitchen and family room open […]
How to get the most out of a basement remodel
In a recent by the Wall Street Journal about basements, it commented that “Wealthy Londoners have long built basements reaching two, three, and even four stories below ground” and that there is a trend towards more basement remodeling. We agree! In fact, an unfinished basement is like having an unrecognized real estate asset and homes […]
18 Impressive Features To Include When Building Your New Home
In a previous blog, we provided our readers with a checklist for building a new house in Oregon. This article dives into 2022 impressive and trending features that we are seeing as we build new custom homes or remodel whole homes. We believe that this checklist includes unique house features that not only add value […]
Top Luxurious Features To Include In Your Custom Home [2022]
Since the pandemic in 2020, many homeowners seek to improve life at home through remodels, additions or new home construction. Although many of us are now going back to the theater, movies, gyms, exercise classes or public pools, luxurious home features continue to remain in high demand. This article focuses on luxurious features such as […]
What Exactly Is Mid-Century Modern Architecture? [Ultimate Guide]
Mid-century modern homes continue to remain very popular in the Pacific Northwest, yet there is some misinformation on how to identify a true Mid-century modern home. In this article, we will cover some history, descriptions, and help you discover whether a Mid-century modern home is for you. What is the history of Mid-century modern […]
4 Innovative Ideas to Build Multifunctional Rooms & Spaces
Why multifunctional rooms are so appealing Even when money is not an issue, not many homeowners want a home so large that there is a room for every type of activity. Most of us prefer to combine multiple uses across our living spaces, giving us ease and efficiency in how we live. If you are […]
How to Pick the Best Smart Lighting to Complement Your Home
The world of home lighting has drastically changed In the last 10 or so years, we have all switched from using traditional incandescent lighting to energy efficient lighting, and many of us are still learning how to select the right light bulbs for our home. While this lightbulb revolution has been underway, demand for smart […]
Building a Smart Home with Must-Have Products Guide [2022]
What we can now expect from our homes is quite revolutionary and exciting. But with smart home technology continually changing, you may wonder if there’s a real benefit to today’s smart home and if it’s all worth your time and effort. For 2022 and into the future, we think it is. We have seen happy […]
10 Most Popular Architecture Styles for Luxurious Homes
As long as people have built and lived in houses, there have been home architectural styles. With over 150,000 houses, Portland home architecture has a variety of favorites to choose from ranging from classic American ranch to Foursquare homes to Storybook. What is a Luxurious Home? It is a tough task to define luxury since […]