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Home: The Second Story Podcast Series
From Uncertainty to Clarity: What Home: The Second Story Teaches About Designing a Better Home At its core, Home: The Second Story is not just ...
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Revisiting the 4 Phases of Architectural Documentation
The 4 Phases of Architectural Documentation (Updated for Today’s Building Process) Architectural documentation is more than drawings — it’s the roadmap that transforms an idea ...
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New Year, New Trends in Custom Homes
As we look ahead to 2026, we’re noticing something interesting: design trends are becoming less about what’s new and more about what lasts. Clients aren’t ...
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Organized Living
Designing Your Custom Home: A Place for Everything You’re about to build your custom home — the one you’ve imagined for years. You’ve pinned a ...
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Designing Your Home for Holiday Celebrations
You love the holidays — but hosting? That’s a different story. The kitchen turns chaotic. The dining area feels cramped. Guests wander awkwardly through private ...
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From Concept to Reality
Things to Consider When Building on Your Own Land Building on your own land is exciting. You’ve got a blank canvas and a vision. But ...
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What You Wish You Knew Before Starting Your Custom Home or Renovation
If you’re thinking about building a custom home—or renovating the one you’re in—you’ve probably spent months (or years) dreaming about it. Maybe you’ve collected inspiration, ...
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Creating a Space that Reflects YOU
Creating Spaces in Your Home That Reflect Your Personality, Passions, and Sense of Style Your home is more than just four walls and a roof ...
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Prep Kitchen and Working Pantry
A prep kitchen and a working pantry are two types of auxiliary kitchen spaces often found in larger homes or luxury kitchens, designed to support ...
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