There are many benefits to making your home “smart” with connected devices and automation. You can control your devices from anywhere, talk to them, and receive feedback – all without having to be physically present. This can be a great convenience, especially if you have a busy lifestyle or are frequently away from home.

Building a custom house is a complex process, but this checklist can help you get started on the right track. Part one covers finding the right land for your dream home. Part two helps you select the right builder who will bring your vision to life. And part three provides an overview of the construction process. With these steps in building a custom home, you'll be one step closer to making your dream home a reality.

Don’t be afraid to mix metals! Toby Young said, "I had always been taught that, like the color of my shoes, belt, and handbag, the metal hardware in a room should match.” Luckily for us, that is absolutely not true!

Master Bedroom Design is one of the areas that we find ourselves spending a lot of time developing. The following 10 design tools are helpful in creating a Master Bedroom space that is welcoming and special.

Whooosh, you walk into your home after a long day of work, or shopping, or travel. How does your home welcome you? How does your home make you feel? Calm and peaceful, or perhaps focused and intense, how about happy, joyful, and optimistic? Architecture and interior design are powerful tools, and, given the ritual role our homes play in our lives, we consider homes to be the supreme canvas.