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More People Sought Custom Homes in 2014

[caption id="" align="aligncenter" width="500"] Beach Style Dining Room by Costa Mesa Architects & Building Designers Brandon Architects, Inc.[/caption] 2014 was a great year for the custom home industry. Recent data collected by the National Association of Home Builders indicates that 2014 saw a 20 percent growth in custom home construction. It is important to acknowledge that this…
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Subtle Ways to Enhance the Luxury in Your home

When you think of luxury home design what comes to mind? Large rooms? Ornate details? These certainly convey a sense of luxury but many times luxurious features can be built into your home in subtle ways. We pride ourselves on adding features to our custom homes that may go unrecognized but can make a huge difference in our clients' daily…
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Architectural Features to Consider for a Beautiful Nautical Kitchen

Nautical inspired home design has been a part of traditional New England homes for years. Subtle references to the sea help create a look that is classic while also feeling fresh and new. If you're hoping to create a nautical inspired kitchen during your home remodeling project consider adding the following: Circular windows Installing a single circular…
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New England Home Style of the Month: Georgian

Classic Georgian architecture was prevalent throughout the eastern seaboard of the United States in the mid-1700's. These homes were known for a classic roof line, traditional proportions, and attention to symmetrical detail. Many traditional Georgian homes featured a brick exterior, an abundance of windows, and decorative elements such as pediments over the windows and elaborate…
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