Similar to choosing appliances, choosing the fireplaces was the next step in the Smiths’ decorating selection process. Because of the types of fireplaces available today (true heating appliance versus standard fireplace, etc.), the desired finish and surrounding materials have to be considered upfront. With “heating appliance” fireplaces, we must be careful... [Read more...]
Homeowners must select their appliances early on in the home-building process so the cabinet makers can begin the cabinet design. You may remember when the Smiths chose their cabinets for the Outdoor Living Show Home; now they have selected all their appliances as well. The key to selecting appliances for the Smiths was thinking about how they use... [Read more...]
During the framing process, the Smiths had to make their roofing selections for the material, style and color of the main roof as well as the material and color of the lanai and front porch standing-seam roofing. You’ve probably noticed that each selection decision is fit into the building process strategically. Roofing commences just after framing is completed;... [Read more...]
