Design Tip: Playing with Accent Lights

One of the best ways to experiment with style in any space is through lighting. Striking accent lights attract attention unlike any other decorative element - after all, lights literally glow! Whether you're looking to take risks, explore fads, add a splash of color, or blend multiple tastes harmoniously, lighting is a spectacular design solution.

Bright and playful lighting choices are becoming increasingly common among our clients. Unique accent lights make spaces feel more complete, they're like a punctuation mark at the end of a well-written paragraph, they finish the thought. You spend countless hours making decisions to set your home apart, to customize it to reflect your specific style, why wouldn't you add lighting to that list? Inspired illumination is a powerful tool in any homeowner's arsenal, one that should never be overlooked!

Curious to see more examples of accent lighting at its best? Peruse through some of our favorite client choices below! From the most modern to traditional tastes, we think you'll be filled with endless design inspiration!

Elegant and Serene Master Baths

Alongside the kitchen, the bathroom is arguably the most heavily trafficked, deeply practical room in any home. Bathrooms are a necessity and a routine part of everyday life. Mornings begin with a sleepy-eyed shuffle to the bathroom, and each evening winds down with our individual bedtime rituals.

While their function may be commonplace, the bathroom's style has certainly evolved in recent years. Current master bathroom trends take their style cues from serene spas and relaxing resorts more than ever. From mood lighting to double vanities, spacious showers to soaking tubs; modern master bathrooms are all about elegant, elevated finishes.

Our team knows the spaces we inhabit profoundly shape not just our lifestyle, but our mood. A beautiful room can put a person's mind at ease, and soothe a weary spirit. We can think of no better place to surround oneself with stillness and peace than the room where each day begins and ends. Below are a few of our favorite tranquil master bathrooms transformations, they're the perfect inspiration for anyone trying to create their own blissful bathroom getaway!

Fall Parade Home: A Kitchen on Trend

Curious to know our favorite room in this year's Fall Parade Home? The kitchen! We're suckers for a stunning kitchen to begin with, but we particularly appreciate the level of detail in a well-designed kitchen - no other room requires a more seamless blend of form and function!

The biggest current design trends all center around the kitchen. Farmhouse sinks, painted cabinets, open shelving, accent lights, subway tile, and Quartz countertops can all find their origins in the kitchen. Whoever first said that the kitchen is the true heart of the home was definitely onto something!

If creative kitchen design makes your heart go pitter-patter, then you must come feast your eyes on the kitchen in our Pamela Park Parade home. From the dreamy open shelving to the bold painted cabinets, crisp Cambria Quartz countertops to antique brass cabinet hardware, your design-loving soul will be in trend heaven! Just remember, the Fall Parade of Homes only goes through October 2nd, so be sure to explore this lovely home while you still can!

Building Room for More: Traditions

Warm milk and cookies after the first day of school, decorating the Christmas tree together while singing carols, or snuggling up with popcorn for Friday movie night; nothing is more priceless than creating family traditions. Whether you're establishing a new pattern or carrying on a time-honored practice, these rituals make up the rich tapestry of a family's life.

Traditions provide a roadmap to memories, they connect different generations through shared history, food, values, and culture. Unlike anything you could pass on to your children, traditions are cherished memories they can hold onto for a lifetime. They're things to look forward to each season and count on, whether life is easy or hard, these special customs transcend the bumps and bruises of family life and bring people together.

There is no greater honor than helping families define what home means to them, we know that the spaces we help create are sacred. Each home we build is designed with intention, each room is made to compliment your family's story and carry out your individual traditions. From a kitchen big enough to host birthdays and holidays to a cozy den that's perfect for Saturday morning cartoons, we carefully craft each space for you to fill with your beautiful life.