How to Choose Between Light and Dark Granite…
Light or Dark? White cabinets or stained? Light paint shade for the walls or rich accent colors? For some, the decisions are easy…for others …
Powder Room Upgrades!
Whether you call it a half bath or a powder room…you can’t deny that this little nook with a toilet and a sink has …
Does this Two-Story Design meet your New Home Checklist?
Whether looking to buy or build, everyone mentally compiles a checklist of preferred features for their next home! One of my favorite designs here at …
My Top 10 Favorite Features of the Miller’s New Home: A one-year review!
Last June I eluded that a Top 10 Favorite Things post was in the future for my favorite client’s MDH build in Amherst. To celebrate …
How to Choose Your Window Grille Pattern…
One of the first selections we make in the build process here at MDH is windows! We pick the color: White or …
Adding Built-ins to the New Home!
Recently I have been talking a little about Old House Charm. One of the most obvious things to me in older homes …
Things are looking up! A quick guide to ceilings!
I think one of the most missed opportunities in new construction is adding an interesting element to the ceiling beyond the structural …
Three Ways to Add Old House Charm to a New Construction Home!
As a resident of an old farmhouse in the middle of nowhere, I can vouch for all the reasons one should build …
2015 Fox Valley Gallery Of Homes!
Coming this May 2nd-3rd is the annual Gallery of Homes hosted by Jon Huss Custom Homes & Midwest Design Homes. The event is a …
It’s Move-in Day for Beth and Grant!
Last week when we all woke-up to an unexpected spring snow storm, Beth and Grant Horton were closing on their custom MDH build …