The Whole-Home Automation Decisions That Are Easy During A Build But Painful To Fix Later

There's a conversation that happens in our showroom more often than you'd think. A homeowner walks in, newly settled into a beautiful custom home, and within a few minutes says some version of the same thing: "I wish someone had told me this before we broke ground."

It's not that their home isn't stunning. It is. But underneath the finished work, a few early decisions, or the absence of those decisions, are now living quietly inside their walls. 

Below, we explore what to think about early on when building a new home.

Learn Why a Home Theater is the Ultimate Indoor Retreat

Summer in the Reno and Lake Tahoe regions is spectacular, but intense high-altitude sun and peak afternoon heatwaves can quickly drive you indoors in search of relief. When the temperature climbs, you want two things at once: cool, climate-controlled comfort and effortless, always-ready entertainment.

Many view summertime as pool time, and would rather be indoors watching movies during the fall and winter, but we think the heat of summer is the best time to chill out for a bit and host a movie night once the BBQ and pool time are over.

Home theater spaces can easily become the ultimate summer asset, transforming staying inside into a luxurious, highly social experience that beats any commercial outing for beating the heat. Below are the top seven reasons why a private cinema is the perfect place to spend your summer downtime.

Why Motorized Shades Demand Early Architectural Planning

When designing a custom home in Reno or Lake Tahoe, your windows are your connection to the landscape. They frame the rugged peaks of the Sierra Nevada and flood your living spaces with natural light. That same beautiful sunlight brings high-altitude UV rays that can fade hardwood floors, damage fine art, and disrupt your indoor climate.

While motorized shades are the ultimate solution for preserving your views and protecting your interiors, achieving that clean, custom look requires early planning well before your drywall is hung. In fact, the most critical decisions about your window treatments must be made during the framing stage. Learn why below.

How Professional Low-Voltage Design Extends Your Living Space Far Beyond The Patio Doors.

In the Reno and Lake Tahoe regions, we build homes to celebrate the landscape. We prioritize expansive windows, outdoor kitchens, and terraces that overlook the Sierras. 

Yet, without a sophisticated outdoor lighting plan designed at the onset of construction, half of your home’s aesthetic value vanishes the moment the sun dips below the horizon.

Landscape lighting in a luxury new build, when executed correctly, transforms your property into a curated evening retreat, extending your livable space and enhancing the safety of your estate without sacrificing elegance. 

Learn more about it below.