Homes Are Made in the Details      Building your own home is quite possibly the most exciting and rewarding endeavor for anyone to undertake. It starts with the perfect home design, and a perfect location, in a perfect neighborhood. But, it is the personal items we fill our homes with that reminds us there is a family living in that home. Every new event in our live is reflected in our homes from the

The kitchen is the heart of every home, where families cook, entertain, and relax. Whether you’re building a new home or remodeling an existing kitchen, and by those regards planning for the mood of the kitchen sets the tone for the rest of your home. The kitchen is the most expensive and challenging room to build or remodel. But it’s where everything happens — talking, cooking, scheduling — so it’s important to make the space functional,

Custom Library Ladders by Häfele You know you want one. No longer relegated to the study, library ladders come in an array of styles and finishes to improve space usability and generally class up the place. Residential uses for library ladders include use in kitchens, closets, libraries or other storage areas. Commercial uses could be anything from corporate offices and libraries to wine tasting rooms or retail stores. Available library ladder styles include straight or

It’s been 7 years since we purchased our Computer Numerical Control (CNC) Router and in the last year we have only started scratching the surface of what the capabilities are. Earlier this year, we had a customer ask for a complexly shaped sign which, at the time, was out of our capabilities. After a fair amount of head scratched Lighthouse Cabinets decided to dip a toe into the world of custom sign making. For anyone who has

Welcome! This photo gallery has pictures of kitchens we feature in our Tier III: Stock Line. Antique White Kitchens – Trends: Cream and antique white kitchens are timeless. Unlike color tones and wood stains that can shift with fashion tides, a well-designed off-white kitchen should never look dated. You’ll find hundreds of photos of traditional kitchens on this site featuring antique white as either the central color or as a contrasting accent in two-tone kitchens. Antique

Estimating a Remodel’s Return on Investment Setting the Budget The recession may technically be over, but when it comes to housing values, the numbers still have been sliding down. As a result, so has the return in investment on remodeling projects. However, a kitchen remodel continues to be the interior home improvement project that increases your home’s value the most. According to the 2010-11 Cost vs. Value Report*, a minor kitchen remodel ties for the

Clean and Stylish. Today, being bold is more than having bright colors, it is about making a statement. The new trend streaking around high end homes are two-tone color pallets. Dynamic Duo: This color combo, unlike the oddball colors schemes that fancy designers dream up, never goes out of style. Like a bride and groom in traditional garb, this classic combination fits the bill and has serious stylistic staying power. What you do with the design,

Retro kitchen designs are rocketing in popularity as homeowners look to revive the nostalgic fashions of the past. Old-fashioned telephones, retro kitchen appliances, classic memorabilia, and even old-school “futuristic” designs can be used to complete the picture of today’s creative retro kitchens. The best part is, unlike with most vintage kitchens, you don’t have to be a purist; you can pick and choose retro elements to bring into an otherwise modern kitchen. Hot Rod: Here’s a