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As technology advances and people accept constant connectivity as a way of life, homes are becoming a thing of the future. Almost any system or function in a home can now be automated and [...]

Green homes have gone from a luxury option to a housing standard. A “green” home is defined as one that meets some level of energy efficiency and ecological responsibility. How green or energy [...]

The internet is a wonderful place to find inspiration and gather ideas for your future custom home. It’s even possible to find an array of overall designs and floorplans, often for a hefty fee. [...]

Some of Winthorpe’s clients already own a plot of land on which they want to build a custom home. But many don’t. Often, a client will come to us, desirous of building their dream home, but are [...]

When building a custom home in Maryland or Washington D.C., there are a variety of ways to fund the project. Some homeowners have cash on hand, some sell an existing property before getting [...]

At Winthorpe, when we say we’ll build a completely custom home, we mean it in every sense of the word “custom”. Many builders who claim to build custom homes only do so by letting the buyers [...]

When undertaking a remodeling project, there are a couple of things for the homeowner to consider in advance. It’s important to have realistic expectations of what your space will look and feel [...]

As humans age, their physical needs change. In our later years, we may require a walker or wheelchair, stability assistance in the shower, or easier access to daily-use items. Actually, at any [...]

A Two-Part Remodel Residents of New York purchased a three-story Colonial-style home, with a basement, in Chevy Chase, Maryland. It wasn’t quite how they wanted it, so they thought they’d have [...]

Opening Up a Space….Intelligently Many of our clients come to us seeking to “open up” their spaces. From kitchens to bathrooms, making a space more accessible and bringing in more light, are [...]