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Join us as we weigh the pros and cons of different walk-in closet layouts — from bathroom access to corridor-connected designs. Discover what works best for privacy, flow, and everyday comfort in your primary suite.

Designing the right floor plan is about more than room placement, it’s about creating a home that supports daily routines, privacy, connection, and long-term living. In this post, we walk through the planning principles guiding our custom home layout, from smart adjacencies to future-proof flexibility.

Designing our custom home in New England has been a journey of balancing timeless regional styles with modern performance and comfort. The region’s four-season climate, with its snowy winters, humid summers, and dramatic coastal conditions, requires thoughtful decisions at every step. We want a home that feels rooted in its surroundings, looks beautiful year-round, and functions effortlessly no matter the season. In this post, I’m sharing the design considerations we've prior