One of the challenges of any custom home design is space. Everyone wants it, not everyone has it, so how do you make the most of your space? At Georgetown Development, we know all about working with what you have to produce a room that’s comfortable with plenty of storage.

Before you start knocking down walls and busting through the next room, take a look at this elegant and more cost-effective ways to create the coveted closet space. By building a closet opening with no doors, you have the flexibility of choosing a closet that not only blends in with your vision, but also can give you back floor space.

To learn more about how Georgetown Development can help you with your next custom home design or room to room renovation, give us a call or check out some of our latest award winning homes at www.georgetowndevcorp.com, and please put the sledge hammer down! We can help.

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It’s been a tough few years for the housing market, not only in the Washington, D.C. metro area but all over the country. Even with unemployment numbers going down and the economy slowly rebounding, home sales have been struggling to bounce back.

Georgetown Development naturally stays on top of forecasting and trends not only in D.C. but across the county and one of our go-to studies is the Builder Healthy Markets Index created by Builder magazine. Taking a number of economic factors into consideration, Builder has recently released their Healthy Market Index and, no surprise, D.C. ranked #11 as one of the healthiest real estate markets in the county.

According to Builder, strong job growth is the big story in the nation's capital. Non-farm employment rose 1.4% last year, with most jobs in the service sector. The unemployment rate (5.7% in December) is the lowest of any major metro area in the country.

This being said, perhaps it’s time to take those custom home plans off the shelf and make it happen! From inception to budgeting to putting in those final touches, Georgetown Development will be there every step of the way in order to ensure the home you’ve always dreamed of.

To learn more about Georgetown Development or to view some of our award winning homes, please visit us at www.georgetowndevcorp.com

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Many of us envision the perfect morning, walking downstairs and opening the windows to let the sun shine in. Rarely does this happen, but at Georgetown Development, we aim to please! For all of those craving their Snow White moment, we would like to present the Push Out French Casement window from Marvin.

The Push Out French Casement windows is the newest addition to the company’s Ultimate Casement line. The window has traditional push-out hardware that opens with a quarter turn of a handle and features the company’s clever wash mode that allows exterior glass to be washed from the inside. Rather than the typical middle support, the two sashes join at the stiles within a single frame, like a French door, resulting in unobstructed views. The aluminum-clad window has a Kynar 500 finish and can be made in a 72-inch-by-72-inch size.

The push out window can drastically change the look and feel of any home exterior adding a level of luxury from the outside. To learn more about how Georgetown Development can help you incorporate these windows into your next custom home design or room to room renovation, please visit www.georgetowndevcorp.com.

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At Georgetown Development, we like to look at each room as a blank slate with endless possibilities.  Colors, textures and layout are usually only limited by one’s imagination and we’re constantly dreaming of new ways to incorporate the newest in eco-home design with any luxury home so when we came across the new textured tile from EcoDomo, we wanted to share.

EcoDomo’s new Rainforest leather tiles contain 60% pre-consumer recycled content made from recycled leather luxury car seat straps and can be re-used without glue. Yes, we said car seats! They are available in 12 different colors and three textures and add a level of depth to any surface.

Georgetown Development is committed in providing our clients with the latest in green building and use sustainable products whenever and wherever we can. To view some of our latest award-winning eco-friendly homes and to learn more about how we can help with your new luxury custom home or renovation project, please visit www.georgetowndevcorp.com

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It’s hard to believe that 2010 is over already. With all the ups and downs of the housing market, no one can predict what 2011 will bring but at Georgetown Development, we can tell you one trend that isn’t going away anytime soon in Bethesda; a sustainable, smart home. Green building is here and it’s here to stay. Builders across the country are working smarter to provide homeowners with a home that not only stands out, but is designed to get the most out of natural light and utilizes recycled and sustainable products wherever they can.

That being said, there are a number of products and finishing touches that homeowners will be seeing more of and we can’t wait to show you what’s next when we attend the annual Builder’s Show in Orlando next month. But, until then, take a look at some of the top trends that Builder Magazine is predicting for 2011. From CLF lighting to unique and original fixtures for your bathroom and home exterior, 2011 will be anything but ordinary!

To learn more about how Georgetown Development can help with your next custom home or renovation project, please visit us at www.georgetowndevcorp.com

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Its a new year with new ideas in the DC area.   What if you could give your kids the gift of being able to write on their walls without the sheer look of horror from their parents? What if you could create a room for your significant other where they can think…on the wall?

We’d like to introduce you to IdeaPaint, a single-coat, roller-applied paint that can be used to turn a surface into a dry-erase board suitable for kitchens, a child’s room, or a home office. Unlike conventional dry-erase boards, IdeaPaint is formaldehyde-free, and conforms to all U.S. EPA regulations and does not produce any harmful gas once it’s dry. The product recently earned Greenguard certification, making it one of the newer eco-friendly paints on the market, which at Georgetown Development, ranks high on our list of must-have’s.

Want to know how to make IdeaPaint work in your home? Give us a call. At Georgetown Development, we can help transform any idea into the custom home or room renovation that you’ve always envisioned.

Check out some of our recent transformations at www.georgetowndevcorp.com

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The word luxury means something different to everyone. For some, it’s a long weekend getting pampered at a spa or finally getting the perfectly tailored suit. For Georgetown Development, luxury is a custom home that pulls out all the stops. From the attic to the basement, the floor boards to the ceiling fixtures, a luxury custom home showcases the best in home design in an expertly crafted layout.

Check out some of the new luxury items that are making their way into homes across the country. This list, created by Builder magazine features some of the newest innovations for the kitchen, bath and every room in-between. From a free standing tub from Hansgrohe to almost invisible wall outlets by Dana Innovations, luxury in 2011 will be like nothing you’ve ever seen before. Not only are these items guaranteed to make any home shine, many of them are made from recycled products and are eco-friendly.

Want to learn how you can incorporate any of these products into your home? Visit us at www.georgetowndevcorp.com to check out our latest luxury custom homes and room-to-room renovation projects.

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We all know the quote “good fences make great neighbors.” At Georgetown Development, we think good fences can make for amazing custom homes. A home with an artfully designed entryway can turn a home into an experience.

As small lots have become prime real estate for many home owners today in many desirable neighborhoods throughout the Washington, DC metro area, thoughtful landscaping has become essential to these home sites' appeal. One of the best ways to accent and define the transitional space between public sidewalk and private entry is with a unique fence or gate.

There you are, driving down the street in Bethesda, MD or McLean, VA and you see one home that just looks a little out of place, something is different, but you can’t quite put your finger on what it is. What makes that home look different? Solar panels on the roof!

More and more homes today are having solar panels installed and the government is finally taking notice. The growing demand for solar panels on residential homes has forced Congress to look into a climate legislation that includes a provision that, if passed, could make it financially more feasible for solar system suppliers and their business partners—including builders—to extend lower-cost leasing options to homeowners. Click here to read all about it.

At Georgetown Development, we are committed to providing our clients with the latest in sustainable home design. From using recycled products to helping you with a luxury home design that’s also energy-efficient. To learn more about our commitment to sustainability and environmentally conscious design, please visit us at www.georgetowndevcorp.com.

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Typically trade shows are a mad house. Everyone is rushing from booth to booth to see what’s new, what’s on trend, what the next big thing is. This year’s American Institute of Architects (AIA) convention last month in Miami wasn’t really any different. While the number of attendees might have been smaller, the abundance of new products made up for it.

From sleek solar panels to decorative windows made from bamboo, this annual green conference displayed products for everyone. Click here to view some of the highlights.

Georgetown Development has worked on increasingly green homes throughout the Washington, DC metro area and would love to help you with your next green project. From one room renovations to custom home designs, Georgetown Development has been helping homeowners create their dream spaces for over ten years.

For more information Georgetown Development and to view some of our work, please visit us at www.georgetowndevcorp.com

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