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 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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Every once in a while Georgetown Development likes to let you in on some secrets of the trade- like where do we get our inspiration from? Where do we learn about new products that not only have a good aesthetic but are also environmentally friendly? As a company that strives to use as many recycled and “green” products as possible, it’s important that we keep up-to-date with industry trends and the newest products around.

From the latest in green toilets to insulation, this article gives homeowners a look into what we’ve got our eye on for your next custom home or home renovation project.

From the attic to the basement, Georgetown Development can help you transform your space into a more luxurious and eco-friendly place to relax, rejuvenate and live!

For more information on how Georgetown Development can help you, please visit www.georgetowndevcorp.com

Every once in a while, we hear about programs that totally jive with what Georgetown Development is all about. When we heard about a new program from the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC), we wanted to share it.

Leadership in Energy & Environmental Design or LEED…you hear this term a lot more than you used to, but what does it really mean and how does it affect your home? LEED certification was established by the USGBC as a way to measure how sustainable a building is; are there bike racks so employees can bike to work, rather than drive, are the lights on timers so they aren’t being used when rooms aren’t in use? These are just a few of the elements that LEED certification measures.

This measurement used to be mainly for larger structures, but not anymore. The USGBC and the Bank of America Charitable Foundation have announced the Affordable Green Neighborhoods Grant Program. The program awards financial and educational resources to help remove barriers towards the pursuit of LEED for Neighborhood Development projects which include affordable green housing components in their neighborhood plans. The grant program is open to developers and related public agencies that choose to pursue LEED for Neighborhood Development certification and demonstrate a commitment toward strengthening existing communities by providing affordable green housing to citizens with a range of income levels. To learn more about this new program, and how you can get your community involved, click here.

At Georgetown Development, we are committed towards designing homes that embody the same principles as the USGBC and LEED certification. Georgetown Development strives to provide homeowners with products that are made from recycled materials and systems that are energy-efficient.

To learn more about green building in the Washington, D.C. metro area and how Georgetown Development can help you design your next custom green home or green renovation, visit www.georgetowndevcorp.com.

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We all know the song “Stairway to Heaven”, but our reality is really “stairway to the kids”, or “stairway to the bathroom that needs to be cleaned”. But, what if you could create a stairway that didn’t make what was on the other end seem so bad?

When you’re designing your custom home or if you’re working on some home renovations, Georgetown Development can’t help you design every element from the front steps to the basement steps.

Click here to check out a number of new and innovative stairway ideas from Builder magazine. From stairways that use sustainable materials to steps with a Spanish flare, Georgetown Development can help you create the stairway and the home you’ve always envisioned.

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

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Washington, DC metro area homeowners aren’t exactly known for having multiple wind turbines in their backyards in Bethesda, Md. or Mclean, Va., but more and more homes today are putting smaller green touches in their homes, inside and out to save energy and help the environment, and Georgetown Development is helping lead the charge.

We wanted to share this article in the June 2010 issue of Builder magazine that highlights four projects around the U.S that has achieved the net-zero goal by using an array of technologies, including straw bale construction, foam insulation, and wind turbines.

Net zero homes are those that produce as much energy as they use, and we think that we’ll be seeing more and more of these homes in the years to come.

So even if you aren’t ready to go solar, Georgetown Development can help you with smaller touches to help save energy and green your home from custom home design or home renovations.

For more information about how Georgetown Development can help you, please visit www.georgetowndevcorp.com.

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Ladies and gentleman, take a look at what’s behind door number one! You remember the show; the door would open and an amazing prize was waiting behind it. At Georgetown Development, we kind of feel the same way. You open the door to the bedroom or the living room and there it is - the room of your dreams.

What if the real treat was the actual door? What if guests were amazed at the craftwork of you custom made interior doors made with translucent resins that use a variety of materials such as grass, paper, metal, fabric, or even recycled glass.

Take a look at these new doors from the Simpson Door Co. and envision how they could transform any room in your home and how Georgetown Development can help you do it. If you’re in the market for a home renovation or working on a custom home design, we can help you do it.

For more information on Georgetown Development Corporation and to take a look at some of our most recent renovation and custom home projects, please visit www.georgetowndevcorp.com

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Everyday, homeowners do a number on their countertops. You throw your keys on them, put hot plates on them, sit your kid on them while they watch you cook. A few years ago, granite was the must have countertop, but at Georgetown Development, we like to think outside the box.

Everyone can have a granite countertop that wows their guests, but the counter is growing up! Take a look at what the newest trends are in eco-friendly, kid-friendly and adult-friendly countertops on the market today.

Not sure what works best for you? Let Georgetown Development help you find your perfect match! Whether you are remodeling your home or are building the luxury home you’ve always envisioned, Georgetown Development is here for you! Check out some of our past projects at www.georgetowndevcorp.com and give us a call. Trust us, your old countertops need a break; haven’t you put them through enough?

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No one likes being told what to do, but everyone could use a little guidance every now and then, especially when it comes to your living space. Whether you are looking to sell or simply create a more temporary living space, Georgetown Development can help.

A recent article in Builder magazine maps out the 10 must have’s for any home. From heated floors to butcher blocks in your kitchen, here are some simple ways to easily increase the value of your home.

Georgetown Development can help you envision how to incorporate these items into your home and design living space you’ve always wanted. For more information on what Georgetown Development can do for you, please visit us at www.georgetowndevcorp.com and don’t worry, we won’t tell you what to do, we’ll just help you make it great!

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