Everyone remembers their childhood nightlight, that small beacon of light protecting the bathroom from monsters and dragons. At Georgetown Development we want our families to feel protected and safe in their homes from any creatures that go bump in the night, which is why we really like the newest bath fan from NuTone.

The LunAura bath fan features an LED nightlight that encompasses the bath fan to produce a soothing soft blue light that provides enough lumination during the night while maintaining a calming atmosphere for sleepy homeowners. NuTone is known for their eco-friendly and stylish bath fans and the LunAura is no exception. The 100-cfm fan includes a main light that’s 36-watts, is available with a round, square or diamond light panel, is Energy Star-Rated and operates at just 0.7 sones, which just louder than a whisper.

NuTone has a long line of bath fans to fit any bathroom design. The LunAura brings a modern look to any custom bathroom renovation or new design. To learn more about how Georgetown Development can help transform your next bathroom renovation and to view some of our recent custom homes and renovation projects, 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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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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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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From light bulbs to flooring, homeowners today have the choice to toss aside less environmentally friendly products and appliances and purchase items that are either ENERGY STAR^® or energy-efficient. Let’s face it people, green design is here to stay and Georgetown Development couldn’t be more excited about it!

We have been designing green homes all over the Washington, DC metro area for years and when we came across this article about green roofing and saw that DC was the number two city in the U.S. for square footage of green roofing installing in 2009, we couldn’t be happier.

Green roofing or sod, consists of several layers of protected membranes and soil medium, and planted with any type of vegetation, including succulents, grasses, and other plants. It offers sound insulation for the building, promotes energy efficiency, and is said to help keep the interior of a house or building cooler.

But in addition to the benefits for the building, green roof proponents say the installations help society as a whole. It cleans the air, takes the stress off sewer systems through storm water retention, and helps reduce the heat island effect that makes urban temperatures climb in the summer.

Click here to read the entire article and to learn how Georgetown Development can help you with your green roofing project, visit us at www.georgetowndevcorp.com

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Remember shag carpet? Sure it was fun to look at and comfortable to lay on, but how stylish was it really?

Today’s options when it comes to flooring are a far cry from the days of orange shag carpet and can complete the look to any room, from kitchens to baths to living rooms, if you have the vision, there’s a flooring style to match it.

When we saw all the new materials that can be used to create an amazing space, we were well, floored! Here at Georgetown Development we look for accents that make each living space unique whether you’re re-designing your space to be more green or if you’re creating a custom home from the basement up.

Take a look at some of these unique styles, from cork to bamboo; we can help you choose the best floor for your home.

For more information on Georgetown Development or to take a look at some of our work, please visit www.georgetowndevcorp.com

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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America is on the move! In 2009, the annual "migration" study tracked more than 143,000 interstate household moves, and Georgetown Development is happy to report that Washington, DC is at the top of the list!

There are always trends in the migration of families in the U.S. and according to this recent article on msn.com, the Washington, DC metro area is quickly becoming a place for relocating.

Know what this means? If you’ve been thinking about putting your house on the market, now is the time to renovate your home! Georgetown Development can help you redesign your whole house or any room you’ve had your eye on. From “greening” your kitchen, bathroom or family room to converting your garage into a spare bedroom, we do it all.

For more information on how we can help you maximize your selling potential, please visit us at www.georgetowndevcorp.com.

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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At Georgetown Development we’ve helped customers design large scale custom homes as well as more energy-efficient renovation projects. Whatever the job may be, no matter how large the home, customers are always looking for ways to create more space. It’s never ceased to amaze us how much “stuff” homeowners can accumulate in a lifetime! From boxes of books to boxes of art, families are always looking for ways to display it all.

We’re here to help.

Check out this article from Builder magazine about the benefits of built-ins and how they can help you gain needed space, especially with today’s smaller home designs.

Not only can Georgetown Development help you redesign your space for maximum capacity, but we can also help you chose more energy-efficient and eco-friendly materials.

For more information on how Georgetown Development can help you with your next renovation or new home design, please visit www.georgetowndevcorp.com

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