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

Happy Holidays!

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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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

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.

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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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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Ah, spring! We love this time of year at Georgetown Development, the Cherry Blossoms along the Tidal Basin in Washington, DC are in full bloom and families from Bethesda, MD to McLean, VA are slowly emerging from their homes after a long winter, ready to celebrate spring. What better way to celebrate than embarking on a home renovation project.

Georgetown Development has worked on many home renovation projects and the kitchen is always a great place to start as that’s where most families tend to converge.

Here’s a great article that we found from The New York Times about the importance of installing proper kitchen ventilation in your home. There are many choices when it comes to range hoods in today’s market including Broan, Wolf, Sub-Zero, Jenn-Air and GE. No matter what your taste is, there’s a range hood that’s right for you and your home and we’d love to not only help you find it, but help you design your new kitchen around it!

To learn more about how Georgetown Development can help you renovate your home, please visit www.georgetowndevcorp.com

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We don’t think that the weekends were meant for chores, they were meant for spending time with family; at least here at Georgetown Development that’s what we think! We like to get up and go and not spend the day wrestling with the vacuum and other household items.

When we’re helping homeowners design their custom home or working with home renovation projects, we like to suggest products that make keeping the home clean a snap, that’s why we often suggest installing a central vacuum system. Most systems are available in both bagged and cyclonic versions and are typically engineered to fit easily into both new and existing homes. Most central vacuum systems feature an internal sound suppression system that greatly reduces motor noise, while cooling airflow at the same time.

A great system is the Central Vacuum System manufactured by Nu-Tone^® which features a tap-n-clear HEPA cyclonic filter, which never needs to be replaced. After emptying the debris pail by simply tapping on the top of the filter, homeowners are able to restore the filter to good-as-new status. Homeowners who select the bagged version will appreciate the fact that the bags are self-sealing and the adaptor makes bag changing easy.

So unplug that pesky vacuum cleaner and get outside, Washington, DC! The snow has finally melted and we’re free to roam about the metro area!

Bigger isn’t always better. At Georgetown Development, we’ve seen the housing trend transform from McMansions in McLean, VA to shabby chic starter homes in Bethesda, MD and just because homes are getting smaller these days, doesn’t mean that they aren’t less creative or impressive.

Check out some of these new home designs across the country; we guarantee that there’s a style to fit every homeowner! To view the new homes of 2010, click here.

Georgetown Development is here to help you with all of your home needs from luxury custom homes to more sustainable renovations. From solar living to living off the grid, Georgetown Development is here to help you design the home you’ve always dreamed of!

To learn more about how Georgetown Development can help you, please visit www.georgetowndevcorp.com

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