Everyone has their favorite room in a home. For some, it’s the living room, for some the bathroom and for many, especially in the DC Metro area, it’s the kitchen. At Georgetown Development, we’re always looking at new and innovative ways to update kitchens of any size so we’re always full of ideas when our clients ask us “what would you do with this space?”

One item we love that is guaranteed to knock the socks off of any foodie in your home is this electric drop-in induction cooktop from Electrolux. The cooktop’s Infinite cooking system creates heat only after sensing a pan on the surface. Not only that, but the surface responds only to the diameter of the pot or pan that’s been placed on the cooktop. Other features include Power-Assist, which provides a 25 percent increase in power to bring large pots to boil faster, and 15 preset touch settings for digital heat control.

We love Electrolux’s sleek design and at Georgetown Development, we can help you deisgn your new custom kitchen around this innovative product or any other product you’ve got your eye on this holiday season.

To learn more about how Georgetown Development can help with your custom home design or room to room renovation project in the DC Metro area, please visit us at www.georgetowndevcorp.com

Happy Holidays!

It’s summer in Washington, DC so you know what that means; heat, humidity and a nice cool shower. But with new Water Sense guidelines from the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) are your cold showers coming to an end?

As water conservation becomes increasingly more important for many areas across the U.S., and because showering accounts for approximately 17 percent of residential indoor water use, low-flow showerheads (or other conservation-minded plumbing products, for that matter) are not going away.

So, does this mean that your high-blast shower has to come to an end? Not necessarily. Click here to view some new, water saving shower heads from manufacturers all over the world. At Georgetown Development, we understand how important it is not only to install products that compliment each home design but are also in compliance with DC regulations.

Want to see what else we can do for your home renovation or custom home design?  Visit us at 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?

Happy Building!

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!

Happy Building!

Everyone loves cool gadgets, especially Georgetown Development. We didn’t have time to check out the latest and greatest in kitchen and bath products at this year’s Kitchen and Bath Industry Show (K/BIS) in Chicago but we love this recap from Builder magazine of the top 10 green products that were featured at this year’s show.

Companies like Moen, Kohler and Panasonic all launched products that have a green spin, designed for today’s eco-friendly homeowner. From water-saving toilets to ENERGY-STAR^® rated appliances, there’s something for everyone!

Georgetown Development can help you design the kitchen and bathroom that you’ve always imagined. From custom home design to renovation projects, we do it all.

To learn more about Georgetown Development and some of the eco-friendly projects that we’ve recently completed in the Washington, DC metro area, please visit us at www.georgetowndevcorp.com

Happy Building!

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

Happy Building!

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

Happy Building!

When Georgetown Development is working on a custom home or a renovation project, we always check out the local Washington, DC designers to see what’s new and innovative in the world of design. What good would we be at our jobs if we didn’t support our local design community!

We know, we know, when you think of Washington, DC you don’t immediately think of designers with an incredible eye for style and design but we’re here to prove you wrong!

This year, we plan on checking out the 2010 DC Design House located in Chevy Chase, Maryland. From April 9 to May 10, 2010 a historic 1905 mansion which once hosted an inauguration party for Harry S. Truman will be transformed to showcase 19 designers who have been chosen to redecorate spaces in this incredible space.

The 2010 DC Design Home is located at 3911 Bradley Lane in Chevy Chase, MD and admission is $20 per person.

For more information on the 2010 DC Design Home, click here.

For more information on how Georgetown Development can help you transform your dream home into a reality, please visit www.georgetowndevcorp.com