Designs for Where You Are in Life Right Now Creating Personalized Spaces That Reflect How You Live Homes used to be designed around a few predictable rooms: kitchen, living room, bedrooms, and maybe a formal dining area. Today, homeowners expect much more. A house is no longer just a place to live—it’s a place to […]
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Design for Where You Are in Your Life: Luxury Sport Courts, Pickleball Courts & Custom Lifestyle Spaces When was the last time your home truly reflected your lifestyle? At Design Loft, we’ve noticed a clear trend. Scott receives frequent calls from homeowners asking about a sport court, indoor court, volleyball court, tennis court, or pickleball
Why Floor Plans Matter More Than Finishes People love talking about finishes, and that makes complete sense. Finishes are the fun part. They are the pieces homeowners can see, touch, and imagine themselves living with. Tile samples spread across the table. Cabinet colors debated. Lighting fixtures saved, unsaved, then saved again. This is the part
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Now Is the Time to Jumpstart Your 2026 Home Project If you’ve been thinking about a home addition, a new kitchen, an updated bath, or even building an ADU or garage, this is your moment. In the world of residential design and construction, the most innovative projects don’t start the year they’re built. They start
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Custom Home Design vs. Customized Design: Understanding the Difference That Shapes Better Homes Alright, let’s start where Scott always starts. Not with a dream kitchen pulled from Pinterest. Not with a wish list a mile long. But with reality. The house as it actually exists today. Because here’s the quiet truth most homeowners don’t want
Case Study: Narrow-Lot Home for Empty Nesters with Indoor Pickleball Court Project Overview This custom home was designed for a couple transitioning into the empty-nester stage of life who wanted a comfortable and practical main-floor living layout—but also aplace where their children, grandchildren, and friends could gather. The property, located in an established neighborhood with
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Case Study: Main-Floor Living Home + Workshop on a Narrow Lot (Client names omitted for privacy) Project Overview A senior couple approached us after purchasing a long, narrow property that contained an aging home needing full demolition. Their goals were clear: design a right-sized home for aging in place, locate a purpose-built woodworking shop at
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Skilled Labor Isn’t Cheap—And Cheap Labor Isn’t Skilled: Why Good Design Is About More Than Cost Per Square Foot You’ve probably heard the saying: “Skilled labor isn’t cheap, and cheap labor isn’t skilled.” When it comes to building or remodeling a home, that couldn’t be more true. At Design Loft, we see it all the
Case Study: A Modern Mountain Home Designed for Family, Guests, and Gatherings in Star Valley, Wyoming (Design Loft Inc. – Custom Home Design) The Challenge The owners of a 30-acre property in Star Valley wanted a new home that reflected their new lifestyle as empty nesters — while still accommodating frequent visits from their growing
Case Study: Transforming a Kaysville Home to Match a Family’s Lifestyle and Location (Design Loft Inc. – Custom Home Design) The Challenge The owners of a beautiful Kaysville property loved their lot — a lush, sloping site backing to a creek with stunning Wasatch Mountain views — but not their home. The exterior was plain
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