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Here, we’ll share our expertise, industry insights, design trends, and the stories behind the custom homes and commercial projects that define Landmarks West. Whether you’re a potential client, design enthusiast, or fellow industry professional, our blog is your window into the thoughtful world of custom development.

What to Consider When Hiring Roof Contractors

what to consider when hiring roof contractors

When looking for a roof contractor, choose the one who can develop effective ways on how water damages can be avoided, like heating the roof.

Working With Landmarks West: Herron Home

Working With Landmarks West: Herron Home

“The most important thing is sitting there and talking to them. There was a sense that they communicate very well. And in an industry not known for communication and industry in which people tend to do their work and throw it over the wall to the next guy and hope that he catches it with little to no communication, we thought that was key.” – Steve Herron

How to Design a Music Room

How to Design a Music Room

Music requires concentration, but if your music room is cluttered and disorganized, it will affect your performance, not to mention your mood. The solution to that is obviously to organize it. You can also surround yourself with photos, graphics, or awards to motivate yourself.

This video shows you an example of how to design a music room that boosts one’s creativity and focus.

How to Build Self-Supported Butterfly Roofs

How to build self-supported butterfly roofs

Self-supported roofs look cool, aren’t they? It looks like they’re floating when you look at them from the outside, and the minimalistic style makes the interior classy.

But this type of roof is actually a case of “don’t judge the book by its cover.” While they look simple and easy, you have to pay attention to details when building them.

Where to Place the Kitchen Island and How Big It Should Be

Where to Place the Kitchen Island and How Big It Should Be

The kitchen island is also an area where people gather, so you must place it in a spacious spot or make the size appropriate for the amount of space available so people don’t find it difficult to move around.

How to Make a Future-Proof Home

How to Make a Future-Proof Home

If you know that you will grow old in your home, you should consider making your home future-proof. Reserve a space for your most memorable photos, make the hallways wide enough so you can easily move and avoid accidents, and make everything accessible so you don’t struggle to get what you need, among many others.