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Why We Build for Accessibility in Every Home: A Grand ARDA Win and a Family’s Story
Accessible home design is often misunderstood. People tend to picture hospital-style bathrooms, wheelchair ramps, and features that put practicality ahead of appearance. But a home can be designed for accessibility without looking or feeling any different from the beautiful custom home its owners always imagined. At Living Stone Design + Build, we believe accessibility...
Why We Build for Accessibility in Every Home: A Grand ARDA Win and a Family’s Story
Accessible home design is often misunderstood. People tend to picture...
Living Stone Design + Build Featured in House Beautiful’s 2024 Whole Home
Most people hear "aging in place" and think of practical home features: wider...
What Aging in Place Design Really Means (A Family’s Story)
Most people hear "aging in place" and think of practical home features: wider...
What Are the Best Neighborhoods for Golfers to Live in Near Western North Carolina?
We've built custom homes in some of the most established golf communities across...
What to Know Before You Build a Custom Home
I’ve spent thirty years building custom homes, and I’ve noticed the same pattern...
Living Stone Wins Six 2026 American Residential Design Awards, Including Two Grand ARDA Honors
I'm proud to share that Living Stone Design + Build took home six awards in the...
What Should You Do If Your Home Inspection Report Comes Back Bad?
A bad home inspection report does not automatically mean the house is a bad deal....
What Do I Do If My Appraisal Comes Back Too Low?
When a home appraisal comes back lower than expected, it can put an otherwise solid...
What’s the Difference Between Remodeling and Renovation?
People often use remodeling and renovation to mean the same thing. In everyday...
When Calculating Cost Per Square Foot, Does That Include Outdoor Living Space?
Short answer, no, not automatically, and that single gap is responsible for more...
Are There Times of the Year When Weather Won’t Let You Build in Western North Carolina?
People ask me this question expecting a simple answer, usually something like...
What Does It Cost to Build a New Home? A Real Answer With Real Numbers
I get asked this question in nearly every first meeting, and I understand why most...
The 4 Types of Contractors You’ll Meet When Building or Remodeling a High-End Home
If you're planning a custom home or a whole-home remodel, you are about to...
Elevating Excellence: Learning from the Nation’s Top Builders
Earlier this spring, some of the most respected custom home builders in the country...
Building Better Homes in Tennessee
Building Distinctive Homes in Johnson City & Northeast Tennessee From the...
Where Wellness Meets Design: The Laurel, September 2025
Where Wellness Meets Design In Cashiers, a thoughtfully curated destination is...
Resilient Luxury Homes in North Carolina: Build With Confidence
Resilient Luxury Homes in North Carolina: Build with a Team You Can Trust Searching...
A Step-by-Step Guide to Building a Quality Custom Home
A Step-by-Step Guide to Building a Quality Custom Home Building a custom home...