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A Smart Home Built Smart

Custom builder August Homes blends efficient, hi-tech home automation systems with high-performance, sustainable building strategies. 
 




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Merging Ancient Construction With Modern Living

This vacation home pushes the boundaries of traditional log construction techniques and incorporates elegant details elevating this typically rustic building method

Design Details

An Open-Air Balcony That Functions Like a Birdcage

The oceanfront porch on this Alys Beach home opens to expansive views of the Gulf Coast

Case Studies

Building a ‘Happy Place’ on Florida’s Waterfront

Designing and building a custom waterfront home requires experience, expertise, and a good team—which is exactly what this client got

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Finding the Best Angle—a Lake Austin Dock Framed to Fit the Home’s Sight Lines

This two-tiered waterfront dock on Lake Austin was constructed on an angle to provide homeowners with the best views of the lake from every room in the house

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Hidden Rooms: Jenkins Design-Build

A secret room for extra storage 

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Hidden Rooms: Hagstrom Builder

A trapdoor in the floor of this custom build conceals an unexpected treasure below

Projects

Out-of-the-Ordinary Pools

Two resort-style pools that push the boundaries of outdoor living

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Decks and Patios by Deep River Partners

Deep River Partners' Richard Sherer and Nicholas Blavat show off pool terraces bathed in sunlight and rustic fire tables.

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Unique Deck Design by Dr. Decks (aka Jason Russell)

Curves flow seamlessly on this artful deck, which also features an illuminated railing that transforms the deck into a work of art at night

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His Closet by Yelena Gerts

Yelena Gerts creates a his closet with the vibe of a Rodeo Drive upscale men's clothing boutique

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