CB December 2002

Although it exudes the comfortable charm of an old house, custom builder Jim Sattler considers this 6,000-square-foot, cottage-style charmer to be a vanguard for his residential construction firm, highlighting trends in luxury housing for upscale buyer...

Appropriately called the Renaissancedot.com House by custom builder Orren Pickell, this $3.5 million home in Glencoe, Ill., is a remarkable hybrid combining timeless European architecture and finishes with the latest technology.

Ask a builder for a definition of a good accountant, and tax savings probably will be a highlight of the response.

Luxury Series built-in refrigerators from Jenn-Air can be personalized inside and out.

Innovative, thoughtful upgrades such as screened porches and third-floor bonus space can buck the notions of how a Midwestern home should look.

Sunrise Specialty's Lions Foot Bath recalls the splendor of the Victorian era.

Tulikivi's line of soapstone fireplaces and bake ovens has been revamped to include more features, designs and decorative accents.

Progress Lighting's Savannah Collection gives a home island colonial style by uniting tropical flair and colonial craftsmanship.

Armstrong's Urban Settings collection of textured sheet vinyl gives discerning customers the practicality and style they desire in a floor.

Myson offers two pro-ducts perfect for making the home more comfortable in colder months.