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Here is a list of some of the most desirable custom-home styles and materials in our area. OutdoorOutd Kitchens The hottest trend is outdoor fireplaces, firepits and fully-stocked kitchens with stainless steel appli- ances, grills and granite or quartz composite countertops. Tankless Water Heaters An efficient supply of instantaneous hot water that takes up less space and can be placed on the exterior of the house. Texture Texture is big, from the ceilings to the furnishings. Exterior facades are using textured slurries or stuccoes to create visual focal points. Walls are dressed in Venetian plaster and faux finishes. Ceilings Quartz Composite The ceiling is now the fifth wall and Granite is being replaced by is rarely white or low. Trays, coffers, maintenance-free quartz composite. stomped patterns, beams and Sinks are also being replaced with stacked wood trims all accent and quartz composite and with one big texturize the ceilings. one, not two or divided Travertine Tiles Composite Mosaics Under-cabinet LED Tile is the top flooring of choice for The sparkle and variety of hand- Though expensive, it adds a layer foyers in Southeast Texas with the glazed or glass tiles are lighting up of task lighting that never needs a large 18” to 20” size travertine tiles kitchen backsplashes. Mixtures and new bulb. in a variety of styles and layouts the composites of glass/stone/tile mosa- most popular selection. ics add visual interest and texture. 6 March 2013 | theVIPmag.com Contributors to this article: Brad Downs, B&B Plumbing; Wireless and Mounted Custom Range Hood Clara Downs, Just Construction & Nickolina’s Interiors; Taryn Hebert, REMAX/Beaumont; Summer Lydick, The Painted Large flat-panel televisions are front Designs in stainless steel, copper, Wall; James Rippeon, Classic Homes; Jeremy Schmitt, and center on walls with hidden brass and painted, glazed and Alyson Jon Interiors; Douglas Winfrey, Douglas Winfrey wires. Homeowners want wireless stained woods customize a kitchen Custom Homes; Jeannette Winfrey, American Real Estate networking throughout for all elec- style. tronics, including televisions. Integrated Sound Cabinet Finishes Surround sound and integrated Painting, glazing and glass fronts sound systems support home are in vogue. theaters and gaming. 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Even an expensive to your home in a desirable neighborhood can fall short with a lackluster front door and entryway. “It’s called point of destination, which brings your eye to one point as you enter a designated area, then see another point that draws you door into the space,” said Rette Browning, owner of Rette Browning Architec- tural Landscape Design. “With >> theVIPmag.com | March 2013 9 any entrance, you want to make it appealing. You want to see what’s behind it.” In addition to balance and proportion, front entries should begin with a walkway that clearly establishes the path to the front door.