Month: July 2017

Luxury Custom Homes Deserve Luxury Service: The Milton Way

Our customers are looking to build luxury custom homes, so we give them luxury customer service.

A home is one of the largest investments a family can make. Without clear and effective communication between a home builder and its clients, families could be left with a home that wasn’t exactly what they envisioned. At Milton Development, we place a heavy emphasis on customer communication and make it a top priority. That’s just part of why we’re better than the competition when it comes to customer communication.

We also take the time to listen to, get to know, and make sure we understand each family that we work with. This commitment to empathy helps us to better create a home that works for the entire family. Our goal is that each family will think of Milton Development as a partner, and not just a builder, which is why the family is included in the design and building process of their custom home from the beginning.

Transparency is a must with effective client communication, which is why clients see each and every quote and proposal throughout the process, and can feel free to weigh in at any time. In fact, our experts and contractors encourage questions, so they can better address any concerns that may arise throughout the process.

It’s vitally important to our business and to our relationships that each client knows that they can turn to us at any time. We don’t simply walk away from the home once it’s built; we service our brand and we’re proud of each home we build. Staying accessible before, during, and after the build is complete is a hallmark of the builder/client service.

In the end, we treat our clients the way we would want to be treated – with integrity and honesty, every step of the way.

Custom Built Homes: Quick design tips for outdoor living spaces

Custom built homes require both the customer and designer to think of every detail. Here, we’ll take a look at some quick design tips for outdoor living spaces so you and your family can enjoy your home – inside and out.

With summer in full swing, you’re bound to start spending more time in your outdoor living space. The perfect outdoor oasis can be an incredible compliment to the rest of your home. So what can you do to touch up that space to make it something truly unique?

The key is to develop an outdoor living area that has function. You should ask yourself what purpose you want the space to serve. Once you’ve decided, then you can begin to adjust your outdoor space to serve your needs.

How the space interacts with the rest of the home is also important. Do the materials, colors, or design clash? Does each space seamlessly flow into the next? To make sure each space is working together (landscaping, hardscape, etc.), take a look at your entire outdoor space and picture it within the larger design of your home. Does it fit?

Finally, and most importantly, you need to feel comfortable in your home – both inside and out. Once utility and flow are covered, you can begin to consider how to make your outdoor space more comfortable. Lighting, cover, furniture, and landscaping are just a few things to think about.

When creating outdoor living spaces, it’s important to treat them with as much care and consideration as you would the interior of a home.

To learn more about building a custom home, or for general inquiries, contact Milton Development at 203-613-8889 or fill out the form at miltondevelopment.com.

Where does Milton Development draw its inspiration for outdoor living spaces?

The magic of a brilliant outdoor space can complete a home and bring it to life. Oftentimes when designing the perfect room or, in this case, the perfect outdoor living space, inspiration can be elusive. At Milton Development, inspiration for your outdoor oasis comes from a number of places.

First, we draw from foreign and exotic places where outdoor living is the norm. In many of these places, utility is as important as design. When function meets beauty, you have an outdoor space that you’ll have a hard time leaving. You may also develop an impulse to show it off to your friends.

Most importantly, we draw a lot of inspiration directly from our clients. Each family is different, which means they have a unique interaction with the outdoors. Some prefer a quiet place to read, others want a spacious outdoor dining space to entertain guests, or a cozy corner to congregate by a fire. Some just want to be able to throw epic pool parties, or walk to their backyard tennis courts for a quick weekend set. It’s important that we learn everything we can about a client so we can translate it into a one-of-a-kind plan that fits the client’s personality.

The interior of the home tells us a lot about the family, and inspires the perfect outdoor living space to compliment the rest of the home. If an outdoor living space is a part of your dream home, consider it one of the advantages of building a custom home. To learn more about building a custom home, or for general inquiries,  contact Milton Development at 203-613-8889 or fill out the form at miltondevelopment.com.