Month: January 2013

Put the Sweet Back in “Home Sweet Home” this Valentine’s Day

Image credit: Jonathan Harris/Stockvault
Image credit: Jonathan Harris/Stockvault

Highlight Homes Plays Cupid with a Few Great Gift Suggestions in Time for the Holiday

While our friend Cupid works his magic with a bow and arrow, the talented crew at Highlight Homes works a little magic of our own with blueprints, hammers, nails, power saws, and electric drills. Cupid has the power to make two people fall in love with one another; we have the power to make two people fall in love with their home all over again. As one of Atlanta’s leading renovation companies, we welcome the chance to help you put the sweet back in your own “home sweet home” this Valentine’s Day.

Gift Ideas for Her…

Walk-in Closet: Make her feel like the glamorous star of her own romantic comedy with a dressing space that’s worthy of a star on the door. Highlight Homes’ extensive knowledge of structural engineering allows us to look at spaces a little differently than your run-of-the-mill general contractor.

Master Bath: Bring new meaning to the phrase “rest room” with spa-inspired additions such as a waterfall tub, hands-free faucets, Italian-tile lined steam shower, surround sound stereo, and elegant lighting. Warning – she may never want to leave this personal pampering place.

Craft Studio: If your sweetie is an aspiring artist or crafter at heart, what better way to say “I love you” than to create a space that is uniquely their own. Be it a sunroom that’s filled with light and paint-and-hot-glue-friendly flooring or a corner room in the basement surrounded with workspaces and storage cabinets, creation of this space is sure to get you a big hug.

Gift Ideas for Him…

Man Cave: If you know a boy who likes to escape to his own corner of the home from time to time, why not make that corner fit his individual tastes and interests. Whether it’s a work room where he can bang around and build things, a place to have the guys over to explore their garage band roots, or his very own version of the bar from “Cheers”, Highlight Homes can help you draw up blueprints for the Man Cave of his dreams.

Outdoor Oasis: With Spring just a matter of months away, backyard barbeques and pool parties are just around the corner. Whether you seek a quiet garden retreat, a high-energy sports and pool complex, or an outdoor kitchen, Highlight Homes can help you create an al fresco extension of the interior of your home that makes him feel like the grill master and lord of all that he surveys rolled-into-one.

Gift Ideas for the Happy Couple…

Master Retreat: Convert your bedroom into a “love nest” you can’t wait to retire to each evening… something that evokes luxury, comfort and warmth. From trey ceilings for added height and hardwoods to add  a timeless opulence, to crown molding to add rich details and a shift in the floorplan to open things up – Highlight Homes’ experience in structural engineering and architecture can help you see your bedroom in a way you never even imagined.

Gourmet Kitchen: Be the stars of your very own cooking show every night! A renovation of the heart of the home that takes an outdated kitchen to a state-of-the-art gourmet kitchen will serve as the inspiration for many a fabulous meal to come. What an awesome gift to give one another – a gift that keeps on giving year-after-year.

Gift Ideas for the Whole Family…

Game Room/Media Room: From a movie theater-inspired media center for endless runs of sci-fi favorites to your very own billiard room/arcade, Highlight Homes can help you convert a bonus room or finish a basement into a living space that will likely become one of your family’s favorite rooms of the house with countless memories to be made.

This list goes on and on!  To get started on your Valentine’s Day shopping with a home renovation from Highlight Homes, contact our design-build team by phone at 678.873.9234, by e-mail at info@highlighthomesga.com, or via our our convenient online contact form.  Given the short amount of time before the holiday, it’s unlikely we’ll be able to complete your project by Valentine’s Day – but we can draw up the blueprints for you to hand over to your loved one, deliver a certificate announcing their special gift to come, or begin construction right away. To learn more about Highlight Homes, we welcome you to visit our website atwww.highlighthomesga.com where you can meet the members of our team, discover our ever-increasing list of services, and view our portfolio online. To stay up-to-date on the latest Highlight Homes news, “like” us on Facebookfollow us on Twitter, and/or sign up for our monthly e-newsletter, The Highlight Homes Herald.

Image Credit: Jonathan Harris – Stockvault.net

Shades & Highlights – Things We Like January 2013

As with the arrival of any new year, we are excited about all of the new projects Highlight Homes will tackle, new discoveries we will make, and new relationships we will build with vendors and clients alike. Because there’s no way to know what exciting things 2013 has in store for us, we’d like to dedicate this issue of Shades & Highlights to some of the cool new products and trends that are hitting the market and will likely positively impact the renovation industry:

Pantone, LLC Released its Color Report for Spring 2013 late last year. Beautiful bright colors will be in bloom in both fashion and home decor. Image Credit: Pantone, LLC
Pantone, LLC Released its Color Report for Spring 2013 late last year. Beautiful bright colors will be in bloom in both fashion and home decor. Image Credit: Pantone, LLC

Pantone Color Report Spring 2013: Pantone LLC, an X-Rite company and the global authority on color and provider of professional color standards for the design industries recently released its fashion color report for Spring 2013. With gorgeous garden-themed hues like Tender Shoots green (PANTONE 14-0446), African Violet purple (PANTONE 16-3520) and Poppy Red (PANTONE 17-1664), it’s evident that color will be in bloom in both fashion and décor over the coming months.

House Beautiful: House Beautiful Magazine writer Mimi Read showcases some exciting, up-and-coming developments in the realm of interior design for her article “10 Home Decorating Trends That Will be Hot in 2013.” We won’t spoil the surprise, but we think she’s right on target with regard to homey kitchens and sophisticated man caves (eh-hem, Highlight Homes can help you incorporate both into your own home!)

enLIGHTenment  magazine: Writer Linda Longo “shines a light” on the latest trends in her interview with award-winning Northwest design firm Neil Kelly for her article “Top 10 Home Design & Remodeling Trends For 2013.” Again, we’re not about to steal Longo’s thunder – but we ARE particularly fond of Top Trend #2: Living in Your House Longer.  As an Atlanta-based design-build renovation firm, that’s music to our ears.

Benjamin Moore’s Tintable Chalkboard Paint: Benjamin Moore is a paint manufacturer that we use from time-to-time in our renovations, particularly on the interior walls. We are curious about the release of their new tintable chalkboard paint (Product # 308), which is “a latex topcoat that turns virtually any interior surface into a chalkboard. It is easy to apply, dries in a matter of hours to a durable eggshell finish, is easy to clean and fully washable. It also is formulated to minimize any lingering odors, making it ideal for a child’s playroom, bedroom or even the kitchen—as a message center for shopping lists and household reminders.” The best part is, there’s no longer a need for the blackboard to be BLACK. This Chalkboard Paint can be tinted to match all 3,300 hues in the Benjamin Moore collection – and with the ability to color match – the possibilities are endless!

Check back every month for a new edition of Shades & Highlights from the design-build team at Atlanta home remodeler, Highlight Homes. To learn more about Highlight Homes and the services we provide, we invite you to visit us online at www.highlighthomesga.com.

To schedule a no-obligation consultation with Highlight Homes to discuss remodeling your home in 2013, call us TODAY at 678-873-9234!

Old Dog, New Tricks

Highlight Homes Broadens Its Commercial Portfolio With Recent Opening of Perk-n-Pooch in Sandy Springs

Cafe lights at Perk-n-Pooch lo res

The Cafe at Perk-n-Pooch - lo resFor more than 25 years, Highlight Homes’ Principal – Tony Pourhassan – has been a well-respected renovator, builder and developer in the Southeast. Responsible for such highly touted eco-friendly communities as Terra Sol in Gwinnett County, in more recent years his custom homes and quality crafted renovations have graced the pages of publications like the Atlanta Journal-Constitution, Custom Home Magazine, Atlanta Home Improvement Magazine, Remodel Atlanta Magazine and more. With the shifting landscape of the Atlanta housing market, Tony has explored both old and new territories – finding a grand reception to his company’s remodeling skills among current homeowners. Most recently, he has ventured into the commercial realm with a major addition and renovation to College Park’s Red Oak Animal Hospital, as well as the complete construction of a new canine-and-coffee concept called the Perk-n-Pooch in Sandy Springs.

Dog Wash Stall at Perk-n-Pooch lo res

The View from the Counter at Perk-n-Pooch lo resAfter opening its doors on January 1, 2013 – Perk-n-Pooch has been met with rave reviews from four-legged fans and their humans. This uniquely combined dog wash and coffee café provides dog owners with an opportunity to give their pet a bath while enjoying a specially prepared premium cup o’ joe.  Located in the Sandy Springs Crossing Shopping Center at 6690 Roswell Road Suite 360, the folks at Perk-n-Pooch invite you to bring your own Fido by for either a self-service or full-service bath so you can check out Highlight Homes’ handiwork up close and in person. The space consists of dog wash stalls, seating area, and enclosed café.  Be sure to tell ‘em Tony sent you!

If you have a commercial or residential project in mind, Tony and his dedicated design-build team welcome the opportunity to discuss it with you. Contact the friendly folks at Highlight Homes by calling 678-873-9234, e-mailing info@highlighthomesga.com, or filling out the convenient online contact form.

To learn more about Highlight Homes, visit us online at www.highlighthomesga.com and “like” us on Facebook!

To learn more about Perk-n-Pooch, visit them online at www.perk-n-pooch.com and “like” them on Facebook!

Photo Credits: Sarina Roth/Never the Rock Photography

Highlight Homes Listed Among Top Construction Sites on the Web

Highlight Homes is proud to have our blog recognized as a Top Construction Site by ConstructionManagementDegree.com
Highlight Homes is proud to have our blog recognized as a Top Construction Site

Atlanta Custom Builder and Renovation Blog Listed Among Best Home Building Websites by ConstructionManagementDegree.com

We’re accustomed to receiving kudos and awards for our thoughtfully designed, quality crafted custom homes and renovations at Highlight Homes, and now we’re pleased to have our blog recognized, too! The Highlight Homes’ blog was recently designated by ConstructionManagementDegree.com as one of the Top Construction Sites on the Web.

Launched in Fall 2009, the Highlight Homes blog regularly features original articles about the latest trends to hit the industry, tips for homeowners, renovation and housing market statistics, and company news. Our stories have run the gamut from How to Prepare Your Home for the Winter Months to Ways to Transform Your Home from Ho Hum to Holy Moly, and everything in between.

ConstructionManagementDegree.com’s review reads as follows: “Highlight Homes offers architectural design and home renovation services, and their blog provides information about home buying, green building, renovations, and interior design. Anyone who loves ‘before and after’ photos will love their images of homes in the Atlanta area.”  We wish to say thanks to ConstructionManagementDegree.com for featuring us as a Top Construction SiteHighlight Homes is truly honored to be included among such recognizable names as Builder Online and Building Construction + Design Network.

We invite you to bookmark the Highlight Homes’ blog to stay up-to-date on the latest news and renovation advice from our talented design-build team.  To learn more about Highlight Homes and the services we provide throughout the metro Atlanta area, including Buckhead, Roswell, Alpharetta, Sandy Springs, Dunwoody, Peachtree City, Newnan, and beyond – please visit us online at www.highlighthomesga.com.

About ConstructionManagementDegree.com (from their website): Founded in 2010, ConstructionManagementDegree.com is a comprehensive online resource that lists every campus and online construction management degree offered in the U.S. The site maintains this database in an effort to provide students who are considering a career in construction management with an unbiased and straightforward means of assessing their school options. Their resource articles offer students information pertaining to degree plans, career paths, salary information, trends in the field, and more. Their blog also covers a variety of topics that are useful for those already in the field or considering a degree path toward construction management.