Let the Desert be your Palette Guide
When it comes to home siding colors (and the dead of winter), Midwesterners seek the warmth. Warmer hues pack a hint of heat into your home’s exterior, bringing to mind the golden sun and sand. Enter desert inspiration—dry air that smells of eucalyptus, thriving succulents and mountain views. Now you can grab a hold of […]
3 Unusual Architectural Styles You’ll Find in Lake Forest
Lake Forest is known for a diverse mix of architectural styles making it one of the most interesting and beautiful cities in all of Chicagoland and Metro Milwaukee. Take a ride through the town’s sprawling 17 square miles and you’ll feel like you have taken a step back into history. Estates designed by Frank Lloyd […]
Why Lake Forest Property Owners Need to Know About Building Codes
Are you thinking about starting an exterior renovation on your Lake Forest home? If so, you need to first take time to learn about how local building codes can affect what your project looks like. As one of Lake Forest’s leading professional contractors, Custom Installations has seen many homeowners make the mistake of completing work […]
Get Inspiration from Nature—Go Green with your Siding
A walk in the shady woods. Gazing up at an old-growth pine tree. Touching your fingertips to the soft moss covering a boulder. Sometimes slowing down with nature can fill you with a well of design inspiration. There’s something about the soothing, earthy color Heathered Moss that takes note straight from nature’s book. The mossy-like […]
Brighten up your Home’s Exterior
Interesting light fixtures can help set the mood in your outdoor space. Whether you opt for a vintage, dangling pendant in your entryway, or formal sconces framing your front door, think about the feeling you’re trying to create in your home’s outdoor space. You can inject personality into your exterior by honing in on your […]
What is the Best Investment When It Comes to Exterior Remodeling?
Are you still wondering what to do with your tax refund dollars? Remodeling your home’s exterior can offer many great benefits. It can update the look of the exterior and create more curb appeal. Some updates, such as a new roof or gutters, can help better protect what’s inside the home. Other projects like installing […]
Natural Trim Colors for your Home Exterior
If you stop to peruse neighborhood homes, you’ll likely notice many with white trim accentuating the doors, windows and corners. It’s not only popular, but it can add a freshness that many homeowners seek. We love the look of white trim but wanted to show you a not-so-stark option—our collection of brown trim shades. Brown […]
Sneak Peek: Exterior Home Design Trends for 2016
The hope and promise of a new year has come once again. The arrival of January 1st often marks the turning of a page for many people. Resolutions are made and a list of all the tasks we wish to accomplish throughout the year is drafted. A popular goal that many homeowners have is the […]
3 Rules of Exterior Home Design
Are you planning an exterior renovation? If so, here are three design rules to keep in mind when crafting your perfect home. Add a mixture of textures for a more custom look. A home that is all one material can be overbearing and boring. To make your home have a more designer feel, it is […]
Holiday Decorating Tips for your Home’s Exterior
It’s a time-honored tradition many homeowners look forward to all year long – decorating their home for the holidays. With this festive season right around the corner you, too, may be itching to string the lights, hang the boughs and enjoy the magic of the holidays. Before you begin unpacking the tinsel take time to […]