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CHT WHAT ARE YOUR FAVORITE DESIGN FEATURES IN THIS HOME? GN The front entry and stairwell is designed with two-story ceilings and an indoor/ outdoor thirty foot rock feature wall that travels the length of both floors and continues down into the basement. The front entrance is separated from the living room by a two-sided fireplace. This provides some privacy between the two spaces but still allows light and movement to travel between. As an extra touch, we mounted a motorized art piece above the fireplace in the living room so the TV can be hidden when not in use. CHT WHAT IS A COMMON MISTAKE PEOPLE MAKE WHEN DESIGNING A LUXURY CUSTOM HOME? GN One of the biggest mistakes we see is homeowners designing a home that isn't true to their own personal style and lifestyle. When we begin a luxury custom home project, we work with the homeowner to establish a list of their wants or wishes for the home and then we also take into consideration their lifestyle, the available space, features of the property itself and their personal style to ensure the finished home is a space they will truly love for years to come. - Greg Nielsen, GD Nielsen Homes, www.gdnielsen. com