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10 Finer Details To Set Your Home Apart

When we say it’s all in the details, we mean it.

Driven by our mission, we have built our reputation by delivering projects of the highest quality. A key to achieving these high standards is paying attention to fine detail. This is what sets Griffith’s Construction apart and what we have become known for.

Below we’ve compiled some of our favorite finer details that, when incorporated in our work, make all the difference. Of course, all are chosen based on personal preference of the client, but we can always help to make those decisions if requested.

 

1. Custom Crown Mouldings, Trims, Baseboards, and Wainscot
   
   
   Our custom crown mouldings, trim work, baseboards, and wainscoting each help to provide a distinctive element to the interior of your home. From contemporary to craftsman, this detail can define the character of the home. We will help guide you through the selection process to create a unique, attractive transition between the walls, ceilings, and floors.
2. Resawn Hardwood Floor
   
   
   With a variety of finishes, our resawn hardwood floors highlight the individualistic appearance of the grain within the wood.
3. Reclaimed Timber Beams
   
   The Griffith’s Construction team utilizes old beams removed from ”turn of the century” structures, factories, barns, and farmhouses. The reclaimed beams give homes that vintage and rustic look that hearken back to 18th century buildings.
4. Custom Cabinetry, Libraries, Doors
   
   
   We customize woodwork such as cabinetry, libraries, and doors to match the size, shape, and color of your interior design dreams. The attention to details that comes with the customization of these elements help elevate the look of your home in any room they are placed.
5. Roofs Made From Cedar, Slate, or Clay Tile
   
   
   Roofs made from cedar, clay, or slate are long lasting options and have the added benefit of adding character to the home. These styles help to give a newer home a more aged appearance paying homage to the older style homes it resembles.
6. Custom hardware
   
   
   Custom hardware is a small detail that makes a giant impact on the look and feel of a home. Door knobs, handles, locks, and more –– any style and finish can be utilized according to your taste and complement the overall interior design of the home.
7. Post and Beam Construction
   
   Post and beam construction is a tribute to the way homes used to be built. Exposing beams is a type of construction that will replicate that bona fide farmhouse feel.
8. Limestone and sandstone window sills and door thresholds
   
   Limestone and sandstone window sills and door thresholds are a long lasting, functional solution that provide the home with a rich, classic appearance.
9. Custom Lighting
   
   
   Customized lighting helps to accentuate the architecture and interior design of the home. While adding “drama” to the appearance of the home and accentuating the custom home detail.
10. Modern technology in historically accurate houses
    
    
    We hide modern technology in historically accurate houses. The Griffith’s Construction team will ensure that your home operates by today’s technology efficiency standard, while remaining historically accurate. We can do everything from lowering switches to accommodate artwork to setting up custom smart home technology to control all electricity and lighting from a centralized platform.

Our clients trust our team because of our reliable reputation for our high quality projects and utmost attention to detail.

Let’s talk today about how our attention to fine detail can help to advance the design and execution of your home or addition.