We foster a culture where work-life balance is not just a policy, but a practice that enhances our productivity, creativity, and satisfaction in all aspects of life. We strive to ensure that every employee feels valued not just for their work, but also as individuals with diverse interests and responsibilities outside of work.
Plan your electrical layout and lighting design early, including outlets, fixtures, and smart home features.
Designing a new custom home involves numerous critical decisions, one of which is planning the electrical and lighting layout.
Whether you are working with an architect, interior designer, or electrical contractor, it is essential to tackle this aspect of the design early on to ensure a smooth and efficient construction process. This plan will determine the positioning and availability of outlets, switches, and fixtures throughout your home.
Outlets – To ensure convenience and functionality, careful planning of outlet placement is necessary. In addition to standard outlets, consider including dedicated outlets for devices that require constant power, such as smart TVs, home offices, or entertainment systems. Discussing your plans and requirements with professionals enables them to create a well-designed electrical layout, ensuring sufficient outlets for each room and for specific activities.
Lighting – Proper lighting design can significantly impact the ambiance and mood in each room. In collaboration with interior designers or lighting specialists, you can choose from a myriad of fixtures that fit your style and needs, including chandeliers, pendant lights, recessed lighting, and sconces. Be sure to research different lighting techniques, such as layering lights, to create depth and emphasize focal points in each room. Don’t forget to consider incorporating dimmer switches to adjust the intensity of light, offering flexibility and ambiance control. In addition location of switches are very important, including the need for “3-way” and “4-way” switches.
Smart Home – Integrating smart home automation can improve convenience, security, and energy efficiency. Features such as voice-controlled lighting, programmable thermostats, and smartphone-controlled security systems can be seamlessly integrated into your electrical plan. As smart home technology evolves rapidly, staying aware of the latest advancements can help you future-proof your custom home.
Remember, starting early allows for collaboration with professionals, enabling a tailored electrical plan that meets your specific needs.
Chuck Rotondo is our Lead High-End Supplier.
Rotondo Products is based in Pennington, NJ. They specialize in distributing quality architectural finish products to builders and sub-contractors.
They also work closely with architects, interior designers, engineers, and owners to make sure the products they sell are properly specified and indicated on construction documents.
The Founder & President, Chuck Rotondo, has worked in the building materials industry for over 18 years.
Rotondo Products would love to learn about your next project!
Design ample storage spaces such as closets, pantries, and garages to keep your home organized and clutter-free.
Let’s face it, we humans collect a lot of stuff. One of the biggest and longest standing complaints when it come to homes is the lack of storage. Understandably, it has become one of the most important features homebuyers look for.
A huge benefit of building your dream home is the advantage of ensuring your custom design boasts maximum storage efficiency.
In addition to planning for plenty of traditional closet and pantry storage, you can add your own personal touch with custom storage that meets your exact needs.
From built-ins to hidden compartments that maximize otherwise unused dead-spaces, the options for your custom storage solutions is truly endless.
Luis Vega is the owner of SuperHome, a leading company in smart property automation, security, and other low-voltage specialties. Luis is also a real estate investor using both buy-and-hold and fix-and-flip strategies.
His dynamic background bridges technology and real estate, contributing significantly to the evolving landscape of real estate technology from video surveillance, access control, to intercom solutions and more.
Beyond his professional pursuits, Luis is a devoted husband and father to his wife Keran and daughter Aria.
Invest in quality materials for key components like roofing, foundations, and windows for longevity and durability.
Starting with high-quality materials when building your new home will not only help to reduce long-term maintenance and repair costs but also increase the longevity and durability of key home components.
Zip System paneling offers several advantages over traditional sheathing methods, notably its integrated water-resistant barrier. This feature simplifies installation by eliminating the need for separate house wrap, thereby speeding up construction and improving moisture resistance and durability of the building envelope.
Choosing a trusted window manufacturer such as Anderson and Pella can ensure that you receive high-quality, durable windows that offer excellent energy efficiency, a wide range of design options, and reliable warranties, ultimately enhancing the comfort, appearance, and value of your home.
A strong foundation is crucial for the stability and longevity of a house, ensuring it can withstand the tests of time and nature. Proper construction with the right rebar and concrete, based on engineering specifications, is essential. This not only reinforces the structure, making it resistant to tension and preventing cracks, but also safeguards the home’s integrity and provides homeowners peace of mind. Ensuring these standards are met avoids costly repairs and potential safety hazards, making oversight during foundation construction critical.
Choosing top quality materials is a great way to get the most out of your investment and help ensure longevity and durability of your new home!
Our commitment to family is not just reflected in the homes we build for our clients, but also in the way we support and understand each other’s family needs and commitments.
Our company is not just a team; it’s a family. We stand together, respect each other’s family commitments, and support one another both professionally and personally.
Toner Architects is known for architecture that inspires surprise and delight, pushes boundaries, and finds unique opportunities in every project. They are driven to shape spaces that create long term value through collaboration and innovation. Their culture fosters long-term relationships through a shared passion for design, architecture, and building.
Toner Architects has experience on a wide range of project types, from single- and multi-family residential to commercial and hospitality, and are especially adept at adaptive reuse and complex site conditions. They are licensed in PA, NJ, DE, and OH.
As we close the second quarter, RH Home Builder is excited to share the strides we’ve made in establishing our presence in New Jersey. Our journey in this new market has been both challenging and rewarding. We’ve actively bid on a variety of projects, including additions, basements, decks, and, notably, the early stages of new home builds.
Our commitment to not compromising on quality has been a guiding principle, even when it means we’re not the lowest cost provider. This steadfast dedication has led to some lost opportunities, but it has also laid the foundation for a reputation that we’re building to last. Our promise to deliver unparalleled quality in every project remains unwavering, as we continue to align our work with the values that have always defined us.
Building our New Jersey team has been a key focus, aiming to create a strong local presence that reflects our commitment to the community. While we are still in the process of assembling the right team, we’ve encountered moments that required us to lean on our established relationships with subcontractors and vendors from Pennsylvania. This has been an essential part of our growth, ensuring that we maintain the quality and reliability that our clients expect from us.
As we move forward, our goal is to have a fully local team, reinforcing our dedication to New Jersey and its residents. RH Home Builder is more than just a home builder; we’re a community builder, and we’re excited about the opportunities that lie ahead as we continue to cement our footprint in New Jersey.
Opt for energy-efficient designs & materials to save on utility bills & reduce environmental impact.
The planning process is a great time to research not only a renewable energy system (which can provide electricity, water heating, or space heating/cooling) but also materials and features that promote energy efficiency.
Some potential energy savings options (which can also help to reduce environmental impact) to consider are:
Even if you are only able to incorporate one or two energy saving design elements, it can make a big difference both financially and environmentally!