Lighting is one of the most underestimated design elements in a home. People spend months selecting flooring, cabinetry, and countertops, but lighting decisions can shape how you feel in your home. At Garabedian Properties, we use Lutron Ketra Smart Home Lighting paired with Homeworks control…
Meet Our Southlake Owners When we asked Ernie and Sheila McAnally why they picked up the phone and called Mike Garabedian — twice — their answer was: “You can trust him to always do the right thing.” That statement spoke to character. Our Owners met…
When a Bat Moves into Your Patio: A GEMS Story When we create beautiful outdoor spaces for our Owners — places to relax, entertain family, and enjoy North Texas evenings — every once in awhile, unwanted guests decide they would like to enjoy those spaces,…
Make the Most Out of Your Tankless Water Heaters Tankless water heaters have pretty much become the standard in new construction homes and as their use has proliferated, a new set of issues are arising. We hope this blog helps increase the lifespan of your…
Communities are shaped not only by the places we build, but by the people we choose to support. In Keller, one organization that consistently makes a difference is the Stepping Stones Foundation. Guided by their mission, “Paving a Path to a Positive Future,” Stepping Stones serves…
It was Thursday evening, just before 6 p.m., when one of our Owners called in. All water to the house had shut off unexpectedly. With the family expecting a full house the following evening, the concern was immediate. Timing that could not have been worse. Luckily, Garabedian…
House of Bamboo House of Bamboo? Or A House of Bamboo? Just like the 1955 movie, real bamboo spreads like a gang commits crime. Many Owners inherited bamboo when they purchased their home, completely unaware of what was happening below their lawn’s surface. You may…
Luxury homes are often judged by what you can see at first glance — materials, scale, finishes, and technology. Those elements matter, of course, but after decades of building custom homes, some of the most valuable design decisions prove themselves only after living in the…
Designing Your Dream Home When you are building a custom home, it is likely you will want to continue adding to the architecture. Adding a piano room though no one in the family plays piano; adding a craft room when no one in the family…
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