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Brilliant Living brings smart sophistication to tiny homes

Brilliant Living recently launched its line of smart, sophisticated tiny homes that offer small living on a big scale. Built on permanent foundations (no wheels), these homes integrate stunning amenities and a smart design that give the feel of a much larger space. Complete with the latest in smart technology, a luxury finish and furniture package, sustainable systems, a loft that doubles as a second bedroom, and additional living space. Everything is included in one price. Co-founded by Denise Simons TV host of Lifestyle with Denise Simons and an award-winning ASID Interior Designer and Alison Poland, a LEED Certified Architect, …

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Aging In Place

aging in place Aging in place is the phrase that’s been coined to refer to the many ways homes are being modified and services are being offered to allow homeowners to live in their homes longer—and is becoming a popular concept as the Baby Boomers begin reaching retirement age. According a recent survey by the National Association of Home Builders, of those making aging in place modifications to their homes, 18 percent are in the 55-to-65-year-old age bracket, while 16 percent of those having such work done 65 years or older. The Nashville area has its own group of experts in …

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Home Builders

  Don Lofstrom — Franklin Company Name: Cedarwright Custom Homes Describe your enthusiasm for building: I’ve been building Lindal Cedar Homes for 10 years with homes now in three states—Tennessee, Kentucky, and Alabama. Building background:  I started in construction building geodisic domes and custom adobe homes while in graduate school in Las Cruces, New Mexico, back in the 1970s. What was your favorite aspect of this project? My favorite part of this project was bringing the outside in with walls of glass, large acccordian doors opening up to large decks. What makes a home more “livable”? A liveable home has …

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