November 30, 2021

For Mitchell & Best Next Door, it’s always been about more than just selling homes – it’s delivering custom luxury that betters the overall lifestyle of our homeowners. Consistent with the ideals of Vintage Integrated Systems, the Builder Division at Vintage Security and our 2020 Trade Partner of the Year, we curated a thoughtful Home Automation Package to be included in every new custom home we build.

With Mitchell & Best Next Door, the backbone of your smart home is ready to go before the final walkthrough, so you can rest assured that every detail is accounted for and the smart features you never knew existed in a home are just waiting for your personal touch. 

What is Home Automation?

Home automation (or smart home) is hardly a new concept within the home building industry, particularly in luxury home building. This system allows you, the homeowner, to effortlessly control various parts of your home from one device or many by using smart home technologies. Today, smart home automation includes energy-saving capabilities, security features, and other settings for daily conveniences. 

What makes this package between Mitchell & Best Next Door and Vintage Integrated Systems so great?

With years of experience in the industry, we feel confident in our ability to understand our customer needs and the life-enhancing details they look for in a new home. Smart home automation is only becoming a bigger and better concept, which is why your new custom home by Mitchell & Best Next Door includes “smart home” as a standard feature. 

Together with Vintage Integrated Systems, we’ve created a turnkey home automation system that provides a robust package, easily accessible in one secure app. Here’s what makes it so appealing:

Installation

We take care of the installation during construction, which means one less thing for you to worry about when preparing to move. Once you’re settled, Vintage Security’s esteemed White Glove service will come install the 7” IQ Pro Command Center, connect everything to the encrypted smart app, and show you how to use it. 

Integrated Flexibility

You can purchase more platform compatible smart equipment or devices directly online or at in-person retailers. If needed, Vintage Integrated Systems offers included over the phone device integration support with onsite technician-based support available as well. Examples of platform compatible smart equipment devices include:

• • Thermostat (Included with this package by Mitchell & Best Next Door)
  • Overhead Garage Door (Included with this package by Mitchell & Best Next Door)
  • Z-Wave Enabled Smart Door Locks
  • Lighting
  • Water Management
  • Windows
  • Irrigation
  • Hands Free Voice Control Supported by Siri, Alexa and Okay Google
  • SONOS Audio
  • Solar

Encrypted Cellular Connection

Most systems fail to encrypt everything that comes through the app or command center, which is like leaving your front door open to intruders and expecting nobody to walk in. Vintage Integrated Systems is powered by Alarm.com, an AES encrypted platform that applies both 256-bit and 128-bit encryption, one of the most secure methods used in modern technologies, keeping you, your home and everything that’s important to you safe and secure. Your first year of this protected automation service is included in your home purchase, courtesy of Mitchell & Best Next Door.

Energy-Saving Capabilities

When we think of energy-saving features in a smart home, controlling the lights usually comes to mind. Of course this system includes the ability for that, but there are many other ways you can manage the energy usage in your custom home – seamlessly from the device in your hand, anytime and anywhere.

• • Set your thermostat to automatically adjust to a certain temperature depending on the weather outside or even based on when you’ll be home, that way you save money by turning it up or down while still enjoying the comfortable temperature you prefer as you walk in.
  • Within the first 2-3 months, the system will monitor your thermostat patterns and offer suggestions and slight adjustments with a detailed calculation of how much you will save throughout the year by doing so.
  • Easily connect smart home blinds to your system and put them up or down depending on the natural light you wish to let in. 

Home Security

As homeowners, we invest in home security to feel safe in the one place that should always bring comfort. Home automation offers more than a camera by the door, this package allows you to customize settings to fit your needs, giving you protection, convenience and peace of mind.

• • Vintage Security cameras have smart analytics that decipher the differences between a person and an object. With this innovative technology, homeowners can create a safe perimeter within the system, notifying you if a person steps into that boundary.
  • Regardless of where you might be, you can have lights come on from the porch or inside, possibly deterring an intruder or simply offering some light for the guest you’re expecting.

Do I Need Home Automation in My Life?

Whether it’s checking the camera to make sure the dog walker comes twice a week while you’re on vacation, shutting the garage door you forgot about without having to turn around, or locking up the house each night without leaving your bed, the beauty of this package is that anyone can benefit from the luxuries of home automation. 

Connected, Protected, Private

If you’re looking for a custom home that includes the latest features and amenities, look no further than Mitchell & Best Next Door. In addition to providing all the luxury details you want, your custom home includes smart technology that improves every aspect of your life. 

Contact us today to learn more about our Home Automation Package with Vintage Integrated Systems, the Builder Division at Vintage Security, and let’s start building your vision together.

November 23, 2021

Each new year brings new trends to the world of home design. The past year has been about spending more time at home and creating a cozy and functional nest, a trend that will surely continue in 2022. 

Let’s dive into more home design trends you can expect to see in the upcoming new year and possibly look to include in your custom home plans.

Multifunctional Spaces

With the rise of normalcy surrounding a remote work life, home offices have become a hot commodity. However, homeowners also find great value in flexibility. They want spaces with different purposes as their needs change. 

Multifunctional spaces are shaping 2022 home design trends with colors that promote calmness and focus. Multifunctional furnishings and practical storage options are also becoming increasingly popular within residential interior design. 

We’re seeing more home designs incorporate these flexible spaces, for instance, with the Foxridge home plan, which includes a library and a morning room that homeowners can easily convert into a yoga studio as well as work or study spaces.

While open floor plans have been the norm for decades, homeowners are now showing a preference for floor plans featuring dedicated living spaces that are both private and functional. We noticed this trend gaining traction last year, and believe it will continue to be a desirable layout for next year’s home buyers. 

New Sources of Inspiration

After spending the better part of a year indoors, it’s no surprise that homeowners are eager to find ways of inviting nature into their homes. Potted plants, wooden accents and natural light will remain design staples throughout the upcoming new year.

The demand for high-quality antiques is here as we’re seeing a major resurgence of 70s decor trends. Materials and textures like rattan, macrame and fringe are coming back, as are hanging chairs, brass accents and earthy tones. We can also plan to see trends from the modern era like furniture with rounded edges being borrowed by today’s homeowners.

Peace and Tranquility

The interior design of your home is more than just a design, it reflects how you wish to live and feel while within the space. The goal for 2022 home design trends? Embrace peace and quiet. With clean lines and floating surfaces, you can effortlessly create an uncluttered look further emanting the relaxing sanctuary you desire. 

We’ll surely see an increase in potential owners looking to include luxurious amenities in their home, more so than traveling to experience them elsewhere. A great example of this is this spa-like owner’s bath where as a homeowner, you’ll find plenty of opportunity to create a tranquil space. Our Berkley home plan offers a great retreat in the form of the owner’s suite bath.

Colors can affect our mood greatly, which is why we see fluctuating color trends almost every new year. In 2022 we can anticipate colors like mint, teal and terracotta to be seen around the home. For example, the ceiling, door and window trims are a unique way to take advantage of space to create contrast and emphasize color patterns with lighter hues as well.

Playing with Materials

Materials and textures appeal to the senses and can create a relaxing atmosphere. Plush textures like velvet allow homeowners to work with a darker color palette while evoking sophistication and comfort.

We’re also seeing an interest in organic and sustainable materials, like wool, cotton, linen, hemp and reclaimed materials.

For a modern effect, these soft textures are often used in juxtaposition with glass. Incorporating glass in a room echoes the idea of creating clean and streamlined interiors that let nature in thanks to the reflective properties of glass.

Incorporate These 2022 Home Design Trends Into Your Mitchell & Best Next Door Custom Home

These trends are all about creating interiors that feel cozy and welcoming while still reflecting each family’s lifestyle. At Mitchell & Best Next Door, we believe that a home should adapt to the way you live, not the other way around, which is why we offer custom floor plans that highlight these new home design trends or offer space to easily incorporate what you like. 

Are you interested in new construction tailored to your needs? Contact us to learn more and let’s get started on your vision.