Updates + Best Practices

Mountain Farmhouse Mountain rustic meets farmhouseWORDS KATE HULL / PHOTOS RAY GADD   Situated on 2.38 acres overlooking a stunning, picturesque lake surrounded by iconic Sun Valley mountain views, the Golden Eagle home combines mountain…

When looking for a high-end custom homebuilder in the Wood River Valley, all recommendations point to Bashista Corporation. Bashista addresses the growing complexity of homes through thoughtful integration of each aspect of the building process,…

Technology for the home has daily advances and translates into more efficient homes. More automated systems can be operated remotely. — Josh Glick Bashista Construction has been building luxury homes in the valley for over…

THE PEAK OF RUSTIC CHIC December 2010 & January 2011 READ ABOUT IT HERE and HERE

Grandpa always said, all you really need is a cabin in the woods. It’s what you’ve always dreamed of, a haven away from the bustle. However, if the location is not easily accessible or near a…

Wait, What? I thought building a custom home was supposed to be FUN... While building a custom home can and should be an enjoyable process, it’s not uncommon for a homeowner to get frustrated. There are…

It’s easy to decide whether the style of your home will be modern, rustic, or classic. It’s exciting to select the location and to envision the interiors and finishes. And, yes, you also need to…

As in any relationship, there comes a time when you have to have a difficult conversation. The elephant is in the room. In the building process this is generally called, “The cost-per-square-foot conversation,” and it’s best…

When to bring in your builder or general contractor—the best projects are a collaboration from the start. So, you decide to build a custom home, perhaps a second home. You begin dreaming up your ideas…