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Behind the Build: Concrete Foundation

October 7, 2025

An overview of the Scott Simpson Design + Build process of creating a concrete foundation for a new construction home…

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Northfield Modern New Construction Design Direction

July 18, 2025

An overview of the SSDB architecture and home design process of designing and building a modern new construction home in…

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Northfield Modern New Construction First Level Design

July 17, 2025

An overview of the first level porch, billiard room and living room of a modern new construction home in…

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Northfield Modern New Construction Kitchen Design

July 16, 2025

An overview of the architectural design of the kitchen of a modern new construction home in Northfield, Illinois, hosted…

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Northfield Modern New Construction Primary Bathroom Design

July 15, 2025

An overview of the primary bathroom design – with custom full tile accent walls, lots of storage and a…

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Northfield Modern New Construction Private Study Design

July 15, 2025

An overview of the private study design in this modern new construction home in Northfield, Illinois, hosted by architect…

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Northfield Modern New Construction Powder Room Design

July 15, 2025

An overview of the formal powder room design in this modern new construction home in Northfield, Illinois, hosted by…

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Northfield Modern New Construction Front Door Design

July 15, 2025

An overview of a front door design in this modern new construction home in Northfield, Illinois, hosted by architect…

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Northfield Modern New Construction Primary Closet Design

July 15, 2025

An overview of a gracious primary bedroom closet in this modern new construction home in Northfield, Illinois, hosted by…

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Northfield Modern New Construction Stair Design

July 15, 2025

An overview of a dramatic entry stair in this modern new construction home in Northfield, Illinois, hosted by architect…

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Northfield Modern New Construction Child Bedroom Design

July 15, 2025

An overview of a whimsical child’s bedroom in this modern new construction home in Northfield, Illinois, hosted by architect…

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Northfield Modern New Construction Primary Home Spa Design

July 15, 2025

An overview of the home spa with LED back-lit mirrors, cozy seating, sauna, relaxing bathroom and shower of a…

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Northfield Modern New Construction Primary Bedroom Room Design

July 15, 2025

An overview of the primary bedroom of a modern new construction home in Northfield, Illinois, hosted by architect Nicole…

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Northfield Modern New Construction Mechanical Room Design

July 15, 2025

An overview of an oddly beautiful lower-level mechanical room of a modern new construction home in Northfield, Illinois, hosted…

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Northfield Modern New Construction Basement Design

July 15, 2025

An overview of the lower level seating area, bar and movie theater of a modern new construction home in…

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Happy Holidays from SSDB!

December 19, 2024

Our very best to you and your family in 2025. Love actually…is all around. Click to play the video below!…

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Dwell Feature on our Evanston New Construction Home

September 3, 2024

Dwell Feature on our Evanston Modern Fusion New Construction Through a special collaboration with Dwell Magazine and Marvin Windows, we…

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Happy Holidays from SSDB!

December 22, 2023

Wishing you a dream holiday from our dream house team! Have a look at the behind-the-scenes making of this photo…

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Building a Second Home

Design Chicago Magazine Feature 2023

October 31, 2023

As a team who loves great design and inspiring stories, we are beyond thrilled to be featured in a recent…

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Scott Simpson Design and Build architects and builders visiting a natural stone warehouse at Calia Stone

Natural Stone Warehouse Tour

June 15, 2023

Our architects and builders will often visit different vendors and suppliers to be sure we are up to date…

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Soil boring equipment preparing to test the viability before architects design a new home for the lot

Soil Boring Test for a Custom Home Build

June 15, 2023

Want to watch something super boring? One of the first steps we take, sometimes even before being hired, is to…

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