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"For all the energy conserving inspiration that goes into in our homes, we never want to lose sight of what has always made a house a real home to a family," he says. "That means appealing to the natural sensibilities of what a home is supposed to look and feel like: warm, safe, secure and part of the natural setting in which they've chosen to raise their families." This project also demonstrates the company's penchant for the highest quality attainable, not just in construction and insulation, but also in high-end appliances and custom appointments, as found in the big island kitchen with a wet bar replete with mini-beverage refrigerator; an unusually spacious mud room oĊ the garage with convenient shelving and coat hooks; the extensive crown molding and unique raised paneling in several rooms; and an all-marble master bath with heated floor and vessel tub. "404 E. Riding Drive is a good example of how we go about most projects," David explains. "No two are ever exactly alike because of our insistence on allowing the site and neighborhood to dictate the finished product, but this house does include many of the interior lifestyle elements and features â such as extensive millwork, crown moldings and top-of-the-line appliances â that are emblematic of a Bernstein Development house." He adds that the home wa s recently completed a nd is ready for occupancy. David relies on acclaimed architects to deliver his company's inimitable Colonial home designs with their unmistakable roofline, gable and front porch details. The most often used are AIA profes- sionals from the Architectural Department of Concord Lumber, Concord, and RDK Associates in Newton. His interior designer is Off the kitchen, the family room features a cathedral ceiling with a floor-to ceiling stone fireplace. PHOTOGRAPHER: Home Listing Photography | Greater Boston Builder+Architect BOSTON.BUILDERARCHITECT.COM