Custom Builder

Catherine Sweeney

Catherine Sweeney is the associate editor for Pro Builder and Custom Builder, where she creates both digital and print content, including Pro Builder’s daily e-newsletter and various news stories for both brands. Before joining SGC Horizon, she began her career in local journalism, later pivoting to the commercial real estate industry where she worked for several years as a reporter and editor.

Interiors: Le Belle Maison Interiors | Photo: Stacy Markow Photography
A recently renovated white kitchen with wooden accents
Data & Research

Homeowners to Prioritize Their Kitchens in 2025

A recent survey finds homeowners are making major investments in their kitchens
Jan. 15, 2025
Photo: LG Electronics
ThinQ ON from LG Electronics
Products

6 Futuristic Products Highlighted at CES 2025

From secure entry systems to innovative kitchen appliances, these products take the smart home to the next level
Jan. 8, 2025
Photo: Cris Nolasco Photos
ADU in Los Angeles
Case Studies

Los Angeles ADU Marries Unique Renewable Materials With Contemporary Design Flair

In addition to staying true to the Craftsman-style main house on the site, this all-electric ADU makes it's own style statement
Dec. 23, 2024
Photo: NKBA | Designer: Kristin Petro
A large kitchen. with island and uniquely shaped vent hood
Data & Research

Kitchen Design Trends: What’s In and What’s Out in 2025?

From expressive color palettes to functional, clutter-free spaces, here’s what homeowners are gravitating toward in the new year
Dec. 18, 2024
Photo: Brooks + Scarpa/ Mark Herboth
Steeplechase House
Case Studies

Double Gable Roof Home in North Carolina Mirrors its Environment

With dramatic gables and a glass exterior, this custom-built home camouflages itself among the surrounding trees
Dec. 16, 2024
Photo: Kohler
The Anthem shower series from Kohler
Products

5 Smart Home Products for Easy Living

From showers to entryway keypads, these smart home gadgets and appliances bring modern efficiency to any home
Dec. 9, 2024
Photo: Tuck Fauntleroy
A contemporary home sits in a snowy hillside.
Case Studies

A Wyoming Home Brings Nature and Functionality to the Forefront

When designing this home in the Teton Valley, Love Schack Architecture had one goal: creating a modern space that blends in perfectly with the surrounding environment
Nov. 26, 2024
Photo: Benjamin Drummond
A green-built in in the center of a living room features shelving and a day bed
Design Details

This Built-In Feature Provides a Grounding Focal Point for a Mountainside Retreat

This earthy built-in design feature perfectly matches its surroundings while serving as a functional storage hub
Nov. 15, 2024