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W hat makes a house a home? Is it an inviting place to raise a family, an escape from life's worries, or a vantage point to take in nature? Is it a sustainable retreat or a base of operations in a bustling city? It's all up to the people living there. But what makes a home amazing? Building a truly inspiring abode requires a touch of magic. To find out what that magic is, I talked to two local firms with very different sets of priorities and approaches to custom homes—CAST architecture and Everton Homes—to learn how they create spaces that enchant. Two Firms Elevating the Northwest Custom Home MADE TO ORDER BY JAMES SLONE CONTENT STRATEGIST MBAKS This Kirkland residence, by Everton Homes, takes indoor-outdoor living to the next level. PHOTO: EVERTON HOMES 13 SUMMER 2022 | master BUILDER COVER STORY COVER STORY