Bosch 800 Series Dual Fuel Freestanding Range 30'' Black Stainless Steel

Why we love them? AJH Custom Homes appreciates in 2026 every dollar has to bring maximum value to the home building process. Bosch appliances do exactly that. With precision engineering, quality components and pricing that surprises, we can confidently specify a value-added appliance package from Bosch. These appliances combine streamlined controls with restaurant-grade cooking, baking, refrigeration, and cleaning.

Bosch 500 Series Gas Cooktop 30'' Stainless steel

Cooking, whether on the Bosch Induction line or their Gas line provides the cook both control and space. These cook tops are a great addition to the kitchen, they are designed to provide even heat distribution and a large range of heat control. From simmering to searing you can cook with confidence knowing these appliances do a great job breakfast, lunch, or dinner! And at the end of the day Bosch’s sealed burners and low profile electric cooktops make wiping the appliance down a simple process, with no open burner ports that never get truly cleaned or element liners to run through the dishwasher.

Bosch baking is similarly hot (but really it’s cool)! With enamel interior and ball bearing slides plus convection and rapid heat functions these appliances bring the value of restaurant-quality features while making sure our customers can afford their dream kitchen. AJH also appreciates that the power draw for Bosch ovens is well controlled which translates to energy-efficiency.  Not only do these ovens provide enhanced value but the labor behind the scenes is modest, protecting the all around bottom line for the homeowner!

Bosch Benchmark™ Single Wall Oven 30'' Stainless Steel

Bosch 500 Series French Door Bottom Mount Refrigerator

Bosch 800 Series Dishwasher 24'' Stainless Steel Anti-fingerprint

While never a show stealer, dishwashers by Bosch are the masterclass in quiet efficiency. AJH recommends their dishwashers to all our clients because of their low noise, moderate water usage, and excellent cleaning. And Bosch refrigeration is always a win, with french-door style, bottom freezer, and column refrigeration and column freezing our clients can equip their dream kitchen. Panel ready or stainless, the refrigerator will become part of their well appointed kitchen.

Check out how Bosch Home Appliances can be the value add for your kitchen here.

Landscape design is more than just arranging plants and choosing outdoor furniture; it's a thoughtful process that blends art, science, and environmental stewardship t o create spaces that enrich our lives and surroundings. The importance of landscape design extends far beyond aesthetics, touching on aspects of functionality, ecology, and human well-being.

At its core, landscape design is about beauty. A well-designed landscape can transform an ordinary space into an extraordinary one. Thoughtful placement of plants, hardscaping elements, and outdoor structures creates visual harmony, balance, and interest. This boosts the curb appeal of homes and also creates inviting spaces that people are drawn to.

However, effective landscape design goes beyond looks to address how outdoor spaces are used. Properly designed landscapes can provide functional areas for recreation, relaxation, and social interaction. For example, a well-planned backyard can include a patio for entertaining, a garden for growing vegetables, and shaded areas for relaxation. By incorporating suitable plants, utilizing rain gardens, and implementing efficient irrigation systems, sustainable landscape can significantly reduce water usage and support local ecosystems.

A professionally designed landscape can have a considerable impact on property value. Homes with well-maintained and thoughtfully designed landscapes often have higher market values and sell faster than comparable properties with less attention to exterior design. Investment in landscape design can be a wise financial decision, offering a substantial return in terms of property appreciation. And the design of outdoor spaces can have profound effects on our well-being, too. Access to green spaces and thoughtfully designed landscapes is linked to reduced stress levels, improved mood, and enhanced overall mental health. Gardens and naturalistic settings provide opportunities for physical activity, relaxation, and interaction, all of which contribute to a healthier lifestyle.

The benefits of thoughtful landscape design are far-reaching. Whether designing a personal garden or whole yard, landscape design offers valuable returns by creating spaces that are beautiful, functional, and harmonious with the environment. Investing in landscape design is not just an investment in appearance but a commitment to improving quality of life and fostering a healthier, happy life.

Kohler Purist Floor Mounted Tub Filler & Stargaze 60" Soaking Bathtub

Why we love them?

AJH Custom Homes recommends Kohler fixtures because they combine elegance with endurance. Their collections scale to every price point and function. Plus they offer cutting-edge combinations of technology and plumbing to monitor your health and protect your home from leaks.

Kohler Kitchen and Bath products have been gracing homes since the late 1800s. Since then Kohler has established a reputation for durable, functional and beautiful fixtures. Even today in 2026 AJH is able to re-glaze and reinstall 100 year old cast iron tubs with full confidence that they will serve for many years to come. With a reputation like that to back up your choices you can pick what inspires you without worrying about leaks!

Kohler Tone 1.5 GPM Single Hole Pre-Rinse Pull Down Kitchen Faucet & Traditional Wall-Mount Pot Filler

Alongside their collections of kitchen and bathroom fixtures, Kohler also offers the same peace of mind for your home plumbing system with their H2Wise leak detection system. This device promises to alert you via a smart home connection if a leak is detected, and provides remote access for you to shut off the water in case of emergency. Many of us have heard horror stories from family friends who went out of town only to return to a flooded lower level because a pipe burst and nobody knew! AJH can protect your closest investment from disaster with Kohler.

Kohler - Artifacts Widespread Bathroom Faucet with Bell Spout & Artifacts Shower Trim Package

A critical decision point for choosing any plumbing fixture is maintenance of moving parts. Kohler parts are readily available and their fixtures are easily serviced. Whether you need service during your home’s warranty period or 15 years down the road, Kohler is a safe choice for your home.

Check out the Kohler Kitchen and Bathroom collections and H2Wise+ from this link!

The past few decades have brought a plethora of design options and material finishes to our homes, and nowhere is this more evident than in the kitchen. Luxury cabinetry and countertops are now within reach of far more family budgets than even ten to twenty years ago, and the range of design and finish options just keeps expanding to an almost-bewildering extent. In fact, it's the range that is the focus of our article this month. Well, not so much the range as what we do behind it and over it. Often the new range is itself a focal point in the kitchen due to its size (more folks are installing 36" or 48" units instead of the old 30" standard) and the elegant features of our 21st Century appliances.

But usually the eye is drawn not so much to the range as to the backsplash or the hood - and that's where we need to keep things in focus. The issue here is putting too much in place for the eyes to process. For instance, a Walker-Zanger patterned backsplash tile is itself a piece of art; to pair it with an elaborate range hood cabinet might just put your guests into optic overload. In general, the fancier the hood surround, the less complex the backsplash tile, and vice versa. An excellent middle ground is to install a framed tile mosaic centered over the range and balanced by a simple, straight subway tile in the field. This further draws the eyes to the range without losing focus.

“Often the range is the focal point in the kitchen”

Another thing to consider is compatibility. A Greek-revival hood cabinet with elaborate corbel supports should be matched with a somewhat understated travertine backsplash tile or even a marble backsplash. Custom, reclaimed wood surrounds work well with simple or beveled subway tile backsplashes, and so forth. Our design staff has the tools and skills necessary to develop renderings so that you can see the projected combination of finishes in this most focal of spaces in your kitchen.

We at Designed for Downtown, LLC keep ourselves up to date on the latest appliance trends and styles as well as the myriad options for that perfect, well-focused and eye-soothing finishing touch to the central cooktop area.