NG Platinum Homes

06/03/2026

When you inspire one of the world’s most influential designers and the star of Q***r Eye, you might just be asking the right questions.

Fun fact: Emre came up with these interview questions just 10 minutes before I sat down with Bobby Berk during High Point Market for the release of his book Right at Home in October 2023. The book is still our podcast studio’s number one decor piece.

Bonus fact: Out of all the famous designers I’ve met over the years, Bobby Berk was by far one of the most down-to-earth and genuine people. A true gentleman, approachable, kind, and completely real. Would absolutely love to collaborate with him one day.

You design and we will build Bobby and trust me, Emre will make it super interesting. ***reye

06/02/2026

We designed and built the new Mediterranean. The water chemistry of Mediterranean Sea has been changed forever as of 2026 June.

06/01/2026

06/01/2026

Accurate measurements make everyone’s job easier — especially our designer collaborators and subcontractors. They also prevent unnecessary trips back to the jobsite, miscommunication, and costly measurement errors.

Once we take over a project, one of the very first things we do is create a full 3D scan of the property and share the Matterport file with homeowners, designers, subcontractors, and vendors.

There are many use cases for a Matterport camera, but the top three for us are:

1. Time and trip savings through highly accurate measurements
2. Millimetrically precise renderings that designers and subcontractors can confidently build from
3. Extremely accurate floor plans — often more reliable than the original plans themselves

One of the biggest bonus benefits is how much easier it makes our designers’ lives. They can measure virtually anything they need directly from their couch instead of constantly driving back and forth to the jobsite.

If you are in the market for one, whether you are in construction or a designer and not sure which one to get or how to use! Contact us and we can help you. We did over 1000 3D scans in the last couple years.

05/30/2026

We are not fans of transitions between rooms caused by inconsistent floor elevations. That’s why, when we begin a new renovation project, we prefer whole-house leveling rather than the standard room-by-room approach.

A full-house leveling process requires extensive preparation, precise ex*****on, and a deep understanding of hydrostatic leveling principles, elevation calculations, and the application of specialized leveling materials.

In our incredible project with designer Tiffany White for a very special professional athlete, we leveled the entire existing foundation 16 months before flooring installation and prior to framing the walls, instead of following the common sequence of framing first and correcting elevations later on an existing shell structure (this part is important)

This process required an additional layer of planning and precision. We digitally superimposed elevation data onto a Matterport floor plan map and strategically injected leveling materials only into the exact areas that required correction, rather than relying on a generalized self-leveling compound application throughout the home.

The result was exceptionally precise: true 90-degree walls, consistent elevations across the entire home, and identical wall heights in every room. That level of precision allowed baseboards, doors, and flooring to align perfectly throughout the project — creating the clean, balanced feel typically associated with concrete construction, but implemented within a stick-frame home.

Exactly the level of detail this elite athlete deserved. Easy on the feet, and easy on the eyes.

05/28/2026

Second thing we do after changing the front door locks on a remodel project is install cameras so we can keep an eye on what’s happening inside the home at all times.

We have a simple formula: one camera per 1,000 square feet. Our Silver Iris whole house renovation currently has 9 cameras strategically placed throughout the property.

If we were homeowners, we would absolutely want to know if our contractor was actively working on the project every day. We believe transparency matters.

Even though our Silver Iris project has a dedicated project manager onsite, we still like to record, document, monitor progress and maintain visibility whether we are in Houston or on the other side of the world. Once we are done with the project we either take the cameras down or gift them to the homeowner if they don’t have their own cameras.

05/27/2026

Access control in a property we are remodeling is one of the most important aspects of the entire project, and it is usually one of the very first things we implement before construction begins.

Thanks to modern technology, we now utilize fingerprint access control systems for projects of all sizes. These systems allow us to monitor exactly who accessed the property and when, creating an organized and secure environment for homeowners, subcontractors, designers, and project managers alike.

Beyond security, this level of accountability helps us maintain tighter project coordination, protect materials and equipment, and provide our clients with additional peace of mind throughout the construction process.

05/25/2026

Exclusive Iron Doors is one of the largest handmade wrought iron door manufacturers in the country. Second-generation owners Roberto and Diana do an incredible job making sure every door that leaves their factory meets their standards.

They are also providing us with a brand-new 12-foot entry door and a beautiful wine room door for our Silver Iris project in Carlton Woods.

We turned one of their visits to Houston into an all-day event and even hosted them in our studio for an episode of Design Discussions with Nadine Gol.

This episode will be live on our YouTube channel on Tuesday, May 26, 2026.

05/22/2026

The super boring, time-consuming extra step that ensures our grout color matches exactly what the designer envisioned — not a shade darker or lighter — has become one of our newest obsessions.

It may seem like a very small detail in the grand scheme of a renovation, but the right clients and designers always notice and appreciate these details. That level of precision is what separates good construction from exceptional construction.