/* ================================================================
   Sterling Painting DW - style.css
   Editorial premium redesign v4
   ================================================================ */

/* ── Google Fonts ─────────────────────────────────────────────── */

/* ── CSS Custom Properties ────────────────────────────────────── */
:root {
  /* Fresh blue palette */
  --paper:      #F7FBFF;
  --cream:      #EBF3FC;
  --cream-mid:  #D6E8F7;
  --border:     #C2D8EE;
  --border-lt:  #D9EBFA;
  --ink:        #0D1B2A;
  --text:       #1A2D3F;
  --muted:      #4A6580;
  --subtle:     #8AACC8;
  --white:      #FFFFFF;
  --accent:     #1250A0;
  --accent-mid: #1A6BC4;
  --accent-pale:#DCF0FF;
  --sky:        #E8F4FF;
  --navy:       #0D1B2A;

  --r:    4px;
  --r-md: 8px;
  --r-lg: 12px;
  --r-xl: 20px;

  --shadow-sm: 0 1px 3px rgba(12,40,80,.08), 0 1px 2px rgba(12,40,80,.04);
  --shadow-md: 0 4px 12px rgba(12,40,80,.12), 0 2px 4px rgba(12,40,80,.06);
  --shadow-lg: 0 12px 32px rgba(12,40,80,.14), 0 4px 8px rgba(12,40,80,.07);

  --font-display: 'Cormorant Garamond', Georgia, serif;
  --font-body:    'Inter', system-ui, sans-serif;

  --max-w: 1200px;
  --gutter: 28px;
}

/* ── Reset ────────────────────────────────────────────────────── */
*, *::before, *::after { box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0; padding: 0; }

html { scroll-behavior: smooth; -webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%; }

body {
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: 1rem;
  line-height: 1.65;
  color: var(--text);
  background: var(--paper);
  -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;
  text-rendering: optimizeLegibility;
}

::selection { background: var(--accent); color: var(--white); }

:focus-visible {
  outline: 2px solid var(--accent);
  outline-offset: 3px;
  border-radius: 2px;
}

@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
  *, *::before, *::after {
    animation-duration: 0.01ms !important;
    transition-duration: 0.01ms !important;
  }
  html { scroll-behavior: auto; }
}

img, svg { display: block; max-width: 100%; }
a { color: inherit; text-decoration: none; }
ul, ol { list-style: none; }
button, input, select, textarea { font: inherit; }
button { cursor: pointer; border: none; background: none; }

/* ── Container ────────────────────────────────────────────────── */
.container {
  width: 100%;
  max-width: var(--max-w);
  margin-inline: auto;
  padding-inline: var(--gutter);
}

/* ── Section Backgrounds ──────────────────────────────────────── */
.section-paper  { background: var(--paper); }
.section-cream  { background: var(--cream); }
.section-dark   { background: var(--ink); }
.section-accent { background: var(--accent); }

/* ── Section Spacing ──────────────────────────────────────────── */
.section { padding: 96px 0; }
.section-sm { padding: 64px 0; }

/* ── Label ────────────────────────────────────────────────────── */
.label {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.14em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--accent);
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}
.label::before {
  content: '';
  display: inline-block;
  width: 20px;
  height: 1px;
  background: var(--accent);
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
.label--white {
  color: rgba(255,255,255,.85);
}
.label--white::before {
  background: rgba(255,255,255,.6);
}

/* ── Typography ───────────────────────────────────────────────── */
.display-xl {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: clamp(2.8rem, 5vw, 4.5rem);
  font-weight: 300;
  line-height: 1.08;
  letter-spacing: -0.01em;
  color: var(--ink);
}

.display-lg {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: clamp(2.2rem, 4vw, 3.4rem);
  font-weight: 300;
  line-height: 1.1;
  letter-spacing: -0.01em;
  color: var(--ink);
}

.display-md {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: clamp(1.8rem, 3vw, 2.6rem);
  font-weight: 400;
  line-height: 1.18;
  color: var(--ink);
}

.display-sm {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: clamp(1.4rem, 2.5vw, 1.9rem);
  font-weight: 400;
  line-height: 1.25;
  color: var(--ink);
}

.text-white { color: var(--white); }
.text-muted { color: var(--muted); }
.text-subtle { color: var(--subtle); }

/* ── Buttons ──────────────────────────────────────────────────── */
.btn {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  padding: 13px 28px;
  border-radius: var(--r);
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.02em;
  transition: background 0.18s ease, border-color 0.18s ease, color 0.18s ease,
              transform 0.18s cubic-bezier(.34,1.4,.64,1), box-shadow 0.18s ease;
  white-space: nowrap;
}
.btn:active { transform: translateY(0) scale(.985); }

.btn-accent {
  background: var(--accent);
  color: var(--white);
  border: 1.5px solid var(--accent);
  box-shadow: 0 1px 2px rgba(12,40,80,.15), inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255,255,255,.12);
}
.btn-accent:hover {
  background: var(--accent-mid);
  border-color: var(--accent-mid);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 20px rgba(18,80,160,.32), inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255,255,255,.12);
}

.btn-outline {
  background: transparent;
  color: var(--ink);
  border: 1.5px solid var(--ink);
}
.btn-outline:hover {
  background: var(--ink);
  color: var(--white);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 20px rgba(13,27,42,.22);
}

.btn-outline-white {
  background: transparent;
  color: var(--white);
  border: 1.5px solid rgba(255,255,255,.65);
}
.btn-outline-white:hover {
  background: rgba(255,255,255,.14);
  border-color: var(--white);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.btn-sm {
  padding: 12px 20px;
  font-size: 0.8125rem;
  min-height: 44px;
}

/* ── Top Bar ──────────────────────────────────────────────────── */
.topbar {
  background: var(--accent);
  color: rgba(255,255,255,.75);
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  letter-spacing: 0.03em;
  padding: 8px 0;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.06);
}
.topbar-inner {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 16px;
}
.topbar-left {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}
.topbar-sep {
  color: rgba(255,255,255,.38);
}
.topbar-right {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
.topbar-phone {
  color: rgba(255,255,255,.9);
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
}
.topbar-phone:hover { color: var(--white); }
.topbar-email {
  color: rgba(255,255,255,.75);
  font-weight: 500;
  letter-spacing: 0.02em;
}
.topbar-email:hover { color: var(--white); }
@media (max-width: 640px) {
  .topbar-email, .topbar-right .topbar-sep { display: none; }
}

/* ── Navigation ───────────────────────────────────────────────── */
.nav {
  background: rgba(247,251,255,.88);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(12px) saturate(1.4);
  backdrop-filter: blur(12px) saturate(1.4);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border);
  position: sticky;
  top: 0;
  z-index: 100;
}
.nav-inner {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  height: 68px;
  gap: 32px;
}
.nav-brand {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  margin-right: 8px;
}
.nav-brand-text { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 1px; }
.nav-brand-name {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  color: var(--ink);
  letter-spacing: -0.01em;
  line-height: 1.2;
}
.nav-brand-sub {
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: 0.7rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.12em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--muted);
}
.nav-links {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 2px;
  flex: 1;
}
.nav-link {
  position: relative;
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  color: var(--muted);
  padding: 6px 12px;
  border-radius: var(--r);
  transition: color 0.15s, background 0.15s;
}
.nav-link::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  left: 12px;
  right: 12px;
  bottom: 0;
  height: 2px;
  background: var(--accent);
  border-radius: 2px;
  transform: scaleX(0);
  transform-origin: left;
  transition: transform 0.22s cubic-bezier(.22,1,.36,1);
}
.nav-link:hover { color: var(--ink); background: var(--cream); }
.nav-link.active { color: var(--ink); font-weight: 600; }
.nav-link.active::after,
.nav-link:hover::after { transform: scaleX(1); }
.nav-actions {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 16px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
.nav-phone {
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--ink);
  letter-spacing: 0.02em;
}
.nav-phone:hover { color: var(--accent); }

/* Mobile nav toggle */
.nav-toggle {
  display: none;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 5px;
  padding: 10px;
  min-width: 44px;
  min-height: 44px;
  cursor: pointer;
  background: none;
  border: none;
}
.nav-toggle span {
  display: block;
  width: 22px;
  height: 1.5px;
  background: var(--ink);
  transition: all 0.2s;
}

/* Mobile nav drawer */
.nav-drawer {
  display: none;
  position: fixed;
  inset: 0;
  background: var(--paper);
  z-index: 200;
  padding: 24px var(--gutter) 48px;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0;
  overflow-y: auto;
  -webkit-overflow-scrolling: touch;
  overscroll-behavior: contain;
}
.nav-drawer.open { display: flex; }
.nav-drawer-header {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  padding-bottom: 24px;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border);
  margin-bottom: 24px;
}
.nav-drawer-close {
  font-size: 1.5rem;
  color: var(--ink);
  line-height: 1;
  background: none;
  border: none;
  cursor: pointer;
  width: 44px;
  height: 44px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
}
.nav-drawer-links {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0;
  flex: 1;
}
.nav-drawer-link {
  font-size: 1.5rem;
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-weight: 400;
  color: var(--ink);
  padding: 14px 0;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-lt);
}
.nav-drawer-actions {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 12px;
  padding-top: 24px;
}

/* ── Hero ─────────────────────────────────────────────────────── */
.hero {
  background: linear-gradient(160deg, var(--cream) 0%, var(--paper) 60%);
  overflow: hidden;
}
.hero-inner {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 480px;
  min-height: 640px;
  max-width: var(--max-w);
  margin-inline: auto;
  padding-inline: var(--gutter);
}
.hero-content {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: center;
  padding: 80px 60px 80px 0;
}
.hero-label { margin-bottom: 20px; }
.hero-h1 {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: clamp(2.6rem, 5vw, 4rem);
  font-weight: 300;
  line-height: 1.07;
  letter-spacing: -0.01em;
  color: var(--ink);
  margin-bottom: 24px;
}
.hero-sub {
  font-size: 1.0625rem;
  line-height: 1.72;
  color: var(--muted);
  max-width: 480px;
  margin-bottom: 36px;
}
.hero-ctas {
  display: flex;
  gap: 14px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  margin-bottom: 40px;
}
.hero-trust {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 18px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  padding-top: 32px;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border);
}
.hero-trust-item {
  font-size: 0.8125rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--muted);
  letter-spacing: 0.02em;
}
.hero-trust-dot {
  width: 3px;
  height: 3px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--border);
}

.hero-visual {
  position: relative;
  background: var(--cream-mid);
  overflow: hidden;
}
.hero-visual img,
.hero-visual svg {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
}

/* Hero embedded estimate form */
.hero-form-wrap {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  padding: 40px 32px;
}
.hero-form {
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 360px;
  background: var(--white);
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: 16px;
  padding: 28px 24px 22px;
  box-shadow: 0 16px 48px rgba(13,27,42,.14);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 10px;
}
.hero-form-title {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 1.5rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  color: var(--ink);
  margin: 0;
}
.hero-form-sub {
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  color: var(--muted);
  margin: -4px 0 6px;
}
.hero-form-input {
  border: 1.5px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: 9px;
  padding: 12px 14px;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  font-family: 'Inter', sans-serif;
  color: var(--ink);
  background: var(--paper);
  outline: none;
  transition: border-color .15s;
}
.hero-form-input:focus { border-color: var(--accent); background: var(--white); }
.hero-form-submit { width: 100%; margin-top: 4px; }
.hero-form-note {
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  color: var(--muted);
  text-align: center;
  margin: 2px 0 0;
}
.hero-form-success {
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  color: var(--accent);
  font-weight: 600;
  text-align: center;
  margin: 4px 0 0;
}
.hero-form-success a { color: var(--accent); text-decoration: underline; }
.hero-form-error {
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  color: #c0392b;
  text-align: center;
  margin: 4px 0 0;
}

/* Page hero (inner pages) */
.page-hero {
  background: linear-gradient(160deg, var(--cream) 0%, var(--paper) 70%);
  padding: 80px 0 72px;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border);
}
.page-hero .label { margin-bottom: 16px; }
.page-hero h1 {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: clamp(2.4rem, 5vw, 3.8rem);
  font-weight: 300;
  line-height: 1.08;
  letter-spacing: -0.01em;
  color: var(--ink);
  max-width: 760px;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}
.page-hero-sub {
  font-size: 1.0625rem;
  line-height: 1.7;
  color: var(--muted);
  max-width: 560px;
}

/* ── Credential Strip ─────────────────────────────────────────── */
.cred-strip {
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, var(--ink) 0%, #12233A 100%);
}
.cred-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
}
.cred-item {
  position: relative;
  padding: 40px 32px;
  border-right: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.07);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 6px;
  transition: background 0.25s ease;
}
.cred-item:hover { background: rgba(255,255,255,.03); }
.cred-item:last-child { border-right: none; }
.cred-num {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 2.8rem;
  font-weight: 300;
  line-height: 1;
  color: var(--white);
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
}
.cred-label {
  font-size: 0.8125rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  color: var(--subtle);
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
}

/* ── Services Section ─────────────────────────────────────────── */
.svc-section-inner {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 320px 1fr;
  gap: 80px;
  align-items: start;
}
.svc-section-left {
  position: sticky;
  top: 88px;
}
.svc-section-left .display-lg { margin-bottom: 20px; }
.svc-section-left p { color: var(--muted); margin-bottom: 28px; line-height: 1.7; }
.svc-view-all {
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--accent);
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
}
.svc-view-all:hover { color: var(--accent-mid); }

.svc-grid-2x2 {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 1px;
  background: var(--border);
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: var(--r-md);
  overflow: hidden;
}
.svc-card {
  position: relative;
  background: var(--paper);
  padding: 36px 32px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 12px;
  transition: background 0.22s ease, box-shadow 0.22s ease, transform 0.22s cubic-bezier(.22,1,.36,1);
  overflow: hidden;
}
.svc-card::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 3px;
  background: var(--accent);
  transform: scaleX(0);
  transform-origin: left;
  transition: transform 0.3s cubic-bezier(.22,1,.36,1);
}
.svc-card:hover {
  background: var(--white);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  z-index: 1;
}
.svc-card:hover::before { transform: scaleX(1); }
.svc-card-num {
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--accent);
  letter-spacing: 0.14em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}
.svc-card h3 {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 1.45rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  color: var(--ink);
  line-height: 1.2;
}
.svc-card p {
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  color: var(--muted);
  line-height: 1.65;
  flex: 1;
}
.svc-card-link {
  font-size: 0.8125rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--accent);
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
  margin-top: 8px;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 5px;
  transition: gap 0.2s cubic-bezier(.22,1,.36,1), color 0.15s;
}
.svc-card-link:hover { color: var(--accent-mid); gap: 10px; }

/* ── Guarantee Section ────────────────────────────────────────── */
.guarantee-inner {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 80px;
  align-items: center;
}
.guarantee-title {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: clamp(2rem, 3.5vw, 3rem);
  font-weight: 300;
  line-height: 1.12;
  color: var(--ink);
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}
.guarantee-body {
  font-size: 1rem;
  line-height: 1.78;
  color: var(--muted);
}
.guarantee-promises {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0;
}
.guarantee-promise {
  position: relative;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 6px;
  padding: 24px 0 24px 0;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border);
  transition: padding-left 0.25s cubic-bezier(.22,1,.36,1);
}
.guarantee-promise::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  left: 0;
  top: 28px;
  bottom: 28px;
  width: 3px;
  border-radius: 3px;
  background: var(--accent);
  opacity: 0;
  transition: opacity 0.25s ease;
}
.guarantee-promise:hover { padding-left: 18px; }
.guarantee-promise:hover::before { opacity: 1; }
.guarantee-promise:first-child { border-top: 1px solid var(--border); }
.guarantee-promise-title {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 1.2rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  color: var(--ink);
}
.guarantee-promise-desc {
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  color: var(--muted);
  line-height: 1.6;
}

/* ── Gallery Teaser ───────────────────────────────────────────── */
.gallery-teaser-header {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: flex-end;
  margin-bottom: 48px;
  gap: 24px;
}
.gallery-teaser-title {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: clamp(2rem, 3.5vw, 3rem);
  font-weight: 300;
  line-height: 1.1;
  color: var(--ink);
}
.gallery-teaser-link {
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--accent);
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
  white-space: nowrap;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  padding-bottom: 4px;
  border-bottom: 1px solid currentColor;
}
.gallery-teaser-link:hover { color: var(--accent-mid); }

.gallery-teaser-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 16px;
}
.gallery-teaser-card {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: var(--r-md);
  overflow: hidden;
}
.gallery-teaser-img {
  aspect-ratio: 4/3;
  background: var(--cream-mid);
  overflow: hidden;
}
.gallery-teaser-img img,
.gallery-teaser-img svg {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  transition: transform 0.3s ease;
}
.gallery-teaser-card:hover .gallery-teaser-img img,
.gallery-teaser-card:hover .gallery-teaser-img svg { transform: scale(1.04); }
.gallery-teaser-info {
  padding: 16px 20px;
  background: var(--paper);
}
.gallery-teaser-location {
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--ink);
  margin-bottom: 2px;
}
.gallery-teaser-type {
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  color: var(--muted);
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
}

/* ── Process ──────────────────────────────────────────────────── */
.process-inner {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 300px 1fr;
  gap: 80px;
  align-items: start;
}
.process-left .display-lg { color: var(--white); margin-bottom: 16px; }
.process-left p { color: var(--subtle); font-size: 1rem; line-height: 1.7; }

.process-list {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}
.process-item {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 80px 1fr;
  gap: 24px;
  align-items: start;
  padding: 32px 0;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.08);
}
.process-item:last-child { border-bottom: none; }
.process-num {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 3.5rem;
  font-weight: 300;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,.12);
  line-height: 1;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
}
.process-title {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 1.4rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  color: var(--white);
  margin-bottom: 8px;
  line-height: 1.2;
}
.process-desc {
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  color: var(--subtle);
  line-height: 1.65;
}

/* ── Testimonials ─────────────────────────────────────────────── */
.testi-intro {
  text-align: center;
  max-width: 600px;
  margin: 0 auto 56px;
}
.testi-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 24px;
}
.testi {
  background: rgba(255,255,255,.04);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.09);
  border-radius: var(--r-lg);
  padding: 36px 32px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 20px;
  transition: background 0.25s ease, border-color 0.25s ease, transform 0.25s cubic-bezier(.22,1,.36,1);
}
.testi:hover {
  background: rgba(255,255,255,.07);
  border-color: rgba(255,255,255,.18);
  transform: translateY(-4px);
}
.testi-quote-mark {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 4rem;
  line-height: 0.7;
  color: var(--accent-mid);
  font-weight: 300;
  display: block;
}
.testi-text {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  font-style: italic;
  font-weight: 400;
  line-height: 1.65;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,.85);
  flex: 1;
}
.testi-attr {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 2px;
  padding-top: 20px;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.08);
}
.testi-name {
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--white);
}
.testi-location {
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  color: var(--subtle);
  letter-spacing: 0.03em;
}
.testi-stars {
  color: #F5B731;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  letter-spacing: 2px;
}

/* ── Service Areas ────────────────────────────────────────────── */
.areas-header {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: flex-end;
  margin-bottom: 48px;
  gap: 24px;
}
.areas-title {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: clamp(1.8rem, 3vw, 2.6rem);
  font-weight: 300;
  color: var(--ink);
}
.areas-desc {
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  color: var(--muted);
  max-width: 360px;
  text-align: right;
  line-height: 1.6;
}
.areas-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 1px;
  background: var(--border);
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: var(--r-md);
  overflow: hidden;
}
.area-col {
  background: var(--paper);
  padding: 32px 28px;
}
.area-county {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  color: var(--ink);
  margin-bottom: 16px;
  padding-bottom: 12px;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border);
}
.area-towns {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 6px;
}
.area-town {
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  color: var(--muted);
  line-height: 1.4;
}

/* ── CTA Band ─────────────────────────────────────────────────── */
.cta-band {
  position: relative;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #0D3A7A 0%, var(--accent) 55%, var(--accent-mid) 100%);
  padding: 72px 0;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.cta-band::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: -40%;
  right: -10%;
  width: 55%;
  height: 180%;
  background: radial-gradient(ellipse at center, rgba(255,255,255,.10) 0%, transparent 65%);
  pointer-events: none;
}
.cta-band > .container { position: relative; }
.cta-band-inner {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 48px;
}
.cta-band-title {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: clamp(2rem, 3.5vw, 3rem);
  font-weight: 300;
  color: var(--white);
  line-height: 1.1;
  margin-bottom: 10px;
}
.cta-band-sub {
  color: #C8D9EC;
  font-size: 1rem;
  line-height: 1.6;
}
.cta-band-actions {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 16px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

/* Compact in-band estimate form */
.mini-estimate {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 12px;
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 420px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
.mini-input {
  grid-column: span 1;
  border: 1.5px solid rgba(255,255,255,.35);
  border-radius: var(--r);
  padding: 12px 14px;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,.1);
  color: var(--white);
}
.mini-input:nth-of-type(3) { grid-column: 1 / -1; }
.mini-input::placeholder { color: rgba(255,255,255,.65); opacity: 1; }
.mini-input:focus {
  outline: none;
  border-color: var(--white);
  background: rgba(255,255,255,.16);
}
.mini-submit { grid-column: 1 / -1; justify-content: center; }
.mini-note {
  grid-column: 1 / -1;
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,.7);
  text-align: center;
}
.mini-success {
  grid-column: 1 / -1;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  color: var(--white);
  background: rgba(255,255,255,.12);
  border-radius: var(--r);
  padding: 14px 16px;
  text-align: center;
}
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .cta-band-inner { flex-direction: column; align-items: stretch; }
  .mini-estimate { max-width: none; }
}

/* ── Footer ───────────────────────────────────────────────────── */
.footer {
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, #101F31 0%, var(--ink) 120px);
  border-top: 3px solid var(--accent);
  padding: 64px 0 0;
}
.footer-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 2fr 1fr 1fr 1.5fr;
  gap: 48px;
  padding-bottom: 48px;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.08);
}
.footer-brand { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 16px; }
.footer-brand-name {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 1.6rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--white);
}
.footer-brand-desc {
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  color: var(--subtle);
  line-height: 1.7;
  max-width: 320px;
}
.footer-col-title {
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.14em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,.55);
  margin-bottom: 16px;
}
.footer-links {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 8px;
}
.footer-link {
  display: inline-block;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  color: var(--subtle);
  transition: color 0.15s, transform 0.2s cubic-bezier(.22,1,.36,1);
}
.footer-link:hover { color: var(--white); transform: translateX(4px); }
.footer-contact-item {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 2px;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
}
.footer-contact-label {
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.12em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,.55);
}
.footer-contact-value { font-size: 1rem; color: var(--subtle); font-weight: 500; }
.footer-contact-value a { color: var(--subtle); transition: color 0.15s; }
.footer-contact-value a:hover { color: var(--white); }

.footer-bottom {
  padding: 20px 0;
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 16px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}
.footer-copy, .footer-legal {
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,.55);
}
.footer-credit {
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,.38);
  width: 100%;
  text-align: center;
  margin-top: 4px;
}

/* ── About Page ───────────────────────────────────────────────── */
.story-inner {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 420px 1fr;
  gap: 80px;
  align-items: start;
}
.story-image {
  position: sticky;
  top: 88px;
  border-radius: var(--r-lg);
  overflow: hidden;
  background: var(--cream-mid);
  aspect-ratio: 3/4;
}
.story-image img,
.story-image svg { width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; }
.story-title {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: clamp(1.8rem, 3vw, 2.6rem);
  font-weight: 300;
  line-height: 1.15;
  color: var(--ink);
  margin-bottom: 28px;
}
.story-body { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 20px; }
.story-body p { font-size: 1rem; line-height: 1.82; color: var(--text); }

.practices-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 1px;
  background: var(--border);
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: var(--r-md);
  overflow: hidden;
}
.practice-card { background: var(--paper); padding: 40px 32px; }
.practice-num {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 2.5rem;
  font-weight: 300;
  color: var(--accent-pale);
  line-height: 1;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
}
.practice-title {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 1.3rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  color: var(--ink);
  margin-bottom: 10px;
}
.practice-desc { font-size: 0.9rem; color: var(--muted); line-height: 1.65; }

.values-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 24px;
}
.value-card {
  padding: 36px 28px;
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: var(--r-lg);
  background: var(--paper);
}
.value-title {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 1.3rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  color: var(--ink);
  margin-bottom: 10px;
}
.value-desc { font-size: 0.9rem; color: var(--muted); line-height: 1.65; }

.credentials-block {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 1px;
  background: var(--border);
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: var(--r-md);
  overflow: hidden;
}
.credential-item { background: var(--paper); padding: 32px 28px; }
.credential-key {
  font-size: 0.68rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.14em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--accent);
  margin-bottom: 8px;
}
.credential-val {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  font-weight: 400;
  color: var(--ink);
  line-height: 1.3;
}
.credential-sub { font-size: 0.82rem; color: var(--muted); margin-top: 4px; }

/* ── Services Page ────────────────────────────────────────────── */
.service-section {
  padding: 80px 0;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border);
}
.service-section-inner {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 80px;
  align-items: center;
}
.service-section-inner.reverse { direction: rtl; }
.service-section-inner.reverse > * { direction: ltr; }
.service-image {
  aspect-ratio: 4/3;
  background: var(--cream-mid);
  border-radius: var(--r-lg);
  overflow: hidden;
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
}
.service-image img,
.service-image svg { width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; }
.service-title {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: clamp(1.8rem, 3vw, 2.8rem);
  font-weight: 300;
  line-height: 1.12;
  color: var(--ink);
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}
.service-body {
  font-size: 1rem;
  line-height: 1.78;
  color: var(--muted);
  margin-bottom: 28px;
}
.service-includes {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  margin-bottom: 32px;
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: var(--r-md);
  overflow: hidden;
}
.service-include {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
  padding: 12px 16px;
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  color: var(--text);
  background: var(--paper);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-lt);
}
.service-include:last-child { border-bottom: none; }
.service-include-dot {
  width: 5px;
  height: 5px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--accent);
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.prep-section { background: var(--cream); }
.prep-section-inner {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 80px;
  align-items: start;
}
.prep-title {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: clamp(1.8rem, 3vw, 2.8rem);
  font-weight: 300;
  line-height: 1.12;
  color: var(--ink);
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}
.prep-body { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 16px; }
.prep-body p { font-size: 1rem; line-height: 1.78; color: var(--muted); }
.prep-pullquote {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 1.6rem;
  font-style: italic;
  font-weight: 300;
  line-height: 1.35;
  color: var(--accent);
  padding: 28px 32px;
  border-left: 3px solid var(--accent);
  background: var(--accent-pale);
  border-radius: 0 var(--r-md) var(--r-md) 0;
  margin-top: 12px;
}

/* ── Gallery Page ─────────────────────────────────────────────── */
.filter-bar {
  display: flex;
  gap: 8px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  margin-bottom: 48px;
  padding-bottom: 24px;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border);
}
.filter-tab {
  padding: 11px 20px;
  min-height: 44px;
  border-radius: 100px;
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  color: var(--muted);
  border: 1.5px solid var(--border);
  background: transparent;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all 0.15s;
}
.filter-tab:hover { color: var(--ink); border-color: var(--ink); transform: translateY(-1px); }
.filter-tab.active { background: var(--ink); color: var(--white); border-color: var(--ink); }

.gallery-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 24px;
}
.project-card {
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: var(--r-lg);
  overflow: hidden;
  background: var(--paper);
  transition: box-shadow 0.2s, transform 0.2s;
  cursor: pointer;
}
.project-card:hover { box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg); transform: translateY(-4px); border-color: var(--accent); }
.project-card-images {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 1px;
  background: var(--border);
}
.project-card-img {
  aspect-ratio: 4/3;
  overflow: hidden;
  background: var(--cream-mid);
  position: relative;
}
.project-card-img img,
.project-card-img svg {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  transition: transform 0.5s cubic-bezier(.22,1,.36,1);
}
.project-card:hover .project-card-img img,
.project-card:hover .project-card-img svg { transform: scale(1.04); }
.project-card-img-label {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 8px;
  left: 8px;
  font-size: 0.68rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  background: rgba(19,18,16,.7);
  color: rgba(255,255,255,.9);
  padding: 3px 8px;
  border-radius: 2px;
}
.project-card-info {
  padding: 20px 22px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 12px;
}
.project-card-name {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  color: var(--ink);
}
.project-card-meta { font-size: 0.8rem; color: var(--muted); margin-top: 2px; }
.project-badge {
  font-size: 0.68rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--accent);
  background: var(--accent-pale);
  padding: 4px 10px;
  border-radius: 100px;
  white-space: nowrap;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

/* ── Lightbox ─────────────────────────────────────────────────── */
.lb-overlay {
  display: none;
  position: fixed;
  inset: 0;
  background: rgba(0,0,0,.88);
  z-index: 1000;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  padding: 24px;
}
.lb-overlay.open { display: flex; }
.lb-box {
  max-width: 960px;
  width: 100%;
  background: var(--ink);
  border-radius: var(--r-lg);
  overflow: hidden;
  position: relative;
}
.lb-close {
  position: absolute;
  top: 16px;
  right: 16px;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,.7);
  font-size: 1.5rem;
  line-height: 1;
  cursor: pointer;
  z-index: 10;
  width: 36px;
  height: 36px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,.1);
  border: none;
}
.lb-close:hover { background: rgba(255,255,255,.2); color: var(--white); }
.lb-images {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 2px;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,.08);
}
.lb-img {
  aspect-ratio: 4/3;
  overflow: hidden;
  background: var(--cream-mid);
  position: relative;
}
.lb-img img,
.lb-img svg { width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; }
.lb-img-label {
  position: absolute;
  top: 12px;
  left: 12px;
  font-size: 0.68rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.12em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  background: rgba(0,0,0,.65);
  color: var(--white);
  padding: 4px 10px;
  border-radius: 2px;
}
.lb-caption {
  padding: 20px 24px;
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
}
.lb-caption-name {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  font-weight: 400;
  color: var(--white);
}
.lb-caption-meta { font-size: 0.82rem; color: var(--subtle); margin-top: 2px; }
.lb-badge {
  font-size: 0.68rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--accent-mid);
  border: 1px solid var(--accent-mid);
  padding: 4px 12px;
  border-radius: 100px;
}

/* ── Contact Page ─────────────────────────────────────────────── */
.contact-inner {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 5fr 7fr;
  gap: 80px;
  align-items: start;
}
.contact-info-block {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  margin-bottom: 40px;
}
.contact-info-item {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 4px;
  padding: 18px 0;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border);
}
.contact-info-item:first-child { border-top: 1px solid var(--border); }
.contact-info-key {
  font-size: 0.68rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.14em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--accent);
}
.contact-info-val { font-size: 1rem; font-weight: 500; color: var(--ink); }
.contact-info-val a { color: var(--ink); }
.contact-info-val a:hover { color: var(--accent); }
.contact-info-sub { font-size: 0.85rem; color: var(--muted); }

.contact-steps-title {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 1.2rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  color: var(--ink);
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}
.contact-steps { display: flex; flex-direction: column; }
.contact-step {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 40px 1fr;
  gap: 14px;
  align-items: start;
  padding: 16px 0;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-lt);
}
.contact-step:last-child { border-bottom: none; }
.contact-step-num {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 1.8rem;
  font-weight: 300;
  color: var(--accent);
  line-height: 1;
  margin-top: 2px;
}
.contact-step-title { font-size: 0.9rem; font-weight: 600; color: var(--ink); margin-bottom: 3px; }
.contact-step-desc { font-size: 0.85rem; color: var(--muted); line-height: 1.5; }

/* Contact Form */
.contact-form-wrapper {
  background: var(--white);
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: var(--r-lg);
  padding: 40px 36px;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
}
.form-title {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 1.6rem;
  font-weight: 400;
  color: var(--ink);
  margin-bottom: 28px;
}
.form-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 16px;
}
.form-group { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 6px; }
.form-group.full { grid-column: 1 / -1; }
.form-label { font-size: 0.8125rem; font-weight: 600; color: var(--text); letter-spacing: 0.02em; }
.form-input,
.form-select,
.form-textarea {
  border: 1.5px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: var(--r);
  padding: 11px 14px;
  font-size: 0.9375rem;
  color: var(--text);
  background: var(--paper);
  transition: border-color 0.15s, box-shadow 0.15s;
  width: 100%;
}
.form-input:focus,
.form-select:focus,
.form-textarea:focus {
  outline: none;
  border-color: var(--accent);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px var(--accent-pale);
}
.form-textarea { resize: vertical; min-height: 120px; }
.form-select {
  appearance: none;
  background-image: url("data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' width='12' height='8' viewBox='0 0 12 8'%3E%3Cpath d='M1 1l5 5 5-5' stroke='%23726E65' stroke-width='1.5' fill='none' stroke-linecap='round'/%3E%3C/svg%3E");
  background-repeat: no-repeat;
  background-position: right 14px center;
  padding-right: 40px;
  cursor: pointer;
}
.form-submit { margin-top: 8px; width: 100%; justify-content: center; }
.form-success {
  display: none;
  padding: 20px;
  background: var(--accent-pale);
  border: 1px solid var(--accent);
  border-radius: var(--r-md);
  text-align: center;
  margin-top: 16px;
  font-size: 0.9375rem;
  color: var(--accent);
  font-weight: 500;
}
.form-success.show { display: block; }
.form-note { font-size: 0.8rem; color: var(--muted); margin-top: 12px; text-align: center; }

.area-notice {
  background: var(--cream);
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: var(--r-md);
  padding: 20px 24px;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  color: var(--muted);
  margin-top: 32px;
  line-height: 1.6;
}
.area-notice strong { color: var(--ink); }

.phone-band {
  background: var(--ink);
  padding: 56px 0;
  text-align: center;
}
.phone-band-label {
  font-size: 0.68rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.18em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--subtle);
  margin-bottom: 12px;
}
.phone-band-number {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: clamp(2.4rem, 6vw, 4.5rem);
  font-weight: 300;
  color: var(--white);
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
  display: block;
  margin-bottom: 8px;
}
.phone-band-number:hover { color: rgba(255,255,255,.8); }
.phone-band-sub { font-size: 0.9rem; color: var(--subtle); }

/* ── Responsive ───────────────────────────────────────────────── */
@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  .section { padding: 64px 0; }

  .hero-inner { grid-template-columns: 1fr 360px; }
  .hero-content { padding: 60px 40px 60px 0; }

  .svc-section-inner { grid-template-columns: 260px 1fr; gap: 48px; }
  .process-inner { grid-template-columns: 240px 1fr; gap: 48px; }
  .guarantee-inner { gap: 48px; }
  .story-inner { grid-template-columns: 340px 1fr; gap: 48px; }
  .contact-inner { gap: 48px; }

  .cred-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
  .cred-item { border-right: none; border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.07); }
  .cred-item:nth-child(odd) { border-right: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.07); }
  .cred-item:nth-last-child(-n+2) { border-bottom: none; }

  .testi-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 16px; }
  .areas-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
  .footer-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }

  .prep-section-inner { gap: 48px; }
  .service-section-inner { gap: 48px; }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  :root { --gutter: 20px; }
  .section { padding: 48px 0; }
  .section-sm { padding: 40px 0; }

  /* Light serif strokes get too thin at mobile sizes */
  .display-xl, .display-lg, .hero-h1, .page-hero h1,
  .guarantee-title, .cta-band-title, .gallery-teaser-title { font-weight: 400; }

  .nav-links, .nav-actions { display: none; }
  .nav-toggle { display: flex; }
  .nav-inner { justify-content: space-between; }
  .topbar-inner { flex-direction: column; align-items: center; gap: 3px; text-align: center; }
  .topbar-left { gap: 5px; font-size: .68rem; flex-wrap: wrap; justify-content: center; }
  .topbar-left span:nth-of-type(n+4) { display: none; }
  .topbar-right { justify-content: center; }

  .hero-inner { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .hero-content { padding: 48px 0 24px; }
  .hero-visual { aspect-ratio: 16/9; min-height: 240px; }
  .hero-form-wrap { padding: 0 0 40px; }

  .page-hero { padding: 56px 0 48px; }

  .cred-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }

  .svc-section-inner { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 32px; }
  .svc-section-left { position: static; }

  .guarantee-inner { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 40px; }
  .gallery-teaser-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 16px; }
  .gallery-teaser-header { flex-direction: column; align-items: flex-start; }

  .process-inner { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 40px; }
  .process-item { grid-template-columns: 60px 1fr; }
  .process-num { font-size: 2.8rem; }

  .testi-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .areas-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
  .areas-header { flex-direction: column; align-items: flex-start; }
  .areas-desc { text-align: left; max-width: 100%; }

  .cta-band-inner { flex-direction: column; align-items: flex-start; gap: 28px; }
  .cta-band-actions { width: 100%; }

  .footer-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 32px; }

  .story-inner { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 40px; }
  .story-image { position: static; aspect-ratio: 3/2; }
  .practices-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .values-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 16px; }
  .credentials-block { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }

  .service-section { padding: 56px 0; }
  .service-section-inner { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 32px; }
  .service-section-inner.reverse { direction: ltr; }
  .prep-section-inner { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 32px; }

  .gallery-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }

  .contact-inner { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 40px; }
  .form-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .contact-form-wrapper { padding: 28px 20px; }
}

@media (max-width: 640px) {
  .svc-grid-2x2 { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .cred-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .cred-item { border-right: none !important; }
  .areas-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .footer-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .practices-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .values-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .credentials-block { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .testi-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }

  .hero-h1 { font-size: 2.4rem; }
  .hero-ctas { flex-direction: column; }
  .hero-ctas .btn { width: 100%; justify-content: center; }



  .lb-images { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
}

@media (max-width: 480px) {
  :root { --gutter: 16px; }
  .hero-h1 { font-size: clamp(1.8rem, 8vw, 2.4rem); }
}

/* ── Form placeholder contrast ────────────────────────────────── */
.form-input::placeholder,
.form-textarea::placeholder {
  color: #6B7C8F;
  opacity: 1;
}

/* ── Sticky Mobile Action Bar ─────────────────────────────────── */
.mobile-cta-bar {
  display: none;
  position: fixed;
  bottom: 0;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  z-index: 150;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr 1fr;
  background: rgba(13,27,42,.97);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
  backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.08);
  box-shadow: 0 -8px 32px rgba(13,27,42,.28);
  padding-bottom: env(safe-area-inset-bottom, 0);
}
.mcta-item {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 5px;
  min-height: 62px;
  background: none;
  border: none;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,.85);
  font-family: 'Inter', sans-serif;
  font-size: 0.66rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: color .15s, background .15s;
  -webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent;
}
.mcta-item + .mcta-item { border-left: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.08); }
.mcta-item svg { width: 19px; height: 19px; flex-shrink: 0; }
.mcta-item:active { background: rgba(255,255,255,.06); }
.mcta-item.mcta-primary { color: #fff; position: relative; }
.mcta-item.mcta-primary::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0; left: 20%; right: 20%;
  height: 2px;
  background: var(--accent-mid, #1A6BC4);
  border-radius: 0 0 2px 2px;
}
.mcta-item.mcta-primary svg { color: #7BB8FF; }

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .mobile-cta-bar { display: grid; }
  body { padding-bottom: 62px; }
}

/* Call-or-text chooser sheet */
.mcta-sheet {
  position: fixed;
  bottom: 74px;
  left: 12px;
  right: 12px;
  z-index: 160;
  background: rgba(13,27,42,.98);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
  backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.1);
  border-radius: 14px;
  box-shadow: 0 12px 40px rgba(13,27,42,.4);
  overflow: hidden;
  transform: translateY(8px);
  opacity: 0;
  pointer-events: none;
  transition: transform .18s ease, opacity .15s ease;
}
.mcta-sheet.open {
  transform: translateY(0);
  opacity: 1;
  pointer-events: all;
}
.mcta-sheet-option {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
  padding: 15px 18px;
  color: #fff;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.01em;
}
.mcta-sheet-option + .mcta-sheet-option { border-top: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.08); }
.mcta-sheet-option:active { background: rgba(255,255,255,.06); }
.mcta-sheet-option svg { width: 18px; height: 18px; flex-shrink: 0; color: #7BB8FF; }
.mcta-sheet-option span small {
  display: block;
  font-size: 0.7rem;
  font-weight: 400;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,.55);
  margin-top: 2px;
  letter-spacing: 0.02em;
}
.mcta-backdrop {
  position: fixed;
  inset: 0;
  z-index: 155;
  background: rgba(13,27,42,.3);
  opacity: 0;
  pointer-events: none;
  transition: opacity .15s ease;
}
.mcta-backdrop.open { opacity: 1; pointer-events: all; }

@media print {
  .mobile-cta-bar { display: none !important; }
}

@media print {
  .topbar, .nav, .nav-toggle, .nav-drawer, .lb-overlay, .mobile-cta-bar, #sa-fab, #sa-panel { display: none !important; }
  .section { padding: 32px 0; }
}

/* ================================================================
   ENHANCEMENTS - fresher, more classy design
   ================================================================ */

/* ── Paper Grain Overlay ────────────────────────────────────────── */
.grain-overlay { position: relative; }
.grain-overlay::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background-image: url("data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' width='200' height='200'%3E%3Cfilter id='g'%3E%3CfeTurbulence type='fractalNoise' baseFrequency='0.9' numOctaves='4' stitchTiles='stitch'/%3E%3C/filter%3E%3Crect width='200' height='200' filter='url(%23g)' opacity='1'/%3E%3C/svg%3E");
  background-size: 160px 160px;
  opacity: 0.025;
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 0;
}
.grain-overlay > * { position: relative; z-index: 1; }

/* ── Scroll Reveal ──────────────────────────────────────────────── */
.reveal {
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateY(22px);
  transition: opacity 0.85s cubic-bezier(.16,1,.3,1), transform 0.85s cubic-bezier(.16,1,.3,1);
  transition-delay: var(--rd, 0s);
}
.reveal.is-visible { opacity: 1; transform: none; }
.reveal-1 { --rd: 0.08s; }
.reveal-2 { --rd: 0.18s; }
.reveal-3 { --rd: 0.28s; }
.reveal-4 { --rd: 0.38s; }
.reveal-5 { --rd: 0.48s; }

/* ── Nav Glassmorphism ──────────────────────────────────────────── */
.nav {
  backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
  background: rgba(253,252,249,.88);
}

/* ── Hero Enhancements ──────────────────────────────────────────── */
.hero-eyebrow {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
  font-size: 0.68rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.22em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--muted);
  margin-bottom: 28px;
}
.hero-eyebrow-rule {
  display: block;
  width: 28px;
  height: 1px;
  background: var(--accent);
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
.hero-h1 em {
  font-style: italic;
  color: var(--accent-mid);
  font-weight: 300;
}

/* ── Trust Badges Strip ─────────────────────────────────────────── */
.badges-strip {
  background: #ffffff;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--cream-mid);
  border-bottom: 3px solid var(--accent);
  padding: 32px 0;
}
.badges-inner {
  display: flex;
  align-items: stretch;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 16px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}
.badge-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 14px;
  background: var(--accent-pale);
  border: 1.5px solid rgba(27,58,92,.15);
  border-radius: 10px;
  padding: 14px 22px;
  transition: box-shadow 0.2s, transform 0.2s;
  min-width: 180px;
}
.badge-item:hover {
  box-shadow: 0 4px 16px rgba(27,58,92,.12);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}
.badge-item img,
.badge-item svg { height: 44px; width: auto; flex-shrink: 0; }
.badge-label {
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.03em;
  text-transform: none;
  color: var(--accent);
  line-height: 1.4;
}

/* ── Brand Partners Strip ───────────────────────────────────────── */
.brands-strip {
  padding: 52px 0;
  background: var(--paper);
  text-align: center;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--cream-mid);
}
.brands-label {
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.18em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--muted);
  margin-bottom: 36px;
}
.brands-logos {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 64px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}
.brand-logo-item {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  opacity: 0.72;
  transition: opacity 0.2s, filter 0.2s;
  filter: grayscale(30%);
}
.brand-logo-item:hover { opacity: 0.9; filter: grayscale(0%); }
.brand-logo-item svg,
.brand-logo-item img { height: 44px; width: auto; }
.brand-logo-label {
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.14em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--muted);
}

/* ── Marquee Strip ──────────────────────────────────────────────── */
.marquee-strip {
  overflow: hidden;
  padding: 14px 0;
  background: var(--ink);
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.06);
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.06);
}
.marquee-track {
  display: flex;
  white-space: nowrap;
  animation: marquee 32s linear infinite;
  width: max-content;
}
.marquee-item {
  font-size: 0.66rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.2em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,.26);
  padding: 0 20px;
}
.marquee-dot {
  color: var(--accent-mid);
  padding: 0 6px;
  opacity: 0.55;
}
@keyframes marquee {
  from { transform: translateX(0); }
  to { transform: translateX(-50%); }
}

/* ── Featured Pull-Quote ────────────────────────────────────────── */
.featured-quote-section {
  padding: 96px 0;
  background: var(--ink);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.featured-quote-section::before {
  content: '\201C';
  position: absolute;
  top: -0.15em;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translateX(-50%);
  font-family: 'Cormorant Garamond', Georgia, serif;
  font-size: 28rem;
  line-height: 1;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,.03);
  pointer-events: none;
  user-select: none;
}
.featured-quote {
  max-width: 760px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  text-align: center;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}
.featured-quote blockquote {
  font-family: 'Cormorant Garamond', Georgia, serif;
  font-size: clamp(1.7rem, 4vw, 2.6rem);
  font-weight: 300;
  font-style: italic;
  line-height: 1.4;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,.92);
  margin: 0 0 32px;
}
.featured-quote cite {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 4px;
  font-style: normal;
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.18em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,.65);
}
.featured-quote cite strong {
  color: var(--accent-mid);
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
}

/* ── About Page Pull-Quote ──────────────────────────────────────── */
.about-pullquote {
  margin: 40px 0;
  padding: 32px 40px;
  border-left: 3px solid var(--accent);
  background: var(--cream);
}
.about-pullquote p {
  font-family: 'Cormorant Garamond', Georgia, serif;
  font-size: 1.5rem;
  font-weight: 400;
  font-style: italic;
  line-height: 1.5;
  color: var(--ink);
  margin: 0;
}

/* ── Svc Card Upgrade ───────────────────────────────────────────── */
.svc-card {
  transition: box-shadow 0.25s, transform 0.25s, border-color 0.25s;
}
.svc-card:hover {
  box-shadow: 0 12px 40px rgba(0,0,0,.10);
  transform: translateY(-3px);
  border-color: var(--accent-pale);
}
.svc-card-num {
  display: block;
  font-family: 'Cormorant Garamond', Georgia, serif;
  font-size: 3.5rem;
  font-weight: 300;
  font-style: italic;
  color: var(--accent-pale);
  line-height: 1;
  margin-bottom: 4px;
}

/* ── Blog Grid ──────────────────────────────────────────────────── */
.blog-hero { padding: 80px 0 60px; background: var(--paper); }
.blog-hero h1 { font-size: clamp(2.4rem, 5vw, 3.6rem); margin: 12px 0 16px; }
.blog-hero p { font-size: 1.1rem; color: var(--muted); max-width: 520px; }

.blog-filter-bar {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  padding: 24px 0;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--cream-mid);
  margin-bottom: 48px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}
.blog-filter-tab {
  padding: 11px 18px;
  min-height: 44px;
  border-radius: 100px;
  border: 1px solid var(--cream-mid);
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--muted);
  background: transparent;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: background 0.15s, color 0.15s, border-color 0.15s;
}
.blog-filter-tab:hover,
.blog-filter-tab.active {
  background: var(--ink);
  color: #fff;
  border-color: var(--ink);
}

.blog-featured {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 0;
  border: 1px solid var(--cream-mid);
  border-radius: 12px;
  overflow: hidden;
  margin-bottom: 56px;
}
.blog-featured-img {
  background: var(--ink);
  min-height: 380px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-end;
  padding: 32px;
  position: relative;
}
.blog-featured-img svg { width: 100%; height: 100%; position: absolute; inset: 0; object-fit: cover; }
.blog-featured-body {
  padding: 48px 44px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: center;
  background: var(--paper);
}
.blog-featured-badge {
  display: inline-block;
  padding: 4px 12px;
  background: var(--accent-pale);
  color: var(--accent);
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.16em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  border-radius: 4px;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
}
.blog-featured-body h2 {
  font-size: clamp(1.5rem, 2.5vw, 2rem);
  margin-bottom: 16px;
  line-height: 1.25;
}
.blog-featured-body p { color: var(--muted); margin-bottom: 28px; }
.blog-featured-meta {
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  color: var(--muted);
  font-weight: 500;
  margin-top: auto;
}

.blog-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 32px;
  margin-bottom: 60px;
}
.blog-card {
  border: 1px solid var(--cream-mid);
  border-radius: 10px;
  overflow: hidden;
  background: var(--paper);
  transition: box-shadow 0.22s, transform 0.22s;
  text-decoration: none;
  color: inherit;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}
.blog-card:hover {
  box-shadow: 0 10px 36px rgba(0,0,0,.09);
  transform: translateY(-3px);
}
.blog-card-img {
  height: 200px;
  background: var(--cream);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.blog-card-img svg { width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; }
.blog-card-body { padding: 24px; flex: 1; display: flex; flex-direction: column; }
.blog-card-cat {
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.18em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--accent-mid);
  margin-bottom: 8px;
}
.blog-card-body h3 {
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  margin-bottom: 10px;
  line-height: 1.3;
}
.blog-card-body p { font-size: 0.88rem; color: var(--muted); flex: 1; margin-bottom: 16px; }
.blog-card-meta {
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  color: var(--muted);
  font-weight: 500;
  margin-top: auto;
  padding-top: 16px;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--cream-mid);
}

/* ── Blog Teaser Section (index.html) ───────────────────────────── */
.blog-teaser { background: var(--cream); padding: 88px 0; }
.blog-teaser-header {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-end;
  justify-content: space-between;
  margin-bottom: 44px;
  gap: 24px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}
.blog-teaser-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 28px;
}

/* ── FAQ Page ───────────────────────────────────────────────────── */
.faq-hero { padding: 80px 0 60px; background: var(--paper); }
.faq-hero h1 { font-size: clamp(2.4rem, 5vw, 3.6rem); margin: 12px 0 16px; }
.faq-hero p { font-size: 1.1rem; color: var(--muted); max-width: 520px; }

.faq-layout {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 220px 1fr;
  gap: 60px;
  align-items: start;
  padding: 60px 0 80px;
}
.faq-sidebar {
  position: sticky;
  top: 96px;
}
.faq-sidebar-title {
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.2em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--ink);
  margin-bottom: 16px;
}
.faq-nav-link {
  display: block;
  padding: 14px 0;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  color: var(--muted);
  text-decoration: none;
  border-left: 2px solid transparent;
  padding-left: 12px;
  margin-left: -14px;
  transition: color 0.15s, border-color 0.15s;
}
.faq-nav-link:hover,
.faq-nav-link.active { color: var(--accent); border-left-color: var(--accent); }

.faq-content { min-width: 0; }
.faq-category { margin-bottom: 56px; }
.faq-category-title {
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.2em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--accent-mid);
  margin-bottom: 24px;
  padding-bottom: 12px;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--cream-mid);
}

.faq-item { border-bottom: 1px solid var(--cream-mid); }
.faq-question {
  width: 100%;
  text-align: left;
  background: none;
  border: none;
  padding: 20px 0;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 16px;
  cursor: pointer;
  font-family: 'Cormorant Garamond', Georgia, serif;
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--ink);
  line-height: 1.35;
}
.faq-question:hover { color: var(--accent); }
.faq-chevron {
  width: 20px;
  height: 20px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  border-radius: 50%;
  border: 1.5px solid var(--cream-mid);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  transition: transform 0.3s, background 0.2s, border-color 0.2s;
  color: var(--muted);
}
.faq-item.open .faq-chevron {
  transform: rotate(180deg);
  background: var(--accent);
  border-color: var(--accent);
  color: #fff;
}
.faq-answer {
  max-height: 0;
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: max-height 0.4s cubic-bezier(.16,1,.3,1), padding 0.3s;
}
.faq-answer-inner {
  padding: 0 0 24px;
  color: var(--text);
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  line-height: 1.75;
}
.faq-item.open .faq-answer { max-height: 2000px; }
.faq-question:focus-visible {
  outline: 2px solid var(--accent);
  outline-offset: 2px;
}

/* ── Footer Badge & Logo Enhancements ──────────────────────────── */
.footer-trust {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 20px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  margin-top: 20px;
}
.footer-badge {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  opacity: 0.65;
}
.footer-badge svg,
.footer-badge img { height: 28px; width: auto; }

/* ── Responsive Additions ───────────────────────────────────────── */
@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  .blog-featured { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .blog-featured-img { min-height: 240px; }
  .blog-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
  .blog-teaser-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
  .faq-layout { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 32px; }
  .faq-sidebar { position: static; display: none; }
  .brands-logos { gap: 36px; }
}
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .blog-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .blog-teaser-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .badges-inner { gap: 24px; }
    .about-pullquote { padding: 24px 24px; }
  .about-pullquote p { font-size: 1.25rem; }
  .featured-quote blockquote { font-size: 1.5rem; }
}

/* ── Pricing callout on services page ── */
.pricing-callout {
  margin: 20px 0 12px;
  padding: 16px 20px;
  background: var(--cream);
  border-left: 3px solid var(--accent-mid);
  border-radius: 0 var(--r-md) var(--r-md) 0;
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  line-height: 1.6;
  color: var(--ink);
}
.warranty-note {
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--accent);
  margin: 0 0 20px;
  letter-spacing: .02em;
}

/* ── Social proof above form submit ── */
.form-social-proof {
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  color: var(--muted);
  text-align: center;
  margin-bottom: 10px;
  letter-spacing: .02em;
}


/* ── Veteran-Owned Banner ─────────────────────────────────────── */
.veteran-banner {
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, #0D1B2A 0%, #1250A0 100%);
  color: #fff;
  text-align: center;
  padding: 14px 20px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 14px;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.06em;
}
.veteran-banner svg { flex-shrink: 0; }
.veteran-banner-text { color: #C8DEFF; }
.veteran-banner strong { color: #fff; font-weight: 700; }

/* ── Team / About Page ────────────────────────────────────────── */
.team-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(280px, 1fr));
  gap: 32px;
  margin-top: 48px;
}
.team-card {
  background: var(--white);
  border: 1.5px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: 16px;
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  transition: box-shadow 0.25s, transform 0.25s;
}
.team-card:hover {
  box-shadow: 0 16px 48px rgba(18,80,160,.14);
  transform: translateY(-4px);
}
.team-card-photo {
  width: 100%;
  aspect-ratio: 4/3;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--accent-pale) 0%, var(--cream-mid) 100%);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.team-card-photo svg { width: 120px; height: 120px; opacity: 0.85; }
.team-card-body { padding: 28px; }
.team-card-name {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 1.5rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--accent);
  margin-bottom: 4px;
}
.team-card-role {
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.12em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--accent);
  margin-bottom: 16px;
}
.team-card-bio {
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  line-height: 1.75;
  color: var(--text);
}
.team-card-skills {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 8px;
  margin-top: 18px;
}
.team-skill {
  background: var(--accent-pale);
  color: var(--accent);
  font-size: 0.7rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.06em;
  padding: 5px 12px;
  border-radius: 100px;
}
.veteran-badge-inline {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, #0D1B2A, #1250A0);
  color: #fff;
  font-size: 0.65rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  padding: 4px 10px 4px 8px;
  border-radius: 100px;
  margin-bottom: 10px;
}

/* ── Values strip (blue cards) ────────────────────────────────── */
.values-blue-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(220px, 1fr));
  gap: 20px;
  margin-top: 40px;
}
.value-blue-card {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #1250A0 0%, #1A6BC4 100%);
  color: #fff;
  border-radius: 14px;
  padding: 28px 24px;
}
.value-blue-icon {
  width: 44px; height: 44px;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,.15);
  border-radius: 10px;
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
}
.value-blue-title {
  font-size: 1rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  margin-bottom: 8px;
}
.value-blue-desc {
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  line-height: 1.65;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,.92);
}

/* ── Service Areas Page ──────────────────────────────────────── */
.areas-region-header {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 16px;
  margin-bottom: 32px;
}
.areas-region-rule {
  flex: 1;
  height: 1px;
  background: var(--border);
}
.areas-region-label {
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: .12em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--accent);
  white-space: nowrap;
}
.county-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fill, minmax(220px, 1fr));
  gap: 20px;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
}
.county-card {
  background: var(--white);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-lt);
  border-radius: var(--r-lg);
  padding: 24px 22px 20px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 10px;
  transition: box-shadow .2s, border-color .2s;
}
.county-card:hover {
  border-color: var(--accent-mid);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(18,80,160,.1);
}
.county-card-name {
  font-family: 'Cormorant Garamond', Georgia, serif;
  font-size: 1.2rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--accent);
  line-height: 1.2;
}
.county-card-anchor {
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  color: var(--muted);
  letter-spacing: .04em;
}
.county-towns {
  list-style: none;
  padding: 0;
  margin: 4px 0 0;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 5px;
  flex: 1;
}
.county-towns li {
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  color: var(--text);
  padding-left: 14px;
  position: relative;
}
.county-towns li::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  left: 0;
  top: 50%;
  transform: translateY(-50%);
  width: 5px;
  height: 5px;
  background: var(--accent-mid);
  border-radius: 50%;
  opacity: .5;
}
.county-cta {
  display: inline-block;
  margin-top: 12px;
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--accent);
  text-decoration: none;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border-lt);
  padding-top: 12px;
  transition: color .15s;
}
.county-cta:hover { color: var(--accent-mid); }

.areas-services-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fill, minmax(240px, 1fr));
  gap: 12px;
}
.areas-service-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  color: var(--text);
  font-weight: 500;
}
.areas-service-dot {
  width: 8px;
  height: 8px;
  background: var(--accent);
  border-radius: 50%;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

/* ── FAQ Timeline Grid ───────────────────────────────────────── */
.faq-timeline-grid {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0;
  border: 1px solid var(--border-lt);
  border-radius: var(--r-md);
  overflow: hidden;
  margin: 4px 0;
}
.faq-timeline-item {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr auto;
  grid-template-rows: auto auto;
  gap: 2px 16px;
  padding: 14px 16px;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-lt);
  background: var(--white);
}
.faq-timeline-item:last-child { border-bottom: none; }
.faq-timeline-item:nth-child(even) { background: var(--paper); }
.faq-timeline-service {
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--ink);
  grid-column: 1;
  grid-row: 1;
}
.faq-timeline-range {
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--accent);
  white-space: nowrap;
  grid-column: 2;
  grid-row: 1;
  text-align: right;
}
.faq-timeline-note {
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  color: var(--muted);
  line-height: 1.55;
  grid-column: 1 / -1;
  grid-row: 2;
}

/* ── Factory Finish Process Steps ────────────────────────────── */
.factory-finish-block {
  background: var(--sky);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-lt);
  border-radius: var(--r-lg);
  padding: 28px 28px 20px;
  margin: 28px 0 0;
}
.factory-finish-title {
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: .1em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--accent);
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}
.factory-steps {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0;
}
.factory-step {
  display: flex;
  gap: 16px;
  align-items: flex-start;
  padding: 14px 0;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-lt);
}
.factory-step:last-child { border-bottom: none; }
.factory-step-num {
  flex-shrink: 0;
  width: 32px;
  height: 32px;
  background: var(--accent);
  color: #fff;
  border-radius: 50%;
  font-size: 0.7rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  margin-top: 2px;
}
.factory-step-name {
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--ink);
  margin-bottom: 4px;
}
.factory-step-desc {
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  color: var(--muted);
  line-height: 1.6;
}

/* ── PDCA Pro Section ─────────────────────────────────────────── */
.pdca-layout {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 220px 1fr;
  gap: 64px;
  align-items: start;
}
.pdca-left {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 16px;
  text-align: center;
  position: sticky;
  top: 100px;
}
.pdca-seal {
  filter: drop-shadow(0 8px 24px rgba(18,80,160,.25));
}
.pdca-org-name {
  font-family: 'Cormorant Garamond', Georgia, serif;
  font-size: 1rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--accent);
  line-height: 1.4;
}
.pdca-org-sub {
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  color: var(--muted);
  line-height: 1.5;
}
.pdca-reasons {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 28px;
}
.pdca-reason {
  display: flex;
  gap: 16px;
  align-items: flex-start;
}
.pdca-reason-icon {
  flex-shrink: 0;
  width: 40px;
  height: 40px;
  background: var(--accent-pale);
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
}
.pdca-reason-title {
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--ink);
  margin-bottom: 4px;
}
.pdca-reason-desc {
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  color: var(--muted);
  line-height: 1.65;
}

@media (max-width: 900px) {
  .pdca-layout { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 40px; }
  .pdca-left { position: static; flex-direction: row; text-align: left; }
  .pdca-seal svg { width: 90px; height: 90px; }
}

@media (max-width: 640px) {
  .pdca-left { flex-direction: column; text-align: center; }
}

@media (max-width: 640px) {
  .team-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .values-blue-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
}

/* ── Before / After Feature Slider ────────────────────────────── */
.ba-feature { background: var(--white); }
.ba-inner {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 5fr 7fr;
  gap: 64px;
  align-items: center;
}
.ba-caption-desc {
  color: var(--muted);
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  line-height: 1.7;
  margin: 16px 0 12px;
  max-width: 420px;
}
.ba-caption-meta {
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
  color: var(--accent);
  margin-bottom: 24px;
}
.ba-slider {
  position: relative;
  aspect-ratio: 4 / 3;
  border-radius: 14px;
  overflow: hidden;
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  box-shadow: 0 12px 40px rgba(13,27,42,.12);
  --ba-pos: 50%;
}
.ba-img {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  display: block;
}
.ba-clip {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  overflow: hidden;
  clip-path: inset(0 calc(100% - var(--ba-pos)) 0 0);
}
.ba-handle {
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  bottom: 0;
  left: var(--ba-pos);
  transform: translateX(-50%);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  pointer-events: none;
}
.ba-handle-bar {
  position: absolute;
  top: 0; bottom: 0;
  width: 3px;
  background: var(--white);
  box-shadow: 0 0 8px rgba(13,27,42,.4);
}
.ba-handle-grip {
  position: relative;
  width: 42px; height: 42px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--white);
  color: var(--ink);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1rem;
  box-shadow: 0 2px 12px rgba(13,27,42,.35);
}
.ba-tag {
  position: absolute;
  top: 14px;
  padding: 4px 12px;
  border-radius: 6px;
  font-size: 0.7rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  background: rgba(13,27,42,.75);
  color: var(--white);
}
.ba-tag-before { left: 14px; }
.ba-tag-after { right: 14px; }
.ba-range {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  opacity: 0;
  cursor: ew-resize;
  margin: 0;
  -webkit-appearance: none;
  touch-action: none;
}
@media (max-width: 900px) {
  .ba-inner { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 32px; }
  .ba-caption-desc { max-width: none; }
}

/* Featured service tiles */
.svc-card-featured {
  border-width: 2px;
  border-color: rgba(18,80,160,.35);
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, #FFFFFF 0%, #F7FBFF 100%);
}
.svc-card-featured h3::after {
  content: 'Most requested';
  display: inline-block;
  margin-left: 10px;
  font-size: 0.6rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: #8A5B17;
  background: #F6E8D2;
  padding: 3px 8px;
  border-radius: 10px;
  vertical-align: middle;
}

/* ── Editorial stats line ─────────────────────────────────────── */
.cred-line {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: clamp(1.3rem, 2.6vw, 1.9rem);
  font-weight: 400;
  color: var(--white);
  padding: 44px 0;
  margin: 0;
  line-height: 1.5;
}
.cred-line a {
  color: #7BB8FF;
  text-decoration: underline;
  text-underline-offset: 4px;
  text-decoration-color: rgba(123,184,255,.4);
}
.cred-line a:hover { text-decoration-color: #7BB8FF; }

/* ── The Paperwork section ────────────────────────────────────── */
.paperwork-inner {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 6fr 5fr;
  gap: 64px;
  align-items: center;
}
.paperwork-check-title {
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--ink);
  margin-bottom: 14px;
}
.paperwork-checks {
  list-style: none;
  margin: 0;
  padding: 0;
}
.paperwork-checks li {
  position: relative;
  padding: 0 0 0 30px;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  line-height: 1.6;
  color: var(--ink);
}
.paperwork-checks li::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  left: 0;
  top: 5px;
  width: 16px;
  height: 16px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--accent);
  clip-path: polygon(0 0, 100% 0, 100% 100%, 0 100%);
  -webkit-mask: url("data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' viewBox='0 0 16 16'%3E%3Cpath d='M3 8.5l3.2 3.2L13 5' stroke='black' stroke-width='2.2' fill='none' stroke-linecap='round' stroke-linejoin='round'/%3E%3C/svg%3E") center / contain no-repeat;
  mask: url("data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' viewBox='0 0 16 16'%3E%3Cpath d='M3 8.5l3.2 3.2L13 5' stroke='black' stroke-width='2.2' fill='none' stroke-linecap='round' stroke-linejoin='round'/%3E%3C/svg%3E") center / contain no-repeat;
}
.paperwork-doc {
  background: #FDFDFB;
  border: 1px solid #D8DEE8;
  border-radius: 6px;
  box-shadow: 0 20px 50px rgba(13,27,42,.14), 0 2px 8px rgba(13,27,42,.08);
  padding: 28px 26px 20px;
  font-family: 'Inter', sans-serif;
  transform: rotate(.6deg);
}
.pw-doc-head {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: baseline;
  border-bottom: 2px solid var(--ink);
  padding-bottom: 10px;
  margin-bottom: 14px;
}
.pw-doc-brand { font-size: .62rem; font-weight: 800; letter-spacing: .14em; color: var(--ink); }
.pw-doc-type { font-family: var(--font-display); font-size: .95rem; font-style: italic; color: var(--accent); }
.pw-doc-sec {
  font-size: .6rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: .12em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: #5B7797;
  margin: 14px 0 6px;
  border-bottom: 1px solid #E4E9F1;
  padding-bottom: 4px;
}
.pw-doc-row {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
  font-size: .78rem;
  color: var(--ink);
  padding: 4px 0;
}
.pw-redact {
  display: inline-block;
  width: 88px;
  height: 10px;
  border-radius: 3px;
  background: repeating-linear-gradient(45deg, #C9D4E2, #C9D4E2 4px, #DDE5EF 4px, #DDE5EF 8px);
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
.pw-price { width: 56px; }
.pw-doc-total {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  font-size: .84rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--ink);
  border-top: 2px solid var(--ink);
  margin-top: 14px;
  padding-top: 10px;
}
.pw-doc-foot {
  font-size: .66rem;
  color: #8296AD;
  text-align: center;
  margin-top: 14px;
  font-style: italic;
}

/* ── Hero form contact preference ─────────────────────────────── */
.hero-form-pref {
  border: none;
  margin: 0;
  padding: 2px 0 0;
  display: flex;
  gap: 18px;
  align-items: center;
}
.hero-form-pref-label {
  font-size: .72rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--muted);
  padding: 0;
  margin-bottom: 4px;
}
.hero-form-pref label {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  font-size: .82rem;
  color: var(--ink);
  cursor: pointer;
}
.hero-form-pref input { accent-color: var(--accent); width: 15px; height: 15px; }

/* Hero success onboarding */
.hfs-title {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 1.3rem;
  color: var(--ink);
  margin: 0 0 10px;
}
.hfs-steps {
  margin: 0 0 12px 20px;
  padding: 0;
  font-size: .85rem;
  line-height: 1.6;
  color: var(--ink);
}
.hfs-steps li { margin-bottom: 8px; }
.hfs-note { font-size: .8rem; color: var(--muted); margin: 0; }
.hfs-note a { color: var(--accent); font-weight: 700; }

@media (max-width: 900px) {
  .paperwork-inner { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 40px; }
  .paperwork-doc { transform: none; max-width: 440px; }
}
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  /* Tighter mobile fold (banner keeps the 82nd Airborne line) */
  .veteran-banner { padding: 8px 16px; font-size: .75rem; line-height: 1.5; }
  .hero-content { padding-top: 32px; }
  .hero-h1 { font-size: clamp(1.9rem, 8vw, 2.5rem); }
}

/* Buttons that may carry long labels wrap instead of overflowing */
.btn-wrap {
  white-space: normal;
  text-align: center;
  max-width: 100%;
  line-height: 1.4;
  height: auto;
  padding-top: 14px;
  padding-bottom: 14px;
}

/* ── Project spec cards (photo slots pending) ─────────────────── */
.spec-card {
  background: var(--white);
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: 14px;
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: box-shadow .2s, transform .2s;
}
.spec-card:hover { box-shadow: 0 12px 32px rgba(13,27,42,.12); transform: translateY(-2px); }
.spec-swatch {
  aspect-ratio: 16 / 9;
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-end;
  padding: 14px;
}
.spec-swatch-chip {
  font-size: .68rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: .06em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,.16);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(4px);
  backdrop-filter: blur(4px);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.25);
  border-radius: 6px;
  padding: 5px 10px;
}
.spec-card-body { padding: 18px 20px 20px; }
.spec-card-loc {
  font-size: .72rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: .1em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--accent);
  margin-bottom: 4px;
}
.spec-card-type {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  color: var(--ink);
  margin-bottom: 6px;
}
.spec-card-meta {
  font-size: .78rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--muted);
  margin: 0 0 8px;
}
.spec-card-note {
  font-size: .85rem;
  line-height: 1.6;
  color: var(--muted);
  margin: 0;
}

/* ── Refinement pass: merged trust strip ──────────────────────── */
.cred-marks {
  font-size: .72rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: .08em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,.45);
  margin: -28px 0 36px;
}

/* Reviews on light background with featured quote */
.reviews-light .testi {
  background: var(--white);
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
}
.reviews-light .testi-text { color: var(--ink); }
.reviews-light .testi-name { color: var(--ink); }
.reviews-light .testi-location { color: var(--muted); }
.reviews-light .testi-quote-mark { color: var(--accent); opacity: .25; }
.reviews-light .testi-review-link { color: var(--accent) !important; border-bottom-color: rgba(18,80,160,.4) !important; }
.reviews-light .label--white { color: var(--accent); }
.reviews-featured {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: clamp(1.4rem, 3vw, 2rem);
  font-weight: 400;
  line-height: 1.45;
  color: var(--ink);
  max-width: 780px;
  margin: 40px auto 44px;
  text-align: center;
}
.reviews-featured cite {
  display: block;
  font-family: 'Inter', sans-serif;
  font-style: normal;
  font-size: .8rem;
  color: var(--muted);
  margin-top: 16px;
}

/* County chips */
.areas-counties {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(220px, 1fr));
  gap: 14px;
  margin-bottom: 24px;
}
.county-chip {
  display: block;
  background: var(--white);
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: 12px;
  padding: 16px 18px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--ink);
  font-size: .95rem;
  transition: border-color .15s, box-shadow .15s;
}
.county-chip span {
  display: block;
  font-weight: 500;
  font-size: .78rem;
  color: var(--muted);
  margin-top: 3px;
}
.county-chip:hover { border-color: var(--accent); box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(13,27,42,.08); }
.county-chip-home { border-width: 2px; border-color: rgba(18,80,160,.4); }
.areas-marquee-towns {
  font-size: .88rem;
  color: var(--muted);
  line-height: 1.9;
}
.areas-marquee-towns a { color: var(--accent); font-weight: 600; }

/* Compressed blog links */
.blog-teaser-links {
  font-size: .95rem;
  color: var(--muted);
  line-height: 2;
}
.blog-teaser-links a { color: var(--accent); font-weight: 600; }

/* CTA band actions */
.cta-band-actions { display: flex; gap: 14px; flex-wrap: wrap; align-items: center; }

/* ── Brand character pass ─────────────────────────────────────── */
.est-brass { color: #C8862A; font-weight: 700; }
.brush-pull { display: block; margin: 6px 0 18px; max-width: 190px; }
.footer-sign {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-style: italic;
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,.85);
  width: 100%;
  margin-bottom: 6px;
}

/* Gallery swatch cards */
.project-card .spec-swatch { position: relative; }
.gallery-view-tag {
  position: absolute;
  top: 14px;
  right: 14px;
  font-size: .62rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: .08em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  background: rgba(13,27,42,.72);
  color: #fff;
  border-radius: 6px;
  padding: 5px 10px;
}

/* ── The Color Wall ───────────────────────────────────────────── */
.color-wall {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fill, minmax(210px, 1fr));
  gap: 14px;
}
.color-tile {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: flex-start;
  text-align: left;
  border: 1px solid rgba(13,27,42,.12);
  border-radius: 12px;
  padding: 20px 18px 16px;
  min-height: 190px;
  cursor: pointer;
  font-family: 'Inter', sans-serif;
  transition: transform .15s, box-shadow .15s;
}
.color-tile:hover { transform: translateY(-3px); box-shadow: 0 14px 32px rgba(13,27,42,.16); }
.color-tile-name {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  font-weight: 600;
}
.color-tile-code {
  font-size: .68rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: .1em;
  margin: 2px 0 10px;
}
.color-tile-blurb {
  font-size: .8rem;
  line-height: 1.55;
  flex: 1;
}
.color-tile-cta {
  font-size: .7rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: .06em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  margin-top: 14px;
  opacity: 0;
  transition: opacity .15s;
}
.color-tile:hover .color-tile-cta, .color-tile:focus .color-tile-cta { opacity: 1; }

/* Color wall combos + room filter */
.combo-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fill, minmax(250px, 1fr));
  gap: 14px;
}
.combo-card {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: flex-start;
  text-align: left;
  background: var(--white);
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: 12px;
  padding: 0 0 16px;
  overflow: hidden;
  cursor: pointer;
  font-family: 'Inter', sans-serif;
  transition: transform .15s, box-shadow .15s;
}
.combo-card:hover { transform: translateY(-3px); box-shadow: 0 14px 32px rgba(13,27,42,.14); }
.combo-swatches { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 3fr 1fr 1fr; width: 100%; height: 74px; }
.combo-title {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--ink);
  margin: 14px 16px 2px;
}
.combo-parts { font-size: .7rem; font-weight: 600; color: var(--muted); margin: 0 16px 8px; letter-spacing: .02em; }
.combo-blurb { font-size: .8rem; line-height: 1.55; color: var(--muted); margin: 0 16px; flex: 1; }
.combo-card .color-tile-cta { margin: 12px 16px 0; }
.color-tile.room-hidden { display: none; }

/* Inline Sterling answer on the Color Wall */
.cw-answer {
  background: var(--white);
  border: 1.5px solid rgba(18,80,160,.3);
  border-radius: 14px;
  padding: 22px 24px;
  margin-bottom: 24px;
  font-size: .92rem;
  line-height: 1.7;
  color: var(--ink);
  box-shadow: 0 10px 32px rgba(13,27,42,.08);
}
.cw-answer p { margin: 0 0 10px; }
.cw-answer p:last-child { margin-bottom: 0; }
.cw-answer ul { margin: 6px 0 10px 20px; }
.cw-answer li { margin-bottom: 6px; }
.cw-answer strong { color: var(--accent); }
.cw-answer-head {
  font-size: .68rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: .12em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: #C8862A;
  margin-bottom: 10px;
}
.cw-answer-foot { font-size: .82rem; color: var(--muted); margin-top: 14px !important; }
.cw-answer-foot a { color: var(--accent); font-weight: 600; }
.cw-continue {
  background: none; border: none; padding: 0;
  color: var(--accent); font-weight: 700; font-size: .82rem;
  cursor: pointer; text-decoration: underline; text-underline-offset: 3px;
  font-family: 'Inter', sans-serif;
}
.cw-thinking { display: flex; gap: 6px; padding: 6px 0; }
.cw-thinking .sa-dot { width: 8px; height: 8px; background: var(--accent); border-radius: 50%; animation: sa-pulse 1.4s infinite ease-in-out; }
.cw-thinking .sa-dot:nth-child(2) { animation-delay: .22s; }
.cw-thinking .sa-dot:nth-child(3) { animation-delay: .44s; }
.cw-new-badge {
  display: inline-block;
  font-family: 'Inter', sans-serif;
  font-size: .7rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: .1em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  background: #C8862A;
  color: #fff;
  border-radius: 12px;
  padding: 4px 12px;
  margin-left: 14px;
  vertical-align: middle;
}

/* Nav compression for mid widths (9 links) */
@media (max-width: 1220px) and (min-width: 769px) {
  .nav-link { font-size: 0.8rem; padding: 8px 8px; }
  .nav-brand-sub { display: none; }
  .nav-brand-name { font-size: 1rem; }
}
@media (max-width: 980px) and (min-width: 769px) {
  .nav-links, .nav-actions { display: none; }
  .nav-toggle { display: flex; }
  .nav-inner { justify-content: space-between; }
}

/* Touch devices: color tile CTA always visible */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .color-tile-cta { opacity: 1; }
}