    /* --- 1. Global Styles & Variables --- */
        :root {
            --color-navy: #0A1931;
            --color-gold: #D4AF37;
            --color-greige: #F5F5F5; /* Light greige for section background */
            --color-white: #FFFFFF;
            --color-text: #333333;
            --color-text-light: #555555;
        }

        * {
            margin: 0;
            padding: 0;
            box-sizing: border-box;
        }

        html {
            scroll-behavior: smooth;
        }

        body {
            font-family: 'Montserrat', sans-serif;
            color: var(--color-text);
            background-color: var(--color-white);
            line-height: 1.6;
        }

        .container {
            max-width: 1200px;
            margin: 0 auto;
            padding: 0 20px;
        }

        section {
            padding: 80px 0;
        }

        h1, h2, h3 {
            font-weight: 700;
            color: var(--color-navy);
        }

        h1 { font-size: 3.5rem; line-height: 1.2; }
        h2 { font-size: 2.5rem; margin-bottom: 40px; text-align: center; }
        h3 { font-size: 1.5rem; margin-bottom: 15px; }

        .btn {
            display: inline-block;
            padding: 12px 28px;
            background: linear-gradient(45deg, var(--color-gold), #e7c66a);
            color: var(--color-navy);
            text-decoration: none;
            font-weight: 600;
            border-radius: 5px;
            transition: transform 0.3s ease, box-shadow 0.3s ease;
            border: none;
            cursor: pointer;
            font-size: 1rem;
        }

        .btn:hover {
            transform: translateY(-3px);
            box-shadow: 0 10px 20px rgba(0,0,0,0.1);
        }
        
        /* --- Animation --- */
        .animate-on-scroll {
            opacity: 0;
            transform: translateY(30px);
            transition: opacity 0.6s ease-out, transform 0.6s ease-out;
        }
        .animate-on-scroll.visible {
            opacity: 1;
            transform: translateY(0);
        }


        /* --- 2. Header & Navigation --- */
        .header {
            position: sticky;
            top: 0;
            left: 0;
            width: 100%;
            background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.3);
            backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
            z-index: 1000;
            padding: 15px 0;
            box-shadow: 0 2px 10px rgba(0,0,0,0.05);
        }
        
        .nav {
            display: flex;
            justify-content: space-between;
            align-items: center;
        }

        .nav-logo {
            font-weight: 700;
            font-size: 1.5rem;
            color: var(--color-navy);
            text-decoration: none;
        }
        .nav-logo img {
        height: 80px;
        width: auto;
        display: block;
        }

        .nav-links a {
            color: var(--color-navy);
            text-decoration: none;
            margin-left: 30px;
            font-weight: 600;
            transition: color 0.3s ease;
        }

        .nav-links a:hover {
            color: var(--color-gold);
        }


    /* --- 3. Hero Section (Gradient Overlay Design) --- */
        .hero {
            height: 95vh;
            min-height: 700px;
            background: url('images/home-kitchen.jpg') no-repeat center center/cover;
            position: relative; /* Required for the overlay */
            display: flex;
            align-items: center;
            color: var(--color-white);
        }

        /* This creates the transparent gradient overlay */
        .hero::before {
            content: ''; /* Required for pseudo-elements */
            position: absolute;
            top: 0;
            left: 0;
            right: 0;
            bottom: 0;
            /* Gradient starts dark on the left and fades to transparent by the middle */
            background: linear-gradient(to right, rgba(10, 25, 49, 0.8) 0%, rgba(10, 25, 49, 0) 60%);
            z-index: 1;
        }

        .hero .container {
            height: 100%;
            display: flex;
            align-items: center;
        }

        .hero-content {
            position: relative; /* Puts the content on top of the gradient */
            z-index: 2;
            max-width: 50%; /* Adjust as needed */
        }

        .hero h1 { 
            color: var(--color-white);
            font-size: 3.8rem; /* Slightly larger for more impact */
        }

        .hero p { 
            font-size: 1.1rem;
            margin: 20px 0 30px; 
            max-width: 550px; 
        }

        /* Responsive adjustments */
        @media (max-width: 992px) {
            .hero-content {
                max-width: 75%;
            }
        }

        @media (max-width: 768px) {
            .hero-content {
                max-width: 100%;
                text-align: center;
                padding: 0 15px;
            }
            .hero h1 {
                font-size: 2.8rem;
            }
            .hero::before {
                /* Make the gradient cover more area on mobile for readability */
                background: linear-gradient(to right, rgba(10, 25, 49, 0.85) 0%, rgba(10, 25, 49, 0.1) 100%);
            }
        }


    /* --- 4. About Section --- */
        #about p {
            text-align: center;
            max-width: 800px;
            margin: -20px auto 0;
            font-size: 1.1rem;
            color: var(--color-text-light);
        }


        /* --- 5. Services Section --- */
        #services { background-color: var(--color-greige); }
        .services-grid {
            display: grid;
            grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(250px, 1fr));
            gap: 60px;
            margin-bottom: 40px;
        }
        .service-card {
            background: var(--color-white);
            padding: 30px;
            border-radius: 8px;
            box-shadow: 0 5px 15px rgba(0,0,0,0.05);
            transition: transform 0.3s, box-shadow 0.3s;
        }
        .service-card:hover {
            transform: translateY(-5px);
            box-shadow: 0 10px 20px rgba(0,0,0,0.08);
        }
        .service-card p { color: var(--color-text-light); }

        .specializations { text-align: center; margin-top: 50px; }
        .specializations h3 { font-size: 1.2rem; }
        .specializations p { color: var(--color-text-light); }
        

        /* --- 6. Listings Section --- */
    #listings {
    background-color: var(--color-white); /* Or use var(--color-greige) for contrast */
}

.listings-container {
    display: grid;
    gap: 60px; /* Space between each property listing */
}

.property-listing {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 40px;
    align-items: center;
    background-color: #fff;
    padding: 30px;
    border-radius: 12px;
    box-shadow: 0 10px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
    overflow: hidden;
}

.main-image-container {
    width: 100%;
    aspect-ratio: 4 / 3;
    border-radius: 8px;
    overflow: hidden;
    margin-bottom: 15px;
}

.main-image-container img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    transition: opacity 0.4s ease;
}

.thumbnail-container {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
    gap: 10px;
}

.thumbnail-container .thumbnail {
    width: 100%;
    aspect-ratio: 1 / 1;
    object-fit: cover;
    border-radius: 6px;
    cursor: pointer;
    border: 3px solid transparent;
    transition: border-color 0.3s ease, transform 0.3s ease;
    opacity: 0.7;
}

.thumbnail-container .thumbnail:hover {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: scale(1.05);
}

.thumbnail-container .thumbnail.active {
    border-color: var(--color-gold);
    opacity: 1;
}

.property-details h3 {
    margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.property-details p {
    color: var(--color-text-light);
    margin-bottom: 30px;
}

/* Responsive adjustments for the new listings section */
@media (max-width: 992px) {
    .property-listing {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr; /* Stack gallery and details on smaller screens */
    }
}


    /* --- 6. Location of Focus Section --- */
.location-focus {
    background-color: var(--color-greige); /* Uses the light grey background for contrast */
}

.location-tags {
    display: flex;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    justify-content: center;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 15px 20px; /* Provides vertical and horizontal spacing */
    max-width: 900px;
    margin: 0 auto; /* Centers the whole container */
}

.location-tag {
    background-color: var(--color-white);
    color: var(--color-text-light);
    padding: 12px 24px;
    border-radius: 30px; /* Pill shape */
    border: 1px solid #ddd;
    font-weight: 600;
    font-size: 1rem;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.location-tag:hover {
    background-color: var(--color-navy);
    color: var(--color-white);
    border-color: var(--color-navy);
    transform: translateY(-3px);
    box-shadow: 0 4px 10px rgba(0,0,0,0.1);
}

/* Special style for the final tag to make it stand out */
.location-tag.last-tag {
    background-color: var(--color-gold);
    color: var(--color-navy);
    border-color: var(--color-gold);
}

    /* --- 7. Testimonials Section (New 3-Card Auto-Slider Design) --- */
    #testimonials {
        background-color: var(--color-greige);
    }

    .testimonial-slider-container {
        position: relative;
        width: 100%;
        margin: 0 auto;
        overflow: hidden;
    }

    .testimonial-slider-wrapper {
        display: flex;
        transition: transform 0.5s ease-in-out;
    }

    .testimonial-slide {
        /* Each slide takes up 1/3 of the container width */
        flex: 0 0 calc(100% / 3);
        box-sizing: border-box;
        padding: 0 10px; /* Provides spacing between the cards */
    }

    .testimonial-card {
        background-color: var(--color-navy);
        color: var(--color-white);
        padding: 40px 30px;
        border-radius: 8px;
        text-align: center;
        min-height: 280px;
        height: 100%; /* Ensure cards are the same height */
        display: flex;
        flex-direction: column;
        justify-content: center;
        position: relative;
    }

    .testimonial-card::before {
        content: '“';
        position: absolute;
        top: 10px;
        left: 50%;
        transform: translateX(-50%);
        font-size: 3.5rem;
        color: var(--color-gold);
        opacity: 0.5;
    }

    .testimonial-card blockquote {
        position: relative;
        z-index: 1;
        font-style: italic;
        font-size: 1rem;
        line-height: 1.6;
        margin-bottom: 20px;
    }

    .testimonial-card cite {
        font-weight: 600;
        font-style: normal;
        color: var(--color-gold);
    }

    /* Slider Navigation Buttons */
    .slider-btn {
        position: absolute;
        top: 50%;
        transform: translateY(-50%);
        background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);
        color: var(--color-navy);
        border: none;
        border-radius: 50%;
        width: 45px;
        height: 45px;
        font-size: 2rem;
        cursor: pointer;
        transition: background-color 0.3s ease, transform 0.3s ease;
        z-index: 10;
        display: flex;
        align-items: center;
        justify-content: center;
        line-height: 1;
        padding-bottom: 5px;
    }

    .slider-btn:hover {
        background-color: var(--color-gold);
        color: var(--color-white);
        transform: translateY(-50%) scale(1.1);
    }

    .slider-btn.prev-btn {
        left: -20px; /* Position buttons outside the main view */
    }

    .slider-btn.next-btn {
        right: -20px;
    }

    /* Responsive: Show 1 card on smaller screens */
    @media (max-width: 992px) {
        .testimonial-slide {
            flex: 0 0 100%; /* Show one card at a time */
            padding: 0 5px;
        }
        .slider-btn.prev-btn {
            left: 10px;
        }
        .slider-btn.next-btn {
            right: 10px;
        }
    }
        /* --- 8. Contact Section --- */
        .contact-wrapper {
            display: grid;
            grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
            gap: 60px;
            background: var(--color-white);
            padding: 50px;
            border-radius: 8px;
            box-shadow: 0 10px 40px rgba(0,0,0,0.1);
        }
        
        .contact-form .form-group {
            margin-bottom: 20px;
        }
        .contact-form label { display: block; margin-bottom: 5px; font-weight: 600; }
        .contact-form input,
        .contact-form select,
        .contact-form textarea {
            width: 100%;
            padding: 12px;
            border: 1px solid #ccc;
            border-radius: 5px;
            font-family: 'Montserrat', sans-serif;
            font-size: 1rem;
        }
        .contact-form textarea { resize: vertical; min-height: 120px; }
        
        .contact-info p { margin-bottom: 15px; }
        .contact-info p strong { color: var(--color-navy); display: inline-block; min-width: 80px; }

        /* --- Style for the form success message --- */
        .form-success-message {
        background-color: #d4edda; /* A nice light green */
        color: #155724; /* Dark green text */
        border: 1px solid #c3e6cb;
        padding: 15px 20px;
        border-radius: 8px;
        text-align: center;
        font-weight: 600;
        margin-bottom: 30px; /* Space above the contact form */
        }

        /* --- 9. Footer --- */
        .footer {
            background-color: var(--color-navy);
            color: var(--color-white);
            padding: 60px 0 30px;
        }
        .footer-grid {
            display: grid;
            grid-template-columns: 2fr 1fr 1fr;
            gap: 40px;
            margin-bottom: 40px;
        }
        .footer-grid h4 {
            color: var(--color-gold);
            font-size: 1.2rem;
            margin-bottom: 15px;
        }
        .footer-grid p, .footer-grid a {
            color: #ccc;
            text-decoration: none;
            display: block;
            margin-bottom: 8px;
        }
        .footer-grid a:hover { color: var(--color-white); }
        .footer-bottom {
            text-align: center;
            padding-top: 30px;
            border-top: 1px solid #2a3950;
            font-size: 0.9rem;
            color: #aaa;
        }
        
        /* Responsive */
        @media (max-width: 992px) {
            .hero .container {
                flex-direction: column; /* Stack hero content on mobile */
                justify-content: center;
                text-align: center;
            }
            .hero-content {
                flex-basis: auto;
                padding-right: 0;
            }
            .hero-images {
                display: none; /* Hide images on smaller screens for simplicity */
            }
            .contact-wrapper { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
            .footer-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; text-align: center; }
        }
        
        @media (max-width: 768px) {
            h1 { font-size: 2.5rem; }
            h2 { font-size: 2rem; }
            section { padding: 60px 0; }
            .nav-links { display: none; } /* Add mobile menu logic if needed */
        }