:root {
    --heading: #000000;
    --small-heading: #805846;
    --text: #000000;
    --btn-bg: #b49f42;
    --btn-text: #ffffff;
    --white: #ffffff;
    --light-bg: #f9f6f1;
    --dark-bg: #1a1208;
  }

  * { margin: 0; padding: 0; box-sizing: border-box; }

  html { scroll-behavior: smooth; }

  body {
    font-family: 'Lato', sans-serif;
    color: var(--text);
    overflow-x: hidden;
  }

  /* ===== HEADER ===== */
  header {
    position: fixed;
    top: 0; left: 0; right: 0;
    z-index: 1000;
    background: rgba(255,255,255,0.97);
    box-shadow: 0 2px 20px rgba(0,0,0,0.12);
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
  }

  .header-inner {
    max-width: 1300px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    padding: 0 30px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
  }

  .logo {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 12px;
    text-decoration: none;
  }

  .logo img {
    height: 100px;
    width: auto;
  }

  .logo-text {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    line-height: 1.1;
  }

  .logo-text .brand {
    font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif;
    font-size: 22px;
    font-weight: 900;
    color: var(--small-heading);
    letter-spacing: 2px;
  }

  .logo-text .sub {
    font-size: 11px;
    color: var(--heading);
    letter-spacing: 3px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    font-weight: 600;
  }

  /* NAV */
  nav ul {
    list-style: none;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 5px;
  }

  nav ul li {
    position: relative;
  }

  nav ul li a {
    text-decoration: none;
    color: var(--heading);
    font-weight: 600;
    font-size: 14px;
    letter-spacing: 0.5px;
    padding: 10px 14px;
    display: block;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    transition: color 0.3s;
    position: relative;
  }

  nav ul li a::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 5px; left: 14px; right: 14px;
    height: 2px;
    background: var(--small-heading);
    transform: scaleX(0);
    transition: transform 0.3s ease;
  }

  nav ul li a:hover::after,
  nav ul li a.active::after {
    transform: scaleX(1);
  }

  nav ul li a:hover {
    color: var(--small-heading);
  }

  /* Dropdown */
  .has-dropdown > a::before {
    content: ' ▾';
    font-size: 10px;
  }

  .dropdown {
    position: absolute;
    top: 100%;
    left: 0;
    background: white;
    min-width: 220px;
    box-shadow: 0 10px 40px rgba(0,0,0,0.15);
    border-top: 3px solid var(--small-heading);
    opacity: 0;
    visibility: hidden;
    transform: translateY(10px);
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
    z-index: 999;
  }

  .has-dropdown:hover .dropdown {
    opacity: 1;
    visibility: visible;
    transform: translateY(0);
  }

  .dropdown li a {
    padding: 10px 20px;
    font-size: 13px;
    border-bottom: 1px solid #f0ece4;
    text-transform: none;
    letter-spacing: 0;
  }

  .dropdown li:last-child a { border-bottom: none; }

  .dropdown li a::after { display: none; }

  .dropdown li a:hover {
    background: var(--light-bg);
    padding-left: 26px;
  }

  /* Nav CTA */
  .nav-cta {
    background: var(--btn-bg) !important;
    color: var(--btn-text) !important;
    padding: 10px 22px !important;
    border-radius: 4px;
    font-weight: 700 !important;
  }

  .nav-cta::after { display: none !important; }
  .nav-cta:hover { background: var(--heading) !important; color: white !important; }

  /* Hamburger */
  .hamburger {
    display: none;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 5px;
    cursor: pointer;
    padding: 5px;
  }

  .hamburger span {
    display: block;
    width: 25px;
    height: 2px;
    background: var(--heading);
    transition: all 0.3s;
  }

  /* ===== SLIDER / HERO ===== */
  .hero-slider {
    position: relative;
  }

  .slide {
    position: relative;
    width: 100%;
    height: 750px;
    background-size: cover;
    background-position: center;
    display: flex !important;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
  }

  .slide-1 {
  background-image: linear-gradient(rgba(0,0,0,0.45), rgba(0,0,0,0.45)),
      url('../../images/banner1.webp');
}

  .slide-2 {
    background-image: linear-gradient(rgba(0,0,0,0.45), rgba(0,0,0,0.45)),
      url('../../images/banner2.webp');
  }

  .slide-3 {
    background-image: linear-gradient(rgba(0,0,0,0.45), rgba(0,0,0,0.45)),
      url('../../images/banner3.webp');
  }

  .slide-content {
    text-align: center;
    color: white;
    padding: 0 30px;
    animation: slideUp 0.8s ease forwards;
  }

  @keyframes slideUp {
    from { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(40px); }
    to { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); }
  }

  .slide-content .tag {
    display: inline-block;
    background: var(--small-heading);
    color: white;
    font-size: 12px;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 3px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    padding: 6px 18px;
    border-radius: 2px;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
  }

  .slide-content h1 {
    font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif;
    font-size: 42px;
    font-weight: 900;
    line-height: 1.1;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
    text-shadow: 0 2px 20px rgba(0,0,0,0.3);
  }

  .slide-content p {
    font-size: 17px;
    line-height: 1.7;
    margin-bottom: 35px;
    opacity: 0.92;
    font-weight: 300;
    margin-left: auto;
    margin-right: auto;
  }

  .btn {
    display: inline-block;
    background: var(--btn-bg);
    color: var(--btn-text);
    padding: 15px 38px;
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: 14px;
    letter-spacing: 1.5px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    text-decoration: none;
    border-radius: 4px;
    border: 2px solid var(--btn-bg);
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
    cursor: pointer;
    font-family: 'Lato', sans-serif;
  }

  .btn:hover {
    background: transparent;
    color: var(--btn-bg);
    border-color: var(--btn-bg);
  }

  .btn-outline {
    background: transparent;
    color: white;
    border-color: white;
  }

  .btn-outline:hover {
    background: white;
    color: var(--heading);
  }

  .btn-dark {
    background: var(--heading);
    border-color: var(--heading);
    color: white;
  }

  .btn-dark:hover {
    background: transparent;
    color: var(--heading);
  }

  /* Owl nav custom */
  /* Hero slider nav — overlaid on the banner */
  .hero-slider {
    position: relative !important;
    overflow: hidden;
  }

  .hero-slider .owl-nav {
    position: absolute !important;
    top: 50% !important;
    left: 0 !important;
    right: 0 !important;
    width: 100% !important;
    transform: translateY(-50%) !important;
    display: flex !important;
    justify-content: space-between !important;
    pointer-events: none;
    padding: 0 24px;
    margin: 0 !important;
    z-index: 10;
  }

  .hero-slider .owl-nav [class*=owl-] {
    pointer-events: all;
    background: rgba(180,159,66,0.85) !important;
    color: white !important;
    width: 56px !important;
    height: 56px !important;
    border-radius: 50% !important;
    font-size: 17px !important;
    display: inline-flex !important;
    align-items: center !important;
    justify-content: center !important;
    line-height: 1 !important;
    margin: 0 !important;
    border: 2px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.3) !important;
    backdrop-filter: blur(6px);
    transition: background 0.3s ease, transform 0.2s ease !important;
    box-shadow: 0 6px 24px rgba(0,0,0,0.28);
    cursor: pointer;
  }

  .hero-slider .owl-nav [class*=owl-]:hover {
    background: var(--heading) !important;
    transform: scale(1.1) !important;
  }

  /* Dots inside banner at bottom */
  .hero-slider .owl-dots {
    position: absolute !important;
    bottom: 24px !important;
    left: 0 !important;
    right: 0 !important;
    display: flex !important;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 6px;
    margin: 0 !important;
    z-index: 10;
  }

  .hero-slider .owl-dots .owl-dot {
    margin: 0 !important;
  }

  .hero-slider .owl-dots .owl-dot span {
    background: rgba(255,255,255,0.5) !important;
    width: 10px !important;
    height: 10px !important;
    border-radius: 5px !important;
    transition: all 0.3s !important;
    margin: 0 !important;
    display: block;
  }

  .hero-slider .owl-dots .owl-dot.active span {
    background: var(--small-heading) !important;
    width: 30px !important;
  }

  /* ===== SECTION COMMONS ===== */
  section {
    padding: 90px 0;
  }

  .container {
    max-width: 1300px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    padding: 0 30px;
  }

  .section-label {
    font-size: 12px;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 4px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--small-heading);
    margin-bottom: 12px;
    display: block;
  }

  .section-title {
    font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif;
    font-size: clamp(28px, 4vw, 46px);
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--heading);
    line-height: 1.2;
    margin-bottom: 18px;
  }

  .section-divider {
    width: 60px;
    height: 3px;
    background: var(--small-heading);
    margin-bottom: 25px;
  }

  .section-divider.center {
    margin-left: auto;
    margin-right: auto;
  }

  .section-subtitle {
    font-size: 16px;
    line-height: 1.8;
    color: #555;
  }

  .section-subtitle.center {
    margin-left: auto;
    margin-right: auto;
    text-align: center;
  }

  /* ===== STATS BAR ===== */
  .stats-bar {
    background: #805846;
    padding: 30px 0;
  }

  .stats-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
    gap: 0;
  }

  .stat-item {
    text-align: center;
    padding: 20px 30px;
    border-right: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.15);
  }

  .stat-item:last-child { border-right: none; }

  .stat-num {
    font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif;
    font-size: 42px;
    font-weight: 900;
    color: #fff;
    line-height: 1;
    margin-bottom: 6px;
  }

  .stat-label {
    color: rgba(255,255,255,0.85);
    font-size: 13px;
    letter-spacing: 1px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    font-weight: 600;
  }

  /* ===== ABOUT SECTION ===== */
  .about-section {
    background: var(--light-bg);
  }

  .about-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 70px;
    align-items: center;
  }

  .about-image-wrap {
    position: relative;
  }

  .about-image-wrap img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 520px;
    object-fit: cover;
    border-radius: 4px;
    display: block;
  }

  .about-badge {
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 30px;
    left: -20px;
    background: var(--heading);
    color: white;
    padding: 22px 28px;
    border-radius: 4px;
    text-align: center;
    box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0,0,0,0.2);
  }

  .about-badge .years {
    font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif;
    font-size: 48px;
    font-weight: 900;
    color: var(--small-heading);
    line-height: 1;
  }

  .about-badge .years-text {
    font-size: 12px;
    letter-spacing: 2px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    opacity: 0.9;
    font-weight: 600;
  }

  .about-content .section-subtitle {
    margin-bottom: 28px;
    max-width: 100%;
  }

  .about-features {
    list-style: none;
    margin-bottom: 35px;
	    padding-left: 0px;
  }

  .about-features li {
    padding: 10px 0;
    border-bottom: 1px solid #e8e2d8;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 12px;
    font-size: 15px;
    color: #333;
    font-weight: 600;
  }

  .about-features li i {
    color: var(--small-heading);
    font-size: 16px;
    width: 20px;
  }

  /* ===== SERVICES SECTION ===== */
  .services-section {
    background: white;
  }

  .services-header {
    text-align: center;
    margin-bottom: 60px;
  }

  .services-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
    gap: 30px;
  }

  .service-card {
    position: relative;
    border-radius: 6px;
    overflow: hidden;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(0,0,0,0.1);
    transition: all 0.4s ease;
    background: white;
    group: true;
  }

  .service-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-8px);
    box-shadow: 0 20px 50px rgba(0,0,0,0.18);
  }

  .service-img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 230px;
    object-fit: cover;
    display: block;
    transition: transform 0.5s ease;
  }

  .service-card:hover .service-img {
    transform: scale(1.07);
  }

  .service-img-wrap {
    overflow: hidden;
    position: relative;
  }

  .service-overlay {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background: linear-gradient(to top, rgba(128,88,70,0.7) 0%, transparent 60%);
    opacity: 0;
    transition: opacity 0.4s;
  }

  .service-card:hover .service-overlay {
    opacity: 1;
  }

  .service-icon {
    position: absolute;
    top: 15px;
    right: 15px;
    width: 46px;
    height: 46px;
    background: var(--small-heading);
    border-radius: 50%;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    color: white;
    font-size: 18px;
  }

  .service-body {
    padding: 26px;
  }

  .service-body h3 {
    font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif;
    font-size: 20px;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--heading);
    margin-bottom: 10px;
  }

  .service-body p {
    font-size: 14px;
    line-height: 1.7;
    color: #666;
    margin-bottom: 16px;
  }

  .service-link {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 6px;
    color: var(--small-heading);
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: 13px;
    letter-spacing: 0.5px;
    text-decoration: none;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    transition: gap 0.3s;
  }

  .service-link:hover {
    gap: 10px;
  }

  /* ===== FOOTER ===== */
  footer {
    background: #0d0a04;
    color: rgba(255,255,255,0.8);
    padding: 70px 0 0;
  }

  .footer-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1.5fr 1fr 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 50px;
    margin-bottom: 50px;
  }

  .footer-brand .logo-text .brand {
    font-size: 28px;
  }

  .footer-brand p {
    font-size: 14px;
    line-height: 1.8;
    margin-top: 18px;
    color: rgba(255,255,255,0.65);
  }

  .footer-social {
    display: flex;
    gap: 10px;
    margin-top: 22px;
  }

  .footer-social a {
    width: 38px;
    height: 38px;
    background: rgba(255,255,255,0.08);
    border-radius: 50%;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    color: rgba(255,255,255,0.7);
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: all 0.3s;
    font-size: 15px;
  }

  .footer-social a:hover {
    background: var(--small-heading);
    color: white;
  }

  .footer-col h4 {
    font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif;
    font-size: 18px;
    color: #b49f42;
    margin-bottom: 22px;
    position: relative;
    padding-bottom: 12px;
  }

  .footer-col h4::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 0; left: 0;
    width: 35px; height: 2px;
    background: var(--small-heading);
  }

  .footer-col ul {
    list-style: none;
	    padding-left: 0px;
  }

  .footer-col ul li {
    margin-bottom: 10px;
  }

  .footer-col ul li a {
    color: rgba(255,255,255,0.65);
    text-decoration: none;
    font-size: 14px;
    transition: color 0.3s;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
  }

  .footer-col ul li a:hover {
    color: var(--small-heading);
    padding-left: 5px;
  }

  .footer-col ul li a i {
    font-size: 11px;
    color: var(--small-heading);
  }

  .footer-contact-item {
    display: flex;
    gap: 12px;
    margin-bottom: 14px;
    font-size: 14px;
    color: rgba(255,255,255,0.65);
  }

  .footer-contact-item i {
    color: var(--small-heading);
    margin-top: 3px;
    font-size: 15px;
    flex-shrink: 0;
  }

  .footer-bottom {
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.08);
    padding: 22px 0;
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    align-items: center;
    font-size: 13px;
    color: rgba(255,255,255,0.4);
  }

  .footer-bottom a {
    color: var(--small-heading);
    text-decoration: none;
  }

  /* ===== MOBILE ===== */
  @media (max-width: 1024px) {
    .stats-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
    .stat-item { border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.15); }
    .footer-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
  }

  @media (max-width: 768px) {
    nav { display: none; }
    nav.open { display: block; position: absolute; top: 80px; left: 0; right: 0; background: white; padding: 20px; box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0,0,0,0.1); }
    nav.open ul { flex-direction: column; gap: 0; }
    nav.open ul li a { padding: 12px 0; border-bottom: 1px solid #f0ece4; }
    nav.open .dropdown { position: static; opacity: 1; visibility: visible; transform: none; box-shadow: none; border: none; padding-left: 20px; }
    .hamburger { display: flex; }
    .about-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 40px; }
    .about-badge { left: 0; }
    .services-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
    .footer-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
    .footer-bottom { flex-direction: column; gap: 10px; text-align: center; }
  }

  @media (max-width: 480px) {
    .slide { height: 500px; }
    .stats-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
  }

  /* ===== WHY CHOOSE US ===== */
  .why-section {
    background: #ffffff;
    padding: 100px 0;
  }

  .why-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 80px;
    align-items: center;
  }

  .why-content .section-title {
    font-size: clamp(28px, 3.5vw, 42px);
    margin-bottom: 14px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 16px;
  }

  .why-title-line {
    display: inline-block;
    width: 50px;
    height: 3px;
    background: var(--small-heading);
    flex-shrink: 0;
    margin-bottom: 4px;
  }

  .why-content .section-subtitle {
    max-width: 100%;
    margin-bottom: 42px;
    color: #555;
    font-size: 15px;
    line-height: 1.8;
  }

  .why-features {
    list-style: none;
    margin-bottom: 42px;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 28px;
	    padding-left: 0px;
  }

  .why-feature-item {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 22px;
  }

  .why-icon-wrap {
    width: 60px;
    height: 60px;
    flex-shrink: 0;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    border: 2px solid var(--small-heading);
    border-radius: 12px;
    color: var(--small-heading);
    font-size: 24px;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
    background: transparent;
  }

  .why-feature-item:hover .why-icon-wrap {
    background: var(--small-heading);
    color: white;
    transform: scale(1.08);
  }

  .why-feature-text h4 {
    font-size: 16px;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--heading);
    margin-bottom: 2px;
    font-family: 'Lato', sans-serif;
  }

  .why-feature-text p {
    font-size: 13px;
    color: #777;
    line-height: 1.5;
    margin: 0;
  }

  .why-read-more {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 12px;
    color: var(--text);
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: 14px;
    text-decoration: none;
    letter-spacing: 0.5px;
    border: 2px solid #ccc;
    padding: 13px 26px;
    border-radius: 40px;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
  }

  .why-read-more:hover {
    border-color: var(--small-heading);
    color: var(--small-heading);
    gap: 18px;
  }

  .why-read-more .arrow {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    width: 28px;
    height: 28px;
    background: var(--small-heading);
    border-radius: 50%;
    color: white;
    font-size: 13px;
    transition: background 0.3s;
  }

  .why-read-more:hover .arrow {
    background: var(--heading);
  }

  .why-image-wrap {
    position: relative;
  }

  .why-image-wrap img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 580px;
    object-fit: cover;
    display: block;
    border-radius: 4px;
  }

  @media (max-width: 900px) {
    .why-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 50px; }
    .why-image-wrap img { height: 360px; }
  }

  /* ===== REVIEWS SECTION ===== */
  .reviews-section { background: var(--light-bg); padding: 100px 0; overflow: hidden; }
  .reviews-header { text-align: center; margin-bottom: 55px; }
  .review-card {
    background: #fff; border-radius: 10px; padding: 38px 34px 32px; margin: 10px 15px 20px;
    box-shadow: 0 6px 30px rgba(0,0,0,0.07); position: relative;
    transition: box-shadow 0.3s, transform 0.3s;
  }
  .review-card:hover { box-shadow: 0 16px 48px rgba(128,88,70,0.13); transform: translateY(-4px); }
  .review-quote-icon {
    font-size: 88px; color: var(--small-heading); opacity: 0.12;
    position: absolute; top: 10px; right: 22px;
    font-family: Georgia, serif; line-height: 1; pointer-events: none;
  }
  .review-stars { display: flex; gap: 4px; margin-bottom: 16px; }
  .review-stars i { color: var(--small-heading); font-size: 15px; }
  .review-text { font-size: 15px; line-height: 1.8; color: #444; margin-bottom: 26px; font-style: italic; }
  .review-divider { width: 40px; height: 2px; background: var(--small-heading); margin-bottom: 18px; }
  .review-author { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 14px; }
  .review-avatar { width: 50px; height: 50px; border-radius: 50%; object-fit: cover; border: 2px solid var(--small-heading); }
  .review-author-info strong { display: block; font-size: 15px; color: var(--heading); font-weight: 700; }
  .review-author-info span { font-size: 12px; color: #888; letter-spacing: 0.5px; }
  .reviews-slider .owl-dots { margin-top: 30px !important; }
  .reviews-slider .owl-dots .owl-dot span { background: #ccc !important; width: 10px; height: 10px; transition: all 0.3s; }
  .reviews-slider .owl-dots .owl-dot.active span { background: var(--small-heading) !important; width: 30px; border-radius: 5px; }

  /* ===== BLOG SECTION ===== */
  .blog-section { background: #ffffff; padding: 100px 0; }
  .blog-header { text-align: center; margin-bottom: 55px; }
  .blog-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); gap: 30px; }
  .blog-card { border-radius: 8px; overflow: hidden; box-shadow: 0 4px 24px rgba(0,0,0,0.08); transition: all 0.35s ease; background: #fff; }
  .blog-card:hover { transform: translateY(-6px); box-shadow: 0 18px 48px rgba(128,88,70,0.14); }
  .blog-img-wrap { overflow: hidden; position: relative; }
  .blog-img { width: 100%; height: 220px; object-fit: cover; display: block; transition: transform 0.5s ease; }
  .blog-card:hover .blog-img { transform: scale(1.06); }
  .blog-category {
    position: absolute; top: 16px; left: 16px; background: var(--small-heading);
    color: white; font-size: 11px; font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: 1.5px;
    text-transform: uppercase; padding: 5px 13px; border-radius: 3px;
  }
  .blog-body { padding: 26px 26px 22px; }
  .blog-meta { display: flex; gap: 16px; font-size: 12px; color: #999; margin-bottom: 12px; align-items: center; }
  .blog-meta i { color: var(--small-heading); margin-right: 4px; }
  .blog-body h3 {
    font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif; font-size: 19px; font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--heading); margin-bottom: 10px; line-height: 1.35; transition: color 0.3s;
  }
  .blog-card:hover .blog-body h3 { color: var(--small-heading); }
  .blog-body p { font-size: 14px; line-height: 1.75; color: #666; margin-bottom: 18px; }
  .blog-read-more {
    display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 7px; color: var(--small-heading);
    font-weight: 700; font-size: 13px; text-decoration: none; text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.5px; transition: gap 0.3s;
  }
  .blog-read-more:hover { gap: 12px; }
  @media (max-width: 900px) { .blog-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; } }
  @media (max-width: 600px) { .blog-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } }

  /* ===== FAQ SECTION ===== */
  .faq-section { background: var(--light-bg); padding: 100px 0; }
  .faq-header { text-align: center; margin-bottom: 55px; }
  .faq-wrap { max-width: 820px; margin: 0 auto; display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 14px; }
  .faq-item {
    background: #fff; border-radius: 8px; box-shadow: 0 2px 14px rgba(0,0,0,0.06);
    overflow: hidden; border: 1px solid transparent; transition: border-color 0.3s;
  }
  .faq-item.open { border-color: var(--small-heading); }
  .faq-question { display: flex; justify-content: space-between; align-items: center; padding: 22px 28px; cursor: pointer; user-select: none; gap: 16px; }
  .faq-question h4 { font-size: 16px; font-weight: 700; color: var(--heading); font-family: 'Lato', sans-serif; line-height: 1.4; transition: color 0.3s; }
  .faq-item.open .faq-question h4 { color: var(--small-heading); }
  .faq-toggle {
    width: 34px; height: 34px; flex-shrink: 0; border-radius: 50%;
    background: var(--light-bg); border: 2px solid var(--small-heading); color: var(--small-heading);
    display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
    font-size: 20px; font-weight: 300; line-height: 1; transition: background 0.3s, color 0.3s;
  }
  .faq-item.open .faq-toggle { background: var(--small-heading); color: #fff; }
  .faq-answer { max-height: 0; overflow: hidden; transition: max-height 0.4s ease, padding 0.3s ease; padding: 0 28px; }
  .faq-item.open .faq-answer { max-height: 300px; padding: 0 28px 22px; }
  .faq-answer p { font-size: 15px; line-height: 1.8; color: #555; border-top: 1px solid #f0ece4; padding-top: 16px; }
  
  
  /* ===== PAGE BANNER ===== */
  .page-banner {
    margin-top: 80px;
    width: 100%;
    height: 450px;
    position: relative;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    background-image:
      linear-gradient(rgba(0,0,0,0.52), rgba(0,0,0,0.52)),
      url('https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1600585154526-990dced4db0d?w=1920&q=85');
    background-size: cover;
    background-position: center;
    overflow: hidden;
  }

  /* Subtle parallax depth layers */
  .page-banner::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(128,88,70,0.45) 0%, rgba(0,0,0,0) 60%);
  }

  .page-banner::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 0; left: 0; right: 0;
    height: 5px;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--heading), var(--small-heading), var(--heading));
  }

  .banner-content {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
    text-align: center;
    color: white;
    padding: 0 20px;
    animation: fadeUp 0.7s ease forwards;
  }

  @keyframes fadeUp {
    from { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(30px); }
    to   { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); }
  }

  .banner-content h1 {
    font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif;
    font-size: clamp(38px, 6vw, 72px);
    font-weight: 900;
    line-height: 1.1;
    letter-spacing: 1px;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
    text-shadow: 0 3px 24px rgba(0,0,0,0.35);
  }

  .breadcrumb {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 10px;
    background: rgba(255,255,255,0.1);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.22);
    backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
    padding: 10px 24px;
    border-radius: 40px;
    font-size: 13px;
    font-weight: 600;
    letter-spacing: 0.5px;
  }

  .breadcrumb a {
    color: var(--small-heading);
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: color 0.3s;
  }

  .breadcrumb a:hover { color: white; }

  .breadcrumb .sep {
    color: rgba(255,255,255,0.5);
    font-size: 11px;
  }

  .breadcrumb .current { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.9); }

  /* Decorative diagonal strip at bottom of banner */
  .banner-strip {
    position: absolute;
    bottom: -1px; left: 0; right: 0;
    overflow: hidden;
    line-height: 0;
  }

  .banner-strip svg {
    display: block;
    width: 100%;
  }

  /* ===== CONTAINER ===== */
  .container {
    max-width: 1300px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    padding: 0 30px;
  }
  
  /* ===== ABOUT SECTION ===== */
  .about-page-section {
    padding: 100px 0 110px;
    background: #ffffff;
  }

  .about-page-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 80px;
    align-items: center;
  }

  /* --- Left Image Column --- */
  .about-img-col {
    position: relative;
  }

  .about-img-main {
    width: 100%;
    height: 560px;
    object-fit: cover;
    border-radius: 6px;
    display: block;
    box-shadow: 0 20px 60px rgba(0,0,0,0.14);
  }

  /* Secondary floating image */
  .about-img-secondary {
    position: absolute;
    bottom: -36px;
    right: -36px;
    width: 210px;
    height: 210px;
    object-fit: cover;
    border-radius: 6px;
    border: 6px solid white;
    box-shadow: 0 12px 40px rgba(0,0,0,0.18);
  }

  /* Experience badge */
  .about-exp-badge {
    position: absolute;
    top: 36px;
    left: -28px;
    background: #805846;
    color: white;
    width: 115px;
    height: 115px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    text-align: center;
    box-shadow: 0 8px 30px rgba(128,88,70,0.4);
    border: 4px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.2);
  }

  .about-exp-badge .num {
    font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif;
    font-size: 34px;
    font-weight: 900;
    color: #fff;
    line-height: 1;
  }

  .about-exp-badge .label {
    font-size: 10px;
    letter-spacing: 1.5px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    font-weight: 700;
    opacity: 0.9;
    line-height: 1.3;
    margin-top: 3px;
  }

  /* Gold vertical accent line */
  .about-img-col::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 40px;
    bottom: 40px;
    left: -18px;
    width: 4px;
    background: linear-gradient(to bottom, var(--small-heading), var(--heading));
    border-radius: 2px;
  }

  /* --- Right Content Column --- */
  .about-content-col {}

  .section-label {
    font-size: 12px;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 4px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--small-heading);
    margin-bottom: 12px;
    display: block;
  }

  .section-title {
    font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif;
    font-size: clamp(28px, 3.5vw, 44px);
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--heading);
    line-height: 1.2;
    margin-bottom: 18px;
  }

  .section-divider {
    width: 60px;
    height: 3px;
    background: var(--small-heading);
    margin-bottom: 28px;
    border-radius: 2px;
  }

  .about-lead {
    font-size: 17px;
    line-height: 1.8;
    color: #333;
    font-weight: 400;
    margin-bottom: 18px;
  }

  .about-body {
    font-size: 15px;
    line-height: 1.85;
    color: #555;
    margin-bottom: 34px;
  }

  /* Feature list */
  .about-features {
    list-style: none;
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 12px 20px;
    margin-bottom: 38px;
  }

  .about-features li {
    display: flex;
    align-items: flex-start;
    gap: 10px;
    font-size: 14px;
    color: #333;
    font-weight: 600;
    line-height: 1.4;
  }

  .about-features li i {
    color: var(--small-heading);
    font-size: 15px;
    margin-top: 1px;
    flex-shrink: 0;
  }

  /* Signature strip */
  .about-signature-strip {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 22px;
    padding: 22px 26px;
    background: var(--light-bg);
    border-left: 4px solid var(--small-heading);
    border-radius: 0 6px 6px 0;
    margin-bottom: 38px;
  }

  .about-signature-strip .avatar {
    width: 62px;
    height: 62px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    object-fit: cover;
    border: 3px solid var(--small-heading);
    flex-shrink: 0;
  }

  .about-signature-strip .sig-info strong {
    display: block;
    font-size: 16px;
    color: var(--heading);
    font-weight: 700;
    font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif;
  }

  .about-signature-strip .sig-info span {
    font-size: 12px;
    color: #888;
    letter-spacing: 1px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
  }

  /* Buttons */
  .btn {
    display: inline-block;
    background: var(--btn-bg);
    color: var(--btn-text);
    padding: 15px 36px;
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: 13px;
    letter-spacing: 1.5px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    text-decoration: none;
    border-radius: 4px;
    border: 2px solid var(--btn-bg);
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
    cursor: pointer;
    font-family: 'Lato', sans-serif;
  }

  .btn:hover {
    background: transparent;
    color: var(--btn-bg);
    border-color: var(--btn-bg);
  }

  .btn-outline-dark {
    background: transparent;
    color: var(--heading);
    border: 2px solid var(--heading);
    padding: 15px 36px;
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: 13px;
    letter-spacing: 1.5px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    text-decoration: none;
    border-radius: 4px;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
    display: inline-block;
    font-family: 'Lato', sans-serif;
  }

  .btn-outline-dark:hover {
    background: var(--heading);
    color: white;
  }

  .btn-group {
    display: flex;
    gap: 16px;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
  }

  /* ===== TEAM VALUES STRIP ===== */
  .values-strip {
    background: #805846;
    padding: 0;
  }

  .values-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  }

  .value-item {
    padding: 42px 30px;
    text-align: center;
    border-right: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.12);
    transition: background 0.3s;
  }

  .value-item:last-child { border-right: none; }

  .value-item:hover { background: rgba(0,0,0,0.15); }

  .value-icon {
    width: 62px;
    height: 62px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: rgba(180,159,66,0.18);
    border: 2px solid #b49f42;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    margin: 0 auto 18px;
    color: #fff;
    font-size: 24px;
    transition: all 0.3s;
  }

  .value-item:hover .value-icon {
    background: var(--small-heading);
    color: white;
  }

  .value-item h4 {
    font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif;
    font-size: 17px;
    color: white;
    margin-bottom: 8px;
  }

  .value-item p {
    font-size: 13px;
    color: rgba(255,255,255,0.68);
    line-height: 1.6;
  }

  /* ===== TEAM SECTION ===== */
  .team-section {
    padding: 100px 0;
    background: var(--light-bg);
  }

  .team-header {
    text-align: center;
    margin-bottom: 55px;
  }

  .team-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
    gap: 30px;
  }

  .team-card {
    background: white;
    border-radius: 8px;
    overflow: hidden;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 24px rgba(0,0,0,0.08);
    transition: all 0.35s ease;
    text-align: center;
  }

  .team-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-6px);
    box-shadow: 0 18px 48px rgba(128,88,70,0.14);
  }

  .team-img-wrap { position: relative; overflow: hidden; }

  .team-img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 300px;
    object-fit: cover;
    display: block;
    transition: transform 0.5s ease;
  }

  .team-card:hover .team-img { transform: scale(1.05); }

  .team-social-overlay {
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 0; left: 0; right: 0;
    background: linear-gradient(to top, rgba(128,88,70,0.88), transparent);
    padding: 30px 20px 18px;
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 10px;
    transform: translateY(100%);
    transition: transform 0.35s ease;
  }

  .team-card:hover .team-social-overlay { transform: translateY(0); }

  .team-social-overlay a {
    width: 36px;
    height: 36px;
    background: rgba(255,255,255,0.15);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.4);
    border-radius: 50%;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    color: white;
    font-size: 14px;
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: background 0.3s;
  }

  .team-social-overlay a:hover { background: var(--small-heading); }

  .team-body { padding: 24px 20px; }

  .team-body h3 {
    font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif;
    font-size: 20px;
    color: var(--heading);
    margin-bottom: 5px;
  }

  .team-body span {
    font-size: 12px;
    color: var(--small-heading);
    letter-spacing: 2px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    font-weight: 700;
  }


/* ===== GALLERY SECTION ===== */
  .gallery-section {
    padding: 90px 0 110px;
    background: #ffffff;
  }

  .container {
    max-width: 1380px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    padding: 0 30px;
  }

  /* Filter tabs */
  .gallery-filters {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: 10px;
    margin-bottom: 50px;
  }

  .filter-btn {
    background: transparent;
    border: 2px solid #e0d9d0;
    color: #666;
    font-family: 'Lato', sans-serif;
    font-size: 13px;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 1px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    padding: 10px 24px;
    border-radius: 40px;
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
  }

  .filter-btn:hover,
  .filter-btn.active {
    background: var(--btn-bg);
    border-color: var(--btn-bg);
    color: white;
  }

  /* Gallery Grid — 4 per row */
  .gallery-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
    gap: 14px;
  }

  /* Each gallery item */
  .gallery-item {
    position: relative;
    border-radius: 6px;
    overflow: hidden;
    aspect-ratio: 1 / 1;
    cursor: pointer;
    display: block;
    background: #e8e2da;
    /* subtle reveal animation */
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateY(20px);
    animation: itemReveal 0.5s ease forwards;
  }

  /* Staggered animation delays */
  .gallery-item:nth-child(1)  { animation-delay: 0.05s; }
  .gallery-item:nth-child(2)  { animation-delay: 0.10s; }
  .gallery-item:nth-child(3)  { animation-delay: 0.15s; }
  .gallery-item:nth-child(4)  { animation-delay: 0.20s; }
  .gallery-item:nth-child(5)  { animation-delay: 0.25s; }
  .gallery-item:nth-child(6)  { animation-delay: 0.30s; }
  .gallery-item:nth-child(7)  { animation-delay: 0.35s; }
  .gallery-item:nth-child(8)  { animation-delay: 0.40s; }
  .gallery-item:nth-child(9)  { animation-delay: 0.45s; }
  .gallery-item:nth-child(10) { animation-delay: 0.50s; }
  .gallery-item:nth-child(11) { animation-delay: 0.55s; }
  .gallery-item:nth-child(12) { animation-delay: 0.60s; }
  .gallery-item:nth-child(13) { animation-delay: 0.65s; }
  .gallery-item:nth-child(14) { animation-delay: 0.70s; }
  .gallery-item:nth-child(15) { animation-delay: 0.75s; }
  .gallery-item:nth-child(16) { animation-delay: 0.80s; }

  @keyframes itemReveal {
    to { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); }
  }

  .gallery-item img {
    width: 100%; height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    display: block;
    transition: transform 0.5s ease;
  }

  /* Hover overlay */
  .gallery-item .overlay {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background: linear-gradient(
      to top,
      rgba(128, 88, 70, 0.75) 0%,
      rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.15) 100%
    );
    opacity: 0;
    transition: opacity 0.35s ease;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
  }

  .gallery-item:hover img { transform: scale(1.08); }
  .gallery-item:hover .overlay { opacity: 1; }

  .overlay-icon {
    width: 54px; height: 54px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: rgba(255,255,255,0.18);
    border: 2px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.7);
    backdrop-filter: blur(6px);
    display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
    color: white;
    font-size: 20px;
    transform: scale(0.7);
    transition: transform 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.34,1.56,0.64,1);
  }

  .gallery-item:hover .overlay-icon { transform: scale(1); }

  /* Hidden items (filtered out) */
  .gallery-item.hidden {
    display: none;
  }

  /* ===== FOOTER ===== */
  footer {
    background: #0d0a04;
    color: rgba(255,255,255,0.8);
    padding: 70px 0 0;
  }

  .footer-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1.5fr 1fr 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 50px;
    margin-bottom: 50px;
  }

  .footer-col h4 {
    font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif;
    font-size: 18px; color: var(--small-heading);
    margin-bottom: 22px; position: relative; padding-bottom: 12px;
  }

  .footer-col h4::after {
    content: ''; position: absolute;
    bottom: 0; left: 0; width: 35px; height: 2px;
    background: var(--small-heading);
  }

  .footer-col ul { list-style: none; }
  .footer-col ul li { margin-bottom: 10px; }

  .footer-col ul li a {
    color: rgba(255,255,255,0.65); text-decoration: none;
    font-size: 14px; transition: color 0.3s, padding-left 0.3s;
    display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 8px;
  }

  .footer-col ul li a:hover { color: var(--small-heading); padding-left: 5px; }
  .footer-col ul li a i { font-size: 11px; color: var(--small-heading); }

  .footer-contact-item {
    display: flex; gap: 12px; margin-bottom: 14px;
    font-size: 14px; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.65);
  }

  .footer-contact-item i { color: var(--small-heading); margin-top: 3px; font-size: 15px; flex-shrink: 0; }

  .footer-social { display: flex; gap: 10px; margin-top: 22px; }

  .footer-social a {
    width: 38px; height: 38px;
    background: rgba(255,255,255,0.08); border-radius: 50%;
    display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
    color: rgba(255,255,255,0.7); text-decoration: none;
    transition: all 0.3s; font-size: 15px;
  }

  .footer-social a:hover { background: var(--small-heading); color: white; }

  .footer-bottom {
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.08);
    padding: 22px 0;
    display: flex; justify-content: space-between; align-items: center;
    font-size: 13px; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.4);
  }

  .footer-bottom a { color: var(--small-heading); text-decoration: none; }

  /* ===== RESPONSIVE ===== */
  @media (max-width: 1100px) {
    .gallery-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); }
    .footer-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
  }

  @media (max-width: 768px) {
    nav { display: none; }
    nav.open {
      display: block; position: absolute; top: 80px;
      left: 0; right: 0; background: white;
      padding: 20px; box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0,0,0,0.1);
    }
    nav.open ul { flex-direction: column; gap: 0; }
    nav.open ul li a { padding: 12px 0; border-bottom: 1px solid #f0ece4; }
    nav.open .dropdown { position: static; opacity: 1; visibility: visible; transform: none; box-shadow: none; border: none; padding-left: 20px; }
    .hamburger { display: flex; }
    .page-banner { height: 320px; }
    .gallery-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
    .footer-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
    .footer-bottom { flex-direction: column; gap: 10px; text-align: center; }
  }

  @media (max-width: 480px) {
    .gallery-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); gap: 8px; }
  }

  /* Fancybox custom theme tweaks */
  :root {
    --fancybox-color: var(--small-heading);
    --fancybox-accent-color: var(--small-heading);
  }

  .fancybox__toolbar { background: rgba(13,10,4,0.92) !important; }
  .fancybox__nav .f-button { background: rgba(180,159,66,0.85) !important; color: white !important; border-radius: 50% !important; }
  .fancybox__nav .f-button:hover { background: var(--heading) !important; }
  
  
  /* ===== SERVICE BLOCKS — alternating layout ===== */

  .service-block {
    padding: 90px 0;
  }

  /* Odd blocks: white bg, image LEFT */
  .service-block:nth-child(odd) {
    background: #ffffff;
  }

  /* Even blocks: light bg, image RIGHT */
  .service-block:nth-child(even) {
    background: var(--light-bg);
  }

  .service-block-inner {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 72px;
    align-items: center;
  }

  /* Even blocks: flip image to right */
  .service-block:nth-child(even) .service-block-inner {
    direction: rtl;
  }

  .service-block:nth-child(even) .service-block-inner > * {
    direction: ltr;
  }

  /* ---- Image side ---- */
  .service-img-col { position: relative; }

  .service-img-main {
    width: 100%; height: 500px;
    object-fit: cover; display: block;
    border-radius: 6px;
    box-shadow: 0 16px 56px rgba(0,0,0,0.13);
    transition: transform 0.5s ease;
  }

  .service-img-col:hover .service-img-main {
    transform: scale(1.01);
  }

  /* Decorative bracket line */
  .service-block:nth-child(odd) .service-img-col::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 24px; bottom: 24px; left: -16px;
    width: 4px;
    background: linear-gradient(to bottom, var(--small-heading), var(--heading));
    border-radius: 2px;
  }

  .service-block:nth-child(even) .service-img-col::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 24px; bottom: 24px; right: -16px;
    width: 4px;
    background: linear-gradient(to bottom, var(--small-heading), var(--heading));
    border-radius: 2px;
  }

  /* floating badge */
  .service-badge {
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 28px; right: -22px;
    background: var(--heading);
    color: white;
    padding: 18px 22px;
    border-radius: 6px;
    text-align: center;
    box-shadow: 0 10px 32px rgba(128,88,70,0.35);
    min-width: 130px;
    border: 3px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.18);
  }

  .service-block:nth-child(even) .service-badge {
    right: auto; left: -22px;
  }

  .service-badge .badge-icon {
    font-size: 26px; color: var(--small-heading);
    margin-bottom: 6px; display: block;
  }

  .service-badge .badge-text {
    font-size: 12px; font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 1px; text-transform: uppercase;
    line-height: 1.4; opacity: 0.95;
  }

  /* ---- Content side ---- */
  .service-content-col {}

  .service-content-col p {
    font-size: 15px; line-height: 1.85; color: #555; margin-bottom: 18px;
  }

  .service-content-col p:last-of-type { margin-bottom: 28px; }

  /* Feature checklist */
  .service-features {
    list-style: none; margin-bottom: 34px;
    display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 10px;
        padding-left: 0px;
  }

  .service-features li {
    display: flex; align-items: flex-start; gap: 12px;
    font-size: 14px; color: #333; font-weight: 600; line-height: 1.45;
    padding: 10px 14px;
    background: white;
    border-radius: 5px;
    border-left: 3px solid var(--small-heading);
    box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(0,0,0,0.05);
  }

  .service-block:nth-child(even) .service-features li {
    background: #ffffff;
  }

  .service-features li i {
    color: var(--small-heading); font-size: 14px; margin-top: 1px; flex-shrink: 0;
  }

  /* Info pills row */
  .service-info-pills {
    display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 12px; margin-bottom: 30px;
  }

  .info-pill {
    display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 8px;
    background: rgba(180,159,66,0.1);
    border: 1px solid rgba(180,159,66,0.3);
    padding: 8px 16px; border-radius: 40px;
    font-size: 13px; font-weight: 600; color: var(--heading);
  }

  .info-pill i { color: var(--small-heading); font-size: 13px; }

  .btn-group { display: flex; gap: 14px; flex-wrap: wrap; }

  /* ===== PROCESS SECTION ===== */
  .process-section {
    background: #805846;
    padding: 90px 0;
  }

  .process-header { text-align: center; margin-bottom: 58px; }

  .process-header .section-title { color: white; }

  .process-header p {
    font-size: 15px; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.75);
    max-width: 560px; margin: 0 auto; line-height: 1.8;
  }

  .process-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
    gap: 30px;
    position: relative;
  }

  /* Connecting dashed line */
  .process-grid::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 38px; left: 12%; right: 12%;
    height: 2px;
    background: repeating-linear-gradient(
      90deg,
      rgba(180,159,66,0.5) 0px,
      rgba(180,159,66,0.5) 10px,
      transparent 10px,
      transparent 20px
    );
    z-index: 0;
  }

  .process-step {
    text-align: center;
    position: relative; z-index: 1;
  }

  .step-num {
    width: 76px; height: 76px; border-radius: 50%;
    background: rgba(255,255,255,0.08);
        border: 2px solid #b49f42;
    color: #fff;
    font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif;
    font-size: 28px; font-weight: 900;
    display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
    margin: 0 auto 20px;
    transition: all 0.3s;
  }

  .process-step:hover .step-num {
    background: #b49f42; color: white;
  }

  .process-step h4 {
    font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif;
    font-size: 18px; color: white; margin-bottom: 10px;
  }

  .process-step p {
    font-size: 13px; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.68); line-height: 1.7;
  }

  /* ===== CTA BAND ===== */
  .cta-band {
    padding: 80px 0;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #5a3a2c 0%, var(--heading) 100%);
    text-align: center;
  }

  .cta-band .section-label { color: var(--small-heading); }

  .cta-band h2 {
    font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif;
    font-size: clamp(28px, 4vw, 46px);
    font-weight: 700; color: white; margin-bottom: 16px;
  }

  .cta-band p {
    font-size: 16px; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.82);
    margin-bottom: 36px; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;
    line-height: 1.8;
  }

  .cta-band .btn {
    background: var(--small-heading); border-color: var(--small-heading); margin: 0 8px;
  }

  .cta-band .btn:hover { background: transparent; color: var(--small-heading); }

  .cta-band .btn-white {
    background: white; color: var(--heading); border: 2px solid white;
    padding: 14px 34px; font-weight: 700; font-size: 13px;
    letter-spacing: 1.5px; text-transform: uppercase;
    text-decoration: none; border-radius: 4px;
    display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 9px;
    transition: all 0.3s ease; font-family: 'Lato', sans-serif;
    margin: 0 8px;
  }

  .cta-band .btn-white:hover { background: transparent; color: white; }

  /* ===== RELATED SERVICES ===== */
  .related-section {
    padding: 90px 0;
    background: var(--light-bg);
  }

  .related-header { text-align: center; margin-bottom: 50px; }

  .related-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
    gap: 28px;
  }

  .related-card {
    background: white; border-radius: 8px;
    overflow: hidden;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(0,0,0,0.08);
    transition: all 0.35s ease;
    text-decoration: none;
    display: block;
  }

  .related-card:hover { transform: translateY(-6px); box-shadow: 0 18px 48px rgba(128,88,70,0.14); }

  .related-img-wrap { overflow: hidden; position: relative; }

  .related-img {
    width: 100%; height: 200px; object-fit: cover;
    display: block; transition: transform 0.5s ease;
  }

  .related-card:hover .related-img { transform: scale(1.06); }

  .related-cat {
    position: absolute; top: 14px; left: 14px;
    background: var(--small-heading); color: white;
    font-size: 11px; font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: 1.5px;
    text-transform: uppercase; padding: 4px 12px; border-radius: 3px;
  }

  .related-body { padding: 22px 24px; }

  .related-body h3 {
    font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif;
    font-size: 18px; color: var(--heading); margin-bottom: 8px;
    transition: color 0.3s;
  }

  .related-card:hover .related-body h3 { color: var(--small-heading); }

  .related-body p { font-size: 13px; color: #666; line-height: 1.7; margin-bottom: 14px; }

  .related-link {
    display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 6px;
    color: var(--small-heading); font-weight: 700;
    font-size: 12px; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 0.5px;
    transition: gap 0.3s;
  }

  .related-card:hover .related-link { gap: 10px; }



/* ---- Blog Grid ---- */
  .blog-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
    gap: 32px;
    margin-bottom: 70px;
  }

  /* ---- Blog Card ---- */
  .blog-card {
    background: #fff;
    border-radius: 10px;
    overflow: hidden;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 24px rgba(0,0,0,0.07);
    transition: transform 0.35s ease, box-shadow 0.35s ease;
    display: flex; flex-direction: column;
    border: 1px solid rgba(0,0,0,0.05);
  }

  .blog-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-8px);
    box-shadow: 0 20px 52px rgba(128,88,70,0.14);
  }

  /* Image */
  .blog-img-wrap { position: relative; overflow: hidden; flex-shrink: 0; }

  .blog-img {
    width: 100%; height: 230px;
    object-fit: cover; display: block;
    transition: transform 0.5s ease;
  }

  .blog-card:hover .blog-img { transform: scale(1.06); }

  /* Category badge */
  .blog-cat {
    position: absolute; top: 16px; left: 16px;
    background: var(--small-heading); color: white;
    font-size: 11px; font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: 1.5px;
    text-transform: uppercase; padding: 5px 13px; border-radius: 3px;
    transition: background 0.3s;
  }

  .blog-card:hover .blog-cat { background: var(--heading); }

  /* Read time pill */
  .blog-readtime {
    position: absolute; bottom: 14px; right: 14px;
    background: rgba(0,0,0,0.55); color: white;
    font-size: 11px; font-weight: 600;
    padding: 4px 12px; border-radius: 20px;
    backdrop-filter: blur(4px);
    display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 5px;
  }

  /* Body */
  .blog-body {
    padding: 26px 26px 24px;
    display: flex; flex-direction: column; flex: 1;
  }

  /* Meta row */
  .blog-meta {
    display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 18px;
    font-size: 12px; color: #999; margin-bottom: 14px;
  }

  .blog-meta span { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 5px; }
  .blog-meta i { color: var(--small-heading); font-size: 11px; }

  /* Title */
  .blog-body h3 {
    font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif;
    font-size: 19px; font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--heading); margin-bottom: 12px;
    line-height: 1.38; transition: color 0.3s;
  }

  .blog-card:hover .blog-body h3 { color: var(--small-heading); }

  /* Excerpt */
  .blog-excerpt {
    font-size: 14px; line-height: 1.78;
    color: #666; margin-bottom: 22px; flex: 1;
  }

  /* Divider */
  .blog-card-divider {
    width: 100%; height: 1px;
    background: #f0ece4; margin-bottom: 18px;
  }

  /* Footer row */
  .blog-card-footer {
    display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between;
  }

  /* Author */
  .blog-author {
    display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 10px;
  }

  .blog-author img {
    width: 36px; height: 36px; border-radius: 50%;
    object-fit: cover; border: 2px solid var(--small-heading);
  }

  .blog-author-info strong {
    display: block; font-size: 13px;
    color: var(--heading); font-weight: 700; line-height: 1.2;
  }

  .blog-author-info span {
    font-size: 11px; color: #aaa; letter-spacing: 0.3px;
  }

  /* Read More link */
  .blog-read-more {
    display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 7px;
    color: var(--small-heading); font-weight: 700;
    font-size: 12px; text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.8px; text-decoration: none;
    white-space: nowrap;
    transition: gap 0.3s;
  }

  .blog-read-more i { font-size: 11px; transition: transform 0.3s; }

  .blog-card:hover .blog-read-more { gap: 11px; }
  .blog-card:hover .blog-read-more i { transform: translateX(3px); }

  /* ---- Featured/Large card (spans 2 cols, first card) ---- */
  .blog-card.featured {
    grid-column: span 2;
    flex-direction: row;
  }

  .blog-card.featured .blog-img-wrap {
    width: 50%; flex-shrink: 0;
  }

  .blog-card.featured .blog-img { height: 100%; min-height: 320px; }

  .blog-card.featured .blog-body { padding: 36px 34px; justify-content: center; }

  .blog-card.featured .blog-body h3 { font-size: 24px; margin-bottom: 14px; }

  .blog-card.featured .blog-excerpt { margin-bottom: 24px; font-size: 15px; }

  /* ---- Pagination ---- */
  .pagination {
    display: flex; justify-content: center;
    align-items: center; gap: 8px;
  }

  .page-btn {
    width: 42px; height: 42px; border-radius: 5px;
    border: 2px solid #e0d9d0; background: transparent;
    color: var(--heading); font-weight: 700; font-size: 14px;
    cursor: pointer; display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
    font-family: 'Lato', sans-serif;
    transition: all 0.3s;
  }

  .page-btn:hover,
  .page-btn.active {
    background: var(--btn-bg); border-color: var(--btn-bg); color: white;
  }

  .page-btn.prev-next {
    width: auto; padding: 0 18px; gap: 6px;
    font-size: 13px; letter-spacing: 0.5px; text-transform: uppercase;
  }

  /* ===== NEWSLETTER STRIP ===== */
  .newsletter-strip {
    background: var(--light-bg);
    padding: 70px 0;
  }

  .newsletter-inner {
    display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between;
    gap: 50px; flex-wrap: wrap;
  }

  .newsletter-text .tag {
    font-size: 12px; font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: 4px;
    text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--small-heading); display: block; margin-bottom: 10px;
  }

  .newsletter-text h3 {
    font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif;
    font-size: clamp(22px, 3vw, 34px); font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--heading); line-height: 1.2;
  }

  .newsletter-text p {
    font-size: 15px; color: #666; line-height: 1.7; margin-top: 10px;
    max-width: 400px;
  }

  .newsletter-form {
    display: flex; gap: 0; flex: 1; max-width: 480px;
    box-shadow: 0 6px 28px rgba(0,0,0,0.1);
    border-radius: 6px; overflow: hidden;
  }

  .newsletter-form input {
    flex: 1; padding: 16px 22px;
    border: 2px solid #e8e2d8; border-right: none;
    font-family: 'Lato', sans-serif; font-size: 14px;
    outline: none; border-radius: 6px 0 0 6px;
    transition: border-color 0.3s;
  }

  .newsletter-form input:focus { border-color: var(--small-heading); }

  .newsletter-form button {
    background: var(--btn-bg); color: white;
    border: none; padding: 16px 28px;
    font-family: 'Lato', sans-serif; font-weight: 700;
    font-size: 13px; letter-spacing: 1px; text-transform: uppercase;
    cursor: pointer; border-radius: 0 6px 6px 0;
    transition: background 0.3s; white-space: nowrap;
  }

  .newsletter-form button:hover { background: var(--heading); }
  
    /* ===== PAGE BANNER ===== */
  .page-banner {
    width: 100%; height: 450px;
    position: relative; display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
    background-image:
      linear-gradient(rgba(0,0,0,0.52), rgba(0,0,0,0.52)),
      url('https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1471107340929-a87cd0f5b5f3?w=1920&q=85');
    background-size: cover; background-position: center; overflow: hidden;
  }

  .page-banner::before {
    content: ''; position: absolute; inset: 0;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(128,88,70,0.45) 0%, transparent 65%);
  }

  .page-banner::after {
    content: ''; position: absolute; bottom: 0; left: 0; right: 0; height: 5px;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--heading), var(--small-heading), var(--heading));
  }

  .banner-content {
    position: relative; z-index: 2;
    text-align: center; color: white; padding: 0 20px;
    animation: fadeUp 0.7s ease forwards;
  }

  @keyframes fadeUp {
    from { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(30px); }
    to   { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); }
  }

  .banner-content h1 {
    font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif;
    font-size: clamp(26px, 4vw, 54px);
    font-weight: 900; line-height: 1.15;
    letter-spacing: 0.5px; margin-bottom: 22px;
    text-shadow: 0 3px 24px rgba(0,0,0,0.35);
    max-width: 820px;
  }

  .breadcrumb {
    display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 10px;
    background: rgba(255,255,255,0.1);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.22);
    backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
    padding: 10px 24px; border-radius: 40px;
    font-size: 13px; font-weight: 600; letter-spacing: 0.5px;
  }

  .breadcrumb a { color: var(--small-heading); text-decoration: none; transition: color 0.3s; }
  .breadcrumb a:hover { color: white; }
  .breadcrumb .sep { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.5); font-size: 11px; }
  .breadcrumb .current { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.9); }

  .banner-strip { position: absolute; bottom: -1px; left: 0; right: 0; overflow: hidden; line-height: 0; }
  .banner-strip svg { display: block; width: 100%; }

  /* ===== BLOG DETAILS LAYOUT ===== */
  .blog-details-section { padding: 90px 0 110px; background: #fff; }

  .blog-details-layout {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 360px;
    gap: 60px;
    align-items: start;
  }

  /* ==================================
     MAIN ARTICLE — LEFT COLUMN
  ================================== */
  .blog-main {}

  /* ---- Article Header ---- */
  .article-header { margin-bottom: 34px; }

  .article-cats {
    display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 8px; margin-bottom: 18px;
  }

  .article-cat {
    background: var(--small-heading); color: white;
    font-size: 11px; font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: 1.8px;
    text-transform: uppercase; padding: 5px 15px; border-radius: 3px;
    text-decoration: none; transition: background 0.3s;
  }

  .article-cat:hover { background: var(--heading); }

  .article-title {
    font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif;
    font-size: clamp(26px, 3.5vw, 44px);
    font-weight: 900; color: var(--heading);
    line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 22px;
  }

  .article-meta-row {
    display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; align-items: center; gap: 0;
    border-top: 1px solid var(--border);
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border);
    padding: 14px 0;
    margin-bottom: 0;
  }

  .meta-item {
    display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 7px;
    font-size: 13px; color: #777; font-weight: 600;
    padding: 0 20px 0 0; margin-right: 20px;
    border-right: 1px solid var(--border);
  }

  .meta-item:last-child { border-right: none; margin-right: 0; padding-right: 0; }
  .meta-item i { color: var(--small-heading); font-size: 13px; }
  .meta-item a { color: #777; text-decoration: none; transition: color 0.3s; }
  .meta-item a:hover { color: var(--small-heading); }

  /* ---- Featured Image ---- */
  .article-featured-img {
    width: 100%; border-radius: 8px;
    aspect-ratio: 16/9; object-fit: cover;
    display: block; margin: 32px 0;
    box-shadow: 0 12px 44px rgba(0,0,0,0.12);
  }

  /* ---- Article Body ---- */
  .article-body { font-size: 16px; line-height: 1.9; color: #444; }

  .article-body p { margin-bottom: 22px; }

  .article-body h2 {
    font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif;
    font-size: 26px; font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--heading); margin: 38px 0 16px;
    position: relative; padding-left: 18px;
  }

  .article-body h2::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute; left: 0; top: 4px; bottom: 4px;
    width: 4px; background: var(--small-heading); border-radius: 2px;
  }

  .article-body h3 {
    font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif;
    font-size: 20px; font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--heading); margin: 28px 0 12px;
  }

  /* Blockquote */
  .article-body blockquote {
    border-left: 4px solid var(--small-heading);
    background: var(--light-bg);
    margin: 34px 0; padding: 26px 30px;
    border-radius: 0 8px 8px 0;
    position: relative;
  }

  .article-body blockquote::before {
    content: '\201C';
    position: absolute; top: -10px; left: 20px;
    font-size: 80px; color: var(--small-heading);
    opacity: 0.2; font-family: Georgia, serif; line-height: 1;
  }

  .article-body blockquote p {
    font-size: 18px; font-style: italic;
    color: var(--heading); font-weight: 600;
    line-height: 1.7; margin: 0;
  }

  .article-body blockquote cite {
    display: block; margin-top: 12px;
    font-size: 13px; color: #888; font-style: normal;
    font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: 0.5px;
  }

  /* Checklist */
  .article-body ul.article-list {
    list-style: none; margin: 18px 0 26px; padding: 0;
    display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 10px;
  }

  .article-body ul.article-list li {
    display: flex; align-items: flex-start; gap: 12px;
    font-size: 15px; color: #444; line-height: 1.6;
  }

  .article-body ul.article-list li::before {
    content: '\f058'; font-family: 'Font Awesome 6 Free';
    font-weight: 900; color: var(--small-heading);
    font-size: 15px; margin-top: 1px; flex-shrink: 0;
  }

  /* Info box */
  .info-box {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(180,159,66,0.08), rgba(128,88,70,0.06));
    border: 1px solid rgba(180,159,66,0.3);
    border-radius: 8px; padding: 24px 28px;
    margin: 28px 0; display: flex; gap: 16px; align-items: flex-start;
  }

  .info-box .info-icon {
    font-size: 22px; color: var(--small-heading); flex-shrink: 0; margin-top: 2px;
  }

  .info-box p { margin: 0; font-size: 15px; color: #555; line-height: 1.75; }

  /* In-article image with caption */
  .article-img-block { margin: 32px 0; }

  .article-img-block img {
    width: 100%; border-radius: 8px; display: block;
    box-shadow: 0 8px 30px rgba(0,0,0,0.1);
  }

  .article-img-block figcaption {
    font-size: 13px; color: #999; text-align: center;
    margin-top: 10px; font-style: italic;
  }

  /* ---- Share & Tags ---- */
  .article-footer-bar {
    display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between;
    flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 20px;
    padding: 28px 0; margin-top: 44px;
    border-top: 1px solid var(--border);
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border);
  }

  .tags-wrap { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 8px; align-items: center; }

  .tag-label {
    font-size: 13px; font-weight: 700; color: var(--heading);
    text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 1px; margin-right: 4px;
  }

  .tag-pill {
    background: var(--light-bg); color: var(--heading);
    font-size: 12px; font-weight: 600; letter-spacing: 0.5px;
    padding: 6px 14px; border-radius: 40px;
    text-decoration: none; border: 1px solid var(--border);
    transition: all 0.3s;
  }

  .tag-pill:hover { background: var(--small-heading); color: white; border-color: var(--small-heading); }

  .share-wrap { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 10px; }

  .share-label {
    font-size: 13px; font-weight: 700; color: var(--heading);
    text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 1px;
  }

  .share-btn {
    width: 38px; height: 38px; border-radius: 50%;
    display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
    font-size: 15px; text-decoration: none; transition: all 0.3s;
    border: 2px solid var(--border); color: #666;
  }

  .share-btn:hover { transform: translateY(-3px); }
  .share-btn.fb:hover  { background: #1877F2; border-color: #1877F2; color: white; }
  .share-btn.tw:hover  { background: #1DA1F2; border-color: #1DA1F2; color: white; }
  .share-btn.li:hover  { background: #0A66C2; border-color: #0A66C2; color: white; }
  .share-btn.wa:hover  { background: #25D366; border-color: #25D366; color: white; }

  /* ---- Prev / Next Navigation ---- */
  .post-navigation {
    display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 20px;
    margin-top: 44px;
  }

  .post-nav-card {
    background: var(--light-bg); border-radius: 8px; padding: 22px 24px;
    text-decoration: none; display: flex; gap: 14px;
    align-items: center; border: 1px solid var(--border);
    transition: all 0.3s;
  }

  .post-nav-card:hover {
    background: var(--heading); border-color: var(--heading);
  }

  .post-nav-card.next { flex-direction: row-reverse; text-align: right; }

  .nav-arrow {
    width: 44px; height: 44px; border-radius: 50%; flex-shrink: 0;
    background: white; display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
    color: var(--heading); font-size: 16px;
    box-shadow: 0 3px 12px rgba(0,0,0,0.08);
    transition: all 0.3s;
  }

  .post-nav-card:hover .nav-arrow { background: var(--small-heading); color: white; }

  .nav-text .nav-dir {
    font-size: 11px; font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: 2px;
    text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--small-heading); display: block; margin-bottom: 5px;
    transition: color 0.3s;
  }

  .post-nav-card:hover .nav-dir { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.7); }

  .nav-text .nav-title {
    font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif;
    font-size: 15px; font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--heading); line-height: 1.35;
    transition: color 0.3s;
  }

  .post-nav-card:hover .nav-title { color: white; }

  /* ==================================
     AUTHOR BOX
  ================================== */
  .author-box {
    background: var(--light-bg);
    border-radius: 12px; padding: 36px;
    margin-top: 52px;
    display: flex; gap: 26px;
    align-items: flex-start;
    border: 1px solid var(--border);
    position: relative; overflow: hidden;
  }

  .author-box::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute; left: 0; top: 0; bottom: 0; width: 5px;
    background: linear-gradient(to bottom, var(--small-heading), var(--heading));
  }

  .author-avatar-wrap { flex-shrink: 0; text-align: center; }

  .author-avatar {
    width: 90px; height: 90px; border-radius: 50%;
    object-fit: cover; display: block;
    border: 4px solid var(--small-heading);
    box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(128,88,70,0.2);
    margin-bottom: 10px;
  }

  .author-socials { display: flex; justify-content: center; gap: 6px; }

  .author-social-btn {
    width: 28px; height: 28px; border-radius: 50%;
    background: white; border: 1px solid var(--border);
    display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
    font-size: 12px; color: #666; text-decoration: none;
    transition: all 0.3s;
  }

  .author-social-btn:hover { background: var(--small-heading); color: white; border-color: var(--small-heading); }

  .author-info {}

  .author-name-role .name {
    font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif;
    font-size: 22px; font-weight: 700; color: var(--heading); display: block; margin-bottom: 3px;
  }

  .author-name-role .role {
    font-size: 12px; font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: 2px;
    text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--small-heading); display: block; margin-bottom: 14px;
  }

  .author-bio {
    font-size: 14px; line-height: 1.8; color: #555; margin-bottom: 16px;
  }

  .author-stats {
    display: flex; gap: 24px;
  }

  .author-stat { text-align: center; }

  .author-stat .stat-num {
    font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif;
    font-size: 22px; font-weight: 900; color: var(--heading); display: block; line-height: 1;
  }

  .author-stat .stat-label {
    font-size: 11px; color: #999; letter-spacing: 1px;
    text-transform: uppercase; font-weight: 600;
  }

  /* ==================================
     COMMENTS SECTION
  ================================== */
  .comments-section { margin-top: 60px; }

  .comments-title {
    font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif;
    font-size: 28px; font-weight: 700; color: var(--heading);
    margin-bottom: 6px; display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 12px;
  }

  .comments-title .count {
    background: var(--small-heading); color: white;
    font-size: 14px; font-weight: 700; padding: 3px 12px;
    border-radius: 20px; font-family: 'Lato', sans-serif;
  }

  .comments-divider {
    width: 55px; height: 3px; background: var(--small-heading);
    border-radius: 2px; margin-bottom: 36px;
  }

  /* Comment list */
  .comment-list { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 0; }

  .comment-item {
    display: flex; gap: 18px; padding: 28px 0;
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border);
    position: relative;
  }

  .comment-item.reply {
    margin-left: 62px;
    padding-left: 24px;
    border-left: 2px solid var(--border);
    border-bottom-color: transparent;
    background: var(--light-bg);
    border-radius: 0 8px 8px 0;
    padding: 20px 20px;
    margin-bottom: 16px;
  }

  .comment-avatar {
    width: 52px; height: 52px; border-radius: 50%;
    object-fit: cover; flex-shrink: 0;
    border: 2px solid var(--border);
  }

  .comment-item.reply .comment-avatar { width: 42px; height: 42px; }

  .comment-body { flex: 1; }

  .comment-header {
    display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between;
    flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 8px; margin-bottom: 10px;
  }

  .comment-author-name {
    font-size: 15px; font-weight: 700; color: var(--heading);
    font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif;
  }

  .comment-meta {
    display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 12px;
  }

  .comment-date {
    font-size: 12px; color: #aaa; display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 5px;
  }

  .comment-date i { color: var(--small-heading); font-size: 11px; }

  .comment-reply-btn {
    background: transparent; border: 1px solid var(--border);
    color: var(--heading); font-size: 11px; font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 1px; text-transform: uppercase;
    padding: 5px 14px; border-radius: 20px; cursor: pointer;
    font-family: 'Lato', sans-serif; display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 5px;
    transition: all 0.3s;
  }

  .comment-reply-btn:hover { background: var(--small-heading); border-color: var(--small-heading); color: white; }

  .comment-stars { display: flex; gap: 2px; margin-bottom: 8px; }
  .comment-stars i { color: var(--small-heading); font-size: 12px; }

  .comment-text {
    font-size: 14px; line-height: 1.8; color: #555;
  }

  .comment-likes {
    display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 6px; margin-top: 12px;
    font-size: 12px; color: #999; font-weight: 600; cursor: pointer;
    transition: color 0.3s; user-select: none;
  }

  .comment-likes:hover { color: var(--small-heading); }
  .comment-likes i { font-size: 13px; }

  /* ==================================
     COMMENT FORM
  ================================== */
  .comment-form-section { margin-top: 54px; }

  .comment-form-title {
    font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif;
    font-size: 28px; font-weight: 700; color: var(--heading); margin-bottom: 6px;
  }

  .comment-form-sub {
    font-size: 14px; color: #888; margin-bottom: 32px; line-height: 1.6;
  }

  /* Star rating input */
  .rating-wrap { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 14px; margin-bottom: 26px; }

  .rating-label { font-size: 14px; font-weight: 700; color: var(--heading); }

  .star-rating { display: flex; flex-direction: row-reverse; gap: 4px; }

  .star-rating input { display: none; }

  .star-rating label {
    font-size: 24px; color: #ddd; cursor: pointer;
    transition: color 0.2s;
  }

  .star-rating input:checked ~ label,
  .star-rating label:hover,
  .star-rating label:hover ~ label {
    color: var(--small-heading);
  }

  .comment-form-grid {
    display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 18px; margin-bottom: 18px;
  }

  .form-group { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 7px; }

  .form-group.full { grid-column: span 2; }

  .form-group label {
    font-size: 13px; font-weight: 700; color: var(--heading);
    letter-spacing: 0.3px;
  }

  .form-group label span { color: var(--small-heading); }

  .form-group input,
  .form-group textarea {
    width: 100%; padding: 13px 16px;
    border: 2px solid var(--border); border-radius: 6px;
    font-family: 'Lato', sans-serif; font-size: 14px; color: var(--text);
    outline: none; transition: border-color 0.3s, box-shadow 0.3s;
    background: #fff; resize: vertical;
  }

  .form-group input:focus,
  .form-group textarea:focus {
    border-color: var(--small-heading);
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(180,159,66,0.12);
  }

  .form-group textarea { min-height: 150px; }

  .form-check {
    display: flex; align-items: flex-start; gap: 10px;
    margin-bottom: 26px; font-size: 13px; color: #777; line-height: 1.5;
  }

  .form-check input[type="checkbox"] {
    width: 16px; height: 16px; flex-shrink: 0; margin-top: 2px;
    accent-color: var(--small-heading);
  }

  .submit-btn {
    background: var(--btn-bg); color: var(--btn-text);
    border: 2px solid var(--btn-bg); border-radius: 4px;
    padding: 15px 40px; font-family: 'Lato', sans-serif;
    font-size: 13px; font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: 1.5px;
    text-transform: uppercase; cursor: pointer;
    display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 10px;
    transition: all 0.3s;
  }

  .submit-btn:hover { background: transparent; color: var(--btn-bg); }

  /* ==================================
     RIGHT SIDEBAR
  ================================== */
  .blog-sidebar { position: sticky; top: 100px; display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 32px; }

  .sidebar-widget {
        background: #fff;
    border-radius: 10px;
    border: 1px solid var(--border);
    overflow: hidden;
  }

  .widget-header {
    background: var(--heading); padding: 16px 24px;
    display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 10px;
  }

  .widget-header h4 {
    font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif;
    font-size: 17px; font-weight: 700; color: white;
  }

  .widget-header i { color: var(--small-heading); font-size: 16px; }

  .widget-body { padding: 22px 24px; }

  /* ---- Author Widget ---- */
  .author-widget-inner { text-align: center; }

  .author-widget-avatar {
    width: 80px; height: 80px; border-radius: 50%;
    object-fit: cover; border: 4px solid var(--small-heading);
    margin: 0 auto 14px; display: block;
    box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(128,88,70,0.2);
  }

  .author-widget-name {
    font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif;
    font-size: 18px; font-weight: 700; color: var(--heading);
    display: block; margin-bottom: 3px;
  }

  .author-widget-role {
    font-size: 11px; color: var(--small-heading);
    font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: 2px;
    text-transform: uppercase; display: block; margin-bottom: 12px;
  }

  .author-widget-bio {
    font-size: 13px; color: #666; line-height: 1.75; margin-bottom: 16px;
  }

  .author-widget-socials { display: flex; justify-content: center; gap: 8px; }

  .author-widget-social {
    width: 34px; height: 34px; border-radius: 50%;
    border: 2px solid var(--border); color: #666;
    display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
    font-size: 13px; text-decoration: none; transition: all 0.3s;
  }

  .author-widget-social:hover { background: var(--small-heading); border-color: var(--small-heading); color: white; }

  /* ---- Search ---- */
  .search-wrap {
    display: flex; border: 2px solid var(--border); border-radius: 6px; overflow: hidden;
  }

  .search-wrap input {
    flex: 1; padding: 11px 14px; border: none; outline: none;
    font-family: 'Lato', sans-serif; font-size: 14px;
  }

  .search-wrap button {
    background: var(--small-heading); color: white; border: none;
    padding: 11px 16px; cursor: pointer; font-size: 15px;
    transition: background 0.3s;
  }

  .search-wrap button:hover { background: var(--heading); }

  /* ---- Categories ---- */
  .cat-list { list-style: none; display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 0; }

  .cat-list li { border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border); }
  .cat-list li:last-child { border-bottom: none; }

  .cat-list li a {
    display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between;
    padding: 11px 0; text-decoration: none; color: #555;
    font-size: 14px; font-weight: 600; transition: all 0.3s;
  }

  .cat-list li a:hover { color: var(--small-heading); padding-left: 6px; }

  .cat-list li a i { font-size: 11px; color: var(--small-heading); margin-right: 8px; }

  .cat-count {
    background: var(--light-bg); color: var(--heading);
    font-size: 11px; font-weight: 700; padding: 2px 10px;
    border-radius: 20px;
  }

  /* ---- Recent Posts ---- */
  .recent-post {
    display: flex; gap: 14px; align-items: flex-start;
    padding: 14px 0; border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border);
  }

  .recent-post:last-child { border-bottom: none; padding-bottom: 0; }
  .recent-post:first-child { padding-top: 0; }

  .recent-post-img {
    width: 70px; height: 70px; border-radius: 6px;
    object-fit: cover; flex-shrink: 0;
    transition: transform 0.3s;
  }

  .recent-post:hover .recent-post-img { transform: scale(1.05); }

  .recent-post-info {}

  .recent-post-info .rp-date {
    font-size: 11px; color: var(--small-heading); font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 0.5px; display: block; margin-bottom: 4px;
  }

  .recent-post-info h5 {
    font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif;
    font-size: 14px; font-weight: 700; color: var(--heading);
    line-height: 1.35; transition: color 0.3s;
  }

  .recent-post:hover .recent-post-info h5 { color: var(--small-heading); }

  .recent-post-info h5 a { text-decoration: none; color: inherit; }

  /* ---- Tags ---- */
  .tags-cloud { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 8px; }

  .cloud-tag {
    background: var(--light-bg); color: var(--heading);
    font-size: 12px; font-weight: 600; letter-spacing: 0.3px;
    padding: 7px 15px; border-radius: 4px;
    border: 1px solid var(--border);
    text-decoration: none; transition: all 0.3s;
  }

  .cloud-tag:hover { background: var(--small-heading); color: white; border-color: var(--small-heading); }

  /* ---- Newsletter Widget ---- */
  .nl-widget-text {
    font-size: 13px; color: #666; line-height: 1.75; margin-bottom: 16px;
  }

  .nl-input {
    width: 100%; padding: 12px 15px;
    border: 2px solid var(--border); border-radius: 6px;
    font-family: 'Lato', sans-serif; font-size: 14px;
    outline: none; transition: border-color 0.3s;
    margin-bottom: 10px;
  }

  .nl-input:focus { border-color: var(--small-heading); }

  .nl-btn {
    width: 100%; background: var(--btn-bg); color: white;
    border: none; padding: 13px; border-radius: 6px;
    font-family: 'Lato', sans-serif; font-weight: 700;
    font-size: 13px; letter-spacing: 1px; text-transform: uppercase;
    cursor: pointer; transition: background 0.3s;
    display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; gap: 8px;
  }

  .nl-btn:hover { background: var(--heading); }

  /* ---- CTA Widget ---- */
  .cta-widget {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--heading) 0%, #5a3a2c 100%);
    border-radius: 10px; padding: 30px 24px; text-align: center; border: none;
  }

  .cta-widget .cw-icon {
    width: 62px; height: 62px; border-radius: 50%;
    background: rgba(180,159,66,0.2); border: 2px solid var(--small-heading);
    display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
    margin: 0 auto 16px; font-size: 24px; color: var(--small-heading);
  }

  .cta-widget h4 {
    font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif;
    font-size: 20px; color: white; font-weight: 700; margin-bottom: 10px;
  }

  .cta-widget p {
    font-size: 13px; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.72);
    line-height: 1.7; margin-bottom: 20px;
  }

  .cta-widget a {
    display: inline-block; background: var(--small-heading); color: white;
    padding: 12px 28px; border-radius: 4px; text-decoration: none;
    font-weight: 700; font-size: 13px; letter-spacing: 1px;
    text-transform: uppercase; border: 2px solid var(--small-heading);
    transition: all 0.3s;
  }

  .cta-widget a:hover { background: transparent; color: var(--small-heading); }

  /* ===== RESPONSIVE ===== */
  @media (max-width: 1100px) {
    .blog-details-layout { grid-template-columns: 1fr 310px; gap: 44px; }
  }

  @media (max-width: 900px) {
    .blog-details-layout { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
    .blog-sidebar { position: static; }
    .comment-form-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
    .comment-form-grid .full { grid-column: span 1; }
    .post-navigation { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
    .author-box { flex-direction: column; align-items: center; text-align: center; }
    .author-stats { justify-content: center; }
  }

  @media (max-width: 600px) {
    .article-meta-row { flex-direction: column; gap: 8px; }
    .meta-item { border-right: none; padding-right: 0; margin-right: 0; }
    .article-footer-bar { flex-direction: column; align-items: flex-start; }
    .blog-details-section { padding: 60px 0 80px; }
  }
  
  
   /* ===== INFO CARDS ===== */
  .contact-info-section { background: var(--light-bg); padding: 90px 0 0; }

  .section-header { text-align: center; margin-bottom: 58px; }

  .section-label {
    font-size: 12px; font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: 4px;
    text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--small-heading);
    margin-bottom: 12px; display: block;
  }

  .section-title {
    font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif;
    font-size: clamp(28px, 4vw, 46px); font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--heading); line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 16px;
  }

  .section-sub { font-size: 16px; color: #666; line-height: 1.8; max-width: 560px; margin: 0 auto; }

  .info-cards-grid {
    display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr); gap: 24px;
  }

  .info-card {
    background: #fff; border-radius: 12px; padding: 36px 26px;
    text-align: center; border: 1px solid var(--border);
    box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(0,0,0,0.06);
    position: relative; overflow: hidden;
    transition: transform 0.35s ease, box-shadow 0.35s ease;
  }

  .info-card::before {
    content: ''; position: absolute; bottom: 0; left: 0; right: 0; height: 4px;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--heading), var(--small-heading));
    transform: scaleX(0); transition: transform 0.35s ease; transform-origin: left;
  }

  .info-card:hover { transform: translateY(-6px); box-shadow: 0 18px 48px rgba(128,88,70,0.14); }
  .info-card:hover::before { transform: scaleX(1); }

  .info-card-icon {
    width: 68px; height: 68px; border-radius: 50%;
    background: var(--light-bg); border: 2px solid var(--border);
    display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
    margin: 0 auto 20px; font-size: 26px; color: var(--small-heading);
    transition: all 0.35s ease;
  }

  .info-card:hover .info-card-icon { background: var(--small-heading); color: white; border-color: var(--small-heading); transform: scale(1.1); }

  .info-card h4 { font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif; font-size: 18px; font-weight: 700; color: var(--heading); margin-bottom: 10px; }
  .info-card p { font-size: 14px; color: #666; line-height: 1.75; }
  .info-card a { color: #555; text-decoration: none; transition: color 0.3s; font-weight: 600; }
  .info-card a:hover { color: var(--small-heading); }

  .info-tag {
    display: inline-block; margin-top: 12px;
    background: rgba(180,159,66,0.1); color: var(--small-heading);
    font-size: 11px; font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: 1.5px; text-transform: uppercase;
    padding: 4px 14px; border-radius: 20px; border: 1px solid rgba(180,159,66,0.3);
  }

  .open-badge {
    display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 5px;
    background: rgba(70,180,100,0.12); border: 1px solid rgba(70,180,100,0.3);
    color: #3aaa6a; font-size: 11px; font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 1px; text-transform: uppercase;
    padding: 4px 12px; border-radius: 20px; margin-top: 12px;
  }

  .open-badge::before {
    content: ''; width: 6px; height: 6px; border-radius: 50%;
    background: #3aaa6a; display: block; animation: blink 1.5s ease-in-out infinite;
  }

  @keyframes blink { 0%,100%{opacity:1} 50%{opacity:0.3} }
  @keyframes fadeUp { from{opacity:0;transform:translateY(24px)} to{opacity:1;transform:translateY(0)} }

  /* ===== FORM + INFO PANEL ===== */
  .contact-main-section { background: var(--light-bg); padding: 60px 0 90px; }

  .contact-layout {
    display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 0;
    border-radius: 14px; overflow: hidden;
    box-shadow: 0 20px 70px rgba(0,0,0,0.12);
  }

  /* Form Panel */
  .contact-form-panel { background: #fff; padding: 54px 50px; }

  .form-panel-header { margin-bottom: 32px; }
  .form-panel-header .panel-label { font-size: 11px; font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: 4px; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--small-heading); display: block; margin-bottom: 10px; }
  .form-panel-header h3 { font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif; font-size: 30px; font-weight: 700; color: var(--heading); line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 14px; }
  .form-panel-header p { font-size: 14px; color: #777; line-height: 1.75; }
  .form-divider { width: 50px; height: 3px; background: var(--small-heading); border-radius: 2px; margin-bottom: 20px; }

  /* Service pills */
  .service-selector { margin-bottom: 26px; }
  .service-selector label { font-size: 13px; font-weight: 700; color: var(--heading); display: block; margin-bottom: 12px; }
  .service-pills { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 8px; }

  .service-pill {
    padding: 7px 16px; border: 2px solid var(--border); border-radius: 40px;
    font-family: 'Lato', sans-serif; font-size: 12px; font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 0.5px; text-transform: uppercase; color: #777;
    cursor: pointer; transition: all 0.3s; background: transparent;
  }

  .service-pill:hover, .service-pill.selected { background: var(--btn-bg); border-color: var(--btn-bg); color: white; }

  /* Form fields */
  .form-row { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 16px; margin-bottom: 16px; }
  .form-group { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 7px; }
  .form-group label { font-size: 13px; font-weight: 700; color: var(--heading); }
  .form-group label .req { color: var(--small-heading); }

  .input-wrap { position: relative; }
  .input-wrap .input-icon { position: absolute; left: 14px; top: 50%; transform: translateY(-50%); color: var(--small-heading); font-size: 14px; pointer-events: none; }

  .input-wrap input, .input-wrap select { padding-left: 42px; }

  .form-group input,
  .form-group select,
  .form-group textarea {
    width: 100%; padding: 13px 16px;
    border: 2px solid var(--border); border-radius: 6px;
    font-family: 'Lato', sans-serif; font-size: 14px; color: var(--text);
    outline: none; transition: border-color 0.3s, box-shadow 0.3s;
    background: #fdfcfa; resize: vertical; appearance: none; -webkit-appearance: none;
  }

  .form-group input:focus, .form-group select:focus, .form-group textarea:focus {
    border-color: var(--small-heading); box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(180,159,66,0.12); background: #fff;
  }

  .form-group select {
    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='%23b49f42' stroke-width='1.8' fill='none' stroke-linecap='round'/%3E%3C/svg%3E");
    background-repeat: no-repeat; background-position: right 14px center; padding-right: 40px; cursor: pointer;
  }

  .form-group textarea { min-height: 140px; }

  .pref-row { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 16px; margin-bottom: 20px; }

  .form-check {
    display: flex; align-items: flex-start; gap: 10px;
    margin-bottom: 26px; font-size: 13px; color: #777; line-height: 1.6;
  }

  .form-check input[type="checkbox"] { width: 16px; height: 16px; flex-shrink: 0; margin-top: 2px; accent-color: var(--small-heading); }

  .submit-btn {
    width: 100%; background: var(--btn-bg); color: var(--btn-text);
    border: 2px solid var(--btn-bg); border-radius: 6px;
    padding: 16px; font-family: 'Lato', sans-serif;
    font-size: 14px; font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: 1.5px; text-transform: uppercase;
    cursor: pointer; display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; gap: 10px;
    transition: all 0.3s;
  }

  .submit-btn:hover { background: var(--heading); border-color: var(--heading); }

  #success-msg {
    display: none; margin-top: 18px; padding: 16px 20px;
    background: rgba(70,180,100,0.1); border: 1px solid rgba(70,180,100,0.3);
    border-radius: 6px; color: #2d7a4a; font-weight: 600; font-size: 14px;
  }

  /* Info Panel */
  .contact-info-panel {
    background: linear-gradient(155deg, var(--heading) 0%, #5a3a2c 55%, #3a2218 100%);
    padding: 54px 44px; display: flex; flex-direction: column;
    color: white; position: relative; overflow: hidden;
  }

  .contact-info-panel::before {
    content: ''; position: absolute; top: -80px; right: -80px;
    width: 280px; height: 280px; border-radius: 50%;
    background: rgba(180,159,66,0.1); border: 2px solid rgba(180,159,66,0.2);
  }

  .contact-info-panel::after {
    content: ''; position: absolute; bottom: -60px; left: -60px;
    width: 200px; height: 200px; border-radius: 50%;
    background: rgba(180,159,66,0.07); border: 2px solid rgba(180,159,66,0.15);
  }

  .info-panel-header { margin-bottom: 36px; position: relative; z-index: 1; }
  .info-panel-header .panel-label { font-size: 11px; font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: 4px; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--small-heading); display: block; margin-bottom: 10px; }
  .info-panel-header h3 { font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif; font-size: 28px; font-weight: 700; color: white; line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 14px; }
  .info-panel-header p { font-size: 14px; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.72); line-height: 1.8; }

  .contact-detail-list { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 22px; margin-bottom: 36px; position: relative; z-index: 1; }

  .contact-detail-item { display: flex; gap: 18px; align-items: flex-start; }

  .detail-icon-wrap {
    width: 48px; height: 48px; border-radius: 10px; flex-shrink: 0;
    background: rgba(180,159,66,0.15); border: 1px solid rgba(180,159,66,0.3);
    display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
    font-size: 18px; color: var(--small-heading); transition: all 0.3s;
  }

  .contact-detail-item:hover .detail-icon-wrap { background: var(--small-heading); color: white; border-color: var(--small-heading); }

  .detail-text .detail-label { font-size: 11px; font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: 2px; text-transform: uppercase; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.55); display: block; margin-bottom: 4px; }
  .detail-text .detail-value { font-size: 15px; font-weight: 600; color: white; line-height: 1.5; }
  .detail-text .detail-value a { color: white; text-decoration: none; transition: color 0.3s; }
  .detail-text .detail-value a:hover { color: var(--small-heading); }

  .hours-table { border-top: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.12); padding-top: 26px; margin-bottom: 34px; position: relative; z-index: 1; }

  .hours-table h5 { font-size: 12px; font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: 3px; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--small-heading); margin-bottom: 14px; display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 8px; }

  .hours-row { display: flex; justify-content: space-between; align-items: center; padding: 9px 0; border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.07); font-size: 13px; }
  .hours-row:last-child { border-bottom: none; }
  .hours-row .day { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.75); font-weight: 600; }
  .hours-row .time { color: white; font-weight: 700; }
  .hours-row .closed { color: #e07070; font-weight: 700; }

  .hours-badge { display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 4px; background: rgba(70,180,100,0.15); border: 1px solid rgba(70,180,100,0.3); color: #6ee09a; font-size: 10px; font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: 1px; text-transform: uppercase; padding: 2px 8px; border-radius: 20px; margin-left: 6px; }
  .hours-badge::before { content: ''; width: 5px; height: 5px; border-radius: 50%; background: #6ee09a; display: block; animation: blink 1.5s ease-in-out infinite; }

  .info-socials { position: relative; z-index: 1; margin-top: auto; }
  .info-socials h5 { font-size: 12px; font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: 3px; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--small-heading); margin-bottom: 14px; }

  .social-icons { display: flex; gap: 10px; }

  .social-icon-btn {
    width: 40px; height: 40px; border-radius: 8px;
    background: rgba(255,255,255,0.08); border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.15);
    display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
    color: rgba(255,255,255,0.8); font-size: 15px; text-decoration: none;
    transition: all 0.3s;
  }

  .social-icon-btn:hover { background: var(--small-heading); border-color: var(--small-heading); color: white; transform: translateY(-3px); }

  /* ===== MAP ===== */
  .map-section { background: #fff; }

  .map-wrapper { position: relative; height: 480px; overflow: hidden; }

  .map-wrapper iframe { width: 100%; height: 100%; border: none; display: block; filter: grayscale(15%) contrast(1.05); }

  .map-overlay-card {
    position: absolute; top: 40px; left: 60px;
    background: white; border-radius: 12px; padding: 26px 28px;
    box-shadow: 0 16px 50px rgba(0,0,0,0.18); min-width: 260px;
    border-top: 4px solid var(--small-heading); z-index: 10;
    animation: fadeUp 0.6s ease forwards;
  }

  .map-overlay-card h4 { font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif; font-size: 18px; font-weight: 700; color: var(--heading); margin-bottom: 4px; }
  .map-overlay-card .oc-sub { font-size: 12px; color: var(--small-heading); font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: 1.5px; text-transform: uppercase; margin-bottom: 14px; display: block; }

  .map-overlay-card .oc-row { display: flex; align-items: flex-start; gap: 10px; font-size: 13px; color: #555; margin-bottom: 8px; line-height: 1.5; }
  .map-overlay-card .oc-row i { color: var(--small-heading); font-size: 13px; margin-top: 2px; flex-shrink: 0; }

  .map-overlay-card .oc-btn {
    display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; gap: 7px;
    width: 100%; margin-top: 16px; background: var(--btn-bg); color: white;
    padding: 11px; border-radius: 5px; font-weight: 700; font-size: 12px;
    letter-spacing: 1px; text-transform: uppercase; text-decoration: none; transition: background 0.3s;
  }

  .map-overlay-card .oc-btn:hover { background: var(--heading); }

  /* ===== FAQ STRIP ===== */
  .contact-faq-strip { background: var(--light-bg); padding: 90px 0; }

  .faq-strip-layout { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 70px; align-items: start; }

  .faq-strip-left .section-title { text-align: left; font-size: clamp(24px, 3vw, 38px); }
  .faq-strip-left p { font-size: 15px; color: #666; line-height: 1.8; margin-bottom: 28px; }

  .contact-direct-link {
    display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 10px;
    background: var(--btn-bg); color: white; padding: 14px 32px; border-radius: 4px;
    font-weight: 700; font-size: 13px; letter-spacing: 1.5px; text-transform: uppercase;
    text-decoration: none; border: 2px solid var(--btn-bg); transition: all 0.3s;
  }

  .contact-direct-link:hover { background: transparent; color: var(--btn-bg); }

  .faq-strip-right { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 12px; }

  .mini-faq { background: white; border-radius: 8px; border: 1px solid var(--border); overflow: hidden; transition: border-color 0.3s; }
  .mini-faq.open { border-color: var(--small-heading); }

  .mini-faq-q { display: flex; justify-content: space-between; align-items: center; padding: 18px 22px; cursor: pointer; gap: 14px; }
  .mini-faq-q span { font-size: 15px; font-weight: 700; color: var(--heading); line-height: 1.4; transition: color 0.3s; }
  .mini-faq.open .mini-faq-q span { color: var(--small-heading); }

  .mini-faq-toggle {
    width: 30px; height: 30px; border-radius: 50%; flex-shrink: 0;
    border: 2px solid var(--small-heading); color: var(--small-heading);
    display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
    font-size: 18px; font-weight: 300; line-height: 1; transition: background 0.3s, color 0.3s;
  }

  .mini-faq.open .mini-faq-toggle { background: var(--small-heading); color: white; }

  .mini-faq-a { max-height: 0; overflow: hidden; transition: max-height 0.4s ease, padding 0.3s ease; padding: 0 22px; }
  .mini-faq.open .mini-faq-a { max-height: 200px; padding: 0 22px 18px; }
  .mini-faq-a p { font-size: 14px; color: #666; line-height: 1.8; border-top: 1px solid var(--border); padding-top: 14px; }

  /* ===== RESPONSIVE ===== */
  @media (max-width: 1100px) {
    .info-cards-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
    .contact-layout { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
    .faq-strip-layout { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 44px; }
  }

  @media (max-width: 768px) {
    .form-row, .pref-row { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
    .contact-form-panel, .contact-info-panel { padding: 34px 24px; }
    .map-overlay-card { left: 16px; top: 16px; min-width: 220px; }
    .map-wrapper { height: 360px; }
  }

  @media (max-width: 480px) {
    .info-cards-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
    .map-overlay-card { display: none; }
  }


/* ===== Service details page RESPONSIVE ===== */
  @media (max-width: 1024px) {
    .service-block-inner { gap: 48px; }
    .service-img-main { height: 420px; }
    .service-badge { display: none; }
    .service-block:nth-child(odd) .service-img-col::before,
    .service-block:nth-child(even) .service-img-col::after { display: none; }
    .process-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
    .process-grid::before { display: none; }
    .footer-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
    .related-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
  }

  @media (max-width: 768px) {
    nav { display: none; }
    nav.open {
      display: block; position: absolute; top: 80px;
      left: 0; right: 0; background: white;
      padding: 20px; box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0,0,0,0.1);
    }
    nav.open ul { flex-direction: column; gap: 0; }
    nav.open ul li a { padding: 12px 0; border-bottom: 1px solid #f0ece4; }
    nav.open .dropdown { position: static; opacity: 1; visibility: visible; transform: none; box-shadow: none; border: none; padding-left: 20px; }
    .hamburger { display: flex; }
    .page-banner { height: 320px; }
    .service-block-inner,
    .service-block:nth-child(even) .service-block-inner { grid-template-columns: 1fr; direction: ltr; gap: 36px; }
    .service-img-main { height: 300px; }
    .process-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
    .related-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
    .footer-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
    .footer-bottom { flex-direction: column; gap: 10px; text-align: center; }
  }

  @media (max-width: 480px) {
    .btn-group { flex-direction: column; }
    .process-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  }