The National Association of Home Builders recently announced the winners of the Best in American Living Awards (BALA) – a prestigious awards program recognizing excellence in designs that will influence the entire residential building industry. Award recipients are lauded as the nation’s most creative and inventive builders, remodelers, architects, developers, land planners and interior designers. […]
New Homes Month in April, during the busy spring home-buying season, is an excellent time to think about what you want in your next new home. Most Americans have a vision of their dream home or envy amazing renovation makeovers on social media or television shows. But how does your dream home compare to what […]
Home buyer preferences have continued to shift home building trends following the height of the pandemic. The National Association of Builders (NAHB) expects home size and amenities in homes to grow in 2023 — a reflection of the preferences of those who can afford higher interest rates — before dropping again in 2024 as affordability […]
America’s home builders closely follow the preferences of today’s home buyers to ensure they enjoy their new homes. For example, builders responded at the height of the pandemic by adding square footage in new homes since people were spending more time at home. Now the trends in homes are shifting, partly due to housing affordability […]
With careful planning, a modern home design is within reach. One common approach is to use light and dark color combinations throughout your home, from paint colors to light and dark wood choices (usually on cabinets or floors), furniture, and even carpets or other décor items. If you’re interested in creating a fresh look for […]
The new year is a great time to set goals, establish healthier habits, and promote growth and learning. This year, many paint manufacturers also see it as an excellent opportunity to reset, recenter and rewrite the design and ambiance of our homes to suit our journey for the year ahead. So… the Top Colors for […]
Although they serve a specific function, bathrooms don’t need to conform to a utilitarian design. If anything, this space benefits from personalization. From simple contemporary designs to chic, luxurious fixtures, today’s bathroom trends are about creating a relaxing personal retreat. Merge the Indoors with the Outdoors. Blurring the lines between inside and out can create […]
