Fundamentally, blinds, shades, and shutters all serve the same purpose. They control sunlight or privacy — or both. Window coverings also play an important role in interior design. But which makes the most sense for you? Well, that is entirely dependent on a few key factors: personal preference, budget, and placement. Blinds In terms of
The Future is Here: Using Virtual Reality to Shop for Your New Home
If you have shopped for a new home recently, you probably started online looking at photos and floor plans and then transitioned into visiting physical model homes. But the way people shop for homes is starting to change. In fact, in a startling survey in May 2017, the Redfin real estate brokerage found that one-third
Breaking Down the Exterior Evolution of New Homes
Exterior elements and connection points are among the most popular interior design trends to date. Ironic, isn’t it? Homebuyers are yearning for simplicity more than ever as technology untethers us from traditional spaces, and our natural instincts draw us back to the serene outdoors. Interior trends are influencing exterior design while exterior features are influencing
CalAtlantic Homes Headlines the Latest Issue of New Homes Guide
We’re continuing our tradition of showcasing some of the most accomplished homebuilders on the front cover of the print editions of New Homes Guide. For this issue, new for September 2017, CalAtlantic Homes is in the spotlight, and we couldn’t be more excited to highlight this respected builder. Formed in 2015 as a merger between