Designing your new home starts well before construction actually begins. Sometimes it starts even before your lot is cleared. The reason is that design is much more than choosing the countertops and paint color (though that is part of the process). Designing your home is about choosing the layout that works best for your family—and
From Floorplan to Lot Options: How to Make Smart Choices
If you’re buying a new home for the first time, you’re probably most excited to get to the fun stuff of personalizing your home. Before you jump into the design center and start studying your kitchen counter options, it’s good to understand how the process works. For many buyers who have not purchased a newly
Want the Perfect Floorplan for Your New Home? This Free Guide Can Help.
Need some inspiration for the design of your new home? Our free supplement, Best Floorplans 2017, can help you find and create the perfect space for you and your family. Featuring more than 50 floorplan profiles from the region’s top homebuilders, this supplement, which is available in print and online, will help you envision every
Lines on Lines: A “How-To” for Reading Floorplans
Within a typical set of building documents, the floorplan is the most concise, informative tool for conveying and understanding the design of a home. From this drawing, it’s possible to determine not only the size and scale of the spaces within the home but also the relationship and ability to move between them. For this
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When you’re shopping for a new home, you need all the information you can get. You want to compare floorplans, amenities, prices and locations. You want to be sure that when you make a decision, it’s the absolute perfect choice for you and your family. And the best way to ensure a smart and successful
The Best Floorplans of 2015 Are On Display in Our New Supplement
Do you love to look at floorplans and imagine the perfect one for your new home? Our Best Floorplans 2015 supplement will fill you with ideas. Get your copy with the May/June issue of New Homes Guide, available now in print or online. This supplement showcases the latest trends in new home design. You’ll see
