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
The “New American Home” Mixes Tuscan and Floridian Style
Each year for the past 35 years, the National Association of Home Builders has partnered with an array of architects, builders, suppliers and consultants to develop “The New American Home” in conjunction with the annual International Builders Show. This year, approximately 85,000 building industry professionals from around the globe attended the show and most of
Design Trends from the DC Design House
When you purchase a newly built home, you have the joy and the challenge of transforming blank walls into a place that reflects your personality and the way you like to live. While you may want to replicate some of the finishes and décor choices you’ve seen in model homes and magazines or work with
Moderated Modern: A New Design Trend Hitting The Market
We start our topic of discussion with defining Modern. This term is everywhere, constantly confused with contemporary styling. But what does modern truly mean? In its most basic form, it is the design trend of today — what is now and in the moment. Today, this is seen as clean lines, simplicity of patterns and
The New American Home Showcase for Modern Design
For 34 years, the National Association of Home Builders’ Leading Suppliers Council and Professional Builder magazine have collaborated with architects, builders, product suppliers, home technology consultants and green building consultants to build a “New American Home” in conjunction with the annual International Builders’ Show. This year’s home, designed and built by Phil Kean, architect and
New Interior Design Trends for 2017
These directives are moving the design marketplace to a clean, minimal and contemporary design styling that appeals to a broad market. Refine We are seeing refinement in furniture lines, art, appliance and finishes everywhere in the industry — design is clean, simple, crisp, fresh. A perfect example of refining is the toilet! Whatever brand you
