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
3 Communities Designed for Multi-Generational Living
Whether it’s because of economic factors or simply an aging population, multi-generational living is on the rise and a growing trend in new home construction. Multi-gen home designs offer flexible options that allow for two or even three different generations to share the same living spaces. But this isn’t about having mom and dad sleep
Business Casual Home Workstations
It’s proven that having the ability to manipulate your work environment will make you more productive. The distinction between home and work is a line that is being blurred evermore. Technology has enabled us to “plug in” virtually anywhere. This has yielded far more flexibility in how and where we conduct business, giving rise to
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
Design Forecast: 4 Big Ideas for 2017
A new year is upon us! As we leave 2016 behind and set our sights forward, we’ve compiled our list of the top residential design concepts that are ready to make an impact in the year ahead. 1. Clean & Modern When it comes to home exteriors, this sentiment represents the preference of the overwhelming
Kitchen Islands: Done 7 Ways
Kitchens have become the heart of modern-day homes. The days of mysterious cooking enclaves hidden from view are long gone. In their place, an era of open, dynamic social hubs is being ushered in. Now, the kitchen is evolving into a communal center — the primary destination for gathering and entertaining. No other single component
Back-to-School Stress? Your New Home Can Help.
The new school year is almost upon us, and that means it’s almost time to return to the routine of getting the kids up and out the door, then back home in time for homework, dinner and bedtime. Anyone who’s a parent knows that it’s not always easy. What if your home could help keep
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
