Oak at Normandy Square by Robertson Brothers in Royal Oak Michigan There’s a lot of talk these days about smart home products — smart thermostats, light switches and doorbells. The buzz has overshadowed advances in basic building materials. When it comes to building a custom home, windows may …
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What Lighting is Best for Each Room in Your New Home?
Photo Credit: Getty Images Lighting is not a one-size-fits-all solution for every space of your new home. Before you get any bright ideas, it’s important to consider what lighting works best in each room. “First, you want to ask yourself, ‘What is the purpose of this room?’” says Jackie …
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Contemporary Design: Mix and Match Interior Design Using Pre-1700 Influences
The Gothic period brought an increased use of windows and interior lighting, as this contemporary new home kitchen exemplifies. Getty Images. Where did home design come from? In this article, we are looking at the history of design and the influence of various design periods on contemporary …
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How to Build the Custom Home of Your Dreams
Photo Courtesy of Getty Images You’ve made the first difficult decision on your home buying journey – to build a custom home instead of buying a production home. Now, your second difficult, but more exciting, decision to make: How are you going to build the custom home of your …
How to Build an Eco-Friendly Custom Home
A beautiful exterior shot of a custom home by Regency Builders Building a custom home? In addition to fitting your lifestyle dream, would you like that home to also be eco-friendly? Would it be comforting to request a sustainable design that can make up for the typically larger carbon footprint …
7 Projects to Spruce Up Your Living Room on a Budget
A lovely example of decorating with neutrals in the living room A new year has arrived at your doorstep, and you’re looking to make changes to your home. Naturally, you look to your living room as the key spot, since it is the welcoming space for all who visit your home. While …
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Why You Should Hire an Interior Designer
Photo Credit: Getty Images You’ve got a beautiful home that you absolutely adore, but there’s that one room that just doesn’t feel quite right. Or maybe it’s time to spruce up the interior with a new look. Or perhaps your new home is being built and you want to get a jump on planning the interior …
How to Create a Cohesive Design Feel in Your New Home
Great room design from Pulte Homes When you get to make design choice for a whole house, it can be fun to try out something new in every room. While it might be a bit jarring if you mix too many patterns and colors, design experts say you can achieve a coordinated but not too matchy-matchy style …
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Luxury Hotel Design Ideas for Your Home
When it comes to creating luxurious, relaxing and comfortable spaces, hotel designers know all the tricks. But getting that five-star treatment doesn’t have to wait until your next trip. Homeowners can translate hotel room design ideas and décor that bring the luxury home. Create a Spa …
7 Ways Mirrors Make Homes Feel Lighter, Brighter & Stylish
When it comes to home furnishings, mirrored surfaces are on-trend in a big way. From chests and tables to nightstands and dressers, a little touch of bling goes a long way. If you’re looking to add character to a new space or spruce up an existing room’s design, try incorporating some mirrored …
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Velvet Goldmine: How to Use Velvet in Your New Home
It’s All About Color “The key to using velvet successfully is color,” say Los Angeles-based interior designer John Linden. Using the right color of velvet will determine the mood or feel in the room. “Black or red are going to look overly dramatic and dated, but a nice avocado velvet, or even …
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