We may have fewer family farms and smaller lots these days, but Americans still love the farmhouse look. Builders and architects are taking note of this interest and responding by offering modern farmhouse designs that evoke the look and feel of a classic farmhouse while fitting in on a suburban lot.
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Up the Ante on Your Outdoor Living Space
Want to extend your living space to the backyard? Create the ultimate outdoor kitchen and living “room” and spend more time grilling and chilling with friends and family.
5 Tile Trends to Make a Statement in Your New Home
Statement making tile is making a comeback in all parts of the new homes! Learn how you can incorporate it in your house.
Big and Beautiful: All About Large-Format Porcelain Slabs
Large-format porcelain is the latest high-style import from Europe. Let’s check out its many benefits and why it’s so popular among homeowners.
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Life as Design: Planning Awesome Fish Tanks in New Homes
NewHomeSource has the tips you need to incorporate a Tanked-worthy aquarium into the design and décor of your new home.
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Decking Out the Yard Wood vs Composite
Decking options go far beyond pressure-treated pine. NewHomeSource explores the differences between wood and composite decking to help you build the right deck for your home.
Bonus Room Ideas: How to Make Them Multipurpose
Trying to design the ultimate bonus room that covers all of your interests? Here are some tips we recommend to maximize its multipurpose abilities.
Fresh Interior Paint Ideas: 2020 Color Trends and Tips
Choosing interior paint colors for a new home can be tough. But we’ve got the scoop on the latest color trends and offerings from major paint brands. Join us as we look toward 2020!
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How Can I Spruce Up the Powder Room and Not Break the Bank
Create a welcoming powder room for your guests without breaking the bank with these budget-friendly ideas.
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‘Wow Factors’ Delight Buyers of Newly-Built Homes
When you buy a custom-built home, you can add some simple “wow factors” to the design that will make your home more comfortable, convenient and special.
Make Your Yard Pop | Design a Killer Outdoor Space
Think of your back yard and other outdoor spaces as an extension of your new home space, and make it beautiful and personal.
Building a Fire-Safe Custom Home
Wildfires are not only growing more common, but more intense. Scientists attribute the outbreak to drier, hotter conditions brought on by global warming. A warmer lower atmosphere sucks additional moisture out of plants, dead vegetation, and the soil, creating tinder-dry conditions. The trend also stems from the fact that more and more humans are living …
Designing the Patio or Deck of Your Custom Home
Outdoor space deserves as much though as any other element when planning a custom home. Here are a few tips we recommend.
New Home Landscaping: Tips and Tricks
Trying to plan for your front, back, or side yard space? We’ve gathered some best landscaping practices to help you add value to your new home.
Baby Boomers Who Upsize for Retirement
Not all baby boomers want to downsize when they retire. Learn why you might want to upsize when you start your golden years.
Should you build a custom home with two kitchens?
Find out why, or why not, you should add a second kitchen to your custom home’s layout.
Bathroom Design Ideas for Condos & Townhomes
Don’t settle on a bathroom you don’t like, no matter how small.
Design Ideas for Living Spaces in Condos & Townhomes
Moving to a smaller space doesn’t mean sacrificing style or functionality in the living room. Here are some tips to make the most out of a compact living space.
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Save Even More Money with Eco-Friendly and Sustainable New Home Designs
Description/Excerpt: Eco-friendly home design is not only great for the environment, but also your wallet. Explore how sustainable designs can save you money long term.
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The Pros and Cons of Granite Countertops
Learn about the pros and cons of installing granite countertops in your new kitchen with the NewHomeSource guide to this beautiful and versatile material.
Bedroom Design Ideas for Condos & Townhomes
As you design your new condo or townhome, use this article as inspiration for incorporating the latest bedroom design trends in your new home.
Kitchen Design Ideas for Condos & Townhomes
Get inspiration for your new condo or townhome with these kitchen design ideas for condos and townhomes from NewHomeSource.com.
10 Bathroom Design Trends You’ll Want to Follow
If you need some inspiration for designing a new bathroom, look no further. We have 10 of the year’s biggest bathroom design trends to help you create the bath of your dreams.
Design Inspiration from the 2019 Best in American Living Awards
Learn about the top home design trends showcased by the winners of the 2019 Best in American Living Awards and get inspiration for designing your own new home.
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Inspiration for Your Dream Custom Kitchen
Learn about the hottest trends for custom kitchen design and gain inspiration to design your dream kitchen in a new home.
How to Promote Wellness in Your New Bathroom
You can create a beautiful new bathroom, complete with luxurious wellness features. Get inspiration from these products featured at KBIS 2019.
How to Promote Wellness in Your Kitchen
Your kitchen can help you create and enjoy healthier meals, or it can subtly sabotage your healthy eating efforts. How does your kitchen perform?
What Builders are Doing to Attract First-Time Buyers to New Homes
Research shows that in the coming decade, home buyers — particularly millennials — are looking for flexibility and affordability. Here’s what homebuilders are doing to meet their needs.
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How to Design a Hamptons-Style Home
Here are some tips for designing and decorating a home reminiscent of quintessential Hamptons style. You’ll feel like you’re on vacation every single day!
How to Give Your New Home a Ranch-Style Vibe
If your style is simple, straightforward, and informal, you are a great fit for a ranch-style home. Here’s some advice for bringing this style into your new home.