Solar panels have been touted for awhile now as a clean way to power your home, and thanks to new technologies, you can find solar panels that go beyond the traditional to fit any budget or style.
The Sun Shines on Solar: Emerging Technologies for Greener New HomesRead More
Today’s bathroom design trends embrace technology, practicality, & plenty of wow factors. Let’s look at bathroom trends you’ll see in new homes soon.
6 Bathroom Design Trends That Embrace Technology & PracticalityRead More
If you are in the process of designing a new home, consider using non-traditional roofing materials to save energy and even protect the environment in the process.
Keep it Cool with Environmentally-Friendly Cool Roofing MaterialsRead More
Wondering about 2019’s hot and must-have condo design trends? We’re excited to share all of the latest trends in condo floor plans, materials, kitchen designs, and more!
When building a custom home, you can hire an architect to design your new home. Here’s a look at how three architects worked with their clients.
When it comes to smart products for your custom home, don’t forget about windows. Here’s how technological advances lead to more energy-efficient windows.
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. NewHomeSource spoke with two lighting design experts to share their thoughts and tips with you.
What Lighting is Best for Each Room in Your New Home?Read More
Interior design is very mix-and-match these days. Where did all the options come from? Here’s a look at design history and its influence on contemporary interior design.
Contemporary Design: Mix and Match Interior Design Using Pre-1700 InfluencesRead More
You’ve imagined your dream home, but how do you build it? We cover all ways you can customize your new build and how to it your forever home!
In addition to building a custom home that perfectly fits your lifestyle, you can also make it eco-friendly. Here’s what you can do to help make it happen.
We’ve got 7 nifty, and budget friendly projects to spruce up your living room in the new year. Make some affordable changes and welcome guests in style.
7 Projects to Spruce Up Your Living Room on a BudgetRead More
Wondering if you should go with an an interior designer or just go it alone? We’ve got 5 very good reasons to hire an interior designer.
When designing a home, it’s fun to try something new in every room – but you still want a coordinated feel throughout the home. Here’s how to strike a balance.
How to Create a Cohesive Design Feel in Your New HomeRead More
Make your new home feel like your favorite luxury hotel by creating a spa bath, a bedroom retreat and adding beautiful finishing touches.
If you’re looking to add character to a new space or spruce up an existing room’s design, incorporate some mirrored elements. Here are 7 reasons they work so well.
7 Ways Mirrors Make Homes Feel Lighter, Brighter & StylishRead More
Velvet is a versatile fabric that can create many different looks in your home. Avoid a dated look with these tips on how to use velvet in your new home.
Velvet Goldmine: How to Use Velvet in Your New HomeRead More
By Seve Kale The Super Bowl is fast approaching and whether you’re more concerned with the best team or the best commercials, the following tips will ensure that you score a prime seat to the action without having to pay super prices for tickets. The Fundamentals “Design elements in a ‘man cave’ should make things …
By Drew Knight It’s about that time of year again … the time all the major paint companies start releasing their “Colors of the Year” and outlining trends to expect in the seasons to come. Well, if you’ve ever walked down the aisles of a paint store, you know that there are a lot of …
Want a dedicated space just for your crafting? When building new, you can include a special craft room from the start. Here are 6 ideas to help you get started.
Picking a new paint color for a room can be such a daunting task. First, there’s deciding on a color family — blues, reds, yellows, greens, etc. — before you can choose a particular tone — warm or cool, light or dark or mid-tone. And then there’s the myriad of shades. Let’s say you go …
By Drew Knight You don’t have to live on the coast; you don’t have to own a million dollar vacation home; and it’s not just for bathrooms. We’re talking about a beachy chic interior design style! If you’re a beach lover by heart and want to create that coastal, salty-air look in your new home, …
Decorating with a Beachy Chic Interior Design StyleRead More
By Nova Hasley With the change in seasons comes a whole new color palette. Pantone, a global color authority, came out with their color swatches for the summer, reminding one of a tropical sunset. “People love to mix and match colors that make them think of summer and spread the good feeling,” says Kristina Michniak, …
By Seve Kale You know those cold, gray winter days where the thought of leaving the sanctuary of your warm bed is almost unbearable (we know, it’s warming up, but now’s the time to think about how to heat your home, promise!)? Imagine if, instead of touching down on an ice-cold floor, your toes instead …
By Drew Knight When you buy a new home, you might spend a lot of the time picking out appliances, furniture, décor and more for the interior that you may be so worn out that you don’t even want to begin thinking about the exterior. However, improving curb appeal and landscaping can add tremendous value …
2015 will be all about focusing on the mind, body and spirit — at least that’s what you’d think based on the color that will rule next year. Marsala, revealed as the Pantone Color of the Year for 2015, is an earthy wine red that evokes a mindfulness that’s complex, rich and elegant. “While PANTONE …
8 Easy Ways to Bring the Pantone Color of the Year for 2015 Into Your HomeRead More
By Patricia L. Garcia Happy National Comic Book Day (it’s today and not to be confused with Free Comic Book Day in May)! To celebrate heroes (and some loveable sidekicks) on this day, we’re here to show you how to incorporate comic books into your home décor. Done wrong, you’ve got some bad manga on …
Love Comic Books? Bring Them Home With These Comic Book Décor IdeasRead More
By Patricia L. Garcia Ever see those cool hideaway doors that tuck into the wall and think, “I’d love a door like that!”? The good news is that you can — commonly known as pocket doors, these doors are functional, save space and look great. But, is a pocket door the right type of door …
Pocket Full of Doors: What to Know About Pocket DoorsRead More
By Patricia L. Garcia As an owner of four dogs, I am challenged daily with battling dog hair and keeping those pups clean and smelling like something other than, um, dogs. Regular trips to the groomer are out of the question because of the price, so I bathe them in our tub. Bath time is …
Five Pet Washing Stations That Will Make Bath Time DelightfulRead More
By Camilla McLaughlin In today’s well edited spaces, every feature counts — even the kitchen sink. It’s no surprise that in recent years the lowly sink has been elevated to a status equal to a stove or an oven. Increasingly, it’s being called a “water appliance.” From a place to scrub pots and pans to …
Everything and the Kitchen Sink: How to Pick a Kitchen SinkRead More
There are so many bathroom-related decisions to make when you’re building a new home. Chances are, you have more than one bath — likely, two or more — and each one has different needs and different users. While you’re probably tempted to upgrade everything in your new home, budget limitations may prevent you from doing …
