17 West the Gallery by Meritage Homes in Costa Mesa Townhouses or townhomes or row houses (or whatever you want to call them) aren’t going anywhere. This affordable, urban alternative to single-family homes is itself a major trend, and builders anticipate an increased need for townhomes, this …
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12 Home Storage & Organization Tips from the 2019 International Builders Show
Take full advantage of your space by adding closed drawers to step up your closet's storage game. Image courtesy of Häfele. Whether it’s the Marie Kondo craze storming the country, a desire for a clutter-free home like the ones on HGTV or just Americans acknowledging they have too much stuff, …
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Top Home Products from the 2019 International Builders Show
Some 1,500 building product manufacturers displayed more than one million square feet of sinks, stoves, faucets, tubs and cabinets at the International Builders Show in February in Las Vegas. It was the largest exposition of building products fielded by the National Association of Home Builders in a …
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6 Super Product Finds at Germany’s 2019 LivingKitchen Show
Every other January since 2011, the global design industry has gathered in Cologne, Germany, for a massive trade show aptly called LivingKitchen. This year, the 271 exhibitors and 150,000 visitors who traveled from 145 countries were able to avoid the frigid outdoors while enjoying the hottest new …
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7 Design Trends Showcased in the 2019 New American Home
Exterior of the 2019 New American Home in Henderson, Nevada. Photo courtesy of Jeffrey A. Davis Photography The New American Home is a showhouse built each year in conjunction with the International Builders’ Show to demonstrate the latest innovations in technology, energy efficiency and design …
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The Sun Shines on Solar: Emerging Technologies for Greener New Homes
Photo courtesy of Getty Images Like most of our current technologies, the solar industry is evolving constantly and quickly. While most of us recognize solar panels as the blueish rectangular modules that sit on rooftops, there are actually hundreds of options for every budget and style. A …
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6 Bathroom Design Trends That Embrace Technology & Practicality
While soaking tubs surrounded by a tile platform wide enough to hold a jungle of tropical plants was the “it” design trend in the 1990s, today’s luxury homes are more likely to have an elegant sculptural freestanding tub. While those tubs offer a wow factor in the master bathroom in larger homes, …
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Keep it Cool with Environmentally-Friendly Cool Roofing Materials
The green home 103 Della Unit 45 by Irving Pacific Many roofs are designed without taking into account how they will affect the home. The Green Building Alliance says almost 90 percent of the roofs in the U.S. are dark-colored. These dark surfaces suck up heat and light, which can lead to hotter …
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Must-Have New Condo Design Trends: 2019
Central Park West- Rockefeller Townhomes by Lennar in Orange County, CA For affordable, urban living, condos are where it’s at. With more and more people moving to cities, builders are meeting their housing needs by building new condominiums. This is resulting in two construction trends: housing …
The Joys of an Architect-Designed Home
Inspiration for your own custom home If you’re planning to build a custom home, you’re more than likely looking to bring on an architect to plan the structure. Working with an architect can be an exciting experience, particularly when you both can connect over your vision for your dream …
5 Hot Custom Home Design Trends in 2019
Photo Credit: Getty Images Designing a custom home gives you the chance to create a beautiful living space tailored to your needs and full of your favorite home design trends. Let’s explore five hot home design trends and make your dream home Pinterest board come to life. 1. Industrial Is …
5 Green Design Trends for Custom Homes
NuCedar and Hardieplank are green building material options for your custom home. Photo courtesy of Dana Hoff Custom homes have a unique place in the world of new construction, offering an opportunity for experimentation with new eco-friendly materials and design trends that could eventually …