Photo Credit: @Inspiro8 Studios/Tindall Architecture Workshop Few forecasts of design trends are more reliable than those of experts in the field, which is why the Best in American Living Awards are looked as an accurate barometer of design preferences. This annual competition held in conjunction …
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Photo Credit Uneek Image of Phil Kean Kitchens The latest design trends for custom kitchens feature luxurious juice and coffee bars, backup “messy” kitchens, hidden pantries and workstations, built-in espresso makers, and a wide range of appliances from hidden and sleek to colorful commercial …
The Mills at Broadway by Bardis Homes in Sacramento, California Living in a condo or a townhome offers plenty of benefits for those who want to own a home but don’t want to deal with a lot of surrounding space just yet. Once you’re settled in, your natural inclination is to make your home yours …
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Design innovations for millennials & generations to come Image courtesy of Getty Images/andresr Market research shows prospective home buyers in the coming decade, particularly millennials, are looking for flexibility and affordability as they enter the housing market. “The bulk of …
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Who doesn’t love a light, airy home that makes you feel like you’re on vacation? “Coastal” is the general term to describe any decor that celebrates a breezy, sea-side lifestyle. Coastal design encompasses exciting sub-genres from nautical to boho, modern to tropical, and of course, Hamptons. …
If your style is simple, straightforward, and informal, you are a great fit for a ranch style home. This no nonsense home style is all about function and keeping it real. Ranch style homes embrace open spaces in a casual, unassuming style. Early ranch style homes started cropping up in the 1930’s …
Black is back, tile is getting stacked, and metals are mingling in the stylish kitchen trends set to take off this year. Here’s a look at 12 hot kitchen features that really stand out. 1. Black stainless steel appliances After years of silver boxes reigning supreme, black stainless steel …
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 …
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, …
12 Home Storage & Organization Tips from the 2019 International Builders ShowRead More
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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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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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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