Everyone’s Moving Home

November 2nd, 2020

With so many people becoming unemployed or underemployed during COVID-19, meeting rent or mortgage payments can be difficult. That’s driving a trend towards multigenerational homes, as family members of all ages and life stages decide to live together and share expenses. That could mean a younger family moving into their parent’s home, older parents deciding to live with their children, young adults moving back home or any other combination Read More...

Will COVID-19 Change Home Design?

June 11th, 2020

The short answer is “yes.”  In fact, many architects believe the pandemic will change our homes forever. In this article from dwell, 17 architects and designers explain how the experience of sheltering in place may have long-term effects on what we value in a home. After going through the COVID-19 pandemic in your current home, what are some of the features that you want the most in a new home? Location may become more important, especially remote locations that offer more outdoor space Read More...

For Builders, Small is Big

March 3rd, 2020

Trends in home building are beginning to change as custom and production builders move away from the notion that bigger is better, turning instead to smaller, more efficient homes. This is just one of the 2020 trends highlighted in a recent Builder online article presenting the view of builders, remodelers, building material manufacturers and market watchers Read More...

Two-Tone Before and After

September 25th, 2019

We love before and after remodeling photos – almost as much as we love the trending two-tone look for interiors. Many of our new home buyers opt for a two-tone color palette, similar to what’s highlighted in these photos from houzz.  They show how an older kitchen and dining area were given a clean, contemporary look with the simple choice of color in two slightly different shades, or in different, but compatible hues Read More...

How to Shed the Clutter

September 7th, 2017

A shed, garage or outbuilding is a great thing to have – as long as it’s organized so you can actually enjoy using it. For many homeowners, that’s just not the case. Instead, the place turns into a dumping ground for the stuff you can’t store anywhere else – and it can quickly become a cluttered, dirty, space more suited to mice than men (or the lady of the house) Read More...

Selling Your Home? Make It Sizzle!

March 15th, 2017

The spring season is the hottest time of year for buying and selling a home. If you want your home to stand out, consider adding some sizzle to your interior décor with 2017’s hottest home design trends. Image courtesy of Flickr. The favorite colors are grays with warm, beige undertones for living rooms and kitchens, while the boudoir is beatified with bold reds and rich caramels Read More...

Breathtakingly Beautiful Balconies

September 17th, 2015

You may delight in your deck, love your pretty porch, or enjoy the pleasures of your patio. But, do they take your breath away? For that kind of impact, you might need a balcony—maybe something like these beauties from around the world. Imagine yourself stepping into these incredible, postcard-perfect outdoor spaces featured on Houzz Read More...