Smart homes are a growing trend – and that’s good news for people who also like to be smart about their money. That’s because many smart home technologies can also help reduce home costs related to energy and water. Smart thermostats are programmable, so they can be set to adjust the temperature when they sense your presence Read More...
The Ultimate Home Theater
Dinner and a movie is a fun night out. But, it might be even more fun having that big screen movie theater experience in your own home! World Wide Stereo, one of the most respected builders of home theaters, is right in our local area. In fact, they’re the experts the Sal Paone Builder team turns to when making our homeowner’s movie magic dreams come true Read More...
Designer Tips: Picking Your Home’s Perfect Palette
So, you’ve purchased a new home – and now you need to pick your color palette. That means wall colors, furniture, window treatments, accessories and more for each room. Don’t panic! HGTV.com writers H. Camille Smith and Kathy McCleary have pulled together 15 great designer tips to get you started Read More...
How to Bring the Outdoors In
Chances are you already know about bringing the outdoors indoors in the form of mud, cold air or old leaves stuck to your shoe. We’re talking about bringing in the good stuff -- your favorite outdoor colors, textures, scents and sights – so you can enjoy them all year long. Think wicker, rattan, hemp or other natural fibers for furniture, colors inspired by the outdoors for walls, fabrics or decorative accents, bamboo or cork floors, floral or woodsy potpourri, or windows that bathe a room in natural light Read More...
Crazy Cool Design Trends
Photo by Monika Hibbs - More transitional bedroom ideas It’s looking like 2017 will be the year of design and technology trends that make you go “Whaaaaaat?” We’re talking intelligent toilets that do everything but that, voice-activated home assistants that can find a recipe, turn on the lights, play your favorite music, warm up the hot tub or perform a variety of tasks at your command Read More...
Luxurious Laundries
Photo by JODI FLEMING DESIGN - More traditional laundry room photos Still doing the wash old school style? Maybe it’s time for an upgrade. Today’s laundry rooms turn a drudgery into a delight, with spaces that are clean, bright, convenient, comfortable and downright beautiful. Check out these photos from Houzz showing 2016’s top ten laundry rooms, and be inspired by rooms that combine a laundry with office space, a mudroom, or dog washing station, plus ideas for storage, countertops, flooring, lighting and more Read More...
Daltile Showroom Grand Re-Opening!
Need inspiration for choosing tiles or natural stone for your new home’s bathrooms, kitchen or other living areas? Daltile, one of Sal Paone Builder’s preferred suppliers, will soon celebrate the grand re-opening of their fabulous tile and natural stone showroom at 5105 Campus Drive, Plymouth Meeting It’s the perfect place to see products first hand, consult with design professionals and be inspired Read More...
Calling All Dreamers and Designers!
Do you love browsing through design magazines and websites looking for the next big thing in home design? Obsessed with clipping photos and saving ideas to include in your future dream home? Sal Paone Builders wants to hear from you! Tell us what you’d like to see in a future Sal Paone Builder model or Express Delivery home Read More...