For 34 years, the National Association of Home Builders’ Leading Suppliers Council and Professional Builder magazine have collaborated with architects, builders, product suppliers, home technology consultants and green building consultants to build a “New American Home” in conjunction with the annual International Builders’ Show. This year’s home, designed and built by Phil Kean, architect and
New Interior Design Trends for 2017
These directives are moving the design marketplace to a clean, minimal and contemporary design styling that appeals to a broad market. Refine We are seeing refinement in furniture lines, art, appliance and finishes everywhere in the industry — design is clean, simple, crisp, fresh. A perfect example of refining is the toilet! Whatever brand you
Moving to a New Area? The Relo Guide Can Help Put Your Mind at Ease.
It’s perfectly normal to feel nervous or excited — or both — about moving to a completely new area. Fortunately, New Homes Guide is here to put your mind at ease by helping you learn more about the place you’ll soon be calling home. Inside the pages of The Relo Guide, a free supplement we
Back Cover Spotlight: Miller & Smith Wants You to Find the Perfect Place
Few homebuilders are founded on the enduring principle of constantly looking for ways to revolutionize the way homes are designed and lived in. But Miller & Smith is one such builder, and that’s why we’re proud to present them as the highlight on the back cover of our latest issue.
Homebuying Advice: How to Choose Your Loan Term
Your All-Inclusive Lifestyle Awaits in the Pages of Our Free Supplement
If you could live at an all-inclusive resort all year long, would you? If you answered “yes” to that question, a planned community might be exactly what you’re looking for. Planned communities come to life when builders and developers work together to create neighborhoods that are filled with popular amenities, such as sports courts, fields,
Van Metre Homes Looks to the Future of Leesburg on Our New Issue’s Cover
“The future of Leesburg is right around the corner,” says Van Metre Homes. As the largest local independent homebuilder in Northern Virginia, Van Metre Homes would know a thing or two about the future of Leesburg. The builder, which has been building homes across the DC metro area for more than 60 years, is highlighting
Elevation Design: The Basics of What/How and Why It’s Important
While it is not a term widely used by homeowners, or outside of architecture and construction circles, the elevation is a unique consideration and tool employed in the design of any home. As a drawing, an elevation is a two-dimensional projection perpendicular to the vertical plane – meaning, it is a flat view seen while
Find the Ideal Walkable Community with New Homes Guide
When it comes to living in the DC metro area, driving and commuting usually come with the territory. But if enduring a long drive to get to and from work or nearby amenities doesn’t sound enticing, you’ll be glad to know that there are still plenty of options for walkable, accessible living in our area.
Design Encyclopedia: Know Your Home’s Roof
The roof is one of the most fundamental elements of building. Beyond “keeping the rain out,” it also has a big impact on the appearance and style of your home. We’ve compiled this brief summary outlining the various conventional roof types found in residential construction. Use it as a guide to orient yourself in your
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