Each year for the past 35 years, the National Association of Home Builders has partnered with an array of architects, builders, suppliers and consultants to develop “The New American Home” in conjunction with the annual International Builders Show. This year, approximately 85,000 building industry professionals from around the globe attended the show and most of
International Builders’ Show 2018: Hot Products from the Showroom Floor
The International Builders’ Show® (IBS) is the largest annual light construction show in the world, every year attracting 60,000 visitors from 100 countries. IBS brings together more than 1,500 top manufacturers and suppliers from around the globe showcasing the latest and most in-demand products and services. Here are the products that had everyone talking on
Business Casual Home Workstations
It’s proven that having the ability to manipulate your work environment will make you more productive. The distinction between home and work is a line that is being blurred evermore. Technology has enabled us to “plug in” virtually anywhere. This has yielded far more flexibility in how and where we conduct business, giving rise to
Organizing Your Way to the Perfect Closet
Cluttered closets cause frustration and anxiety among many people – for good reason. Newsweek magazine reported in a survey that the average American wastes 55 minutes a day looking for something, usually an item in a closet or that should be in a closet. A survey by the National Association of Professional Organizers found that
How to Create a Tactile Experience in Your New Home
Humans are born with five natural senses, and the nervous system has a specific sensory organ dedicated to each one. These senses connect us to the outside world, and although their primary purpose is to keep the body safe and healthy, our natural instincts also allow us to engage with both living and inanimate objects.
Design Trends from the DC Design House
When you purchase a newly built home, you have the joy and the challenge of transforming blank walls into a place that reflects your personality and the way you like to live. While you may want to replicate some of the finishes and décor choices you’ve seen in model homes and magazines or work with
Choosing the Right Window Coverings
Fundamentally, blinds, shades, and shutters all serve the same purpose. They control sunlight or privacy — or both. Window coverings also play an important role in interior design. But which makes the most sense for you? Well, that is entirely dependent on a few key factors: personal preference, budget, and placement. Blinds In terms of
The Future is Here: Using Virtual Reality to Shop for Your New Home
If you have shopped for a new home recently, you probably started online looking at photos and floor plans and then transitioned into visiting physical model homes. But the way people shop for homes is starting to change. In fact, in a startling survey in May 2017, the Redfin real estate brokerage found that one-third
Breaking Down the Exterior Evolution of New Homes
Exterior elements and connection points are among the most popular interior design trends to date. Ironic, isn’t it? Homebuyers are yearning for simplicity more than ever as technology untethers us from traditional spaces, and our natural instincts draw us back to the serene outdoors. Interior trends are influencing exterior design while exterior features are influencing
New Home Design Details
When it comes to creating an eye-catching home design, the little details are the things that make a big difference. And these are the 11 design elements that are most definitely on trend in new homes right now. Colorful Kitchen Cabinets Tactile Textures in the Kitchen Kitchens with Two Islands Whole Tiled Walls
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