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
5 Ways You Can Save Money When Buying a New Home
Worried about being able to afford the new home you’ve always wanted? Here are five simple yet powerful tips that can help you save money on your new home now and well into the future. Set a Budget and Stick to It You won’t know where to aim if you don’t have a target. That’s
From Floorplan to Lot Options: How to Make Smart Choices
If you’re buying a new home for the first time, you’re probably most excited to get to the fun stuff of personalizing your home. Before you jump into the design center and start studying your kitchen counter options, it’s good to understand how the process works. For many buyers who have not purchased a newly
Follow These 4 Steps to a New Home
As you buy your first newly built home, being the original owner of a new home is exciting. While the prospect of buying a home can be a little intimidating, breaking down the process into a few steps can make it easier to get started.
The New American Home Showcase for Modern Design
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
Design Forecast: 4 Big Ideas for 2017
A new year is upon us! As we leave 2016 behind and set our sights forward, we’ve compiled our list of the top residential design concepts that are ready to make an impact in the year ahead. 1. Clean & Modern When it comes to home exteriors, this sentiment represents the preference of the overwhelming
Speed Cleaning After Thanksgiving
If you think cleaning before Thanksgiving is stressful, doing it afterwards can be a total nightmare. As much as you try you can’t handle everything while you have guests in the house. The only thing you can do during their stay is wash dishes and change towels or empty trashcans. This is the
Our Cover Homebuilder Invites You to “Imagine the Possibilities” of Your New Home
There can be only one cover homebuilder for the latest issue of New Homes Guide. This month, K. Hovnanian® Homes shows us what over seven decades of homebuilding excellence looks like right on our front cover. K. Hovnanian® Homes has built its superior track record of offering homebuyers uncompromising value on the foundations of top-notch