Every decade has its distinguishing home trends and décor. Think shag rugs in the 1970s, wood panel walls and wallpaper in the 1980s, sage green in the 1990s. The past 20-some years are no exception. While the trends of the 2020s to date are perhaps not [yet] as defined as orange and yellow vintage floral
The Three F’s For Designing Your Dream Home
Designing your new home starts well before construction actually begins. Sometimes it starts even before your lot is cleared. The reason is that design is much more than choosing the countertops and paint color (though that is part of the process). Designing your home is about choosing the layout that works best for your family—and
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
Prepare to be Inspired: Our New Interiors Supplement is Out Now
Your new home is an empty palette, just waiting for your special touch. Decorating is one of the most exciting parts of moving into your dream home, and it all starts with planning. The possibilities are endless. That’s why we created the New Homes Guide Interiors supplement to give you all the inspiration you need
Back to School? Let Your Home Help.
The new school year is here and that means getting the kids up and out the door, then back home in time for homework, dinner and bedtime—it’s not easy. What if your home could help? Many builders are trying to make that happen, creating design features that help you get through the day with ease
