2023 BALA Winners: The Best of the Best
You'll find plenty of inspiration in these four award-winning projects from the Best in American Living Awards
The New American Home 2024: Modern Features, Timeless Comfort
Explore the design elements and unique, luxe details that combine to create a sense of comfort and relaxed indoor/outdoor living in The New American Home 2024
Explore the Desert Comfort Idea Home
Take a virtual walkthrough of the bright and airy living spaces inside the Desert Comfort Idea Home...
Luxury Meets Legacy in a Family-Oriented Lakeside Custom Home
This project from the 2022 Best in American Living Awards is inspired by its legacy and location and creates a new foundation for future generations to call home
2022 BALA Projects: Kitchens That Cook
These kitchens from the 2022 Best in American Living Awards showcase on-trend design and innovative ideas for any price point
A Texas Empty Nester Home and Studio With Room for Family, Too
A renowned residential designer takes on the task of creating his next home, and the result is both beautiful and functional
House Plans
On the Boards: 4 Home Designs Offering a Variety of Looks/Lifestyles
Four designs that showcase a range of housing types, architectural styles, and lifestyle needs
Home Design
Post-COVID, Homeowners Look for Homes That Do More
With a host of activities that previously occurred outside the home now taking place inside it because of the pandemic, homes—just like their occupants—are being required to adapt
House Review
Size Isn't Everything: Luxury Home Designs in a Range of Styles
Luxury isn't just about sheer size, as these home designs show
How Did Custom Home Building Fare in the First Quarter?
Though the home building industry took a hit this spring, custom builders were able to swing a 10 percent increase over the first quarter of 2019…
House Review
Home Designs That Meet the Narrow-Lot Challenge
Designing for narrow lots can be tricky. These four solutions show how to achieve an appealing mix of privacy, low-maintenance features, and great indoor/outdoor living spaces
Expansive Windows Give Suburban Home Indoor/Outdoor Connection
This home's indoor-outdoor integration plays a role in an Illinois family’s quality of life
The New American Home
7 Design Inspirations from the New American Home
With all of its curves and bold design details, the 2020 New American Home is a true showstopper. The house has everything: an open-concept floor…
The New American Home
Preview of The New American Home 2020: Comfortable Luxury
While we don't want to give away too much before the house is revealed in Professional Builder's January issue and at IBS, here's a sneak peek at this year's New American Home
Planning + Development
On Your Lot or Not? Advantages, Challenges of a Semi-Custom Approach
Somewhere between custom and production, building to suit on a client’s land removes some risk, while keeping your creative juices flowing
Pro Builder Design Awards
7 Cool Moves: Hottest Details From 2019 Pro Builder Design Awards
Whether it’s a striking curved staircase or subtle LED lighting in the ceiling beams of a master bedroom, eye-catching design details like these can elevate a home from average to exciting