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
High-End Custom Builder Pivots to Affordable Housing
Steve Rinehart, of Rinehart Homes, in Manatee County, Fla., has shifted to building affordable homes after a career of high-end custom projects.…
This Concrete Home Is Ready for Instagram
Using concrete, pale wood, and light-pink surfaces, an Italian…
New Software Creates Customizable Blueprints
Higharc, a new home design software, allows consumers and professionals alike to create customized, site-specific house blueprints.
The…
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Design Spotlight: Outbuildings by Rotelle Studio(e)
See the creative results from the ultimate battle of backyard sheds
The 'Secret' to Buyer Desire
Custom home builders and industry professionals are reporting that more of their…
Award-Winning Home Gets Creative With Glazing
An award-winning custom home from the 10th Annual Marvin Architects Challenge showcases…
Surfaces
Surfaces + Textures by Jennifer Stoner
Tips for creating bold statements and adding subtle accents with wall (and ceiling) paper
Pro Builder Design Awards
2018 Professional Builder Design Award Winners
This year’s awards competition recognizes superb attention to detail and innovative problem-solving with a range of exciting, inspiring work
Lagoon House, Project of the Year / Gold Award, Custom Home
A Marin County, Calif., home connects to its coastal location
Willamette Valley Residence, Gold Award, Custom Home
Willamette Valley Residence
Sheridan, Ore.
Entrant/Architect: Rockefeller…