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
What Gen-Z Buyers Really Want in a Home
The fervor of planning for Millennials in the home building industry has now pivoted to Gen Z. So, what does this new generation want?
4 Luxury Production Home Designs to Inspire
Yes, these are designs for production homes, but you won't find any cookie-cutter repetitive elements in this high-end selection
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
4 Inspiring Adaptive Reuse Projects With Real Impact
From former schools to warehouses, these adaptive reuse projects—winners in the 2023 Best in American Living Awards—succeed in creating new housing and revitalizing their neighborhoods
Kid-Friendly Home Design Four Ways
Do your ‘family’ homes really deliver great design for parents and their children? Here are four clever home design ideas that consider kids and adults alike
Exterior
Trends in Exterior Cladding
Today’s exterior claddings are a careful curation of natural and man-made materials that add warmth and authenticity ... with labor-saving ways to install them
Design
Porch Perfect: Design Tips for the Coveted Outdoor Space
Porches are big selling points in today’s market as more Americans desire outdoor living spaces. Design firm Housing Design Matters has some…
Design
New Report Finds 82% of Homeowners Are More Interested in Outdoor Living
Outdoor spaces are top priorities for homeowners since the pandemic has kept Americans indoors. Brown Jordan Outdoor Kitchens latest 2021 Outdoor…
Demographics
Emerging Wellness Design Trends for Older Adults
Older adults have been the group hit hardest by COVID-19, resulting in many reevaluating their lifestyles and homes. Forbes says relocation and…
Kitchen + Bath
4 Tips for Choosing Kitchen Countertops Buyers Want
As a work, dining, and cooking surface, countertops are the hardest working surface in the kitchen—these four tips ensure your next kitchen…
Design
How One Designer Changed ADU Construction, Saving Builders Thousands
One East Los Angeles native-turned-landlord became frustrated with the struggle to create smart yet low-cost housing solutions and turned to…
Design
Buyers Dish Out More Cash for High-End Kitchen and Bath Features
Typically, higher-end, custom home features are associated with slower sales, but so-called fixer-uppers bore the brunt of sluggish sales,…
Design
How Design Trends From the Pandemic Will Carry on This Year
One year ago, Americans were told to stay indoors for a few weeks. Weeks turned into months, which turned into a year, and now the pandemic's…
Build to Rent
What to Remember When Designing Built-for-Rent Housing
Built-for-rent housing made up 6% of all new homes constructed in 2020 and the sector is only expected to grow. Design firm Housing Design Matters…
Kitchen Cabinets + Accessories
Pros and Cons of IKEA Cabinets for Residential Design
Two designers discuss the affordable cabinet alternatives. What's your take?
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