6th Annual MVP Awards: Outdoor Living
The Most Valuable Product Awards showcase the best in new building product design, innovation, and functionality. Here are the winners in the Outdoor Living category
4 Dark Skies-Friendly Outdoor Light Fixtures
As awareness of light pollution grows, there's more interest in dark-sky-friendly lighting. These outdoor lights have a seal of approval from the International Dark-Sky Association
Outdoor Living Features That Help to Sell a Home
Outdoor TVs, matte black finishes, and soapstone countertops are some of the backyard features attracting today's homebuyers
Niche Design Ideas for Greater Livability—and Coziness
As homes become more compact, builders and designers are getting more creative with space. Niches offer cozy, clever hideaways that can help make a house a home
Home Design Upgrades for Summer
Designing for summer means revamping outdoor living spaces for increased comfort and functionality
How to Transform a Non-View Lot Into an Eye-Catching Home Site
Not everyone can afford to pay a premium for sought-after view lots, but following these design tips can turn any basic yard into a charming outdoor living space
House Review
Home Designs Offering Outdoor Living Opportunities on Smaller Lots
Land and construction costs are on the rise, making smaller lots a necessity. But buyer desire for outdoor living spaces has surged since the pandemic. These designs marry small lots with vibrant outdoor living
Products
New and Innovative Building Products Seen at IBS/KBIS 2022
A roundup of standout building materials and products from this year’s International Builders’ Show / Kitchen & Bath Industry Show
House Review
Looking for Home Designs With Indoor-Outdoor Synergy? These House Plans Have It
Whether it's embracing lakefront living or creating outdoor spaces with atriums and courtyards, these house plans succeed in blurring the line between indoors and outside
Outdoor Living
More Homeowners Value Profitable Outdoor Living Trends
Outdoor design trends are changing to meet new homeowner preferences
Outdoor Living
What’s Driving Outdoor Living Trends?
A balancing act between external forces and consumer demand delivers creative designs for these increasingly important areas, regardless of price point or density
Outdoor Living
More Homeowners Are Prioritizing Outdoor Spaces Post-Pandemic
How home design is changing to reconnect families with nature
Design
Enhancing Mental Well-Being: a Priority for 69% of Buyers
A survey of 1,240 homeowners revealed that 69% are taking more initiative to enhance their mental well-being. Conducted by the New Home Trends…
Decking + Railings
6 Decking Products That Deliver
Performance, durability, high style, and ease of installation lead the market for engineered decking products and systems
BALA Best in American Living Awards
2020 Best in American Living Awards: Pockets of Joy
These design gems from the 2020 Best in American Living Awards help make a house a home
