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
Home Design That Differentiates
Shifting consumer attitudes and lifestyle needs demand new thinking in home builders' approach to designing homes
Affordable Design for Single-Family Builders: Add the Garage Later, Save Money Now
Building homes without garages can lower sales prices, providing a more affordable solution that helps get more Americans into housing more quickly, says Housing Design Matters
How Today’s Market Drivers Are Influencing Design Considerations
The COVID-19 pandemic and its economic and cultural aftershocks have led to what Housing Design Matters calls a (new) new normal for home design
Home Design Upgrades for Summer
Designing for summer means revamping outdoor living spaces for increased comfort and functionality
Design Considerations for Older Generations Aging in Place
It's never too early to begin thinking about aging in place, and these design tips from Housing Design Matters offer a starting point for older homeowners
Build to Rent
Differentiating BTR From For-Sale Home Design
When it comes to functional design, build-to-rent (BTR) homes require a few key amenities and features that buyers won't find in most for-sale properties
Home Design
How to Transform the Front Porch Into a Livable Space
The front porch is the best place for homeowners to make a good first impression, and these tips from Housing Design Matters combine to create an inviting space that's sure to please
Home Design
Economical Home Design Tips to Preserve Affordability Amid Rising Interest Rates
A high-cost housing market may force builders and designers to cut costs where they can while still providing clients with their dream homes. These tips from Housing Design Matters can help...
Home Design
Say Goodbye to These Interior Design Trends in 2023
What's trendy is often temporary when it comes to home interiors, which is why it may be time to do away with these design fads in 2023
Home Design
Remote Work Is Here to Stay, and These Home Office Design Tips Can Make the Transition Smooth
Homeowners are upgrading their office spaces to accommodate work from home, and these tips from Housing Design Matters can help
Home Design
Design Tips for Creating the Most Practical Home Office Space
Remote workers aren't in any rush to revisit their old commutes and return to the office, which is why Housing Design Matters says it may be time to invest in more functional home work spaces
Design Best Practices
How to Decide Between ‘Would-Haves’ and ‘Could-Haves’ in the Design/Build Process
As housing costs surge, buyers are being forced to sacrifice essential amenities to save money, but these tips from Housing Design Matters help to simplify the selections process
Home Design
Compelling and Cost Effective Design Must-Haves for Today’s Homebuyers
Adapting house plans to accommodate an evolving buyer pool is easier said than done, but these design tips from Housing Design Matters offer a helpful starting point
Home Design
The Convenient Design Features Buyers Actually Want
Homebuyers are persevering through a turbulent market, and above all, many are looking for homes that offer comfort, space, and convenience
Home Design
Football Season Is Back—Here’s How to Prep the Home for Game Days
College football season is officially underway, and for avid sports fans, that may mean it's time to make necessary design changes for an unbeatable game day experience