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
Home Technology
Expandable Apartments Offer Solution to Affordable Housing Crisis
Robotic-furniture company Ori is designing expandable apartments that use spatial technology to allow occupants to live large even in small spaces
Build to Rent
Build-to-Rent Amenity Trends for a Changing Consumer Demographic
Build-to-rent tenants are seeking more practical and comfortable design features, and developers are adapting and delivering
Home Design
Home Design Tips to Eliminate Back-to-School Stress
School mornings can be a fast-paced blur of activity, but these design tips from Housing Design Matters help to keep the stress to a minimum
Home Design
Why the Open Floor Plan Is Here to Stay
A number of homeowners ditched the open floor plan for increased privacy during the pandemic, but for many, its benefits are too good to pass up
Home Design
The Rebirth of the Barn Door—Putting a New Twist on an Old Classic
The barn door isn't exclusively suited for a rustic home. According to Housing Design Matters, it can be a practical addition to nearly every home, no matter the style
Design
How Can Home Builders Create a Better End Product for Buyers?
Housing Design Matters offers ways home builders can improve a homeowner’s experience
Design Best Practices
Buying a Home Can Be an Emotional Decision, but These Tips Can Help With the Selection Process
A forever home is an emotional investment, but these tips from Housing Design Matters can help designers harness the power of buyers' emotions for smooth sales from start to finish
Home Design
House Design Tips That Separate Timeless From Trendy
These tips from Housing Design Matters can make communities look unique and timeless rather than cookie-cutter or trendy
Design Best Practices
Innovative Home Design Features for a Changing Consumer Base
Buyers are pulling out of an overheated housing market in droves, but these in-demand home amenities could lure them back in, says Housing Design Matters
Home Design
Simple Home Improvements to Stay Safe and Cool in the Summer Heat
Summer 2022 is already kicking off with scorching temperatures nationwide, but these practical design solutions can keep homeowners cool and comfortable even in extreme heat
