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
Exterior Design Trends? Homebuyer Preferences Run the Gamut
It turns out there's little national consensus when it comes to what U.S. homebuyers prefer for home exteriors
These Design Trends Get the Thumbs-Down From Boomers
Whether it's garage doors dominating a home's façade, outdated smart home features, or walk-in closets off the bathroom, homeowners in their 60s, 70s, and 80s have opinions
New-Home Trends: Home Sizes Shrink Further and Personalization Has Power
The National Association of Home Builders' latest new-home trends report shows homebuyers prefer fewer square feet, more personalization, and more tech
Awards
Asheville Habitat for Humanity Wins Award for Aging-in-Place Design
The Asheville Area Habitat for Humanity is the recipient of the 2023 Best in Accessibility Award in Habitat for Humanity International’s nationwide design contest
Outdoor Living
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
Outdoor Living
Outdoor Kitchen Trends for Year-Round Entertainment
These luxury outdoor kitchen additions can increase a home's functionality as well as its resale value
Design
Developer Test Drives New Concept: Turnkey, Luxury One-Bedroom Bungalows
Designing and building the award-winning Bungalows—508-square-foot, one-bedroom luxury homes—was a risk The Beach Company opted to take … and it paid off
Off-Site Construction
America at Home Study Announces Plan to Build Two New Concept Homes
The homes are designed to address current consumer insights and preferences and will use off-site construction methods
Remodeling Design
Important Considerations When Renovating a Home for Resale
To remodel or not to remodel? These design tips can translate to faster sales and higher selling prices when it's time to list
The New American Home
The New American Home 2023: A Haven on the Hill
Rich with creative design ideas, luxury finishes, and innovative products, The New American Home 2023 presents a sanctuary for entertainment, recreation, and relaxation
Home Design
Homes for Life Today
I'm told the standard three-bed, two-bath suburban house, like the one I grew up in, no longer suits today’s buyers. What's changed? Pretty much everything
Accessibility
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
House Review
Outdoor Living Takes Center Stage in These Multifunctional Spaces
These well-designed outdoor living spaces serve multiple uses, increasing homeowner's enjoyment of the outdoors year round
