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Whether it's garage doors dominating a home's façade, outdated smart home features, or walk-in closets off the bathroom, homeowners in their 60s, 70s, and 80s have opinions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
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 With Pets in Mind
When it comes to what homebuyers want in their homes, pet-friendly features can't be ignored. Here are some design ideas to keep pets—and their owners—happy
Seeing Red? The TikTok Trend Causing Controversy
Red may be the 'new neutral,' according to one interior designer on social media
What Effects Will the ‘Silver Tsunami’ Have on the 2024 Housing Market?
Downsizing Boomers will mean more homes on the market and the need for smaller homes and different housing types
Market Data + Trends
Home Exteriors See Value Engineering by Home Builders
To contend with current cost pressures, home builders are taking steps to value engineer the exteriors of their homes
Design
Rethinking Housing Design in 2023
To meet homebuyers’ evolving needs, we should use the current market slowdown as an opportunity to take a fresh look at housing design in response to recent trends
The New American Home
NAHB Introduces This Year’s New American Home at 2023 IBS
The exhibition home near Las Vegas showcases energy-efficient and innovative design concepts, as well as the latest home building products
Kitchen
Kitchen Upgrades for Would-Be Sellers Opting to Stay in Place
Rather than confronting inflated home prices and elevated mortgage rates in the for-sale market, a growing number of homeowners are choosing to stay put and remodel for increased livability and ROI
Healthy Homes
These Wellness Design Features Offer the Highest Return on Investment
Builders and remodelers looking for ways to boost a home's return on investment (ROI) are installing these must-have wellness features in kitchens and bathrooms
BALA Best in American Living Awards
2022 BALA Projects: Kitchens That Cook
These kitchens from the 2022 Best in American Living Awards showcase on-trend design and innovative ideas for any price point
House Review
Fresh Takes on the Family Entry to Meet the Needs of Today's Homeowners
A “family entry” from the garage or driveway provides a practical solution for today's families, acting as both a transition space and drop zone
Home Design
When Designing From the Ground Up, Don’t Forget the Ceiling
The ceiling is often an overlooked space in every room, but according to these interior designers, there are simple ways to dress them up for an eye-catching entrance
Kitchen + Bath
Interior Designers Say These Bygone Bathroom Design Trends Should Be Left in 2022
These outdated bathroom design trends are being replaced by at-home spas focused on natural and neutral finishes in 2023
Remodeling Projects
Homeowners Want Increased Light, Space, and Functionality—This House Remodel Has All Three
Of the top renovation preferences among U.S. homeowners, more natural light, open concept living, and improved functionality reign supreme. This remodeling project accomplishes all that and more...