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Whether it's garage doors dominating a home's façade, outdated smart home features, or walk-in closets off the bathroom, homeowners in their 60s, 70s, and 80s have opinions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
Home Design
Thanksgiving Tips From an Architect
Is your home ready for all of the food and festivities that come with the Thanksgiving holiday?
Lean Building
3 Ways Lean Design Can Help Home Builders Recover Margins
Using a Lean design and construction approach, home builders can reduce waste and costs without sacrificing amenities or marketability of their product
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
How Short-Term Rentals Are Creating an Entirely New Buyer Profile
Short-term VRBO vacation rentals are helping homeowners relieve financial burdens imposed by skyrocketing borrowing costs and rampant inflation
Kitchen
Colors, Character, and Open Living—Here Are the Top 2023 Kitchen Design Trends
It's out with the old and in with the new for homeowners updating their kitchen spaces, and along with an increased focus in health and sustainability, new remodels are breathing color and character into all-white interiors
Kitchen
These Are the Five Hottest Kitchen Trends of October 2022
Bright, white, and open—these popular kitchen design trends pair sleek style with improved functionality
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
Zoning
Strict Zoning Laws Are Forcing Homeowners to Expand Underground
Homeowners looking to add square footage to their homes in regions with strict zoning laws are digging deep to create spacious and luxurious 'McBasements'
