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Whether it's garage doors dominating a home's façade, outdated smart home features, or walk-in closets off the bathroom, homeowners in their 60s, 70s, and 80s have opinions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
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
Floor Plans
Are Single-Family Home Size Trends Reversing Post-Pandemic?
House hunters searched for spacious floor plans to accommodate increased time at home during the pandemic, but as students return to the classroom and remote workers return to the office, that trend is changing
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
House Review
Home Designs Offering Outdoor Living Opportunities on Smaller Lots
Land and construction costs are on the rise, making smaller lots a necessity. But buyer desire for outdoor living spaces has surged since the pandemic. These designs marry small lots with vibrant outdoor living
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
Home Design
Pandemic Consumer Demands Continue to Influence Residential Architecture
From added living space to outdoor living amenities, these home design features are still influenced by mid-pandemic consumer trends
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
