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 Design
Home Design Upgrades for Summer
Designing for summer means revamping outdoor living spaces for increased comfort and functionality
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
Home Design
How to Design a Stress-Free Floor Plan For Working Moms
These design tips from Housing Design Matters seek to reduce "working mom's guilt" by keeping common household stressors out of sight
Outdoor Living
Simple Landscaping Improvements to Boost a Home’s Sale Price
A little extra effort improving a home's landscaping can amount to a greater profit when selling. Here are a few budget-friendly landscaping tips for spring sellers
Design Best Practices
American Institute of Architects Recognizes Innovative Design in Its 2023 Housing Awards
The 2023 award winners showcase innovative, impactful design solutions in eight housing categories
Exterior
Architectural Considerations for a Diverse Streetscape
Thinking outside of the box about exterior home styles can help builders and designers create a rich, diverse neighborhood
Home Design
Cost-Effective and Compelling Home Design for Tentative Buyers
Homebuyers are backing away from the for-sale market as housing costs continue to rise, but these design tips from Housing Design Matters could lure them back
Home Design
Cost-Conscious Design Strategies to Get Hesitant Buyers off the Fence
Delivering buyers' must-have home features and amenities is easier said than done amid rising inflation, but these design tactics from Housing Design Matters offer a few simple solutions
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
Community Development
How Luxury Developments Are Catering to Their Youngest Residents
From pools and playgrounds to pet spas, luxury residential communities are offering new and improved amenities for the entire family
