Posts Tagged ‘architecture’
Hot Trend – Appliances With Panache
March 25, 2010 No CommentsHere’s another great-looking product for your home that has a modern, yet “retro” look that was inspired by the American style fridges of the 1950s. Manuafactured by Smeg, an Italian appliance company, this collection of appliances has been designed by leading architect Renzo Piano and designer Marc Newson. Besides being extremely stylish, the appliances in [...]
Pin ItGreener Building And Living
March 2, 2010 4 CommentsWith rising costs sweeping the nation, homeowners everywhere are discovering ways to conserve energy and lead a more efficient lifestyle. These include everything from small changes in your day-to-day-routine to building an entire home the “green” way. Of course, building an energy efficient home gives you the opportunity to create an energy efficient environment right [...]
Pin ItHomebuyer’s Current Choices
February 18, 2010 2 CommentsBuilders for the past several years have thought that “bigger is better” as the size of the American family’s home continued to increase. But, since this year’s International Builder Show in Las Vegas, some surprising changes are happening with homebuyers as they lean toward smaller dwellings that have a “less is more” attitude. Builders, take [...]
Pin ItFinancial Feng Shui for Homeowners
February 12, 2010 8 CommentsBusy schedules often make it difficult to keep the household running smoothly. But as more and more families begin to buckle down and spend more time at home in a slow economy, a comfortable and well-organized ranch home plan or two-story home plan is being considered a top priority. The practice of feng shui is [...]
Pin ItPopular Kitchen Upgrades
February 4, 2010 3 CommentsWhether as small as your closet or as open as the living room, the kitchen is known as the heart of the home. Family and friends frequently gather in this space, eager to share conversation and a home cooked meal. Unfortunately, not all kitchen spaces are up to this task. While perfectly functional, some kitchens [...]
Pin ItWhat Is Green Building Anyway?
February 2, 2010 5 Commentsby Jeremy Friedman The green movement is sweeping the country. You can’t pick up a magazine or turn on the T.V. without finding the latest facts and tips for living the “green way.” It’s discussed in trade journals, newspapers, and commercials and home building is one area that is no exception. While many people are [...]
Pin ItBuild Your Dream Home
January 7, 2010 1 Comment1. Determine Needs Almost everyone can envision the perfect home. Maybe you love the clean, simple lines and prestigious feel of colonial house plans. Or perhaps you are attracted to the steep rooflines and rustic flair that characterize country French house plans. Whatever style – or combination of styles – defines your dream home, it’s [...]
Pin ItWhat to Know: Building Codes
March 18, 2009 1 CommentBuilding a dream home involves many new and exciting challenges that often require extensive planning and research. Homeowners usually begin the process by spending countless hours searching for the perfect home plan and location that fits their lifestyle and needs, followed by interviewing several contractors for home construction. Decisions then must be made about every [...]
Pin ItDifferent Floor Plans
November 10, 2008 No CommentsChoosing a floor plan that is both functional and stylish for the family can be a difficult task. In fact, nearly hundreds of options are available on the market today in a number of different styles. Becoming familiar with a few of the basic floor options will help make the search for your dream home [...]
Pin ItOpen Up And Say “Ahh”: Open Floor Plans
October 17, 2008 No CommentsMany homeowners are taking steps to make the most of their space with more natural light and openness. By creating and incorporating open floor plans, homeowners have the ability to maintain a connection with their guests or family while preparing dinner in the kitchen or caring for the children in the living room. An open [...]
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