Don’t Miss The Design Bites Talk By Justin Bucy: “Latest Amenities”
The way we live and work has changed, drastically for many, in the past 3 years. Going forward, a community amenity needs to be more than a clubhouse with restrooms by the pool. When deciding where to...
View ArticleHome of the Week: Modern Waterway
The client wanted a home for informal entertainment both indoors and out, centered around enjoying the pool area, easy access to the boat at their private dock, and enjoying the preparation of food...
View ArticleMultifamily Spotlight: Robinson Landing
Located along the Potomac River in historic Old Town, this new community was designed to provide unprecedented waterfront access offering 70 condominiums, 26 townhomes, onsite dining, concierge,...
View ArticleNumber of Bathrooms in New Homes in 2021
The Census Bureau’s latest Survey of Construction (SOC) shows slight changes in the number of full and half bathrooms for new single-family homes started in 2021 compared to 2020. The current data...
View ArticlePatios Continue to Substitute for Decks on New Homes
As a previous post has shown, the share of new homes with patios increased for the sixth year in a row in 2021, to a post-2004 high of 63.0 percent At the same time, the share with decks was trending...
View ArticleThe Latch Southampton Village
Nestled behind a row of hedges within the coveted Southampton Village, The Latch merges expansive private homes with lock-and-leave convenience. Designed at the start of the 20th century as a hotel...
View ArticleRemodel of the Week: 70s Contemporary Transformed
The clients initially asked for a kitchen and sunroom update. The existing sunroom had been added over a deck and was unsafe and unstable. But the small update turned into a whole house remodel as the...
View ArticleHome of the Week: Hilltop Farm
This modern Scandinavian-inspired home is clad in a custom-stained western red cedar siding that contrasts well with the galvalume metal roof. The open concept single-level living floor plan of the...
View ArticleDifferentiating Homes From The Inside: Interior Trim & Moldings
Sponsored Content By Westlake Royal Building Products Often referred to as a nice finishing touch or “icing on the cake,” interior trim & mouldings have historically not gotten the attention and...
View ArticleNew Single-Family Home Size Trending Lower
By Robert Dietz An expected impact of the virus crisis was a need for more residential space, as people use homes for more purposes including work. During the housing boom after covid, this led to a...
View ArticleNew Roofs Improve Safety and Curb Appeal
Fall is the perfect time to secure a home from winter storms. New roofing often provides added protection from the elements and greatly updates a home’s curb appeal. Choosing a new roof can be...
View ArticleMultifamily Spotlight: Aspire San Marcos
Serving students of Texas State University, the 13-story Aspire is the tallest building in the area. It offers 754 beds and a multitude of amenities with 17,116 sf of ground-level retail with a Target...
View ArticleFlooring Options for Any Room/Any Budget
Smartly placed flooring can redefine the spaces in any home’s interior. Knowing what options are available may be daunting. An overview of flooring types will give any contractor and homeowner a place...
View ArticleAtlas Urban Homes
Located a half-mile from a light rail station, the site sits in the middle of a vibrant neighborhood called The Arts District on 2.5 acres that were home to a church constructed in 1962. The developer...
View ArticleHome of the Week: Ann Arbor Infill
The 4,000-sf home is built on an infill lot with a reverse slope. This condition resulted in the first floor being elevated 6 feet above natural grade at the front of the home. This grading condition...
View ArticleDon’t Miss The Design Bites Talk On “The Fit & Finish Trends That Will Stay...
By Lesley McCarthy The big interior fit and finish questions answered. Will we still want to stay warm and cozy for 2023 or will we cool it back down 2019 style? Will matte black hardware continue...
View Article555 E Street, SW
555 E Street is a 12-story building with 194 apartment homes. DC’s only mixed-income, mixed-age apartment community, it also has 10,000 sf of ground-floor retail, underground parking, and includes an...
View ArticleModern Mountain Top
This home is set at the top of the California hills, with expansive mountain views. It was important to design a modern, comfortable home with a kitchen fit for a young couple. The casual kitchen is...
View ArticleHome of the Week: Maybe Something New
The goal of the homeowner was to create a home that would honor the past architecture and fabric of its historic neighborhood. This craftsman bungalow focused on recreating historical elements...
View ArticleCongratulations to the winners of NAHB’s 2022 Best in American Living Awards™
The applicants of the 2022 Best in American Living Awards (BALA) who submitted award winning entries were notified recently of their projects’ status. Winners, families, friends, and colleagues will...
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