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14 Easy Ways To Get Your Home Ready For Summer

Refresh and Revitalize: Prepare Your Home for the Warmer Months

Seasonal transitions offer the perfect opportunity to give your home a thoughtful refresh, both inside and out. Regular maintenance not only protects your home—one of the most significant investments you’ll ever make—but also enhances its long-term value, visual appeal, and overall comfort. As the weather begins to warm up, take time...

16 Jun 25

A Guide To Traditional Home Architecture and Design

From Colonial To Victorian, Learn About The Key Elements Of Traditional-Style Architecture

Traditional architecture draws inspiration from the past. The Colonial style reigned supreme in the 18th century and has evolved over time. Greek Revival architecture became popular during the mid-19th century and was followed by the Victorian and Neoclassical periods, while the Cape Cod-style bungalow home...

05 Nov 24

MidCentury-Modern vs. Contemporary Home Design

Understanding The Elements Of These Different Architectural Styles

Contemporary architecture and home design is innovative and reflects the aesthetics, style, and thinking of a particular moment in time. It is ever changing and incorporates materials and technologies that are current and often cutting-edge. Contemporary architecture grew out of the very defined style of the modern movement that...

11 Sep 24

10 New Trends In Bathroom Tile Design

How To Elevate The Look Of Your Bathroom

Bathroom tile has a utilitarian purpose, so it must be durable, easy to maintain, and moisture resistant. At the same time, the tile you choose should reflect your personal style and be visually pleasing. Fortunately, bathroom tile has come a long way from the simple, plain designs of the past. Modern trends embrace creativity, allowing homeowners to...

29 Aug 24

Exquisite Fireplace Design Ideas

How To Choose A Fireplace That Fits Your Decor And Your Lifestyle

A beautiful fireplace can be a striking architectural feature and focal point in a room. During the chilly fall and winter months, a roaring fire warms your home and provides an inviting, cozy gathering place for your family and friends. Incorporating a fireplace into the design of your new custom home or your newly remodeled home...

11 Oct 23

Moving In: 5 Ways to Design Your Home For Multi-Generational Living

How To Live Together While Maintaining Privacy And Independence

A multi-generational household is defined as having two or more adult generations living together, sometimes with related young children. This can mean parents living with adult children ages 25 and older, parents living with adult children and grandchildren, or grandparents living with grandchildren without the parents. In the last...

14 Aug 23

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