Millennials and Gen Xers are moving into urban neighborhoods – bringing new enthusiasm and a passion to renovate homes. West Bluff in Peoria, Illinois, is no different, with its urban density, walkability, parks – and standout architectural treasures. We take a closer look at those Victorians, Tudors, and an original Frank Lloyd Wright.

If you have a hectic lifestyle, the last thing you’ll have time for is taking care of high-maintenance plants. Instead, choose our suggested plants, which require the least possible care. Even those of us with the busiest lives – and blackest thumbs – should be able to maintain them with minimal effort.

Picture yourself sitting in the lap of luxury – and history – in a villa once owned by King Leopold II of Belgium … relaxing on a private beach in Palm Beach … or meditating in the gardens of a mansion in China? One can dream – but we offer affordable options.

The one-of-a-kind centerpiece of the International Builders Show - The New American Home 2017 – features net-zero energy design, accessibility, an open floor plan, a see-through fireplace, indoor-outdoor living spaces that highlight the lake, and more. Best of all, the home can be replicated anywhere – piece-by-piece or as a whole.

Interior home design trends may not be as fleeting as they are in fashion, but there are still strong popular styles that ebb and flow each year. We highlight 6 of the most essential interior decorating trends of 2017. All of them have slowly gained momentum during the past year.

As you step into your dream kitchen, imagine it a few years from now. Will it still be as stylish and attractive as it is today? Remember, a lot of money rides on kitchen renovations. To ensure your a “kitchen for the ages” that never loses its appeal, consider these elements

In Denmark, an entire way of life is built around hygge (hoo-gah) – creating a comfortable ambiance, a home where you can relax and into which guests are welcome. A few simple tweaks and additions to your home can help to create your own cozy atmosphere.

Insulation is a critical aspect of home construction, but traditional materials are far from perfect. If a product could be affordable, environmentally friendly, and convenient to work with – and offer an unprecedented R-value – then it could corner the insulation market.

From their beginnings during the “gold rush” of the 1800s, the Painted Ladies endured earthquakes, the hardship of wars, the postwar modernist “urban renewal,” and a Victorian renaissance. The Victorian homes stand today as a colorful witness to the perseverance of graceful architecture, beautiful design, and great workmanship in housing.

Influenced by French-speaking Canadian immigrants as well as Spanish, Latin American, and Caribbean traders, the U.S. coastal section along the Gulf of Mexico features a number of intriguing vernacular, classical, and contemporary house forms. Here’s a guide to Gulf Coast residential styles from the late-18th century to the present.