While it’s always tricky to predict future trends in house designs, residential architects and house designers weigh in on the top innovations that may resonate with homeowners and potential buyers. With 2019 fast approaching, we look at several design elements that will likely find their way on consumer “wish lists.”

Set your imagination free, and join us on a fantastic ride for a detailed look at five of the world’s architectural wonders – and most expensive properties – on the sale block. As you marvel at these spectacular estates, we also offer some fascinating and attractive options at a more realistic budget.

Foyers and mudrooms are functional spaces, but they're also the first impression guests get of the inside of your house. Make the most of that first look with these stylish storage and convenience ideas for the front, side, or rear entry to your home.

Are you ready to step out of the ordinary when choosing a lot for your dream home? Instead of a flat lot, think of the advantages of constructing your home on a sloped lot. Read on as we review the benefits and challenges of building a house on a sloping site.

Moving into a new-construction home can be exciting. But don’t think your house is without flaws and shortcomings just because it is newly built. Get a professional inspection to avoid disappointment, expensive fixes for common problems, and even potential disasters.

While high ceilings are among the dominant style features in recent years, ceilings themselves are often overlooked or given little thought by homeowners. It’s time to think about what’s up there and consider how ceilings -– whether high or low – can perk up a room and create a dramatic impact overhead.

Making modifications to stock house plans is quite common. Our designers are used to making the changes on a regular basis. To help ease your mind when requesting mods, we’ve put together a list of the most common modifications requested by our customers.

With spring on its way, our top tips for preparing your home to welcome the new season include banishing dark winter hues, casting out the cobwebs, and filling your shelves with vases of fresh flowers as the sun begins to shine.

Slender building lot? No problem! Building a home on a narrow lot doesn’t mean you have to compromise on style, space, or livability. These ten homes highlight the variety in style and layout available in today's narrow lot homes. What's more? They are attractive and spacious. No matter your style, these homes could be just what you want.

It started as a quiet ripple that gained momentum, with more and more Americans considering the advantages of tiny houses. The desire to move away from the big home and live a simpler, mortgage-free life has attracted enough of the population to make the tiny house movement a viable alternative. But, would you – and could you – live in a tiny house? A house that can range from less than 100 square feet to around 1000 square feet? That all depends on your perception of tiny living.