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When you start to make design choices for the dream kitchen in your new home plans, one of your first decisions will be what kind of countertop to install. Granite has long been the gold standard, but quartz is a similar material – though manufactured rather than quarried – that’s worth considering.
The walkway to your home will likely be with you for decades, so it pays to give it some serious thought. Here is a look at your options, along with guidelines on how to create what will best suit your needs when you select your dream home plan.
Many people use the laundry room every day—sometimes multiple times a day. Rather than leaving it a cluttered mess of detergent bottles and dirty clothes, transform it into a functional thing of beauty. Our tips for outfitting a laundry room help you turn the it around in no time.
Many decor schemes for outdoor living areas tend toward natural and/or neutral colors to blend in with the nature. But thinking “colorful” – more like interior decorating – is more conducive to entertaining friends and family. Decorating in this way also makes the space feel more like an “outdoor room.”
While a small backyard may present a few challenges for ideal outdoor living as you build your new home plan, think of all the possibilities and the exhilarating experience in changing its look – and creating a warm, inviting, beautiful personal space. Get going with these 10 helpful ideas.
With rising demand for open plan home plans contributing even more to making the kitchen the most important place in the home – where friends and family can gather and enjoy themselves – here are designs ideas to transform your single wall kitchen into a dream space.
Whether you want to entertain friends with a cookout or relax with family after a long day, a patio is one of the best ways to obtain dedicated space for outdoor fun. If you want to breathe new life into your own patio, check out these amazing tips for inspiration.
The American desire to build one’s own home is strong and growing across the U.S. housing market. More homes are being built, and they’re bigger than ever. But, the trends are much more significant than just size. Our closer look at the just-released U.S. Census Bureau’s annual housing survey report reveals important insights that you should know about before building your own home.
Many couples and new families are choosing to build small – even tiny – home plans as the “tiny house movement” shows no signs of slowing down. But a dearth of living space means you’ll be short on storage, too. Check out our creative ideas for finding extra space when it’s needed.
The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Home Loan and other housing programs help veterans, service members, and surviving spouses purchase, build, adapt, and renovate homes. Traditionally used for mortgages, some loans can also be used to build a new home – but it can be a tricky road to construction.