Design Best Practices

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A kitchen with an open floor plan

How to Design an Open-Plan Kitchen

Follow these tips to optimize the flow and function of your open-plan kitchen designs
Feb. 13, 2025
Photo: Whitney Kamman Photography
Exterior view of The Cottages at Blackwood Groves by Bridger Builders, in Bozeman, Mont.
Resilient Construction

3 Factors That Amplify a Building's Resilience

Jan. 22, 2025
Rachel Kay
Courtyard Homes at Easton Park kitchen with island seating
Design

Home for the Holidays: Designing Spaces for Gathering

Dec. 9, 2024
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A worker and a homeowner shake hands, negotiating a job.
Market Data + Trends

Remodeling and Design Firms Optimistic About End-of-Year Activity

Oct. 24, 2024
Image: Mary Cook Associates
A lounge space with various seating areas and large windows
Interiors

Designing With Wellness in Mind

Oct. 17, 2024
Image: Chris Mayer Photography
A kitchen with a generous island at Landsea Homes' Rohe at Neuhouse
Design Best Practices

6 Kitchens Consumers Will Love

Oct. 8, 2024
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Spray foam in the attic to prevent ceiling air leaks
Quality Matters

Insulation Best Practices for Sealing the Ceiling

Oct. 8, 2024
Image: courtesy Scott Gardner Architect
Exterior view of a duplex home, The Turnberry, designed by Scott Gardner Architect
House Review

Duplexes Are Back

Oct. 6, 2024
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A family cooks together at a kitchen island
Kitchen + Baths

8 Considerations for Designing a Multigenerational Kitchen

Sept. 24, 2024
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In 2025 homeowners will be looking to add green outdoor spaces and interesting rooflines, among other elements, to their home exteriors.
Home

What to Expect for Home Exterior Trends in 2025

Sept. 18, 2024
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Homeowners are prioritizing their kitchen islands by adding a range of practical design features.
Home

15 Popular Kitchen Island Design Trends

Sept. 17, 2024
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Design details that cater to pets can also enhance the look of your home.
Design Best Practices

Home Design With Pets (and Aesthetics) in Mind

Sept. 16, 2024
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Demand for build-to-rent communities isn't going away, and there are a number of ways developers in the space can meet this demand in a cost-effective way.
Build to Rent

Maximizing Profits in the Build-to-Rent Space

Sept. 6, 2024

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