Tag: design
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Multigenerational Living to Double, According to Pulte Survey
The study shows that nearly a third of householders are expecting an adult child or aging parent to move in with them.
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FourPlans: Open Dining Rooms
Closed-off formal dining rooms have long been collecting dust, and as a result have dropped off of both consumer wish lists and many updated home designs. Here’s the more functional, modern way to do a dining room: open it up, allowing it to interact with the rest of the plan.
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Woodsy Getaway and Multi-Gen Retreat
Built as a companion to the original 1960s home on family property, Lakeside Camp is a modernist take on a lakeside lodge.
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Smart New Design for Stair Rails
In a seaside house, a cut-out stair rail has a traditional craftsman’s touch, with a light hand.
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Design Details: Kitchen Islands
From dinner parties to casual dining, homework to home office, the kitchen island is the heart of the modern home.
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FourPlans: Stone Homes
Rugged stone adds unmistakable character and beauty to a home’s exterior. As the plans below prove, even a little stone can add lots of curb appeal and an upscale look.
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Design Details: Kitchen Cabinets
Kitchen cabinets sit in that design sweet spot where utility converges with the opportunity to make a big visual impact.
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FourPlans: Island Kitchens
Kitchen islands are a great way to add functionality and appeal, even in a small space. The plans below, none more than 1,900 square feet (and one less than 1,000!) offer buyers surfaces on which to prep food and enjoy casual meals
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FourPlans: Here Comes the Sunroom
Building in a climate where expensive porches and lanais just aren’t practical? The sunroom provides an all-weather way for homeowners to feel a connection with the outdoors, without being at the mercy of the elements.
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Mobile Apps: Lutron Electronics
Designed for professionals, the Pleasance iPad app allows you to show buyers how life could be more pleasant with the manufacturer’s many dimmers and controls.