Tuesday, January 8, 2008
Five Décor Favorites
"If, as Shakespeare said, "All the world's a stage," then we might consider home decorating to be its set design. Peyton Mays looks at five of today's most popular decorative styles with examples of furnishings you can find here to help achieve each effect."
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Five Décor Favorites
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Category: Home Design
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Thursday, January 10, 2008
The New Old-Fashioned Porch
"Front porches are back, thanks to urban living and vintage tastes."
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The New Old-Fashioned Porch
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Category: Home Design
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Friday, January 11, 2008
Bigger nests for empty nesters
"As the front edge of the baby boomers noses into retirement, you might think boomers are "thinking small" when it comes to homes — as in less home to clean, less debt to shoulder, less nest to feel empty once the children are grown."
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Bigger nests for empty nesters
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Category: Misc
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Tuesday, January 15, 2008
Create a Great Room
"As you plan your new space, keep in mind the great room is a multipurpose area in any home."
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Create a Great Room
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Category: Floor Plan Design
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Wednesday, January 16, 2008
Reinventing the family room
"The hottest new thing in homes is a computer room with stations for parents and children. It's not without problems — would you believe noisy kids and snooping parents? — but it has increased family time."
Learn more about Family Rooms.
Reinventing the family room
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Category: Floor Plan Design
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Friday, January 18, 2008
Trends for kitchen cabinets 2008 predicted
"When it comes to their kitchens, homeowners are searching for something a little more personal these days."
Learn more about Kitchens for 2008.
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Trends for kitchen cabinets 2008 predicted
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Category: Floor Plan Design
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Monday, January 21, 2008
New House Plans Offer Unlimited Design Options for Today’s Homeowners
Discover the Dramatic Effect of Natural Light from Above
When it comes to building a new home, attention to detail is paramount in every aspect of the process, from choosing the proper house plan to selecting the finishing touches that make a house a home. Whether it’s the warmth provided by the season’s latest colors, the striking elegance provided by faucets and other kitchen and bath accents, or the drama provided by the perfect lighting, new homeowners are discovering a plethora of options limited only by their imaginations.
New House Plans Offer Unlimited Design Options for Today’s Homeowners
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Category: Floor Plan Design
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Tuesday, January 22, 2008
Housing the NeXt Generation
"Members of Generation X or the “lost generation,” a group now in their mid-20s to early 30s, have recently entered the housing market as choosy, opinionated buyers. They don’t necessarily want the sort of house their parents would buy. Their home preferences will influence how many new homes are built because they are the age group most likely to purchase a home within the next two years."
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Housing the NeXt Generation
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Category: Architectural Styles
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Friday, January 25, 2008
Quiz: What kitchen style is best for you?
"Do you need a kitchen outfitted for an executive chef? Or are your kitchen needs more "Chef Boyardee"? Take our quiz to determine which kitchen style is right for you."
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Quiz: What kitchen style is best for you?
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Category: Floor Plan Design
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Tuesday, January 29, 2008
The Utility Room, Reborn
"'The utility room is one of the new emerging spaces in the American home,' says Diana Schrage, an interior designer at Kohler Co. Schrage says that the cramped mud room of yesteryear, typically wedged between garage and kitchen, has blossomed into today's spacious, multi-functional home management center, complete with a water source and utility sink."
Learn more about Utility Rooms.
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The Utility Room, Reborn
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Category: Floor Plan Design
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Thursday, January 31, 2008
Fireplaces: A Hot Home Feature
"Warm up with sensible tips on how to market your listings’ fireplaces. Learn the correct vocabulary, the different styles, and what fireplaces reveal about a home’s architecture."
Learn more about Fireplaces.
Fireplaces: A Hot Home Feature
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Category: Misc
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