Sustainable design and warm, cozy spaces are on the rise in 2023. While homeowners compile their holiday wish lists, we’ve compiled a list of 12 home and design trends experts think will be next year’s stars. Architecture and design experts weigh in on what’s emerging in 2023. As the new year emerges, lifestyle changes due …
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Nov 21
A Turn Away From DIY Home Improvement Projects
The pandemic-era remodeling boom continued this year, but homeowners were more keen to seek professional help rather than do it themselves. As the remodeling boom continues, homeowners are increasingly in search of outdoor projects and other renovation ideas. Though the housing market overall is slowing, there is no shortage of demand for home improvement. But …
Nov 20
How Homeowners Can Make the Most of Their Yards—Even in Winter
After almost three years of pandemic life, homeowners understand the significant value of having a yard. Here are 8 ideas for getting creative with outdoor space. Key Takeaways: Spending time outdoors at the height of the pandemic was a way to get fresh air, exercise safely, and expand living quarters. Now, nearing three years later, …
Nov 19
‘Barkitecture’ Makes Your Pets the King of the Castle
A new home design movement prioritizes property features that are meant to raise the lifestyle of your four-legged sidekick. Who’s the house for—you or your dog? Americans are so devoted to their pets that most say they’d pass on their dream home if it didn’t suit their four-legged sidekick, according to a recent realtor.com® survey. …
Nov 18
What Homeowners Can Do With All Their Stuff
Whether selling or staying put, most homeowners could benefit from a little decluttering. Key Takeaways: Decluttering makes moving easier for everyone—and less costly, too. It is also helpful for those who want to live more simply in their current residence. In fact, homeowners who have less clutter and are more intentional about what they bring …
Nov 15
4 Inexpensive Ways to Boost Curb Appeal This Winter
If you’re in a cold-weather climate, don’t let the winter blues bring down your listing’s curb appeal. If you’re in a cold-weather climate, don’t let the winter blues bring down your listing’s curb appeal. Jackie Mosher, co-founder of Dzinly, a company that provides designer-approved digital exterior designs for inspiration, offers a few tips for sprucing …
Nov 14
Bold Designs Turn Kitchens, Bathrooms Into Showpieces
Go bold in your home! Brighter color combos and loud wallpaper designs are dressing up interiors, but this attention-grabbing trend is being mixed with toned-down natural materials and accents. Houzz, a home renovation and design website, offers its predictions for the home styles likely to have a big impact this year. 1. Keep It Natural …
Nov 13
What’s New in Multifamily: Building Processes
On the multifamily front, high costs and a greater concern for the environment are spurring efforts to cut construction time and expense while increasing sustainability. Three Key Takeaways In the multifamily space, the need for new building processes and materials and the possibility of paring construction and labor costs are generating a buzz. This is …
Nov 12
Biophilic Design Helps Homeowners Connect to Nature
Interior design experts discuss what’s new and next for this comeback design style. Last year, the visual search engine Pinterest recognized “biophilic design” as a trending search term. Searches for “biophilic architecture” had risen 150%, while searches for “biophilic design bedroom” were up 100%. For real estate professionals, it’ll be important in coming months and …
Nov 11
Homeowners’ Zeal for Curb Appeal May Pay Off Handsomely
Demand for outdoor features has boomed since the start of the pandemic. These projects stand to earn the most at resale, according to a new survey. Many homeowners have turned their attention to enhancing their outdoor space since the pandemic began—and that may pay off at resale, according to a new survey from the National …
Nov 08
Study: Home Staging Can Sway Budget-Conscious Buyers
Move-in-ready appeal is important as cash-strapped consumers look for properties in which they don’t have to sink extra money, a new NAR report finds. With high housing costs forcing more home buyers to max out their budgets, many are seeking a move-in-ready property for which they don’t have to sink money into renovations. Even for …
Nov 07
Sustainable Material Spotlight: Cork
This isn’t your grandparents’ cork flooring. Renewable and recycled cork is making a comeback in a big way, and designers are taking notice. If you’re of a certain age—OK, even if you’re not—you probably remember the first time you stepped onto a cork kitchen floor. So buoyant, so light! Cork floors have always been easy …
