Technology is such a growing presence in our lives now, that it is even shaping the way we design our living spaces. We already showed you 5 Awesome Apps to Help You Plan Your Home’s Interior but now we have apps that help you furnish the spaces within that floor plan with your favorite colors. […]
Sierra Crosby
8 Kitchen Island Designs You Will Love
The kitchen is the heartbeat of a home, and one of the most popular features of a kitchen is the island. Kitchen islands however, don’t have to have just one purpose. We’ve compiled eight creative uses and designs for kitchen islands that you should consider when planning your house. 1. Kitchen Island With a Sink You […]
5 Awesome Apps to Help You Plan Your Home’s Interior
[rrssb] You found the perfect house plan and you have begun constructing it, but what about the inside of your home? As you start to plan your room’s layout you may want some help visualizing it. We’ve done some research and have come back with five apps that will help you visualize your new home. […]
8 Ways to Expand Your Home With an Addition
[rrssb] Sometimes you realize that you just need more space. And if you love where you are living and moving is not an option, a home addition is the perfect solution. At The House Designers, we have a vast collection of common home addition plans from renowned architects that are available for purchase. Take a look at these […]
Spring Home Maintenance Tips
The weather is warming up, and that makes these first warm weeks the perfect time to assess any damage that the winter weather may have done to your home before cookout season begins. Here is a quick checklist to help you get started: Check for Loose and Leaky Gutters Clean gutters are very important because […]
The 13th Annual Architectural Digest Home Design Show Sees Record Numbers
Last month, we attended the 13th Annual Architectural Digest Home Design Show in New York City and we are proud to say that it has been a hit. The show featured a wide array of luxury products and cutting-edge designs from close to 400 brands and drawing a crowd of over 40,000 attendees from across […]
Earth Month Tip of the Week: Conserving Water
Today is Earth Day and all month we have been giving you tips on how to conserve energy on things like your electric bill and your heating and cooling. Today we are focusing on how to conserve water in your home with everything from little changes to new appliances.
Earth Month Tip of the Week: Heating and Cooling
April is Earth Month and each week we are giving you tips on how to improve your home’s energy performance. This week, we tackle half of a typical home’s energy bill, heating and cooling. Heating and cooling your home can comprise half of your home’s energy bill, but maintaining that system can save you money […]
Earth Month Tip of The Week: Smart Lighting
Lighting is very useful in so many ways. Inside great task lighting is very important in your interior design and adequate outdoor lighting can help deter break-ins. We recommend CFL or LED lights for energy efficient lighting. We also recommend that you replace your five most-used light fixtures with ENERGY STAR® products.
NKBA Reports Contemporary Kitchens on the Rise
In 2014, the order is simple lines, less color, and little ornamentation, at least where kitchens are concerned. The National Kitchen and Bath association released a report on kitchen trends based on their 2014 Kitchen and Bath Design Trends Survey and it revealed some interesting results. Contemporary kitchens are expected to be the fastest growing […]