In honor of Black History Month, what better time to update your decor? With so many options to consider, quality, affordability, and sustainability are some of the things you probably desire when choosing to upgrade your space. With that being said, it’s also...
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Lighting Trends in 2021
Featured Photo Courtesy of Caruso Homes When it comes to decorating your space, lighting often gets overlooked. While it’s obvious to want a bright space, few people spend time weighing the pros and cons of pendant lights or table lamps. With that being said, lighting...
Spring Forward Inside Your Home
Although we still have another month left before Daylight Saving time hits again, it’s easy to bring some of your excitement for longer days and more sunshine into your home. Since Punxsutawney Phil saw his shadow on February 2, we’re finding ways to find some solace...
2021 New Home Design Trends
Featured Photo: Riverstone Estates; Photo Courtesy of Sadler Construction By Barbara Hobbs Looking for a new home in 2021? You may see fewer radical changes in design trends but one thing is certain: you will look at a home with different eyes. We are all spending...
Decorating Your New Home on a Budget
If there’s one thing 2020 taught us, it’s that nothing is promised. If you’ve experienced the need to cut back and budget more efficiently in 2021, we’re here to let you in on a few secrets for decorating a new home that are both realistic and affordable. Check out...
Ting Crazy Fast Fiber Internet®
Your new home deserves the fastest Internet in town. You’ve planned for everything else, now make sure Crazy Fast Fiber Internet® is ready for you when you move in! The network is growing in Wake County! We’re currently in Holly Springs, Fuquay Varina, Wake Forest and...
The 2020 Holiday Gift Guide for New Homeowners
Do you know someone who has recently purchased a new construction home in the Triangle this year? Or maybe you’d like to be Santa for yourself this year as a new home owner. Regardless, there are plenty of amazing gifts for all budgets for those who just moved into a...
Design Trends During and After COVID-19
Featured Photo: The Pines at Wake Crossing, Courtesy of Toll Brothers In the past 10 months, the COVID-19 pandemic has drastically changed the way we live. With a lot less going outside and other cities going back into lockdown measures, we have realized that our...
Fall in Love with Cozy Spaces
Featured Photo: Addison Pond; Courtesy of Toll Brothers Written By: Kendra Stowe As the temperatures drop and the leaves change, we’re all about creating cozy spaces in our homes. Indoor and outdoor fireplaces and entertaining areas have become a staple in new...
Decorating for the Fall and Halloween Season
By Kendra Stowe As soon as fall arrives, it’s the perfect time to turn your home into a seasonal escape. Cozy touches create a warm and welcoming atmosphere that you’ll love opening your door to. While corn mazes and pumpkin patches are great family-fun activities,...
Single Women Home Buyers on the Rise
By Julia Reinert, Martin Communications It has been common knowledge for some time that women tend to be the decision makers when it comes to buying a home. As a whole, the female population is more emotional and, according to Zig Ziglar, “selling is just a transfer...
Making the Most of Your Space
By Julia Reinert, Martin Communications No matter the size of your new home, space planning and storage ideas always come in handy- especially when they blend well with current design trends. Here are a few concepts for you to consider whether you are decorating,...
Multi-Generational Living
By: Barbara Hobbs, writer for New Homes & Ideas It is not a rare thing to find two to even four generations sharing a home – in fact, one out of five homes in the country are occupied by multiple generations. Living together as a blended family is a natural way of...
Navigating the Home Buying Process
By Carl Johnson, Realtor®, Broker, writer for New Homes & Ideas Clifford Glen; Photos Courtesy of Lennar Homes Deciding to buy a home can be challenging as well as navigating the process from start to finish. Whether you’re a first-time home buyer, someone looking...
What Lies Ahead – How Real Estate May Bolster the Triangle
By: Erica Jevons Sizemore, writer for New Homes & Ideas This is the third of a four part series: What is making the Triangle so desirable in 2020? Look for additional insights in the issues to follow. Even among the most optimistic of mindsets, 2020 has been an...
Creative Spaces Making Every Square Foot of Your House Work for You
By Kelly McCall Branson, writer for New Homes & Ideas Photos courtesy of Baker Residential How many times did you use your formal dining room for dining last year? And when was the last time you relaxed in your formal living room? Is...
Prepping Your Home for a Spring Sale
By Howard Eason, HE Designs, LLC, writer for New Homes & Ideas It’s springtime and the environment is once again transforming into a colorful and vibrant scene. The changing of the seasons often triggers a change in mood which is a great thing for the...
Decisions, Decisions: Design Centers Take the Overwhelm out of Building Your New Home
By Kelly McCall Branson, writer for New Homes & Ideas You’ve visited dozens of models, pored over countless floorplans, and now finally, you’ve signed the contract to build your dream home. You’ve made the first big decision; now you’ll need to make dozens...
Springify Your Home with Some DIY Trends
Spring is often a welcomed change from the dreary winter weather. With an injection of that sun-filled breezy season, a desire to clean up and air out undoubtedly follows. Spring prep doesn’t have to be a dreaded task. Get some inspiration for making your home as...
Amazing Owner’s Suites
By Steven Norris, writer for New Homes & Ideas I have spent several years talking to buyers, viewing homes, and selling the homes that buyers eventually purchase, or quickly take off of the short list. Throughout these years, I have seen many trends come...
Designer Tips: Clever Ways to Add Personality and Style to Your New Abode
By Don Ricardo Massenburg, DESiGN iNKREDiBLE, LLC Photos by John Cooley of Chillsboro Media and Amber Gluckin of Novel Creations You have found your dream house and the keys are in your hand. Now it’s time to make that house feel like home! As a designer of mostly new...
Smart Home Products That Look Actually Look Good In Your Home
Home owners choose their homes and their decor because they love the aesthetics and beauty that they offer. However, when it comes to home automation and security products, the problem is that so many of them just clash with our style. But that doesn't mean that we...
Creative Spaces: How to Enhance an Ordinary Room
By Howard Eason, HE Designs, LLC; writer for New Homes & Ideas One of the functions of builders and architects is to develop specific residential plans to suit the needs of buyers and their life experiences. Dividing a home into various activity-based...
The Latest Innovations for Your Home
What’s Hot Besides the Carolina Sun? By Kelly McCall Branson, writer for New Homes & Ideas Photo courtesy of Eastwood Homes New technologies are making so much possible in homes today. Our little nests are getting greener and smarter, more durable, more...