Home design trends come and go - some due to demand and others due to necessity. Demand for two-story foyers is waning, and single-family homes are getting smaller. Why? And what is going to be hot in 2023? Home Size is Shrinking During Covid-19, homeowners and homebuyers sought more residential space, as they were home more and needed space to work from[...]
The roof is an integral part of any building. It provides protection from harsh weather conditions, insulates your home, and makes occupants comfortable. However, despite regular maintenance, the exposed nature of roofing systems makes them prone to damage. Common roofing issues facing homeowners include missing shingles, faulty gutters, leaks caused by extreme weather conditions, falling branches, and normal wear and[...]
While 2022 is still in full swing, renowned paint companies are revealing their 2023 selections for the color of the year. With a wide range of color choices from large paint producers, the 2023 color trends should satisfy every design aesthetic. PANTONE Selects Viva Magenta The most anticipated color of the year selection is finally here! PANTONE announces Viva Magenta as it’s[...]
If you have an outdoor enthusiast on your holiday shopping list and are unsure of what gift to purchase, consider giving the gift of the outdoors this holiday season with Georgia State Park Passes. This gift is a healthy alternative for someone who already has all of the latest clothes and gadgets. From an Annual ParkPass to a GreensPass that[...]
Greater Atlanta award-winning builder Harcrest Homes understands the importance of delivering sturdy, well-designed homes to prospective buyers. Custom homebuilding presents the opportunity to design and construct a home that perfectly fits the buyer's needs and reflects current trends. The ever-changing real estate market rapidly shifts between color palettes, structural elements, layouts and more to reflect the modern buyer. The Harcrest Homes team[...]
The weather is getting colder, and now is the perfect time to start preparing for warming your home. If you are a homebuyer looking at new homes in Atlanta area, a fireplace is certainly an enticing feature. Many home builders offer indoor and outdoor fireplaces, and while they can be great for gathering around, fireplaces must be used with caution.[...]
New homes are way more energy efficient than homes built 15 or 20 years ago. Buying a new home can be a stressful time, especially when also saddled with the question of whether to buy new or used. A used home might seem like the better option up front with a lower cost, but in the end, maintenance on an[...]
Bellareed Luxury Pools, one of the premier custom pool designer-builders in the Southeast, recently announced an expansion into Tennessee, with the Lone Star and Sunshine States coming soon. The company credits its success in Atlanta, GA, where new home construction is still booming. "Atlanta gave us our start, and the word of mouth generated over the past two years has been[...]
Homeowners no longer have to choose between getting ready for work or heading to the spa with the bathroom features making their way into Atlanta’s new homes. From technology to green features to health-conscious selections, today’s bathrooms are far more than utilitarian. They offer a daily experience that pampers. Many of the luxuries homebuyers are adding to their bathrooms involve technology.[...]
Accessible home design has come a long way. Pottery Barn has recently introduced a new product line that will help homebuilders move past clunky accessibility elements of the past into more stylish, on-trend designs. And they’re right on time. The U.S. population is aging. When the youngest Baby Boomers reached 55 in 2017, the “seniors” cohort reach 29% of the U.S. population,[...]