A Study of Home: Special Places

It seems that now more than ever, we’re looking for ways to focus on the thing we value most. So is it any wonder that between the hustle and bustle of work, school, activities, etc., we’re looking forward to some downtime at home? A natural outcome of this is an emphasis on discovering “special places” in the home that add comfort, convenience, and points of personal refuge.

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What do you call ‘home’?

No matter your answer, each of us longs to come home to a place where we know we belong. A place where we comfortably fit into the fabric of our surroundings – where we can truly be ourselves.

What is it about a house that makes you call it home?

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Young Family

In response to the unparalleled economic events of the past seven years and in an effort to mitigate damaging financial impact on our families, we have all made difficult choices. Many of us have chosen to once again support our

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Style…the First Impression

Style…the First Impression

We all try to avoid being superficial and making snap decisions...but the impact of a home's first impression - its style and curb appeal - will simply make or break the deal. Our head will tell us to look beyond the surface, but our heart inevitably rules... If the...

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“The Great Closet Debate”

“The Great Closet Debate”

A debate rages over Owner's suite closet position and access. Some buyers prefer the convenience of entering the closet(s) directly from the owner's bath area, as shown in plan #50023. This approach minimizes noise and disruption in the bedroom when, say, one spouse...

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Doubling up in the kitchen

Doubling up in the kitchen

Designing the perfect kitchen is a matter of personal style. Everything from your household size to meal preferences to how you like to entertain needs to be considered. If your new kitchen has sufficient cabinet space, many people are eliminating a base cabinet and...

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