House Design Articles

Doors

• View Architect Preferred Doors >
• Accent Your Entry with the Right Decorative Glass
• Complement Your Craftsman with a Great Entry
• Creating the Perfect Entry for a Modern Home
• Front Doors Designed for Extreme Challenges

• Designing Your Front Entryway
• Discovering "DoorWays™"
• Door Styles for Old-World Architecture
• Entry Door Glass That Is Pretty and Private
• From Phone to Home: Design a Beautiful Entry
• Interior Door Design Trends
• Interior Doors
• Enhancing Your Entryway with Fypon®
• Entry Hardware
• Exterior Doors
• Panel or Flush?
• Parts of An Entry Door
• Seal Your Home with Energy Efficient Exterior Doors
• Selecting the Perfect Entry Door
• Selecting the Perfect Transom and Sidelites
• Selecting the Right Entry Doors
• The Basics of Interior Doors
• The Best Patio Doors to Connect to the Outdoors
• Why Fiberglass Is the Answer for Your Front Door

• All Door Articles

Columns and Millwork

• See Architect Preferred Columns and Millwork >
• Choosing the Right Crossheads for Your Home
• Decorative Columns
• Durable Details for Your Craftsman Home
• Find the Perfect Millwork with the Style Selector
• How to Design with Overhead Beams
• Make an Impression
• Millwork and Columns

Flooring

• View Architect Preferred Flooring >
• 8 Flooring Trends That Will Inspire You
• Adding Special Design Elements
• Bathroom Flooring
• Beautiful Flooring for Your Kitchen
• Choosing the Right Flooring
• Do You Want Unfinished or Prefinished Flooring?
• Muted Flooring Options for Understated Style

• Design Freedom with Eco-Friendly Bamboo Floors
• Discover the Beauty of Domestic Hardwood
• Fabulous Flooring Trends for 2014
• Flooring
• Great Kitchen Flooring Options
• Hardwood Floors to Upgrade Your Dining Room
• Hot Flooring Trends Your Clients Will Love
• How to Choose Flooring for Every Room
• Installing A Hardwood Floor
• Millwork Ideas for Your Master Bathroom
• Natural Flooring Trends We Love
• Non-Traditional Hardwoods Amp Up Your Design
• Outdoor Kitchen Flooring
• Radiant Floor Heating
• Selecting the Right Floor for Every Room
• Selecting the Right Flooring for Your Space
• Transform Your Window Exteriors
• Using Dark Flooring in Your Interior Design
• Why Homeowners Love High-Contrast Flooring

• All Flooring Articles

Kitchen Design

• Our Architect Preferred Kitchen Products >
• 4 Creative Backsplash Ideas for Your Kitchen
• Appliances: How To Decide
• Appliances That Make Holiday Hosting a Snap
• Best Brands in Luxury Appliances
• Best-Selling Kitchens of 2011
• Why Solid Surface Counters Are a Great Choice

• Bring Pro Grade Appliances Home
• Cabinet Accents
• Cooktops
• Create Your Dream Kitchen
• Customize Your Kitchen
• Design & Function
• Designing a Chef's Dream Kitchen
• Designing a Kosher Kitchen
• Designing an Accessible Kitchen
• Dishwashers
• Efficient Kitchen Work Spaces
• Finding the Right Kitchen Appliances
• Functional, Stylish Kitchen Islands
• Get Purified! Selecting the Right Water Filtration
• Great Kitchen Flooring Options
• Gorgeous Kitchens on a Budget
• How to Choose the Right Refrigerator Door Configuration
• How to Maximize Your Kitchen Storage Space
• Kitchen & Bath Faucet Trends
• Kitchen Cabinetry
• Kitchen Countertops
• Kitchen Décor Trends 2011
• Kitchen Island: Custom Countertop
• Kitchen Planning
• Kitchen Sinks & Faucets
• Kitchen Styles
• Kitchen Trends and Innovations of 2017
• Hot (and Cool!) New Kitchen Trends for 2013
• Large Functional Kitchen Designs
• Latest Trends in Kitchen Appliances
• Must Have Small Appliances
• Ovens
• Refrigerators
• Selecting the Right Kitchen Sink
• Stylish Countertop Options for Your Kitchen
• The Cooks Kitchen
• The Latest and Greatest in Kitchen Appliances
• Top Kitchen Design Trends for 2011
• Top Upgrades to Enhance Your Kitchen
• What Consumers Want In Faucets
• Why Undercounter Space Is Prime Real Estate

• All Kitchen Design Articles

Roofing

• See Our Architect Preferred Roofing Product >
• Building Your Business with Composite Roofing
• Choose a Roof that $aves on Your Energy Bills
• Clay Roof Tiles Are a Beautiful, Durable Option
• See How a New Roof Can Change Your Home
• Try the New Top Down Color™ Visualizer

• Energy Efficient Roofing
• "FRESH" Thinking About Selecting Your Roof Colors
• How to Help Homeowners Choose Exterior Colors
• Investing in a Roof for Your Lifetime
• Listening to Roofers
• Polymer Roofs Help Keep Homes and Yards Green
• Prefabricated Roof Trusses
• Roofing 101: What Should You Put on Your Home?
• Roofing Systems
• Roofing Material
• Select a Roof with Fire Resistance
• Selecting an Energy-Efficient Roof for Your Home
• Selecting Energy-Efficient Roofing Materials
• Selecting the Perfect Roof
• Selecting Timeless Roof Colors
• Shaping Your New Roof
• Shopping for a Virgin Polymer Roof
• Synthetic Roofs: A Smart Investment
• The History of Slate Colors and Home Styles
• Tips for Selecting Roofing Colors with Confidence
• Two Things to Consider When Selecting a Roof

• All Roofing Articles

Windows

• View Architect Preferred Windows >
• Accent Your Windows with Hardware and Trim
• Choosing the Right Glass
• Choosing the Right Windows
• Creating a Custom Window Design
• Creative Window Ideas for Your Great Room
• Sliding vs. Swinging Windows

• How Large Windows Can Be More Efficient
• How to Select the Perfect Window Treatments
• Homes Designed with a View
• How to Pick the Perfect Window Placement
• Make an IMPACT with Integrity Windows
• Make Your Entryway Shine ...
• Matching the Right Window
• Selecting the Right Window
• The Perfect Windows for Farm House Design
• Using Windows to Capture a View
• Weather the Storm with IMPACT Windows
• Window Design for Small Spaces
• Window Designs That Make Small Spaces Feel Big
• Windows Bring Beauty, Value and Efficiency to Your Home
• Windows for Rustic and Traditional Architecture

• All Window Articles

Bathroom Ideas

• 4 Design Tips for Small Bathrooms
• Bath Tub Basics
• Bathroom Countertops
• Flush with Success: 3 Key Tips for Selecting Toilets
• In Deep Water: Selecting Tubs for Your Clients
• Ways to Increase Convenience in Your Bathroom

• Bathroom Design Tips & Trends
• Bathroom Flooring
• Bathroom Vanities
• Bathroom Wall Covering
• Create A Spa-Like Bathroom
• Designing Small Bath Spaces
• Designing the Perfect Powder Room
• Designing Your Bathroom
• Designing Your Kids Bath
• Faucets
• Nature-Inspired Bath
• Saving the World One Flush at a Time
• Showers
• Sinks & Lavatories
• Stylish & Trendy Sinks
• Toilets
• Vessel Sinks

• All Bathroom Articles

Building Tips

• 5 Things You Need To Know
• 5 Questions to Ask Your Builder
• 5 Ways to Guarantee Your Home's Energy Efficiency
• Adding Luxury to Your New Home
• Being Your Own Contractor
• Why You'll Love Downsizing for Your Next Home

• Benefits of Going Solar
• Builder Finds Perfect Spec Home
• Building Glossary
• Choosing a Contractor
• Considerations in Building a Beach House
• Creating a Soundproofed Space
• Durable Products for Your Most Valuable Asset
• Eco-rate Your Green Home Products
• Finding the Right Builder
• Green Home Building Trends
• Home Exterior Accents & Accessories
• Homes that Age Gracefully
• How to Get Bids
• New Home Trends
• New Products for 2010
• Orienting a Home for Maximum Efficiency
• Our Favorite Products from IBS
• Optimizing Your New Home's Resale Value
• Purchasing Your Land
• Quick House Building Questions and Answers
• Retired Couple Builds Second Home
• Saving Energy by Going Solar
• Selecting the Perfect House Plan
• Size & Cost Consideration
• Step-by-Step Building Guide
• Tips for Building a Green House
• Tips for Finding Your Lot
• Tips for USDA Certification
• Tips To Save Money
• Trends Defining Current Residential Architecture
• Turning Your Basement into a Living Space
• Worksheet Organizers

• All Building Tip Articles

Cabinetry

• Cabinetry for Your New Home
• Choosing Cabinetry
• Give Your Cabinetry Furniture Flair
• Kitchen Cabinetry 101
• Cabinetry Options
• Storage Solutions & Ideas

• What Consumers Want

• All Cabinetry Articles

Exterior

• An Introduction to Decorative Shutter Styles
• Beautiful Stone Veneer and Brick
• Build a Beautiful Front Porch
• Choosing Colors for Spanish Mission-Style Homes
• Creating a Spooky Entryway for Trick-or-Treaters

• The Amazing Benefits of Engineered Wood Siding
• Designing a Fabulous Front Porch
• Designing a Sunroom
• Exterior Style Choices
• Find the Perfect Accents for Your Front Entry
• Five Tips for Selecting Patio Doors
• Front Porch Design Ideas
• Getting Some Sun: Making the Most of a Warm Climate
• Gorgeous Wood Grains for Your Home's Entryway
• Great American Home
• Home Siding Engineered to Protect Against Hail
• Latest Trends & Styles
• Letting Geography Color Your Home
• New England Inspired Home Designs
• Popular Siding Colors for 2017
• Siding
• Using Millwork to Complete Your Exterior Design
• Why Engineered Wood Is a Solid Siding Choice

• All Exterior Articles

Financing Your New Home

• Lifestyle Considerations
• Mortgage Agencies
• Plan Ahead
• Right Kind of Loan For You
• Right Mortgage For You
• Size And Cost Consideration

• Understanding Home Const. Loans
• Ways to Save Money

• All Financing Your Home Articles

Garage Doors

• See Architect Preferred Garage Doors >
• 5 Ways To Green Your Garage
• About Today's Garage Doors
• Beautiful Wood Finishes for Your Garage Door
• Choosing the Right Garage Plan
• Garage Door Trend: Faux Wood, Real Beauty

• Garage Doors That Match Popular Home Styles
• Getting Organized
• How to Imagine and Transform a Garage
• Hottest Styles in Garage Doors
• How to Choose a New Garage Door
• How to Choose Your Garage Door Material
• New Trends for Garage Doors
• Now's The Time To Create Your Dream Garage
• Selecting the Right Garage Door
• The Garage Door
• The Right Garage Door Opener
• Tips for Designing Your Garage

• All Garage Articles

Home Electronics

• Creating a Home Theater
• Exploring the Smart Kitchen
• Home Theater and Components
• Making the Smart Home a Reality
• Sound Technology
• Smart Home Appliances for Modern Households

• The Home of Tomorrow
• Total Home Control
• What's Hot In Home Theater

• All Home Electronics Articles

Home Safety

• 7 Ways to Keep Your Home Safe and Secure
• 7 Ways to Winterize Your Home
• Be Sure To Secure Your Garage
• Home Fire Sprinklers
• Fact or Fiction
• Making Your Home Safe for Trick-or-Treaters

• Protect Your Home - Alarm
• Protect Your Home - Fire Sprinkler

• All Home Safety Articles

HVAC

• 5 Simple Ways to Cool Your Home
• A Home's Energy Performance
• Choosing The Right Cooling System
• Fireplace Options
• Gas Fireplaces
• Heating Systems

• Home Energy Saving Tips
• Hot Water Systems
• Prepare Your Home for Summer

• All HVAC Articles

Insulation

• Know Your R-Value
• Innovative Products to Insulate
• Insulating Properly
• Insulating Your Home
• Weatherize Your Home For Winter

Interior Design

• Add Decorative Millwork
• All About Flexible Living Spaces
• Back-to-School Home Organization
• Bedroom Ceiling Design Ideas
• Building A New Home Is Dream
• Ceiling Treatments

• Creating the Perfect Man Cave
• Choosing The Right Fireplace
• Create Mom's Dream Home for Mother's Day
• Create the Coolest Man Cave
• Creating a Home Gym
• Creating a Study Space Your Teen Will Love
• Creating Your Perfect Home Office
• Creative Storage Solutions for the Play Room
• Decorating On A Budget
• Decorating Your Vacation Home
• Designed With Flexibility In Mind
• Designed With Women In Mind
• Designing A Master Suite for Two
• Designing A Child's Bedroom
• Designing the Perfect Game Room for Game Day
• Designing Your Child's Room
• Designing Your Foyer for the Holidays
• Designing Your Master Bedroom
• Eco Friendly Window Covering
• Elements of Contemporary Home Design
• Exploring French Country Color Palettes
• Finding the Right Basement Flooring
• Glass and Acrylic Block
• Gorgeous Great Room
• Great Furnishings Ideas
• Great Shopping Tips
• Inspiring Bonus Room Ideas
• Interior Trim & Finishing Ideas
• Key Elements of Interior Design
• Kids Bedrooms that Stand the Test of Time
• Latest Window Treatment Trends
• Mudroom Makeover
• Maximizing Productivity in a Home Office
• Picking Out On-Trend Paint Colors With the Help of Industry Leaders
• Setting the Table: Making Your Dining Area More Inviting
• Smart, Beautiful Window Treatments Ideal for Kitchens
• Sitting Room Design Ideas
• The Best in Kitchen & Bath
• The Right Window Treatment
• Tips for Designing Your Rental Home
• Tricks to Make a Room Feel Larger
• Types of Window Treatments
• What Mom Wants in Her Dream Home
• What NOT to Do When Decorating
• What Women Want In Home Design
• Working in Your Space: Designing a Home Office In Limited Quarters

• All Interior Design Articles

Laundry

• Dryers
• Efficient Laundry Room Ideas
• Find Laundry Appliances That Work for You
• Flexible Laundry Space
• Laundry Room Ideas
• Laundry Room Trends
• Selecting Energy Efficient Home Appliances
• Washing Machines

Lights and Fixtures

• Brighten Up Your Home
• Ceiling Fans
• Choosing The Right Lighting Fixture
• Don't Be in the Dark: See How Light Affects Color

• Hot Home Lighting Trends
• LAMPS PLUS® Trade Program
• Lighting Up
• Lighting Up The Outdoors
• Progressive Lighting
• Things to Consider
• Tips From The Pros
• Trends in Lighting
• Types Of Lighting
• Types of Home Lighting

• All Lights and Fixtures Articles

Moving In

• Make Moving Easy
• Managing Your Move
• Top 10 Time-Saving Moving Tips

Outdoor Living

• All Decked Out
• Basics of Deck Design
• Beyond the Grill
• Building Outdoor Kitchen
• How to Build an Outdoor Kitchen

• Choosing the Right Patio Door
• Choosing Your Outdoor Furniture
• Creating a Spa Retreat
• Creating a Home Garden
• Creating Basic Landscaping Design
• Decking Materials
• Designing Your Deck or Patio
• Dive Into A Beautifully Designed Pool
• Enhance New Homes Curb Appeal
• Enhance Your Home
• Get Grilling With a Viking® Outdoor Kitchen
• Great Patio Design Tips
• Gazebos
• Home in the Outdoors: Designing Your Deck or Patio
• How to Plan Your Landscape Lighting
• Ideas for Designing a Great Outdoor Living Space
• Options For Inground Pools
• Outdoor Living Ideas
• Outdoor Living Room
• Outdoor Retreat
• Planning Your Patio
• Q&A With Jim Ginocchi from Coyote Outdoor Living
• Sizzling Outdoor Kitchen Designs
• Trends & Designs In Pools
• What to Consider When Building a Deck

• All Outdoor Living Articles

Painting and Decorating

• Color Trends: 3 Tips for Using 2017's Hottest Hues
• Communicating Color
• Covering Your Walls with Color
• Decorate with Fresh Greenery
• Decorative To Do List
• Make Small Spaces Big

• Painting 101
• Wall Coverings
• Wallpaper

• All Painting and Decorating Articles

Remodeling

• 5 Stages of Remodeling
• Top Home Remodeling Trends
• When Building A Home Addition

Specialty Products

• Creating a Healthier Environment in Your Home
• Glass and Acrylic Block
• Stylish Storage Solutions to Organize Your Home

Stairways

• The Right Staircase
• Choosing Your Stairs
• Custom Stair Designs
• Designing Your Stairway
• Stair Design Considerations

Stone

• Beautiful & Natural
• Brick for Traditional and Modern Designs
• Create a Stunning Kitchen with Beautiful Surfaces
• Define Your Fireplace with a Stone Surround
• Fireplace Solutions
• Getting Cultured
• Incorporating Stone and Brick in Modern Designs
• Installing Stone Accents Around Your Home
• Use Stone to Build Homes with Personality

Structure

• Benefits of ICF House Plans
• Deciding Between a One- or a Two-Story Home
• Engineered Wood
• How Many Trees Does It Take to Build a House?
• Use Stone Accenting to Make Your Home Rock