The first half of 2019 is in the rear-view mirror, and the seasons will be changing soon. Families will be spending more time indoors, in the kitchen cooking and having fun. Metrostudy and Meyer’s Research did a recent Consumer Insight Series, so what is trending in American kitchens so far this year? Homeowners are looking …
Wellness is on the cusp of becoming one of the newest buzzwords in housing. Forbes magazine even cites “Wellness” as a very important new home trend. Whether indoor air quality or interiors which sooth our senses and reduce stress, home designers are addressing client needs for better health, life-balance, and happiness. Wellness has only …
At Mike Blake Custom Homes we want to design and build your dream home! We help you with every detail and desire on your wish list. Many new homeowners are making their dream homes a Smart Home. A Smart Home or automated home is a house that has devices for controlling security, lighting, temperature, irrigation, …
What are the hot new home building trends for 2019? We’ve compiled a fabulous list from a variety of home building sources just for you! · Geometric shapes in bright colors · Indoor and outdoor fireplaces · Tin ceilings and backsplash · Textured fabric wallpaper · Painted wood floors ·Home Automation: Remote Lighting Control, Home …
On February 3, 2019 Super Bowl LIII is scheduled to take place at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta. Whether your team is participating or not, most Americans will be watching. If you are hosting a Super Bowl party here are some tips to help make your Big Game Celebration run smoothly. Be aware of food allergies. An …
When someone decides to build a custom home, it is not a decision that is minor. Many hours of thought and mental and verbal deliberation have already taken place. With so many home builders in operation, choosing a builder can be difficult? Conventional wisdom says that one ought to receive bids from three different builders. …
New homeowners naturally have a curiosity and questions when building a custom home. To prevent surprises and delays get your answers from the top. There are many things homeowners can do to keep their building project running smoothly. Number one is to make all product choices in a timely manner, but another key action is …
Outdoor Lighting Terms In this post, we will learn some outdoor lighting terms with a definition and then how it applies to outdoor lighting. Our outdoor lighting terms are: Wattage Lumens Lux CFL LED Wattage Definition: The watt (symbol: W) is a unit of power. In the International System of Units (SI), it is defined …
Five Top Trends for 50+ Kitchens Whether you are a treadmill-tromping active adult or an older senior with limited mobility, there are new ways of thinking about the kitchen. The kitchen is arguably the most important room in the home, everyone wants to know, “What’s Cooking?” For the new-home shopper of any age, it remains …
THESE FIVE ISLAND FEATURES ARE TRENDING IN KITCHEN DESIGN Kitchen islands are one of the most popular and useful design elements in the kitchen sphere. Homeowners can take this popular element to a different level integrating several island designs like waterfall countertops, under-counter appliances, and hidden charging stations. Here’s a list of elements to consider …
