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Competing with the Big Dogs
It’s an oft-repeated tune – a national home builder moves into the marketplace, with eyes on becoming the dominant builder, or fast tracks the process by simply acquiring an established local builder. Thoughts of big-box stores moving in and local...
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Where should the stairs go?
If you’re building a new home with either a basement, second floor, or both, where do you want the stairs to be situated? Stairs located in the center of the home may minimize hallways upstairs but many times center stairs are an assumption at the design...
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Multiple Generations – One Fabulous Home!
Design Basics was recently featured in the Omaha World-Herald's Timeless Living section, showcasing the Strasser Pointe (#42420FB) home plan. This plan was designed for a couple and the wife's parents; the ability to share a home, yet have separate living quarters....
read moreFrom plan alterations to locating a builder in your area, find the resources you need for making your new home a reality!
If Your Suitcase is Always in the Way!
Always on the go? Then you're sure to appreciate our Travel Center option, designed to keep everything handy and make packing a snap! You know where your suitcase has been...so you're probably not going to want to pack it on the clean bedspread! Our travel center was...
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Pet-Friendly Home Design
Are your dogs treated as full-fledged family members? For many of the 4 in 10 U.S. households with dogs, the answer is “Yes!” From floor plan layouts to material selections to innovative amenities, pet-centric homes make life better for Spot and his owners. Studies...
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A Step Into Sleek Design
Hideaway Solutions has solved the problem of hard to reach shelves and cabinets in the kitchen with the STEP 180 pull-out cabinet step stool. Modern design lends itself to tall ceilings and cabinets, which can create a problem when they become out of reach. Hideaway...
read moreDesign trends, articles, and other resources to help you make important decisions about your new home design and included amenities.
Brightening Small Spaces
Natural light is important for any room, but especially in a smaller space. Hy-Lite® has a line of decorative windows designed just for small spaces that feature beveled glass pieces, allowing for privacy without losing the ability to flood the room with natural...
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Have a Seat
In your owner’s suite closet! Few things are as handy as having a place to sit down when dressing. Yet, unless your closet is large enough to have a center island, finding a place for a seat can be difficult, and may mean sacrificing much wanted storage. If your...
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The Often Overlooked 5th Wall
Quite simply, ceilings are often ignored. But various ceiling height and/or adornments can turn an otherwise predictable room into something special! Think we're overstating the issue? Quick - what color are your ceilings? Most likely the answer is white. In fact,...
read moreHome designs and amenities to make your home ‘live’ the way you live.
Brightening Small Spaces
Natural light is important for any room, but especially in a smaller space. Hy-Lite® has a line of decorative windows designed just for small spaces that feature beveled glass pieces, allowing for privacy without losing the ability to flood the room with natural...
read more
Have a Seat
In your owner’s suite closet! Few things are as handy as having a place to sit down when dressing. Yet, unless your closet is large enough to have a center island, finding a place for a seat can be difficult, and may mean sacrificing much wanted storage. If your...
read more
The Often Overlooked 5th Wall
Quite simply, ceilings are often ignored. But various ceiling height and/or adornments can turn an otherwise predictable room into something special! Think we're overstating the issue? Quick - what color are your ceilings? Most likely the answer is white. In fact,...
read more