Developing outdoor living space is a smart trend that has homeowners taking a second look at their backyard space. The backyard can provide a private oasis when you make the time and effort to enhance it with features like these. […]
Trends in interior decorating continue to fluctuate over the years, reflecting the values and necessities of the current age. Today, homeowners embracing a lifestyle in which technology has been firmly established need kitchens that are both functional and beautiful. It is no surprise then that the top kitchen trends of 2017 encompass both technological integration and functional construction. [...]
Make the right choices as you build your home and you’ll be able to conserve energy throughout the whole year. From the materials, doors and windows you choose to your appliances and HVAC systems, making energy-efficient and “smart” tech-forward choices can have a huge impact on the eco-friendliness of your home and your energy costs. Taking the [...]
The Des Moines metro area is hotter than ever for millennials, young professionals, and relocating urban families. It boasts a robust economy and has an affordable cost of living. If you’re ready to build your own modern custom home, you may have noticed that home design trends are all over the map right now! Here [...]
Stunning bathrooms can be one of the most important selling points of a home. If you’re designing and building your own home, you’ll be able to design bathrooms to perfectly meet your family’s needs and tastes. Here are a few tips to help make all your new custom home’s bathrooms stylish and pleasant to use. [...]
Once you’ve designed and built your family’s new house, it’s time to make your brand new space into a timeless home. Where will you start to customize your home and make it your own? […]
If you’ve decided to take the plunge and build a home for your family, you may feel overwhelmed by the number of choices you’ll have to make. Here are five tips to help you get the home design process off to a great start from the builders at Homes by Brill, who have built over [...]
Thinking about building your own home in 2017? It’s still a great time to take advantage of low mortgage rates and a thriving economy in the Des Moines metro area! One of the most fun parts about designing your own space is choosing colors, finishes, fixtures, and accessories to make your home your own. Here [...]
If you’re dreaming of a new home for your family in the Des Moines metro area, you may be considering whether the right choice for you is to build a new custom home or buy a “fixer upper” that you can customize for your lifestyle. There are a lot of excellent reasons for both courses of [...]
Your garage. It’s probably cluttered with sports equipment, bicycles, car accessories, tools, and more. Maybe it’s where you store your treasures and collectibles, from neon beer signs to pinball machines to antique cars. Maybe it’s where you pursue oversized or messy hobbies like woodworking, home brewing, or painting. Maybe you love to tinker with, repair, [...]