One of the most exciting parts of building your own home rather than moving into an older property is getting to choose your building materials and finishes. Knowing you’ll never have to deal with peeling mustard-colored linoleum flooring or rip up burnt-orange shag carpeting, you have the freedom to choose a flooring material that works [...]
If you’re relocating your family to Des Moines for work or in search of a better lifestyle, you might be getting ready to embark on a long-distance roadtrip. Moving doesn’t have to be a hassle; if you do it right, you can make it a once-in-a-lifetime adventure for the whole family. […]
If you’re building your own home, one of the most fun and rewarding places to incorporate the latest home technology and styles is your kitchen. The most popular kitchen features of 2016 are more than just trendy; they incorporate elements of universal design that can significantly improve your quality of life and enable you to [...]
If you’re thinking about building a home of your own, one of the first decisions you get to make is whether you would prefer a single or multi-story home. There are pros and cons to each style. You should choose the layout that most suits your lifestyle, your budget, and your personal taste. Thinking about [...]
Homes by Brill is honored to be the winner of the 2016 People’s Choice Award at this year’s Hubbell Living Home Show. The homes picked to be in this year’s show were selected to showcase a wide range of layout and design options from nine of the best Des Moines home builders, offering choices ranging [...]
Everyone wants a home that looks stylishly modern. But using the latest styles and fashions in your home design can be tricky. Some trends feel dated almost immediately. Some quirky styles come back around, often with a twist (like shag pillows or area rugs instead of wall-to-wall shag carpeting), others are likely gone for good [...]
If your kitchen doesn’t work for you or your family, it casts a shadow over your entire home. Although your family’s needs change over time, as do concepts of what’s desirable and fashionable in kitchen design, timeless kitchens embrace concepts of “universal design.” This means your kitchen can be easily enjoyed by a wide variety [...]