new home communities: 2018 Backsplash Trends
- 02/05/18 08:39 AM
The kitchen has evolved from a purely functional space to one of the most stylized rooms in your home. The flooring, cabinetry (including the hardware), sinks, faucets, lighting, and appliances are available in a broad range of colors and styles, so you can create the very personal look you want. Backsplashes were intended to protect the kitchen wall from splashes and stains. They can still do the job, but with more style. Kitchen backsplash trends for 2018 give you more materials, more colors, and more design ideas to make a stylish splash. Marble or (more affordably) marble-look tile combines the natural beauty … (0 comments)
new home communities: How Many Ways Can You Use a Bonus Room?
- 01/25/18 12:09 PM
No matter how much space you have in your home, you could probably find a use for an extra space that isn’t designated for anything in particular. It’s not part of the open concept where you don’t have privacy, or an extension of the owner’s suite where you might feel the use overlaps with the room’s restful purpose. At Ideal Homes, we’re finding that more homebuyers are interested in something extra. Think about it. How many ways can you use a bonus room? A home office is definitely a possibility. Whether you work from home occasionally or full-time, a dedicated home office … (2 comments)
new home communities: The real estate market heats up during the cold winter
- 01/11/18 12:49 PM
Whoever said people don’t buy homes in the winter or it’s just not a good time to buy a home is apparently out of touch with the current reality. The real estate market heats up during the cold winter, and here’s why. #1. Buyers are more serious. Homebuyers who are making their decision in winter often have a strong motivator: job relocation or a change in their lifestyle (e.g., divorce, growing family). These buyers will make their decision sooner than the individuals who have less incentive. #2. Homebuyers like less competition. Because so many people accept the myth that homebuying is inactive in the … (0 comments)
new home communities: Wildflower sprouts a new section of homes
- 10/13/17 07:18 AM
The West Moore section on the southern side of Oklahoma City is a growing community. The quality of life and the close proximity to the city and all of its amenities add to the appeal. Ideal Homes chose West Moore for our family-friendly Wildflower new home community, and it seems to have been a good decision. We’re now expanding Wildflower, adding a new section of homes that reflect the charm and energy-efficiency of our Ideal Homes here. Available Home Designs The new home designs range from the 954 square-foot Aster to the Foxtail, with 1,440 square feet. In between this square footage, we offer … (1 comments)
new home communities: Multi-generational living: The new version of “home”
- 08/10/17 02:03 PM
Empty nesters are becoming scarcer these days. For the first time in 130 years, there are more adult children between the ages of 18 and 34 who are living with their parents than with a spouse, significant other, roommates, or alone. More than 60.6 million Americans are living in multigenerational households—19 percent of the population, according to a Pew Research study. This is the highest number since 1950. From having the kids move back home to providing care for elderly family members, today’s homes are comprised of two or more generations. Can you accommodate this change in lifestyle? Continue Reading... … (1 comments)
The kitchen has evolved from a purely functional space to one of the most stylized rooms in your home. The flooring, cabinetry (including the hardware), sinks, faucets, lighting, and appliances are available in a broad range of colors and styles, so you can create the very personal look you want. Backsplashes were intended to protect the kitchen wall from splashes and stains. They can still do the job, but with more style. Kitchen backsplash trends for 2018 give you more materials, more colors, and more design ideas to make a stylish splash.
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