building a new home: HOME BUYING INFORMATION & NEW HOME TRENDS: Formal Dining Rooms - Yes or No in Your Next Home? - 06/12/10 08:16 AM
Are Formal Dining Rooms here to stay, or on their way out?  Read Penny Hull's post on New Home Trends on Formal Dining Rooms.

New Home Trends - Formal Dining Rooms Are Formal Dining Rooms here to stay, or on their way out? Have formal dining rooms come to the end of their life span?
Here are some reasons why you may be seeing fewer formal dining rooms in new homes you've been touring.
- Smaller Homes
Today's new home is smaller for the first time in many years.  In a smaller home, space must be used in the best way … (2 comments)

building a new home: Built In Bookcases and Bookshelves | Photos and Ideas | New Home Trends - 05/06/10 04:04 PM
Stanton Homes - Penny Hull shares some great decorative bookcase photos and ideas for your new home. 

Bookcase Ideas - Built In Bookshelves Decorative Bookcase Photos and Ideas for Your New Home
A little more storage never hurt.  Whether you're a book lover, or just looking for an appealing, permanent place to display your favorite curios, a built in bookcase can add value and character to your new home.
There are many different styles of built in bookcases.  Here are a few different bookcase ideas and pictures for your new home.

 
Built in bookshelves are most commonly found next to the … (4 comments)

building a new home: NEW HOME DESIGN IDEAS: Trey Ceiling Ideas In The Master Bedroom - 03/20/10 05:26 PM
Stanton Homes post shows photos of various trey ceilings & ideas to design a unique trey ceiling in the master bedroom.

Master Bedroom Tray Ceiling Ideas The master bedroom is your space, your retreat, your quiet, calming place.  The ceiling can reflect your personality and be a unique detail in this special part of your new home.
Adding a Trey Ceiling to Your New Home Most builders offer trey ceilings as an option, but you may be limited to one particular style and size.  Other builders have several options.  Some custom builders like Stanton Homes can allow you to design a truly unique … (5 comments)

building a new home: ADVICE & TIPS FOR HOME BUYERS: Top 7 Questions to Ask Before Buying Your New Home - Kitchen - 02/22/10 05:08 PM
STANTON HOMES offers smart home building tips for the kitchen.  Read their informative post and learn how to save money in your new home!

Wondering how to save money in your new home? Tips on What's Worth Upgrading - From a Custom Home Builder Smart home building tips for the Kitchen
This questionnaire will help you determine where to spend your money in the kitchen as you  build - and what you can do differently, later.
1. Where do you spend your time in the kitchen? Factor in ease-of-use and functionality.
2.  Who hangs there with you? Do you need … (3 comments)