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Top 10 Most Interesting Articles of 2010: New Home Trends and Ideas

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Home Builder with Stanton Homes - New Home Builder

Top 10 Most Viewed New Home Articles of 2010

New Home Design Tips, Trends, and Photos that Caught Your Attention

Well, here they are!  These are the Top 10 MOST INTERESTING articles of 2010 - with design trends and tips that popped up in new custom homes throughout Raleigh NC and across the nation. 

Find out how to make your new home someplace you'll want to live the rest of your life, with these ideas:

1.  Tub Surrounds - Secondary Baths that WOW Your Guests with Tile

See tile trends that make your bath stand out, along with photos of some of our favorite custom designs.

2.  Built In Bookcases - Design a Bookcase that Feels Like HomeTop 10 New Home Trends 2010 | Raleigh New Homes | NC Custom Home Builders

Built in storage is one of today's biggest trends, as homeowners look for more organization in less space.

3.  Behind the Cooktop - Kitchen Tile Backsplashes that Sizzle

The area behind the cooktop can be a big focal point in your new kitchen.  Here are five of the hottest design trends for this special area.

4. Green Features that Homebuyers Actually Want - Top Choices for Green in New Homes

The word "green" was probably more prevalent in 2010 than ever before.  But here's what homebuyers are really asking for.

5. Accessible Homes: Choose the Features that Really Matter

Knowing what to ask for when building a new home for current or future needs can make all the difference.  Here's what to keep in mind, room by room.

6. Build On Your Lot - How to Get Started in Four Easy Steps

In today's new home market, custom homes are more accessible than ever before.  Sometimes all you need to get started is an "easy" button.  Here's the first steps to take.

Top 10 New Home Trends 2010 | Raleigh New Homes | NC Custom Home Builders7.  This Isn't Grandmother's Bathroom, or How to Build a Beautiful, Easy to Use Shower using Accessible Design

Just because you need a bathroom that's a little easier to use, doesn't mean you need to settle for institutional or ugly.  Here's how.

8.  Closets That Care: Designing Closet Space That Really Works

No matter how large or small, a little planning can take your closet places you've never imagined.  Here are some of the year's top storage solutions and design ideas.

9.  Trey Ceiling Trends: The Five Most Popular Custom Home Trey Ceiling Treatments

Your new Raleigh home could have one of these fabulous trey ceiling treatments.  Which is your favorite?

10.  How to Save Money in Your New Home:  Focus on the Family Room

Here are seven easy ways to save money when designing your new home's family room or great room.  Keep in mind what has to be done before construction is complete - and what can easily be added later.

Top 10 New Home Articles of 2010

Whether you're looking for a new home in Raleigh, or considering some weekend projects, these top articles can get you started with some easy inspiration!

Enjoy 2011 - it's yours to make the most of. 

 

Want to know where these popular home options are available? Stanton Homes builds throughout the Triangle area, in cities and counties such as Raleigh,  Garner, Hillsborough, Wake Forest, Knightdale, Rolesville, Fuquay-Varina, Apex, Holly Springs, Wendell, Morrisville, CaryChapel Hill, Pittsboro, Siler City, Silk Hope, Bear Creek, Angier, and Harnett County.

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Comments(8)

Li Read
Sea to Sky Premier Properties (Salt Spring) - Salt Spring Island, BC
Caring expertise...knowledge for you!

Hmmm...interesting....will check out your links.    Thank  you!

Jan 03, 2011 05:42 AM
Anita Slaven
Reliant Realty - Nashville, TN
Real Estate Broker - Nashville TN

Penney - What a great list of articule regarding home improvement tips from 2010

Anita

Jan 03, 2011 11:22 AM
Joshua Zargari
MJ Decorators Workshop LI staging and home decorating - Lynbrook, NY
MJ Decorators Workshop

Good morning Penny, I am going to check these articles...

Have a great day!

Jan 04, 2011 01:41 AM
Rebecca Gaujot, Realtor®
Lewisburg, WV
Lewisburg WV, the go to agent for all real estate

Penny, checked out the links and wish we had added a tray ceiling in the dining room.

Jan 04, 2011 03:35 AM
Bob & Leilani Souza
Souza Realty 916.408.5500 - Roseville, CA
Greater Sacramento Area Homes, Land & Investments

Ooooohhhh, Penny...I would love to check out each link on your post, so I bookmarked it to come back to later tonight! :)

Leilani

Jan 05, 2011 02:05 PM
Debbie Walsh
SHAHAR Management - Middletown, NY
Hudson Valley NY Real Estate 845.283-3036

Great compilation of posts for someone who has missed any!

Jan 06, 2011 11:35 AM
Stanton Homes
Stanton Homes - New Home Builder - Raleigh, NC
Design/Build Custom Home Builder in North Carolina

Trey ceilings are really (but not impossible) to add later, so make that decision before you build!   Thanks for reading.

Jul 13, 2011 11:51 PM
Bob & Leilani Souza
Souza Realty 916.408.5500 - Roseville, CA
Greater Sacramento Area Homes, Land & Investments

Penny, I'm glad I bookmarked this post because I had forgotten about it...I'm now going to re-blog it! :)

Leilani

Jul 17, 2011 01:53 PM