A blog for your new home journey
Tag: personalization
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Design Center Q&A: Get to Know the Home Gallery™
Read moreBuilding a home from the ground up is an exciting process, and one of the best parts of the journey is having the freedom to personalize your new space! Here at Richmond American, we make personalization easy by providing our homebuyers a complimentary consultation with a design expert at one of our Home Gallery™ locations. These experts will help you navigate the available options and make the perfect selections for your new home.
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Your Guide to Hardwood Floor Alternatives
Read moreWhen it comes to selecting flooring for your new home, it’s important to choose an option that you’ll love for the long term—after all, you’ll be walking on them every day! Hardwood is consistently one of the most popular types of flooring, but with the price tag and the maintenance that accompanies this material, more and more homeowners are turning to hardwood floor alternatives instead. If you’re curious about the benefits and types of wood-look flooring, keep reading!
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What You Need To Know About Classic Window Coverings
Read moreNothing completes a room quite like attractive and functional windows, and nothing transforms a window quite like classic window coverings! Although they may not be the first thing you consider when designing your dream home, the right window coverings can provide both aesthetic and practical value to your rooms. This guide covers the benefits of window treatments and our recommendations.
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Countertop Options for Your Dream Kitchen
Read moreFor many people, the kitchen is the heart of a home. Aside from being functionally essential, the kitchen is also a place where precious memories are made. It’s an exciting part of the homebuilding process when you get to design your dream kitchen, but we understand that it involves a lot of choices. That’s why we’ve created a helpful guide on how to select your ideal kitchen countertops, including the factors to consider and the differences between materials.
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Tips for Choosing Your Front Door Design (and Hardware!)
Read moreNo home is complete without a front door to welcome you, your family and your guests inside, and you know what they say—first impressions count. Let your home stand out by choosing a front door design that reflects your style. Not sure where to begin? Keep reading to discover just how many options you have when it comes to designing your dream front door.
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Dream Bathroom Design: Start with the Shower
Read moreReady to choose fixtures and finishes for your brand-new or current owner’s bathroom? The shower is the perfect place to start! Read on as we walk you through some of today’s top shower trends, so you can feel more knowledgeable as you begin your dream bathroom design.
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How to Choose a Backsplash to Fit Your Personal Style
Read moreDesigning your dream kitchen is an exciting part of the homebuilding process, and we’d like to draw your attention to an important element that deserves careful consideration: the backsplash. A focal point of any kitchen, a backsplash is equal parts form and function. If you aren’t sure how to choose a backsplash, don’t worry. Our talented team is sharing some of today’s top trends in backsplash design. Read more.
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Budgeting for New Home Design Options
Read moreThere is no one-size-fits-all approach to setting a budget for new home design options. It all comes down to what you value in a new home. In this article, we discuss priorities and strategies that can help you set a budget to fit your own tastes and lifestyle.
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Kitchen Cabinet Options for Your New Home
Read moreDemystify the kitchen cabinet selection process. When you buy a new home, there are many design selections to make. One of the most popular is the kitchen cabinetry. You might know if you want painted or stained doors, but that’s hardly all there is to consider. Door style can range from traditional to modern. Hardware can transform the look of any cabinet. And the function matters! Don’t forget to think about features such as soft-close hinges and drawer organizers.
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How to Choose Stair Railings for Your Home
Read moreStair railings may not always be top of mind when personalizing new home finishes, but perhaps they should be. In addition to enhancing safety, they can change the entire look and feel of a home. If you want a staircase that will make them stare, there are three types of railings to consider. Learn more.
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Flooring Options: A Big Step For Your New Home
Read moreAn advantage of buying a brand-new home is the freedom to personalize the space. And that means floors are fair game. From carpet to tile to hardwood, the possibilities can seem endless. Your new home is a reflection of your unique personality and style, so be sure to select surfaces that you’ll enjoy looking at—and walking on—for many years to come. Learn about the latest flooring trends and tips to help you find flooring you’ll love.
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Make Everyday Life Better With the Perfect Sink
Read moreThis insightful blog was written by Elkay®, an American owned and operated company that manufactures innovative plumbing products. Elkay is excited to celebrate 100 years in business in 2020. Choosing a sink for kitchen, laundry or bar installations can be overwhelming with the array of choices in today’s marketplace. This blog provides an overview of […]
