The New American Home 2014

THE NEW AMERICAN HOME® is set to debut this week at the International Builders Show in Las Vegas, NV. Every year a team of talented professionals design, build and decorate the New American Home. Located at 2256 Sunrise Ridge Court, Henderson, NV, this years home and has been deemed "the greenest New American Home in history". At 6700 square feet the home is able to accommodate large groups without overcrowding one another while offering a contemporary home with green energy solutions. 

The New American Home was designed by Jeffery Berkus Architects and built in just 10 months by Element Building Co. With the design conscious technology this, stunning, one-of-a-kind home makes the living experience more luxurious while the green energy helps to make energy management and consumption, well, manageable. With home products from a multitude of suppliers, this home is decked out with the latest design trends and top of the line fixtures and appliances from the leading suppliers in the industry to create a one-of-a-kind custom home (Follow this link for a complete list of suppliers). To see more photos of this beautiful home visit the NAHB website.

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With a spacious two story floor plan, this New American Home is able to easily accommodate 12.  

First Floor Plan

Second Floor Plan

Tips on Choosing Granite Colors For Interior Kitchen

Granite is believed to date as one of the stone used in both interior kitchen. The durability and beauty of the patterns of granite have been the main reason why granite granite to be the most popular choice for kitchen interior design. Granite is also one of the stone is resistant to heat, dirt and scratches.

Granite has a high level of security against heat and cracks, therefore the interior of the kitchen using granite usually has a smooth surface and arch so it can be easily cleaned to remove bacteria arising from food.

1. Colours

One element of interior kitchen granite is the most distinguished of the diverse color palette. Depending on the mineralogy of the stone, the color usually associated with a range of classical models of black granite and white to red.

Granite is instantly recognizable by the conspicuous spots or "gravel". Its texture is a clear sign of quality granite, triggering the interior beauty of a home kitchen.

2. Durability Granite

Choose granite that have longevity and durability is due to your use of this material forever.

3. Easy maintenance

To produce a good finish and glossy granite pilihlan easy to make it look shiny polished. Moreover, it can increase the resistance to moisture and chemicals commonly used in your kitchen.

Similarly Tips on Choosing Colors For Interior Kitchen Granite can convey inspiration to hopefully make you want to renovate or who are looking for ideas on the latest kitchen interior design in your home. Once you choose the color of the granite above models adjusted by staining the walls of your home kitchen. Can you see the previous article Designing a kitchen interior with the latest trend colors.

Interior kitchen design with mini bar

 

Interior kitchen design with mini bar

 

Interior kitchen decorating mini bar

 

Modern kitchen design with mini bar

Interior bathroom design natural stones

 

Interior bathroom design stones

 

Classic style interior bathroom design with stones

 

Interior design bathroom with stone accent

International Builders Show 2014

 As many of you know, next week is the 2014 NAHB International BuildersShow in Las Vegas.

Not only will we be attending the show, Wayne Visbeen will be speaking at the International Builders show in a Spotlight Session, "2014 Trends:  60 Design Ideas in 60 Minutes" on Tuesday February 4^th. Wayne, along with many other leaders in the industry will be covering market trends for interior, exterior and outdoor living and how to get those looks on a tight budget.  This session will be located in room, South 223 at 10am on Thursday morning.

Wayne will also be giving a 1-hour design presentation on Wednesday afternoon covering the design challenges of the project site, exteriors, planning and interiors on 4 of our home designs. This presentation is at 3pm in room, South 224. 

In addition to speaking in the Spotlight session and the design presentation, Wayne will be participating in two plan review workshops in which the designers and architects will be spending 25 minutes in 1-on-1 sessions to review home plans. Wayne will be reviewing plans in two sessions:  The first is a Kitchen Design Plan Review on Tuesday at 1pm located in room, South 224. The second Plan review is the Interior Design Plan Review on Thursday at 1pm which is also in room, South 224

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Last week one of our home designs was included in the Builder Magazine news letter. In the article "Four Plans:  4 Great New Plans for 2014", Harvey was the featured home plan under the 'Room to Expand Downstairs' category. Last week our home design, Harvey, was featured in the Builder magazine news letter as one of the "4 Great Plans for 2014". You can read the article here in our blog.

You can find more more photos of 'Harvey' on our Pinterest and Houzz pages. 

Built by: Falcon 

FourPlans: 4

Great New Plans for 2014

It’s all about versatility and surprising touches of luxury with these new plans. The layouts are designed to flex over time, which also means they will appeal to many different types of buyers now. Other up-to-date design features include outdoor living, lots of storage, and – of course – open kitchens.

By Aurora Zeledon

Luxury in 1,392 Square Feet

Ideal for empty nesters who want to scale back, this 1,392-square-foot design has the soul (and amenities) of a much larger luxury home. Golf cart storage, an outdoor grill, and an open island kitchen add serious appeal. In the master suite, a large walk-in closet and access to the porch create a welcoming haven. Two more bedrooms make this design suitable for young families, too. See more images, information, and the floor plan.

Indoor/Outdoor Living with Flair

Here's a unique, fun home with great indoor and outdoor spaces. The large family area opens via sliding glass doors onto a lanai with an outdoor fireplace. Conveniently located on the main level, the master suite opens to its own terrace and boasts a spacious bathroom and walk-in closet. A study doubles as a guest room and has access to a full bath with shower. Upstairs, two more bedrooms have use of the optional media room and huge bonus game room. See more images, information, and the floor plan.

Room to Expand Downstairs

Designed by Visbeen Architects, this home offers comfort, functionality, and beautiful spaces in which to gather. On the main level, the formal dining room flows into the living area and kitchen. The well-appointed master suite is also located on the main floor. Ascend the turreted stairs to find three more bedrooms, laundry facilities, and a bright home office. The optional lower level provides more space for guests, work, and play. See more images, information, and the floor plan.

Broad Appeal

The versatile layout inside this lovely home makes it a great choice for many different living situations; a couple, a young family, or empty nesters with frequent guests would be especially comfortable here. The open plan and first-floor master suite add convenience for the home owners. Upstairs, two bedrooms, a hall bath, and a massive bonus area that can be converted into a rec room are perfect for family or visiting friends. A study/fourth bedroom sits on the main level, along with a screened side porch just off the great room. See more images, information, and the floor plan.

Living in Michigan can be a challenge with the constant changing of seasons allowing for a surplus of outdoor wear at hand. Along with the extra gear comes the appearance of muddy water puddles on the floor which are invisible until you step in them. Consider the benefits of having a mudroom in the floor plan of your home when buying, building or remodeling, especially if you have children. 

A mudroom, it is one of the seemingly non-essential rooms in a home; that is until you no longer have one. It serves as a catch-all for the summer and winter gear that travels to and from your home and doubles as a barrier from dirt and snow that would other wise be tracked throughout your home.

Mudrooms also provide additional storage space for coats, shoes and outdoor accessories. They are typically located by the entrance that is most frequently used, either near the foyer or by an exterior entrance that has high foot traffic. So whether you are trying to avoid wet socks or attempting to keep the extra dirt out of the rest of your home, a mudroom is a great asset to any home.

Enjoy these mudroom designs from Visbeen Architects!

  

Mudrooms can also be used as a home for your furry four-legged friends to have their very own space.