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Take-home trends from Builders' Show

What's next for your house: New gadgets will help us click, light and vibrate our way to a better place to call home.

Color Trends 2013

See how a new color palette can transform the rooms in your home. View the videos for details and design tips

Hottest Home Trends: Wall Flowers and Animal Print

TODAY contributor Elizabeth Mayhew reveals the trends to track, including neon colors, wall flowers, and animal-print rugs.

12 Most Unusual Home Trends for 2013

Unusual, innovative and, in some cases, unprecedented trends have been emerging in the housing sector. These trends are likely to continue affecting everything from architectural design to buyer behavior.

Experts Reveal the 8 must-haves Buyers are Demanding

See what the future holds for the top trends of home building.

Builders' Show: The Top Five Home Trends for 2013

Upbeat housing forecasts, including a projected 22-percent increase in single-family housing starts for 2013.

Kitchen and Bath Design News

Check out this virtual magazine with the latest kitchen and bath designs!

Hot Home Trends for 2013

Take a look forward into the new year to see some of the most popular home trends to make the list this year.

10 Top Design Trends of 2012

Look back on 2012 to see the most impressive designs of the year!

Staging to Sell to the Younger Buyer

The newest generation of buyers is spawning in the real estate buying market. Young professionals and families are getting established and beginning to shop for their first or second homes in the mountains.

13 Hot Home Trends for 2013

Whether you're staging homes or giving past clients advice, here are several design trends to keep in mind this year.

Home Trends: Making Dining Room Spirts Bright

It is the time of gathering with the holiday season swiftly approaching. One of the focal points of this cheerful time of year is, of course, the dining room.

Real Estate Market Trends: Pending Home Sales Rise

Pending home sales are up sharply in October, though real estate market trends vary be region.

Design Trends in New Homes

New homes, especially custom homes, are expressions of our needs, tastes, and priorities. See what new building trends are fitting these needs.

Luxury Housing Trends

Spice up your home with these fun and practical home improvement accessories that add flare to any room.

The Latest Lighting

The clocks turning back marks the start of long winter nights - so brighten the darkness with the tempting array of new designer lights available.

House Price Trends Hard to Gauge

In the 1990s, when property prices in Ponsonby grew 30 per cent over a relatively short period, a study of houses sold more than once showed that 10 per cent of the sellers lost money.

Tiger Stone

The labor-intensive work of paving a road has been simplified by a Dutch machine called the Tiger-Stone.Wherever the device goes, it will produce an instant road in the front.

Increasing Home Equity Revolving Credit

Signaling growing confidence in housing, new home equity revolving lines of credit totaled more than $44 billion year-to-date through July 2012, a three year high.

Harvest Hues

Let the brilliant reds, oranges, and browns of fall color your home. Use these cozy hues to build the perfect autumn-inspired color palette.

Keep Your Haunted Home Safe for Halloween

Eerie sounds, spooky lights and jack-o'-lanterns aglow-extra efforts at Halloween will keep visitors coming back for both tricks and treats. To keep the fun going, however, it's important to plan your home's scary set-up with safety in mind.

Easy Ways to Add Character

Add comfort, convenience, and character with the right lighting.

10 Cheapest Places to Live in the U.S.

Many people are looking to cut down on their expenses by moving to more affordable cities and towns. But where to go?

5 Upcycled Pot Racks & Cookware Storage Ideas

Looking to utilize your space in your kitchen? Here are some ways to store your pots and pans.

Style Assistant

Find your decorating style with a spin around our Style Assistant. With nearly 500 looks, you're bound to find the perfect one for your home. Decorating has never been so easy.

Tips on Bidding at Real Estate Auctions

Bidding at a real estate auction is a seemingly intimidating process for real estate investors and potential homeowners. With the potential of others vying for a property you want, you may feel a slight bit of anxiety, but bidding, and winning can be painless if you know the playing field.

2013 IKEA Dining Room Design Ideas - Home Trends Design

Here is the 2013 dining room design ideas from IKEA. The idea in this series is to show beautiful and inspiring IKEA dining room design ideas in 2013 with :bring new life to your home" concept

Empire Today 2013 Trends

For extra decorating ideas, check out the hot new trends in home decorating for 2013.

How to Sell Your Home For the Best Price

Since the majority of people who want to buy a home are looking to upgrade, your mission as a seller is to project a lifestyle of success, glamour, happiness, and organization. Here's how to do it yourself without dipping into your next mortgage payment.

What Your Home is Really Worth

When it comes to assessing a home's value, real estate agents and homeowners tend to be an optimistic bunch.

Home Design Pictures

Check out these unique picutres of homes around the world that may trigger some new inspiration!
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What Do Home Buyers Want Today?

It's a buyers' market, and here there are four things that today's buyers are looking for.
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Is now really the best time to buy?

August Buying Advice: Mortgage rates and home prices are enticing, but first-time buyers in some areas won't find much to choose from.
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Black is "in" for up-to-date interiors

Not only is black a great shade on you - it's also a great shade for your home, say specialists in this field.
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The Psychology of Color

Use color as a mood-lifting design tool that evokes calm, drama, cheer or comfort.
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GE to Develop Home Fueling For Natural Gas Cars

GE starting to develop a cheap and fast way to refuel natural gas cars at home with the help of government research.

2012-2013 Colour Trends

For 2012-2013, the concept of possibilities moves us into a pro-active position. See what color trends are influenced by social media, impact on or enviroment, and our own busy lives.

Frequently Asked Questions on Air Conditioners

Get answers to the most asked questions on air conditioners.

Quick & Easy Exterior Fixes

This weekend, take time to boost your home's curb appeal with easy exterior projects.

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Home Building Trends 2012

A selection of some of the new products and innovations from the 2012 International Builders Show.

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Top Home Trends of 2012

From your kitchen counter to your linen closet, we saw plenty of new innovations for your abode at the International Home and Housewares Show.

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When and How to Display the U.S. Flag

The United States Flag Code stipulates that as the symbol of a living country, the flag is considered in itself a living thing and should be properly displayed and cared for. The code outlines the proper ways to display the American flag.

Open Up and Say "Ah"

It's time to throw open the windows and pull our patio furniture out of the dark corners of our basements. Take the outside party prep up a notch and get ready for the raves.

Stay Cool!

Stay cool on those hot summer days with these indoor and outdoor fans.

Top 10 Trends In Home Design

Tomorrow's homes are on the drawing board and they are nothing like the places you may recall from your childhood. Watch for these important home design trends.

42,158 Exterior Design Photos

The exterior of your house is the face of your home and shares its style and personality with the neighborhood and those just driving by.

Color Trends: What's new, What's Next?

Which colors will dominate decor in the coming year? Experts share the latest research.

Neutral is the New Black

The term "neutral" has had a history of being considered drab and boring when associated with interior design. However, the colorless quality that is sometimes linked to neutral is now becoming a hot, new trend in color schemes for interior decorating and furniture design. Kitchen remodel but want to keep costs low.

Home Trends: Create the Ultimate Storage and Hobby Garage

What kind of "toys" do you have stored in your garage? Even if you are lucky to have a garage, you may be struggling with how to organize all of this gear. However, with today's brilliantly designed garage and storage organization, you can create that perfectly organized and functional garage that still offers space to spare.

NARI reveals trend during National Home Improvement Month

In honor of National Home Improvement Month this May, the National Association of the Remodeling Industry (NARI) reveals that homeowners are personalizing their space during a remodel as the tough housing market forces more people to stay, rather than move.

8 new-home trends for 2012

The housing industry has taken a beating these past few years, but a glimmer of hope is on the horizon. Housing starts are expected to increase 10% in 2012, according to a survey by the National Association of Business Economics.

New Home Trends

Today's consumer is focused on simplicity, efficiency and practicality. Gone are the days of the McMansion, today's homebuyer wants an affordable home with a modest footprint. Architects and designers have put together a list of popular home design trends.

10 Kitchen Remodeling Trends

Classic designs and thoughtful features lead convenience to the heart of the home.

Trends for Home Buyers

To understand home buyer trends today, it's almost easier to look at what is not hot, at what buyers don't want to buy.

Your Guide to Painting Tools

The best way to ensure success when painting is to use the right tools. They will save you time and effort and reduce frustration. Select the tools that feel right in your hand and purchase the best quality you can afford; they will see you through years of successful painting projects.

10 Ways to Add Color to Your Exterior

Enhancing your home's exterior with colorful accents is an easy way to boost curb appeal. Whether you want to add a little color or a lot, these ideas and products promise to give your home a whole new look.

Fun Outdoor Lighting for the Summer

Keep your party out of the dark with some great illuminating lighting options.

Outdoor spaces with plants of the same color

Mastering the art of color in the garden can be very important if you're really passionate about gardening and the space in your home is one of the most important to you.

Before and After

Home Exteriors Maximize curb appeal with an exterior makeover. See how these 21 facades went from ordinary to unforgettable.

House Paint Color Charts

Coordinating house colors can be confusing. Most houses will use a palette with at least three different colors for siding, trim, and accents. Check out this link to find exterior house paint color combinations.

HGTV's David Bromstad

Wondering what's trending this year in interior design? We got the scoop from David Bromstad, host of HGTV's Color Splash and the original Design Star, who shared his predictions for 2012 interior design trends.

What's Big in Home Design This Year?

Here are "8 Influential Home Design Trends for 2012" based on what emerged as popular recurrences from the Best in American Living Awards.

What's the latest popular design materials for 2012

Trend watch: Minimalist Design

Exterior Design Trend Spotting - Creative House Address Markers

Exterior Design Trends - 12 Fabulous Fences and Great Gates

Re-Do it Design, A Home Decor, Ineterior Design and Color Trends Resource courtesy of www.MyHomeFaceLift.com

House Design Trends for 2012
The latest in home interior and exterior design that you can use as a references when you want to get the best product for your home. Read more.

Trend Watch: Home Design Gets Simpler
As home buyers continue to rank affordability high, more home styles are getting simpler and homes are becoming lower maintenance, according to the latest Home Design Trends Survey, conducted by the American Institute of Architects. Read more.

Interior Design Trends 2012, Comfortable Chic Decorating Ideas
Modern interior design trends help find a fresh appreciation of existing homes, see properties through new eyes and find comfort in old rooms, decorated in chic style for 2012. Read more.

Inspired Holidays Curb Appeal: Give Your Yard a Pre-Holiday Makeover Read more.

Budget Holiday Decorating Tips for Your Home's Exterior Here are some ways to save money decorating this holiday season, and get the whole family involved, too. Read more.

Two Great Articles from The Journal of Light Construction
Siding as a Design Element and Avoiding Boring Siding
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Design 101 at HGTV
Learn the basics of decorating, from design styles and color theory to furniture essentials. See the difference between contemporary and modern, traditional and transitional. Learn about Color Theory... the fundamentals of color, color meanings, and choosing a color scheme. Read more.

It's All about color: Exteriors go glamourous
No matter what the style of your home, from country to contemporary, even minor enhancements to the exterior can make a major difference in upgrading both the look and perceived value of your property. Read more.

A Unique Perspective on Exterior Color Trends
White remains the most popular exterior paint color because it is so perfectly versatile. It's clean, fresh, and so accommodating-the ideal background for accent colors that make trim and architectural details jump out to the curb. Can you imagine green or blue or brown shutters against anything other than white? Nor can we. Read more.

Why so much beige?
Human beings have a deeply ingrained desire to blend in with their tribe, said Leatrice Eiseman, director of the Pantone Color Institute and author of "The Color Answer Book" (Capital Books, 2003). Inside our homes, we're using color as a way to express our individuality, she said. "But the outside still has to say, 'I'm one of you.' " Read more.

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