Dishing with a Designer: Emily Hanson
Insight from our Interior Design Intern For those of you who have been reading our newsletters regularly, you know our monthly ritual of sitting down with a different member of [...]
Model Home Design Case Study
Creating a Suburban Respite Once upon a time, in a rustic, bucolic area of Vermont there was a dearth of quality, yet attainable, housing. Enter Snyder Homes. Known for building [...]
Third Layer Principle
From the desk of Lita Dirks Throughout my career I have been involved in designing and merchandising close to (actually, probably over) a bazillion model homes. And, while I approach [...]
June 2019 Newsletter: Outdoor oasis, choosing an interior design firm, and more!
Creating an Outdoor Oasis As interior designers/merchandisers our goal is to create beautiful spaces and inspire dreams. Read more about how we design and merchandise to create outdoor spaces that [...]
Dishing with a Designer: Cat McGowan
Each month we sit down with a different designer to get a little insight into how they work, their design philosophy, and the industry as a whole. We thought we’d [...]
Choosing the Right Interior Design Firm for Your Needs
Choosing the Right Interior Design Firm Ever been sold on the "greatness" of a company only to find out it was all just smoke and mirrors? A firm that makes [...]
May 2019 Newsletter: Color and Design, Importance of Buyer Profiles, and much more!
Color, Nature, and Design We are all attracted to our planet's beauty whether we are conscious of it or not. Our designers understand this and know how to [...]
Importance of a Buyer Profile
In the not too recent past, simply having a model home was often enough to set you apart from other builders. Times have changed. Staying competitive requires builders provide a [...]
Incorporating Color and Nature in Design
Color, Nature, and Design Biophilia or the love of nature, is the concept that humans are innately attracted to nature. And as such are drawn to all things in the [...]
Dishing with a Designer: Cassy Weber
Each month we sit down with a different designer to get a little insight into them, their process, and the industry as a whole. This month’s dish is courtesy of [...]
April 2019 Newsletter: Amenity Space, 55+ Council, Outdoor Design and More!
The Importance of Amenity Space Design A well-thought out and strategically designed amenity space can create a true sense of neighborhood and community. A place to be happy alone, [...]
Designing Outdoor Areas to Expand Living Spaces
We often talk about the impact of bringing the outdoors into the interior design of a home. However, just as important is expanding the living area by extending the indoors [...]