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Allenwood–A Single Family Home Built for Two Families
Situated on a beautiful lake in Montague, Michigan, this Silver Award-winning home was designed for...
The Unger Residence – Blurring the Lines between Indoors and Outdoors
This platinum award-winning home located just outside Las Vegas in Henderson, Nevada. shows how indoor...
I Deserve It!
Six years ago, in the midst of the recession, the battle cry in housing was...
Home of the Week: Eleanor
The best of past and present architectural styles combine in this welcoming, farmhouse-inspired design, our...
The Front Porch
A truly American architectural form, front porches have deep cultural roots across numerous styles and...
Elevate Ceilings to Greater Heights with Six Simple Design Ideas
Thank goodness we’ve parted ways with popcorn ceilings! But it’s time to look beyond the...
Luxury Living Redefined in Smaller Spaces
While these homes may be smaller, expectations remain to keep them luxurious. So Best in...
A Quick Start Guide to Molding
Looking to add some molding and millwork detailing to your next project? Overwhelmed by the...
Home of the Week: Washington Road Residence
This week we travel to Rochester, Mich. for a look at the breathtaking Best in...
Detach from your Garage
The detached garage or rear entry garage is a growing trend in both urban and...
Kitchen Remodel: Authentic Charm
Project Team Architect: Benchmark Design Studio Remodeler: Mike Schaap Builders Interior Designer: Benchmark Design Studio...
Top Features for Upscale Homes
The top five upscale features by this measure are shown below. Following the precedent of...
30 Years of BALA Design Trends: What’s Changed, What’s the Same?
Timeless Trends Let’s first look at a few trends that have stood the test of...
Home of the Week: Siesta Key
Meet Siesta Key of Sarasota, Fla. The orientation of this home responds to approximately 300 linear...
Holly Ridge Remodel
The major obstacles to overcome in this remodel were architectural details reminiscent of the late...
Double Up – Kitchen Islands that Serve You
The great debate – is one island enough? We reviewed last year’s Best in American...
Waterfront Homes
Designing a home is akin to building a puzzle. When it’s all put together properly...
Keen for Green
Homebuyers reveal they love green features, but don’t always want to ante up. Homebuyers tend...
Loma Linda One
What happens when the goal of a home’s design is to create a house that is...
BALA Deadline Extended to September 7!
If anyone understands that a successful project takes time, it’s you, the builders, designers, architects...
Vegas Views Remodel
The goal was to turn a long, cave-like hallway into an interesting pathway leading to...
Daylighting—Bright, Warm, and Green
Remember the delight in discovering that cozy spot in the house where you were bathed...
Home of the Week: European Lake Retreat
One of the unique challenges of our Home of the Week was designing to meet...
Thank You for Your Service; Designing a Home for a Wounded War Hero
The home building industry can help meet the housing needs of returning heroes who have...
Spotlight on Community: Soo Line Building City Apartments
The Soo Line Building City Apartments is just one of many green multifamily projects that...