At Fairmont Homes, we are always looking for the latest in interior design trends to better serve you, our customers when helping you design your dream home. Here are several articles and websites that provide more information about the new interior design trends for 2012: N Design...
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I get asked this question a lot: Do I need an architect? Architects are licensed professionals. Like doctors and lawyers, they have completed university programs and lengthy internships, and they have passed a series of rigorous exams. Their training covers many areas, ranging from landscape design...
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When we think of the holidays, we think of home — our own home, maybe our mom’s, or even a best friend’s. Why not give a gift that will make that home better, warmer, more practical, and more fun? Here’s a guide from House Logic to Christmas gifts...
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No one likes wasting money, especially in these tough economic times. So it certainly makes sense — dollars and cents — to make a small investment of time and supplies to close up those heat-wasting air leaks around your home. It’ll pay back big dividends...
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We’ve needed something positive to show us that the housing industry is turning around. Here are nine reasons posted byHousingZone.com that tell us we might be looking at a better 2012 than 2011 in the residential construction market. 1. Unemployment drops to lowest point since 2009 The unemployment...
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There is something so gorgeous about an elegant, timeless, white kitchen! Whether you enjoy trend-spotting or wrinkle your nose at the very thought, recurring trends are worth paying attention to, if for no other reason than what they say about the public taste vis-a-vis the times...
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If you’re thinking about a new custom home, chances are fairly good that you’ll be including at least one fireplace. But what type of fireplace do you have in mind? Here are a few basic ideas to get you started. Fireplace Idea #1: Simple and Elegant Gas...
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Building a home for retirement isn’t just about the bells and whistles. Clients want an energy-efficient, accessible home that’s easy to maintain. In this article: Retiring in style: 3 custom homes that redefine retirement living by Susan Bady, Contributing Editor HousingZone.com, we find that people who build one-of-a-kind...
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Does your home repair to-do list seem to be taking over your life? Jeff Wilson, host of Buildipedia’s At Home channel, sympathizes and offers sage advice for how to tame that ever-present “Honey-Do” list. Every aspiring handyman (or handywoman) has a List. Not the list you...
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The U.S. population is aging and many seniors want to continue living independently in their own homes. Creating a safe, livable environment to foster aging in place through universal design without the home screaming “this was made for old people” can be an easy task...
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