Stepping into a New Year and decade, we have seen many stylish and some judgmental trends that we may or may not condone. Some have come and gone faster than word art on your wall. The trends have set the decade and while some may have had their hiatus, they're now becoming just unfashionable. Below are some that you should be on the lookout for and hopefully incorporate in your new home or remodel! Euro-style cabinetry Euro style cabinetry has been around for a while, more o

Hardware is a feature in your house that can transform any room bringing it to life and making it appealing; it can all start with your front door. The folks over at Nostalgic Warehouse, a hardware provider, have identified the top 5 trends in hardware today. Art Deco is a style that compliments well in contemporary homes. The styles are notable for being elegant, functional and modern. Favoring geometric shapes, Art Deco motifs often feature vertical lines, angular details,

Naples has once again ranked #1 as the best cities for retirement, not only...

Flooring can have a big impact on your homes overall look. Choosing the right type of flooring can be a difficult tasks as different options may have different styles you like or are more beneficial in your home depending on the room. We're going to cover the different types of flooring as well as some of the pros and cons of choosing the more fitting types of flooring for your brand new home build or if you're renovating. First things first, you need to have an idea if you w

With the start of Fall yesterday, we start another great season of Florida's great weather. With luck on our side given these past few tropical depressions and hurricanes missing us we begin to enjoy more cooler weather and hopefully less rain, although hurricane season officially runs until the end of November. This current Hurricane season, to date, has had 13 Tropical Depressions, 12 Storms, 4 Hurricanes, and 2 (Cat 3+) Major Hurricanes, with Hurricane Dorian being the str

Open floor plans are an ideal way to improve your homes efficiency. By utilizing an open floor plan, you can not only gain efficiency in lighting but also in insulation and comfortability. Maximizing Energy Savings in your new home is top priority. Given the openness of a floor plan, the energy in the home is distributed evenly, this deters from one room having colder or warmer areas. Windows, skylights, and doors are all strategically located to maximize the benefits of the

The Importance of Customer Service from Home Builders Building a home is not for the faint at heart. There are tons of difficult decisions to be made, and the stress can be unbearable. However, an experienced custom home builder with excellent customer service will ease your worries and turn a stressful situation into an exhilarating experience. Customer service from your home builder can go a long way. You’re not just building a home together with your team; you’re also buil

Southwest Florida is known for its beautiful weather and beaches. While you can relax and enjoy a golden sunset at our local beaches, you may ask yourself, what else is there to do? Here's a list of Events to attend not only this month but the coming months as well. April Artcrafters Fine Art & Craft Show April 13th @ 10 am, Cambier Park - come see local artist that create some beautiful works including Oils, Acrylic and Watercolor Painting, Pen and Ink, Pencil and Pastel Dra

A new home under construction in Golden Gate Estates, Naples, Florida by Nova Homes of South Florida For home builders who are able to build in diverse communities is a big plus for the builder and the homeowner. Southwest Florida has a varied collection of communities and neighborhoods from gated communities, scattered lots, neighborhoods with no gated entry, communities with very large homesites, and waterfront neighborhoods. Nova Homes of South Florida builds custom luxury

Another New Home Under Construction in Naples, Florida by Nova Homes of South Florida How to Reduce Your Home's Carbon Footprint You may work to reduce your personal carbon footprint by driving less and recycling, but do you consider the footprint of your home? Here are some tips to make your home and your wallet a little greener. Buy efficient appliances. Appliances are getting more efficient every year, and some have better energy and water-use ratings than others. The en