House Design

The Owyang House – Global Design News

28/01/2026
San Jose, California, USACategory: Private Homes Year: 2022 Architects: Swatt Miers Architects Lead Architects: Robert Swatt Design Team: Swatt Miers Architects; RobertSwatt FAIA, Angie Gormas Client: King and Vivian Owyang Contractor: Denis Matson General Contractor Photographers: Tim Griffith, Tim Griffith Photography The Owyang House is a new two-story 6,000 square foot home in Atherton, California, that replaces a 2,700 square foot, one-story 1950’s post and beam structure that suffered from low ceilings (7′- 3” at bottom of beams) and dark, claustrophobic interior spaces. The new home features exciting interior spaces, an abundance of natural light throughout, and strong indoor…
Renovation

Next phase of UMaine’s $45M arena overhaul begins this spring

27/01/2026
The next phase of the renovation of the University of Maine’s Alfond Arena will begin this spring. It is part of facilities upgrades at the university that have been funded by a $170 million gift from the Harold Alfond Foundation. The Alfond Arena renovation will cost $45 million, according to UMaine athletic director Jude Killy, and he said university officials are hoping it will be completed by the end of 2025.WBRC Inc. (Bangor) and Crawford Architects (Kansas City, Missouri) will be the architects, PC Construction (Portland) will execute the construction management and Forty Nine Degrees (Coldwater, Ohio) will lead…
House Renovation

Nathan Cleary’s ‘moody’ $2m home renovation

26/01/2026
NRL superstar Nathan Cleary has offered a rare behind-the-scenes look at his personal live as he chronicles the renovations to his luxury western Sydney home.NRL superstar Nathan Cleary has offered a rare behind-the-scenes look at his personal life as he chronicles the renovations to his luxury western Sydney home. In between winning premierships, the reigning Clive Churchill Medal winner has been busy updating the 15-year-old home he bought from his father and coach Ivan in June for $1.7m. Cleary lives in the home, which sits next to the Nepean River and just a short drive from the Penrith Panthers’…
Home Improvement

Builders’ Merchants News – New research points to a rise in home improvement plans

25/01/2026
Research by Häfele UK suggests that despite a challenging start to the year for many businesses in the home improvement sector, factors such as a reduction in energy pricing may be allowing homeowners to invest in their homes once again. Almost half of UK homeowners (45%) are planning home improvements within the next two years according to new research. One in ten respondents said the cost and difficulty of buying and selling will see them actively put off plans to move in favor of home improvements and over a third (36%) of all respondents aren’t considering a move but have…
House Design

Real Estate and Design Trends to Watch in 2024

24/01/2026
©Tower Ridge, photo courtesy of Netze HomesThree Key TakeawaysAdvise buyers that nobody should copy trends for their popularity since they change over time; a better approach is to seek joy. Aging boomers have more options to choose among, from staying put with features that aid safety to going to a facility with specialized care. Landscapes that conserve nature and shelter pollinators and wildlife are designed for private backyards and shared communities.Staying aware of what’s new and innovative in design and real estate is important, not to be trendy but to learn about innovative materials, systems and products…
House Design

BarlisWedlick Architects designs a high-performance, sustainable modern home using a 19th century barn complex

23/01/2026
New York, New York, USA Originally part of a 19th-century farm compound, the Meadow House designed by BarlisWedlick Architects is a 3,800-square-foot, single-story home situated on almost three acres in New York’s Westchester County.For its design, the Meadow House has been awarded a 2023 Future House Award by Global Design News and The Chicago Athenaeum Museum for Architecture and Design. Using 3 barn-shaped volumes the architects have arranged in an L-shape and connected by links with large windows overlooking the original barn on the property. Mirroring the barn’s L-shape, the two structures form a large courtyard between them. The…
Home Improvement

Best Home Improvement Loans of March 2024

22/01/2026
If your home needs some repairs or you want to tackle big remodeling projects, you might need to take out a loan to meet all your goals. A home improvement loan is a type of unsecured personal loan. You can use funds to pay for home-related projects, whether you need to repair floors or gut your kitchen. Best home improvement loansBest for long repayment terms LightStream LightStream has repayment terms up to 144 months, or 12 years, depending on how much you borrow. This is good for borrowers who need to take out a large amount for major home…
Home Improvement

As home improvement growth slows, consumers turn to e-commerce

21/01/2026
YipitData industry report shows Amazon growing share, ranking second behind The Home Depot NEW YORK, Aug. 17, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — The home improvement industry has seen significant sales shifts towards online shopping, with generalist retailers such as Amazon making significant market share gains against specialty retail leaders such as The Home Depot. YipitData’s State of the Home Improvement Industry Report provides visibility into the dynamics of the $220 billion home improvement market, covering industry trends and growth by channel, retailer and subcategory.Home improvement consumers turning to e-comm in new YipitData report; Amazon ranks #2 in market share behind Home…

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