Home Design

Looking to streamline your next above-garage addition and deliver standout results for your clients?  This guide breaks down what builders and remodelers like you need to know to design an addition over a garage that impresses clients, maximizes return on investment, and helps land you more jobs.  Whether you’re expanding square footage, adding an in-law … Read more

Designing home additions for clients? Whether you’re expanding a one-story layout or stacking a second story, this guide walks you through a smart, efficient workflow tailored for residential building pros.  Learn smart ways to plan, design, and present additions that align with your client’s needs. Plus, see how to do all that while saving time … Read more

A sunroom addition can completely transform how your clients live in and enjoy their homes — but only if it’s designed correctly.  Whether they want a peaceful morning retreat, a year-round family room, or just more space, the right sunroom design can make all the difference.  In this guide, you’ll find expert-backed design tips, cost … Read more

Whether your clients are expanding their family, working from home, or just craving some extra space, adding square footage to their home can be a smart investment. But with so many home addition ideas, it can be tough to decide what type of home addition is right for them.  In this 7-minute read, we’ll explore: … Read more

In today’s hectic world, homes have to work harder than ever, accommodating everything from socializing and cooking to work and education.  That’s why we created this quick guide to the most common types of rooms you’ll find in a home, along with expert design tips and ideas. We’ll cover: The roles different rooms play in … Read more

Adding space without a full rebuild or home remodel? In this case, a bump out addition might be the smartest move for some homeowners.  In this guide, we’ll show how builders and remodelers can plan, design, and present micro additions that blend seamlessly into existing homes — all without blowing the budget or the timeline. … Read more

Floor plan symbols help clients understand how a building will be built, remodeled, or repaired. Floor plans are supposed to be simple diagrams that help you visualize a space and determine whether the design is going to work for its intended purpose — be it remodeling a kitchen, building an entire home from scratch, or … Read more

As lifestyles change and priorities shift, the design of kitchens has evolved to meet those needs. In 2025, we can expect to see some exciting new trends emerge in kitchen design that will transform this essential space into a multi-functional and stylish home hub.  As a professional remodeler or designer planning to design or update … Read more

Adding onto a home is a big project, and without the right tools, it can quickly turn into a big headache. That’s why smart builders, remodelers, and designers rely on home addition planners to streamline design, avoid costly mistakes, and keep projects on schedule.  In this 5-minute read, we’ll cover 8 of the top design … Read more

Macs are powerful tools for professional home builders and designers. These reliable computers power some of the most interesting and effective home designs today. But there’s a problem — some home design software isn’t made for Apple computers. You can find home design software for Mac computers, but it’s a good idea to vet each … Read more