Ideas for the Taking

Whether you’re building new, remodeling
or redecorating, consider incorporating
one or more of these hot trends
from a recent homes tour.

Text: Andrea Darr
Photos: Matt Kocourek
July-August 2009

These days, knowing what homebuyers want is more important than ever. So builders who speculate with model homes conduct much consumer research before pouring a foundation or raising a wall. What have they learned about what people want? We’ve gathered the most intriguing trends to come from the HBA’s Spring Homes Tour to share with you. Plus, find a list of the winners when you turn the page.



Note: The tour is officially over, but if you want to see inside these homes, many are still open to the public. Visit kchba.org to find a complete list.

 

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Ideas for the Taking

These days, knowing what homebuyers want is more important than ever. So builders who speculate with model homes conduct much consumer research before pouring a foundation or raising a wall. What have they learned about what people want? We’ve gathered the most intriguing trends to come from the HBA’s Spring Homes Tour to share with you. Plus, find a list of the winners when you turn the page.



Note: The tour is officially over, but if you want to see inside these homes, many are still open to the public. Visit kchba.org to find a complete list.

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