New Home Features

When building there are so many new home features to choose from – though it’s exciting, some can find the amount of choices a bit daunting. It’s inevitable that you will be met with options that you hadn’t even considered. We’re here to share our knowledge so you can get a jump on the building process – it will make you feel more confident going into the design phase.

Must Read Articles About New Home Features :

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5 Essential Front Door Color Ideas to Choose From

The color you choose for your front door ultimately defines your house in terms of class, style, and taste. There are several front door color ideas that you can choose from — however, they should fit in with the overall palette of your home. Choosing your front door color will depend on the color of your house, your preferences, and how you’ve decorated. Here are five bold front door colors and tips on how to pick them.

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10 Popular Custom Home Customizations

Customizations take a new home from typical to tailor-made. So, if personalization is what you crave, why settle for ordinary when it comes to your dream home? Here are 10 popular customizations you might love in your new home.

Everything You Need to Know About Ranch Homes

Learn why the one-story, open layout has made a comeback. The common saying, “as American as baseball and apple pie” could easily add “ranch homes.” A study released by the National Association of Home Builders shows two-thirds of home buyers (64%) would like a single-story home. To better understand the demand, here are some reasons the single story structure is popular again.

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Quartz Versus Granite Countertops

Designing a house opens the doors to tons of options. Picking out the countertops in a new home for your food preparation and eating areas might be one of the most enjoyable aspects of your building project. Quartz and granite offer their pros and cons, so it’s important to have a baseline understanding of each before you make your final selection.

Recent New Home Features Articles:

Built-in Data Center

I know how a parent wants to keep an eye on their children while they are on the computer these days. There is a perfect solution to this problem, a “Data Center” right in the kitchen. I did this for a client who loved to cook, but at the same time wanted a solution to keeping on eye on her child while he was on the computer. We customized the home plan by taking a wall on the kitchen and adding a desk, phone line and computer line. We also added a top cabinet for storage of laptop, mail, pap... [Read More]

Flooring Material is Important as Well

Years ago I heard someone say you can tell a lot about a person by their foot wear. A dress or shirt and slacks receives the most notice but the shoes finishes off an outfit. Shoes in good condition and polished that match an outfit make a statement about the person. The same can maybe be said for flooring. While cabinets, appliances and plumbing products are the home features that receive more notice, quality flooring that serves the needs of each room is important as well. Hardwood floor... [Read More]

When is a Phone Like a Home?

I’m old enough to remember picking up the phone only to hear a neighbor speaking on the line. The phone line was shared with the neighbors. You had to wait to use the phone when no one was on the line and of course others could listen in on your call. Compare that to today’s Smart Phones where the use of the phone has changed and expanded to not only making calls but texting and accessing the internet. In a way that is what has been happening with home designs. The use of space has changed... [Read More]

Housing For Boomers That Will Really Pop

I was born in 1953 placing me about in the middle of what has been called the Baby Boomer generation. We represent a very large demographic and for the most part have the ability to purchase. The wants, needs and lifestyle of the Baby Boomers has differed from other generations. Fine Line Homes began in 1972 and has largely evolved with product for this demographic. As the Boomers begin to move into retirement, their desire for housing is different from previous generations. Some ... [Read More]

Value Engineered Home Designs

Great home designs should not only offer excellent curb appeal on the exterior and a functional interior layout, they should take into consideration construction cost as well. Many people desire a new home for the energy efficiency, the option to make changes to meet their needs and select colors they prefer. Designing homes to maximize material cost helps keep a new home more affordable which is even more important in today’s market. A summary of an article from Design Basics, one o... [Read More]

New 3 Bedroom Cape Cod Home Design

The Rockland Cape is new at Fine Line Homes for 2011 putting a fresh spin on a traditional Cape design. The kitchen features an Island Bar with sink and extended top for eating. The corner pantry and optional Drop Zone near the door are unique. With the open layout, everyone is included whether the excitement is in the Living Room or Dining Room. The Primary Bedroom is on the first floor with a Double Bowl Vanity in the Bath and a spacious Walk-In Closet. The second floor Dormers not only pro... [Read More]

Perk up your Bedroom with a Coffee Bar

You will not need room service when you can wake up in your own room to the fresh aroma of French Roasted coffee. Adding a Coffee Bar can be an inexpensive luxury you can add to your new home design or remodeling job. Adding a small section of cabinets with countertop, outlet, and coffee maker, and maybe a small refrigerator are all you will need. It will be like having room service every morning. What a great way to start your day. [Read More]

It’s Easy to Love Hardwood Floors

Hardwood floors are a popular choice for their charm and beauty. Engineered tongue and groove hardwood flooring offers a structurally sound product that will not warp or show gaps. Different wood species provide varying degrees of “hardness”. Some like pine or birch or more susceptible to scratches and dents. Oak is a good choice for hardness. [Read More]

Introducing the “Austin” Ranch

The Austin ranch home plan is one of our new designs for 2011. It has great charm and curb appeal. The porch wraps around to the front door which opens to a formal entry. The Kitchen, Dining and Family Room is open for entertaining and family living. The plan features an optional Drop Zone and Data Center. The Drop zone is located near the door from the garage and is a great place to store items like keys and charge cell phones. The Data Center allows the computer to be monitor... [Read More]

The Warmth of Stone

Manufactured stone used as an exterior accent gives the home a warm natural feel. It has really gained in popularity in recent years. There is a broad selection of colors and tones available along with different styles including Fieldstone, Cobblestone, Drystack and Sandstone. [Read More]