It’s Home Tour Season!

As home design enthusiasts know, summer is an exceptionally exciting time, because it’s when home tours are in full swing. Starting in June with the Artisan Home Tour and the Luxury Home Tour, home tour season offers an unparalleled opportunity to immerse yourself in the endlessly inspiring world of architecture, construction, and design. After all, where else do you get an invitation to step inside multimillion-dollar dream homes and discover chef-caliber kitchens, luxurious master suites, rustic wine cellars, and other Pinterest-worthy design features? Whether you‘re thinking of redecorating your living room, renovating an outdated kitchen, remodeling a beloved older home, or building a new house, home tours offer a wealth of ideas, inspiration, and information. As you talk with realtors, architects, builders, interior designers, and other professionals, you’ll get an idea of what your project might cost; discover the latest materials, features, and finishes; and learn about the newest technologies and sustainable design techniques to help you create the home of your dreams.

To help you make the most of home tour season, we’ve compiled a handy list of our favorite home tours and some useful tips.

Ready to Redecorate?

As you visit each home, ask to meet the interior designer. He or she can explain the vision for the home, discuss design challenges and solutions, explain why a particular paint color was selected, and show you how clever coffee bars, dishwashers hidden by custom cabinetry and other surprises were created. Even if you don’t have a million-dollar budget, you’ll find ideas you can translate to your own home.

Thinking of remodeling?

If you’ve been fantasizing about knocking down walls to bring more light into your home, replacing your countertops with Cambria®, or building an addition, a remodeling home tour can be a valuable step in the discovery process. Builders and contractors enjoy sharing “before” photos of their projects, explaining average cost-per-square-foot construction costs, and offering tips for maximizing your budget and minimizing the disruption of renovation.

Dreaming of building a brand-new home?

Building a new home can be one of the most rewarding—and complex—endeavors of a lifetime. Given the potential size of your investment in terms of both time and money, it makes sense to learn as much as you can before buying a lot and breaking ground. When you find a home that reflects your personal style, ask to talk to the architect, builder, landscape architect, and interior designer. If you click with them, follow up after the tour to schedule a no-obligation consultation to discuss your project.

Realize Your Remodel with Finance by Cambria

Now that summer is upon us, it’s a great time to start planning your next kitchen or bath remodel with Cambria®. Whether you’re dreaming of a sparkling, all-white kitchen with pristine countertops and a stunning center island crafted of Ella™, or a sophisticated master bathroom with a coastal-chic vibe featuring Oakmoor™, Finance by Cambria is an ideal way to pay for your remodel.

Looking at a Fixer-Upper? The Benefits of a Renovation Loan

If you are searching for your dream home and are not finding what you are looking for, it may be time to consider a home that you can purchase and renovate into the home you’ve always wanted. If you don’t have the cash on hand to tackle a renovation after you purchase the home, consider a Renovation Loan. Here are more details and benefits of a Renovation Loan:

Color Your World: How to Pick the Perfect Paint

With the holidays just around the corner, October is a perfect time to give your rooms a fresh coat of paint in a fabulous new color. But, unless you’re a design professional, it can be challenging to pick the perfect palette with confidence. Here are some tips for getting it right the first time.

Ready. Set. Update! 5 Easy Weekend Projects

Ready to give your home a fresh new look? Pick a summer weekend, roll up your sleeves, and take on one of these simple, satisfying projects. If you’re better suited to playing creative director than contractor, enlist a local expert to help.

Jumpstart Your Remodel with Finance by Cambria

Now that spring is just around the corner, it’s a great time to start planning your next kitchen or bath remodel with Cambria. Whether you’re dreaming of a sparkling, all-white kitchen with pristine countertops and a stunning center island crafted of Ella™, or a sophisticated master bathroom featuring the elegant, serpentine swaths of Roxwell™, Finance by Cambria® is an ideal way to pay for your remodel.

Remodeling ROI: How to get the biggest bang for your renovation buck

If you’ve been thinking about remodeling your home, you’ve probably realized that it’s both an emotional and financial decision. For example, if you love to cook, a new kitchen with a chef-grade stove may bring you countless hours of joy and entertainment. But if you might be selling your home within the next few years, you also want to know the kitchen will pay for itself when the “For Sale” sign goes up in your front yard. Here are some tips to help you get the biggest bang for your renovation buck.