The price of general liability insurance and the ongoing shortage of carriers willing to write such policies for builders pushed these issue to the top of NAHB's annual critical...
With the Nevada desert as its backdrop, the palm tree-lined pool terrace of this Tuscan-style luxury villa outside Las Vegas provides an invitation to enjoy the outdoors that ...
Inspired by the artistic symmetry of a unique, freestanding tub that he'd once seen in a magazine, luxury home builder, Peter Magee was determined to use this fixture as the focal...
While the all-glass conservatory in this 7,875-square-foot luxury home constructed for Atlanta's 2004 Street of Dreams was one of the show's hottest rooms, the attention it garnered...
Interior designer, Karen Butera, skipped the formalities when she developed the plan for the fabulous kitchen in this 7,200-square-foot, former Street of Dreams home outside Las...
With a side-by-side arrangement that permits shared spaces and amenities, the game and media rooms in this spectacular $7 million custom residence in Austin, Texas, combine to...
This custom 5,500-square-foot Minnesota "cottage" is filled with distinctive, imported antiques and meticulously handcrafted trim, rather than the rustic game trophies one might...
NAHB's critical issues survey was conducted every quarter until the fourth quarter of 1999 and every six months during 2000, 2001, and the first half of 2002. For the last two...
Architect Matt Schlueb, principal of Schlueb Architecture, recently designed his own home in Pittsburgh, Pa., with virtually no right angles. Villa Vuoto features 2,600 ...
Hansgrohe makes it simple to solve the showering desires of both short and tall bathers with its height-adjustable shower panel from Pharo. The Pharo Lift combines the luxury...
The Horizon Series fender fire wood-burning fireplace by Valor is equipped with a programmable remote control, six-piece log set and authentic-looking fire brick liners. Featuring...
A sense of place matters just as much to luxury home buyers as the details of the floorplan and the quality of the finishes. To deliver on this desire, custom builders can borrow...
Stone Natural Quartz Surfacing is the newest addition to the Formica family. With 12 neutral colors, ranging from Breccia Crème to Blue Crystalle (pictured), it is stain...
KraftMaid adds 26 new designs to its glass cabinetry, with inserts including classic, etched, textured, layered and camed designs. Whether it's maximum visibility, frosted or ...
MasterBath creates custom bath cabinetry with unique design details including moldings, decorative fillers and toe kicks for hutches, linen cabinets, storage and medicine cabinets...
Kohler introduces BubbleMassage air jet technology to its Experience and ProFlex whirlpool bath collections for additional massage control. Eight new models provide a variety...
Celesta Luxury Glass Enclosures are frameless and custom designed and crafted to help homeowners create the ultimate shower environment. With an array of hinges, pulls and towel...
Bach introduces the Allemande bathroom ensemble collection featuring a widespread lavatory faucet, tub and shower fixtures and a Roman tub faucet. Each is available in six finishes...
Danze adds both one- and two- handle models to the pull-down spout faucet line of the Sonora Collection. Available in three finishes: Chrome with Satin Nickel Accents, Stainless...
With a smudge-resistant stainless steel exterior, adjustable shelf heights and the Pure Advantage ice and water filtration system, the Icon counter depth refrigerator by Electrolux...