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If you’re lucky enough, unique design features come with the home you purchase. But more often than not, you have to plan ahead to add a funky, unexpected design feature to your home. And by “funky and unexpected,” we certainly don’t mean “frivolous.” These unique design features are just as

Lighting Sets the Mood this Fall, in Any Room

Commercial Projects Inspiration, Home Builder, Interior Design Inspiration|

As fall settles in, and pumpkin spice takes over every coffee and dessert flavor on the planet, the aura of the season is one of coziness. Depending on where you live, the nights may be getting a bit cooler and fireside chats — both indoors and outside — become a

Builders: Here’s What Millennial Home Buyers Are Looking For

Millennials continue to dominate the real estate market, accounting for 37% of all recent home buyers. Because this trend is expected to continue, smart builders are keeping a close eye on what Generation Y is looking for in the perfect house. First and foremost, millennials love their space—and they’re willing

Mirrors, Mosaics, and Murals…in the Kitchen?

Commercial Projects Inspiration, Interior Design Inspiration|

Has subway tile had its day in the sun? While this classic backsplash design has certainly withstood the test of time, subway tile might be taking a backseat to some more intricate designs, including mirrors, mosaics, murals — and bold, moroccan fish scales. Check out some of our favorite design

Top Trends in Commercial Flooring

From medical offices and hotel suites to entertainment venues and modern corporate workspaces, commercial flooring is no longer the drab and easily forgotten surface it once was. Product innovation and improvements in installation technology mean commercial business owners have more options than ever before, with the freedom to choose flooring

Your Guide to a Beautiful Basement

When it comes to home square footage, basements are prime real estate; yet so many leave their basement unattended, collecting clutter. For this month’s design trends, we’ve put together a few anything-but-boring basement ideas in hopes of inspiring you to breathe some life into that fantastic living space beneath the

Sellers: Bring in More Home Buyers with an Updated Kitchen

Photo by Haven Design and Construction - Browse kitchen ideas Year after year, survey after survey, an updated kitchen is one of the top features buyers want to see when shopping for their new home. This is especially true for younger buyers, who currently make up the majority of first-time

What Do Home Buyers Really Want

What Do Home Buyers Really Want? A Look at Some of the Top Trends Photo by Sunset West Outdoor Furniture - Search patio pictures For the first time in a long time, it looks like the housing market is favoring buyers over sellers. That means motivated builders can benefit from

Design Trends: June-Outdoor Living Spaces

Design Trends: Summertime Outdoor Living Spaces for Every Kind of Outdoor Living Outdoor living spaces can make your home feel expansive and more inviting, especially when the weather is pleasant late into the evening. Lounging on the patio after dinner can make you feel like you’re on vacation, and it’s

Design Trends-Pantries

Designing Your Dream Pantry Many of us have a dream home with ideas for a dream kitchen, a dream master suite, and even a dream outdoor living space. But, have you ever heard of anyone with ideas for a dream pantry? Perhaps it’s one of the areas of a home

Design Trends: Kitchens

Every design element should be an intentional one, especially in the kitchen. What clues do your kitchen colors reveal about your personal style? What do your kitchen cabinets say about your organizational skills? If a kitchen update, remodel, or design from the ground up is in your near future, take

5 Renovations That Can Make an Ordinary Bathroom Luxurious

If you’re hesitating to start with bathroom renovation in your home because you’ve heard stories that it costs a fortune, you’ll be sad to find out that these aren’t just stories. Bathroom remodels can cost up to $50,000, and if you’re on a budget, you might think that you won’t

Design Trends: Fireplaces!

Interior Design Inspiration, VEO Design Studio|

Romantic, inviting, and utilitarian. Fireplaces have the power to set the tone for an entire room. Whether your design preferences are ultra-modern or lean toward a cabin-in-the-woods vibe, creating a fireplace focal point quickly transforms any room into your favorite gathering space. Here are some of our favorite hearths that

Primera and VEO Design Studio Simplify the Design Center Experience

Building a new home involves more than selecting the perfect design elements. Here at Primera, we understand that every home buyer has a unique style, schedule and budget that will impact each step of the process, which is why we use VEO Design Studio software to ensure every

Loads of Ideas for Functional, Organized Laundry Spaces

In keeping with the determination to stay organized beyond the first 90 days of a new year, we want to give some attention to a room that’s often overlooked when it comes to function and design, but one that’s vital to the home, nonetheless — The Laundry Room.

How To Invest In A Property During 2019

As you are probably aware, just like pretty much every other market out there, the real estate market is undergoing constant changes and evolving. It keeps popping out new trends, and what worked as early as five years ago might not be applicable anymore. This is why the worst idea

A Refreshingly Clean Palette for the New Year

As another new year is upon us, thoughts of becoming more organized, donating household items we no longer use, or repurposing furniture to update living spaces, makes us feel like we’re starting out fresh and new. In the spirit of “Out with the old; embrace the new!” we’ve put together

The Best Kitchen Countertops for Every Project

Photo by Webber + Studio, Architects - Look for kitchen pictures The kitchen is often seen as the focal point of the home—a place where the day begins, meals are cooked, families gather and holidays are made special. In addition to choosing the right flooring and cabinetry, one of

Chic Landscaping Ideas for Small Backyards

We associate landscaping projects mostly with large scale gardening. It is as if you need acres of land to create archways, cobbled paths, and sculpt plants. On the contrary, landscaping is possible in the smallest of gardens, even in the ones that can be found on somebody’s balcony in a

7 fashion rules that you should implement into your home decor

For some of us who think of ourselves as lovers of fashion, the clothes we wear might be just as important as the home we live in. Interior decorating is not an easy task and a lot of creativity and effort is needed to create a stylish environment. A lot

Make It Shine: Enhance Your Interior with Stunning Lighting Design

When talking about interior design, a lot of people emphasize the importance of opting for the right colors, getting the right furniture, finding the perfect rug and so on, but many fail to mention the most important aspect – proper lighting. In the majority of related articles, you’ll find lighting

From Foyer to Bedroom: Unexpected Décor to Welcome the Holidays into Your Home

Just about everyone decorates the usual spaces in their homes for the holidays — the fireplace mantle, the tree in the living room, the dining room table. But, what if you let the holiday season burst forth in every room of your house? These unexpected decorating tips can help personalize

5 Common Plumbing Leaks

No matter if they’re big or small, plumbing leaks can cause water damage almost anywhere in your house. These can be quite destructive and nerve-racking, but you should also know that the majority of them are almost entirely preventable at the same time. Keep on reading to learn more about

Primera Helps Hilton Tucson East Win a 2017 Hilton Honors Award

Carpet and tile flooring, lobby area, Hilton Tucson East Arizona hotels contribute more than $12 million annually to the state economy, and Primera is proud to play a role in helping the local hotel industry thrive. Primera Commercial Division recently installed flooring as part of a property-wide renovation project for

From Intimate to Eclectic, Outdoor Patios with Fire Pits Take the Chill Out of the Air