Fall is here.... and it is a great time to think about decorating ideas for your Cape Cod Home.  Here is a gallery of fun and inexpensive ideas we found on Freshome.com

Fall Decorating Ideas

   Here is a great gallery of ideas for your next Cape Cod Kitchen!  Digsdigs.com has provided a great list of ideas to inspire your next New Home or Renovation Project on Cape Cod.  From Colors, to Countertops, this article touches on those things that can make your Cape Cod Kitchen something special!

Click Here to see the article:http://www.digsdigs.com/traditional-coastal-style-kitchen-design-inspiration/

   The Boston Design Center is a unique and trend-setting collection of 87 interior design specialty boutiques.  These shops specialize in fine funishings, window coverings, fixtures, and all of the latest and greatest in interior design.  Recently Boston.com provided a look at the trends for 2012 from the Boston Design Center, highlighting the latest colors and styles for this coming year. 

Click here to view the entire gallery: 2012 Design Trends

  Buying a lot or land on Cape Cod is still a realistic option for many of our customers.  There are still several reasonably priced parcels left on the Cape, and building a new home can afford a customer the ability to design a home that exactly suits their needs.  However, there are many issues that must be addressed before the purchase. Here are just a few:

• Site Plans / Perc Test
• House Design and Engineering
• Historic / Conservation and other approvals
• Building Permits

   Partnering with a reputable and experienced design/build firm can make this process predictable and provide the customer with some assurance that in fact the home desired can be built on the chosen lot.  Custom Homes can provide the flexibility in design and appearance that many customers desire, but without proper planning, the permitting can become an arduous process.

REEF, Cape Cod's Home Builder has developed a critical planning guide for customers planning New Homes and Renovation projects on Cape Cod.  Click Below to download the guide:

    Every year, kitchen design trends change and new and fresh ideas are presented. We found this great gallery of inspiring kitchen ideas from Housebeautiful.com that covers everything from Colors, to Cabinets, to Kitchen Appliances.   If you are thinking of Building or Remodeling your Cape Cod Home, keep these ideas in mind!

http://www.housebeautiful.com/kitchens/tips/design-your-dream-kitchen-0511#/category1

   People often see the fall as a time to clean up the yard, and watch their once vibrant gardens fade and prepare for winter.  The Fall can be a great time however to add some new and exciting color to your landscaping here on Cape Cod.  We are lucky that the Fall on Cape Cod is very mild and it is a great time to change the look of your flower beds and containers.  Here are some ideas for cool weather plantings that can add beauty and color to your Cape Cod Home this fall.  Gallery: Plants for Fall

    Fall is here, or at least on it's way to Cape Cod, and with fall comes leaves.  Managing leaves can be quite a chore to get rid of, but fall leaves can also have some benefits.  The other problem with most Cape Cod Homes involves pine needles.  Excessive pine needles on a lawn can raise the soil acidity and kill the lawn very quickly. 

    Many experts suggest using a mulching mower to chop the leaves up and leave them right on the lawn.  The mulched leaves add vital nutrients to the lawn, and act as an inexpensive, yet very effective fertilizer. 

Here is an article from MSN Real Estate with 8 tips for managing leaves at your Cape Cod Home this fall: 8 Smart Ways to Deal with Leaves

  The Laundry Room is probably the least thought of room in a house.  Unless of course you have a few kids, then doing 6 or 8 loads a day can be a real chore, especially if you have the washer and dryer down in a dark corner of the basement like most people. In most of our Renovation, Remodeling, and Custom Home projects, we try to place the laundry room or closet on the main floor of the home.  We have even put the laundry machines on the 2nd floor, which most people think is a fantastic idea, since it is up close to the bedrooms! We came across an article from Decoist.com that provides several design ideas for your next laundry room. These designs range from simple to wild, but they all share the following features: convenience and storage.

Click Here to see the full gallery: Laundry Room Designs

Planning your New Home, Remodeling or Renovation project can be a fun and exciting process. We often tell our customers to make a list of "wants" and "needs" and to always make sure to prioritize the needs first.  The internet and television are full of trendy ideas that look good at first, but can be both impractical, and a waste of money.  We found an article from msn.com that provides a list of the 8 most overrated home improvement projects. Items such as home theaters, and large jacuzzi tubs are just a few of the things that they describe as items that look great, but never get used and cost a lot of money.  There is  also a list of suggestions for projects that do make sense and can enhance the look and value of your next home project.

Here is the full article from MSN.com: 8 Overrated Home Improvements.

If you are thinking of getting your project started on the Cape Cod. Click below to download our Critical Planning Guide:

  Built-in cabinetry and finish work have applications in more places than just the kitchen or entertainment center.  The creative use of standard cabinetry and some custom carpentry can add unique spaces in areas like mud rooms, bedrooms, or offices. Built-ins are a great way to take advantage of otherwise dead space under stairs, and at the ends of hallways.  A custom built-in bed or window seat can dress up the appearance of an otherwise plain and unremarkable space.  At REEF, we have created several built-ins for our new home and renovation project that add both function and style to these homes.

Here a gallery of 21 Built-in Ideas from MSN.com: 21 Built-In Ideas