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

  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

  Bathrooms have seen a lot of changes over the years, and now electronics are becoming more prevalent in controling everything from your shower to your sink!.  Here are some cutting edge ideas for  your futuristic bathroom from MSN.com.  Building or Remodeling your Cape Cod Home can be a fun and exciting process, especially when it comes to picking out the fixtures for your Bathroom or Kitchen.  If you thought touch controlled faucets were interesting, these products will blow you away!

Click Here to see the full article: Bathrooms of the Future

   White Kitchens have become a standard in Cape Cod Homes, but many people may see white Kitchens as boring and plain.  We came across this article from Digsdigs.com that showcases 39 Inspiring White Kitchen designs, one of which might suite your tastes.  REEF has completed well over 1,000 New Kitchens and Kitchen Renovations on Cape Cod. If you are thinking of Building or Remodeling your Cape Cod Home, contact us today!

Click here for the article: http://www.digsdigs.com/39-inspiring-white-kitchen-design-ideas/

   Living Rooms are always a challenge. All of the things that are required such as  picking furniture, paint colors, home entertainment systems are all important decisions. The living room is the space where you spend a lot of your time with your friends and family, especially in a new Custom Home or after a Remodel or Addition.  Here are 25 ideas from decoist.com that might help in the decision making process. 

 25 Great Living Room Ideas

HOME DESIGN Apps for your

iPhone and Android

If you woke up this morning, smiled and thought, 'I would really love a more technologically saavy way to design and decorate my house', then you may be happy to know that Home Design Applications available for your Iphone, Ipad or Android Device have arrived en masse.

Follow the link below to learn about a some of my favorites using Android technology:

1. Home Design

2. Home Architecture and Design

3. Interior Design Gallery HD

http://www.androidzoom.com/users/wprice/list/favorites

If you are an Iphone and Ipad users I recommend trying http://home3dapp.com/

I have only used this application briefly, but was very impressed with its capabilities.  It is also user friendly. 

Have fun with the design and photo galleries!

DESIGN BUILD

    There are a lot of unique spaces that can be created in a bedroom, a great use of space is an alcove bed.  These designs are fun for a kids bedroom, or an older home with limited space. They can be simple or elaborate, and become a permanent part of the home.  If you are planning a new home or renovation project, consider an alcove bed... they look great!

Here is the full gallery from decoist.com:http://www.decoist.com/2012-08-02/1-cool-alcove-beds/

   Kids Bedrooms are always tricky, and sometimes overlooked in the design and construction process.  As a custom home builder, renovation and remodeling firm, specializing in design-build project, we here at REEF try to take all of the new spaces into account.  Designing a room for one child can be simple, but designing for a shared bedroom can be challenging. We found this great slideshow from Decoist.com with wonderful ideas for shared kids bedrooms.  Enjoy!

http://www.decoist.com/2012-07-20/kid-spaces-20-shared-bedroom-ideas/

    As a Builder and Remodeler on Cape Cod, our design team is often challenged with creating unique spaces.  However, when thinking about a home project or renovation,  everyone focuses on the exterior design, kitchen, master bedroom, and living areas.  Well, we thought it might be fun to provide a little inspiration for the kid's bedrooms. So many of our project involve creating spaces for children and grandchildren, which are often times boring and plain.  We found some interesting and exciting design ideas on Digsdigs.com for kids bedrooms that might provide some inspiration for your next project.  

Here is the full article: http://www.digsdigs.com/60-cool-teen-bedroom-design-ideas/

     So what does the future hold for house design? Trends are moving towards more contemporary interiors, traditional but highly detailed exteriors, and flexible and fun living spaces that allow families to enjoy time together both inside and outside the home.  Builderonline.com recently published an article covering design trends for new homes in 2012.  As a Custom Home Builder on Cape Cod, we are constantly looking to identify trends that are not only popular, but make sense both aesthetically and financially. This article discusses new concepts like the "Family Triangle" and viewing outdoor living spaces as an extension of the indoor space. If you are thinking of building a new home on Cape Cod,

Click here to read the full article: http://www.builderonline.com/design/eight-design-trends-for-fresh-elevations-updated-interiors_1.aspx

Traditional Exterior:

Contemporary Interior