Livability Blog Posts

3 Critical Front Entrance Design Tips

Posted on October 1, 2011 by LivabilityTeam

Once you open the front door, what are the first 3 things you want to do?

  1. Put down the items in your hands - like your purse, keys, mail and packages
  2. Take off your coat or put away an umbrella, and
  3. Then put away what you brought home, or turn on lights and the television.

So here is what to look for to making coming home easy --

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Front Entry Way Design Features

Posted on September 20, 2011 by LivabilityTeam

The Front Entry Way to your home sets the overall impression and tone for your family and your visitors when they arrive.

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Master Bedroom Layout and Design Tips

Posted on September 13, 2011 by LivabilityTeam

The overall design of most floor plans make this the most spacious bedroom in the house and usually a rectangular or square-shaped space.  Arranging your bed, lighting and a location for an entertainment center are top priorities.

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Basic Home Comfort Features

Posted on September 7, 2011 by LivabilityTeam

Windows, Doors and Lighting- How many windows are in the home? How are they positioned toward the sun and the weather?

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Outdoor Home Design Tips

Posted on September 1, 2011 by LivabilityTeam

The possibilities are endless with Outdoor Home Design. What is your checklist for the outdoor design features you want in your next home? Space to garden, a pool, a big backyard for playing and sports?
Or, just a balcony with a breeze and a comfortable chair?

Some of the types of items you might want to consider are:

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How to Choose the Best Home Floor Plan

Posted on August 29, 2011 by LivabilityTeam

Start by asking yourself some of the following questions and make some notes about your idea's to refer to when you are out with a Realtor or spend some time looking for a new place to live.

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Home Location Choices

Posted on August 26, 2011 by LivabilityTeam

Just because you continue to live in the same city or state doesn't mean you can't change your lifestyle for the better with a move to a new type of home location!

Here are just a few of the home location changes you could explore -

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Livable Kitchen Design

Posted on August 14, 2011 by LivabilityTeam

This room is probably used more often and for more different types of activities than any other part of your home! This is the one you have to get right to really love your home and be comfortable living there for a long time.  A "Livable" kitchen design must have more than granite counter tops and stainless steel appliances!

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What is Livability?

Posted on August 13, 2011 by LivabilityTeam

What is "Livability" in regard to a home?  You will find a lot of information on the Internet about "Livable Communities". But not very much about what design features create a "Livable Home".

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