Archive for Design and Decorating
Highland Homes Now Offers Granite Countertops in our Florida New Homes
Posted by on May 4, 2012 | Comments
The Highland Homes Selection Studio is excited to announce our latest design option for your Florida new homes – granite countertops! Granite is a natural stone that has one of a kind beauty created by nature, is very low maintenance and can last a lifetime. Granite offers an elegant timeless appeal that increases the beauty and value of your home. Granite comes in a variety of colors, shading, veining, and texture that is unique to each cut of stone.
The Highland Homes Selection Studio is currently offering five popular colors of granite: Giallo Ornamental, Santa Cecilia, Uba Tuba, Tan Brown and Black Pearl. These colors fit a variety of personal styles and complement our cabinet and flooring selections. Our granite comes in a 3 centimeter thickness with three included edges to choose from, as well as two optional edge finishes. When granite is selected, the price includes a stainless steel under mount sink and Delta stainless steel four-hole faucet. As with our other countertop choices, you can select different colors of granite between your kitchen and bathrooms.
Granite is relatively easy to maintain. You can clean it with mild soap and water, or you can get special granite cleaner that will provide a thin protective film. Our granite is sealed at installation to prevent dirt and moisture from penetrating the surface. Granite is very durable and strong and doesn’t scratch easily, and is a favorite of chefs because it is cool to the touch so it makes a perfect working area to roll out dough. Read More→
Stylize the Kitchen Cabinets in Your Florida New Homes
Posted by on April 4, 2012 | Comments
When people are thinking about furnishing and decorating their Florida new homes, most forget about their “structured” furniture: their cabinets! Cabinets are part of the furnishings in your home, and you can add a personal touch by dressing them with cabinet hardware, trim, greenery and décor.
When we talk about hardware, we are talking about knobs on your doors and drawers. Adding hardware to your cabinets not only adds to the functionality, but also gives a nice, decorative finish. Cabinet hardware comes in tons of styles and finishes, and we offer more than 25 different styles to choose from at the Highland Homes Personal Selection Studio. You can even mix and match the knobs and pulls throughout your home, meaning you do not have to make the same selection for your kitchen and baths. Coordinate your hardware with your appliances, cabinets or countertops. Think of cabinet hardware as the jewelry of your kitchen that finishes the overall look. Read More→
PPG – Exterior Colors for your Pasco County New Home
Posted by on March 23, 2012 | Comments
Exterior color is often the first impression of a Pasco County new home or community. Colors reinforce architectural styling and convey the personality of the home and its residents.
Exterior colors are organized into four color groupings: warm neutrals, cool neutrals, grays-greens-blues, and creams-yellows-russets. An effective exterior palette should consist of three colors: body (stucco or siding), trim and accents and front door and/or shutters.
Warm neutrals are very inviting and gentle. Colors such as beige, cocoa, latte, and golden brown are in this category. Dark green, red, or purple front doors make a great pair with a warm neutral body. In this category trims can either be lighter or darker than the body color.
The cool neutral category is classic and makes a big statement. The colors consist of stone gray, off white and khaki. These colors look great with beige or tan roofs, and adding a dark blue or brown front door can tie it all together very nicely. Read More→
Wear Green, Get Green for Green Upgrades on Your Florida New Homes
Posted by on March 12, 2012 | Comments
March is all about the green. Usually, you wear a little on your clothing to save yourself from getting pinched. However, this year Highland Homes wants to put the green back in your pocket by giving you FREE green upgrades for your Florida new homes. That’s right. We’re bringing back our Wear Green, Get Green, Save Green event for 2012.
So, you don’t actually have to wear green to take advantage of this opportunity; but, you DO have to stop by a Highland Homes community and purchase your new home by March 31, 2012. Read More→
Leap into Savings for Your Florida New Homes
Posted by on March 1, 2012 | Comments
Here at Highland Homes we are proud to announce a leap day savings event that is sure to make you leap for joy! Make sure this Leap Year is one to remember by purchasing one of our Florida new homes and you’ll get 25 percent off your new home upgrades.
Our Personal Selection Studio has hundreds of upgrades for new homebuyers to choose from. You will find everything you need to make your new home truly your own from fixtures, appliances, cabinetry, lighting, flooring, countertops and more. You can even select from green products to make your new home even safer and to help you save even more money. However, interested buyers should act quickly because this savings event will expire on March 4. Read More→
Energy Efficiency Products for Your Lakeland Homes
Posted by on February 27, 2012 | Comments
Do you want to help the environment and save some money, too? When you are building your new Lakeland homes, there are a lot of things you can do that will make a big difference to the environment and your electric bill. For instance, by simply purchasing Energy Star appliances you are consuming less energy which will save you money. Or, you can add extra insulation to keep your Florida home cooler during the summer months.
The Highland Homes Personal Selection Studio offers many budget-friendly “Green” upgrades for your home:
Appliances:
Energy Star qualified appliances will not only save on your energy bill but can also provide you with tax credits (check with your tax professional). Our included dishwasher is Energy Star rated, and we offer a variety of Whirlpool Energy Star appliances in different styles and finishes, so you can select the right product for your needs and budget. Read More→
2012 Design Trends for Lakeland Homes Are All About Color
Posted by on February 21, 2012 | Comments
Looking to decorate your Lakeland homes? If you follow design trends, then you may already know that Tangerine Tango was named the 2012 Pantone Color of the Year. Here is the scoop on 2012’s other top home design colors.
Greens
Green is all about landscaping and nature. Green originally meant “to grow” so to have green as the main color of your home means to embrace nature and the outdoors. There are many different tones of green, from a modern lime green and teal, to a more traditional hunter green, to a transitional feel with sage. Adding nature pictures or greenery above the cabinets are easy uses of green.
Blues
If you are into a calming color and evoking a bit of mystery, blue might be your perfect color. Blue is known for water and the skies. The most common tones are cobalt, navy, royal and turquoise, and popular décor colors, purple and gray, are also included in this category. Blue can fit in with a coastal style, casual or modern home depending on the tone. It is easy to decorate in this category since there are so many different blues, grays and purples that work well together. Read More→
