Benjamin Moore “Affinity” Color: A Shade of Genius
Hve you ever spent hours trying to coordinate point colors? We have! But now, Benjami Moore has come up with a great idea: the Affinity Color […]
Some Colors Sell
If you want to change your lifestyle (maybe move to a boating community like Newport Cove, on the Chain O’ Lakes near Antioch, IL), you may […]
To Get the “Look,” Avoid These Mistakes
Want a fresh look for your home, and want to do it yourself? Here are some decorating mistakes to avoid:1. Too many colors. Try to keep the paint […]
Mirror, Mirror on the Wall. . .
This is a good article about how mirrors can make a smaller home feel larger. We’ve used many of these ideas in our cottage homes atNewport […]
Should You Buy A House?
Is renting better than purchasing? As home values stagnate, many people seem to think so. But, before you decide to sign that lease, consider these […]
The Colors of Cottage
The colors of sand, sunshine, water and flower gardens – these are cottage colors. At Newport Cove, the award-winning waterfront community on the Chain O’ Lakes […]
Stairway Savvy
Ever trip going down the stairs to your basement? Here’s a safety tip from New American Homes, award-winning builder of Newport Cove, a planned waterfront community […]
The Challenge of Building Accessible Homes
New American Homes, the builder of Newport Cove, has been in the home building business since the mid-1980s. Over the course of those years, we […]
The Rhino Challenge
How long would your carpet last in a rhinoceros cage? If you like light-colored carpet, you may want to check into something new (and remarkable) […]
Design For Our “Techy” Life
Hallway space, foyer space, walkway space – much of this space is often somewhat wasted. At Newport Cove, our waterfront community on the Chain O’ Lakes, […]