Design Coverage

The top 5 reasons to hire an interior designer

In this article, we will explore the top five reasons why working with an interior designer can take your project to the next level.

Shanna Middleton, writer for New Homes & Ideas

The house that quarantine built: Post-pandemic home design trends

Millions love The Property Brothers and HGTV, but it seems that COVID-19 has now become the largest influencer of home design trends.

By Don Ricardo Massenburg, DESiGN iNKREDiBLE LLC

More time at home means more opportunity for you to design your personal kitchen, bath

Every year we consider the colors and styles homeowners are gravitating towards when personalizing their new home kitchen and baths. The 2020 season, more so than ever, has given us the most poignant glimpse into how everyday living can affect our design choices.

By Julia Reinert, Martin Communications, writer for New Homes & Ideas

Walmart is redesigning its stores. This is what they'll look like

Walmart is giving its massive stores a makeover, with a redesign that mimics its app so shoppers can more easily find what they're looking for.

By Jordan Valinsky, CNN Business

Asheboro cartoonist brings humor, thoughtful designs

Scott Mason visits Randolph County and spends time with Rich Powell, an accomplished cartoonist caught up in a mad, mad world.

How coronavirus could impact workspaces

As states around the country begin to slowly re-open, workers are wondering what their 'new normal' might look like. The coronavirus pandemic could leave a lasting mark on office design.

Local designer offers tips on She Shed design

We learned from the State Farm commercial -- it's okay to have a She Shed. Local designer Sally Williams shares 4 steps to decorate.

UNCW grad helps design new Nike

Charlene Eckels entered a contest to create the next "Nike By You" Community Sneaker Drop. It features the colors of a parrot -- to honor the parrots in the Amazon that have endured fires and deforestation. Eckels, who graduated from UNCW in 2014, is of Bolivian heritage and that was the inspiration for the shoe.

Stairway turns into piano at Cameron Village

Inventor and designer Remo Saraceni has converted a stairway into a motion-sensitive piano keyboard at Cameron Village. Saraceni was also behind the iconic Big Piano scene in the 1988 Tom Hanks movie "Big."

'Raleigh's architect' Steve Schuster dies

Steven Schuster, the architect known for helping revitalize downtown Raleigh has died.

Alfred Charles, WRAL.com managing editor

Worker habits driving trends in office furniture

Gone are the days of long wooden conference tables and black leather chairs. Today, companies and employees are looking for furniture that is comfortable and evokes a feeling of home.

Designing Your Dream Home

Dreaming about designing and building your perfect forever home from the ground up?

By Jane Paige, writer for New Homes & Ideas

"Smart" Style in Kitchen & Bath Design: Where Beauty Meets Technology

The kitchens and baths of 2018 are all about clean lines, soft hues (with a pop of color drama), maximum efficiency, smart systems and the curated look (say no to matchy-matchy).

By Kelly McCall Branson, writer for New Homes & Ideas

Design your home with pets in mind

Home owners love their pets - and they also love great design with modern function. So it's no surprise that home builders and designers increasingly are being asked to consider pets when developing floor plans and custom amenities.

Chad D. Collins, AMB, MCGP, CAPS, Accredited Master Builder and writer/contributor for New Homes & Ideas

Kids' zones: Rooms to grow

Kid's spaces -- nurseries, third-graders' bedrooms, playrooms -- they all present unique design challenges. Parents want spaces that are cozy and welcoming, soothing but also developmentally stimulating.

Kelly McCall Branson, writer for New Homes & Ideas

2018 home design trends

What design trends are slated for the most au courant homes in the new year? New Homes & Ideas rolled up its collective sleeves to research this question and quiz area experts to compile the following list. Read on to get the skinny on what's expected, and think about how you might incorporate some of this 2018 chic in your own home.

Rebecca R. Newsome, writer for New Homes and Ideas