James Moylan

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Goodbye, Home Additions. Hello, Outdoor Living Spaces!

Posted in: home improvement

James Moylan

Tuesday, February 07, 2023

 

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Why We’re Seeing a Shift from Home Additions to Outdoor Living Spaces

If you were thinking about a major home renovation a decade ago, it very likely would have been a full home addition. In today’s design and build landscape, that’s no longer the case. Today, it’s all about outdoor living spaces…and here’s why.

How to Create an All-Season Room

Posted in: Screened Porch

James Moylan

Monday, February 06, 2023

 

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Make Your Outdoor Living Space Functional and Comfortable All Year

There’s been a dramatic shift in the outdoor living space market. While areas like decks, patios, and screen porches used to be seen as places to enjoy just in spring and summer, that is no longer the case. What were once six-month (or maybe nine-month) rooms are now being designed, stylized, and built to be fully year round. If you’re interested in designing or renovating a four-reason room in your home, here are the four top considerations to keep in mind.

What’s Hot in Decking Colors in 2023?

Posted in: trends

James Moylan

Monday, January 30, 2023

 

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Everything You Need to Know about Decking Design and Color

Over the decades, the decking industry has transformed. Several times over. Discover what’s changed in decking since the 1980s, and see what decking colors are a can’t-miss in 2023 and beyond.

Top 4 Decking Trends for 2023…and Beyond

Posted in: trends

James Moylan

Monday, January 23, 2023

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Decking Trends Making Waves in Northern Virginia and Maryland

If you live in Northern Virginia or Maryland and you’re looking to invest in a new outdoor living space this year, here are four decking trends that look to dominate 2023 (and many years beyond). We’re Design Builders, a custom design and build firm specializing in high-end decking, screen porches, outdoor kitchens, and other outdoor living spaces, and this is what we’ve seen from our customers and in the market at large.

Outdated Decking Trends in 2023

James Moylan

Friday, January 13, 2023

Expect These 3 Decking Trends to Phase Out in 2023

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If you’re thinking about adding a new outdoor living space, it’s going to be an investment. The last thing you want is that space to end up looking dated just a few years down the line. To get the best and most lasting return on your investment, here are three outdated decking trends to avoid in 2023.