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Feb 28. 2025

Modern Nesting: Exploring the Rise of Multigenerational Homes

Is a multigenerational home right for you? Are you considering the idea of sharing your household with extended family? If so, you are in good company! With great perks such as shared expenses that make housing a lot more affordable, childcare made easier, and being available to care for elderly family members, it’s easy to see why multigenerational homes are such a growing trend. According to the Pew Research Center, multigenerational homes ...

Feb 27. 2025

Your Guide to Home Office Makeovers for the Colder Months

Seasonal Home Office makeover: create an invitng and productinve WORKSPACE As the days get shorter and the temperature drops, it’s time to give your home office a seasonal upgrade. Here’s how to turn your workspace into a warm, productive haven—no pumpkin spice required. 1. The Big Light Stays Off! Harsh, bright lights are out. Soft, warm lighting is in. Table and floor lamps > ceiling lights will make all the difference. Swap those sterile ...

Jan 29. 2025

Winter 2025 Color Trends - Earthy & Warm

Make a house a home using Nature's Palette There’s a shift happening in the world of interior design, and it’s all about embracing the warm, rich hues of nature. Say goodbye to the cool grays and sterile whites of the past decade - this season, it’s all about those deep, saturated tones that make a room feel grounded and lived in. We’re talking rich browns, buttery yellows, terracotta, and forest green - colors that make staying in the obvious ...

Dec 09. 2024

Your Guide to a Stylish, Cozy Holiday Interior Home Decorating

Tasteful Holiday Decor: Your Guide to a Stylish, Cozy Celebration The holidays are here, and with them comes the opportunity to transform your home into a haven of warmth, charm, and festive spirit. This year, we’re giving you the key to unlock elevated, accessible, Pinterest-worthy holiday decor that balances chic and timeless style with unique touches to make it yours. Here’s how to deck your halls (and everything else) with style and ...

Oct 17. 2024

Choosing a New Community: Balancing Education and Convenient Commutes

Choosing a community and home That Works for Your Family Life’s a juggling act, isn’t it? Finding the right daily balance that allows time for work, family, and fun pulls you in a lot of directions. One of those directions likely includes…commuting. The commute from home to work, and home to your child’s school can make or break a busy schedule. Like finding the right job, finding the right school for your kiddo may not always mean it’s the ...

Oct 08. 2024

Get Outside: Top 10 Hiking Trails, Bike Paths, and Parks in the PNW

Check out the best outdoor activities near Holt Homes' communities Do you mildly panic when the summer starts winding down and you can feel that your days of swimming and kayaking on the lake are numbered? Was that a pumpkin latte that person was carrying? Oh, the dread! Luckily, when the temps move into the 70s, it is prime time to get outside and enjoy the Pacific Northwest's best trails and parks! Our communities in Washington and Oregon are ...