The kitchen island is the centerpiece of the home. It always draws a crowd…especially during the holidays! Whether it’s the kids making gingerbread houses, or neighbors and friends coming over for a holiday party, people always seem to end up around the kitchen island. It’s the perfect place... [read more]

The rooms in your home often have a singular purpose, even if you have an open floor plan that combines your kitchen and dining area or great room and family room. Some rooms, though, exist just for fun, an extra space that you can shape to be exactly what you want. It could be a den, an office, a... [read more]

The latest trend in home exteriors is borrowed from Scandinavian style. Many homes in the region were once painted dark hues to trap warmth, keeping heating bills lower through the cold winter. Inspired by this Nordic look, we are seeing home exteriors with a mix of light and dark shades, such as... [read more]

The holidays are just around the corner — they came up on us pretty fast this year, didn’t they? November is here, and the rush of holidays will be at our doorstep before we know it… so what better activity to prepare for them than to prepare a stunning doorstep itself? We’re talking about... [read more]

It’s often said that the kitchen is the heart of the home, and at Wayne, we couldn’t agree more. That’s even more accurate if you’re someone who loves to cook, whether it be everyday meals for your family, massive celebration meals for family and friends at the holidays, or both! Or,... [read more]

Picture a home, and the rooms within it, and chances are you’ll name things like the living room, the kitchen, the family room, the dining room, and bedrooms. Today, though, home builders like Wayne offer floor plans that are both custom and flexible, and many of them come with flex rooms... [read more]

Each room in your home has different features that you can manipulate to create your own look, style, and aesthetic. Paint, ceiling designs, wallpaper, and crown molding are just some ways to add style to a living space; the stair style and spindle you choose will define the look of your staircase,... [read more]

When you hear the words “farmhouse style,” do you think of the exterior of a home? If so, you’re not unlike most homebuyers, because typically, the term ‘farmhouse’ is used to describe an exterior style. That said, it doesn’t have to be limited to your shutter styles, siding, or... [read more]

When you think of the perfect future bathroom for your dream home, you probably envision something with a shower/tub combination, a sink or two, a toilet, and a style that reflects your personal aesthetic; modern, rustic, craftsman, traditional… the options are endless! The thing is, though, that... [read more]