Expand Your Small Patio in Easy Ways

It's patio weather! Time to sit outside and relax with these warm evenings. And you don't need a large space to enjoy your patio. BHG gives their tips on how to make a small patio space appear bigger!

Outdoor drapes helps draw your attention up and away from the floor space. Add some style with a bamboo pole as a curtain rod. 

Another way to draw attention up is with string lights. They will help illuminate the area and add some charm. You can even suit it to your style with bulbs, lanterns, or mason jars.

No matter the space, a mirror can always make any small space appear more open. Add some contrast with a gold or more ornate mirror above a rustic plant stand.

Furniture that is too big will clutter the area. Instead, choose smaller furniture that does not obstruct the flow.

If you have a patio or any outdoor space, utilize it and enjoy these summer days. And hey, it's El Paso, you can use it all year round!

To read the BHG article, click here.

Create Relaxing Rooms in Your New Home

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Your new home should always accommodate everything that is important to you. While your living room can be a lively place for hanging with the family, the bathroom can be a relaxing environment for a long soak in the tub.

If you are building a new custom home, there are several design tips you can follow to make sure you build the perfect relaxing setting. Choosing a neutral palette for the bathroom is a big step for creating a soothing atmosphere. Consider such palettes when choosing your paint color and bathroom tile. 

Natural materials, such as stone tile, pebbled walls and floors, and wooden vanities give the bathroom a very organic and spa-like touch to your bathroom. Also, the more natural light you have in the bathroom of your new home, the better. But if there is little light in the bathroom, consider painting your walls white. Paired with light colored floors, like bamboo flooring, creates a natural light effect. And if you love taking long soaks in the evening, install a dimmer for a low-light, tranquil environment.

Buying or building a new home is an important step in your life. Pointe Homes is to see you throughout the entire progress. We are one of the top home builders in El Paso. Whatever your style may be, we can custom build your dream home. Give us a call today and let us build for you!

New Model Homes in El Paso | Pointe Homes

Buying a new home is an important step in life. Before buying or building your new home, you want to make sure it accommodates everything you need. At Pointe Homes, we're happy to show you our new model homes! We'll tell you all the features our homes have to offer and find the right one for you. 

And if you like our model homes but want a little more, we can customize our floor plans or build you a  new custom home from scratch. Our in-house design team will listen to your great ideas and together we can build your dream home!

Christmas Tree Tips | New Homes El Paso

Christmas is coming up! If you are celebrating Christmas in your new home this year and you want to get a real tree, there are some tips you can follow to keep your tree fresh and last longer in a safe way.

CHOOSING THE RIGHT TREE
When you are out shopping for a tree, be sure to look for one that is cut straight across the base. The straighter the cut is, the better the tree will absorb water. Also, be sure to look for a tree that is very green with few brown needles.

HYDRATE YOUR TREE WELL
Be sure you have a big enough water stand that will cover your tree trunk and can hold at least a gallon of water. Check the water level everyday and make sure it is always covering the trunk. A humidifier kept nearby can keep the tree from drying out.

KEEP IT SAFE
To avoid any fires, keep the tree away from the fireplace where sparks may fly out and hit the tree. Also, keep it away from stoves or even a window where it will get direct sunlight.  

We hope your tree looks absolutely beautiful in your new home. And we also want it to last you throughout the holiday season and keep you and your loved ones safe. Take care of your family, your tree, and your new home this holiday season!
 

DIY: Ceiling Style Changes

Popcorn ceilings were once popular in new homes, but today, there are so many new ways you can add some style to your ceiling. House Beautiful gives their DIY steps on fixing up an older popcorn ceiling. 

SCRAPE AND PAINT IT
After covering the walls and floor with a drop cloth and cutting off the power to any light fixtures on the ceiling, wet the popcorn layer with water until saturated. Scrape it away, touch it up with joint compound, and then buff it. After this, you can then prime and paint it. House Beautiful notes, "if your house was built before 1980, test a sample of your ceiling tested for asbestos first. You can buy professional test kits at home improvement stores and online.Asbestos popcorn was banned in 1978 but could still be purchased in the early eighties."

LINE IT WITH WOOD
If you don't want to scrape it, you can also just cover it completely with wood planks. "Adhere thin (but quality-grade) tonge-and-groove wood planks to the ceiling with a coast of Liquid Nails, then secure them in place with a nail gun". Afterwards, you can finish it with a stain.

TILE IT
Another no-scrapping option is to cover it with faux-tin Styrofoam tiles.

To read the steps on House Beautiful and check out their tutorial links, click here!

Ceiling Style in New Homes

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When you buy or build a new home, consider the options available for your ceiling. There are several ways your ceiling can stand out. For example, wooden ceiling beams can add some style to new homes because they will add a focal point in the room, they bring dimension, and they help tie the room together. And with different styles, material, and finishes, ceiling beams can reflect your personal style and taste, whether it is contemporary, traditional, or rustic. 

Pointe Homes is one of the top home builders in El Paso, TX. We will listen to everything you are looking for and what is most important to you and your family. We can show you several new homes if you are ready to move in, customize an existing floor plan, or build you a custom home from scratch! Give us a call today at 915-790-1515.

Thanksgiving Centerpieces in Your New Homes

Next week is Thanksgiving! If you have just moved into your new home, it can be an exciting time to host your first Thanksgiving dinner in your new dining room! Everyone has their own style, and for every style, you can decorate your table setting to reflect it. Here are some ideas!

For a more casual but delicious table setting, try a cheese & fruit board in the center of your dining room table. It'll be a simple appetizer until you serve the turkey. For a healthy appetizer option, use clear vases of different sizes and fill them with fresh veggies. It'll add some color to your table and be accessible for easy snacking.

To add some color, fill large glass vases with color floral arrangements. Mixing golds, reds, oranges, and purples will liven up the table! And to give it that autumn feel, try small pumpkins, gourds, and squashes as table decor.

If you are looking for a cozy Thanksgiving dining table setting, spread some candles around the table or simply place a candle in the middle of a fall wreath and you instantly have a beautiful table setting.

Keep it family friendly! To keep the centerpieces playful, display a Thanksgiving craft your son or daughter made in school. They'll love it, and it can start a family Thanksgiving tradition.

Pointe Homes knows how important your home and your family is. Buying or building your first home is a large step in life, and hosting your first Thanksgiving dinner in your new home can be an exciting time! If you're ready to look at some new homes or talk to us about building your dream home, give us a call! We'll work with you every step of the way. 

Relaxing Bathroom Design in New Homes | El Paso Home Builders

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Your new home should always accommodate everything that is important to you. While your living room can be a lively place for hanging with the family, the bathroom can be a relaxing environment for a long soak in the tub.

If you are building a new custom home, there are several design tips you can follow to make sure you build the perfect relaxing setting. Choosing a neutral palette for the bathroom is a big step for creating a soothing atmosphere. Consider such palettes when choosing your paint color and bathroom tile. 

Natural materials, such as stone tile, pebbled walls and floors, and wooden vanities give the bathroom a very organic and spa-like touch to your bathroom. Also, the more natural light you have in the bathroom of your new home, the better. But if there is little light in the bathroom, consider painting your walls white. Paired with light colored floors, like bamboo flooring, creates a natural light effect. And if you love taking long soaks in the evening, install a dimmer for a low-light, tranquil environment.

Buying or building a new home is an important step in your life. Pointe Homes is to see you throughout the entire progress. We are one of the top home builders in El Paso. Whatever your style may be, we can custom build your dream home. Give us a call today and let us build for you!

Kitchen Bar Tops in New Homes | El Paso Home Builders

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A kitchen bar top in your new homes is a great idea as more and more people love hanging out in the kitchen. With an open area like this one, you can chat with your family as you're preparing dinner. Plus, you can add your own style to it by the bar stools you choose. For a more contemporary look, choose something like this one. But if your home style is more traditional, opt for dark wooden chairs. The kitchen bar is also a great place for a quick casual meal. But for a more formal setting, your dinner table is just a few feet away. 

Your new home can reflect both your casual and more formal side, and it can always reflect yoru style and taste. If you are ready to step into your new home, give us a call, and we can show you our newest model homes. We use top quality materials in our homes so we can make sure your new home always accommodates you.

Sleep Well in Your Bedroom | New Homes El Paso

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Because we sleep about a third of our day and spend so much time in our bedrooms, it's important that you take the right steps to make ensure a good night's sleep. Follow these tips in the bedroom of your new home.

• Rotate you mattress every three months to even it out and to properly support your back. And though we may be greta at cleaning our sheets and pillowcases, don't forget about your bed. Clean it every two months by sprinkling baking soda over it, wait 15 minutes, and vacuum it.
   
• Room temperatures of 65 degree ensure a good night's sleep and even have calorie-burning health benefits. So be sure to turn down the thermostat in your new home or install a ceiling fan. 
   
• Soothing colors like blues, greens, and grays help you sleep better as opposed to brighter colors like red or orange. Choose paint that has low or no VOCs (volatile organic compounds). These can cause headaches and dizziness. 
   
• Don't snooze your alarm. You mind gets confused and can make you feel worse throughout the day. Try setting your alarm somewhere where you need to get up to turn it off. Be sure to get up the first time it rings, and you'll have more energy throughout the day.
   
• Light that sneaks in through the windows at night in your home can disturb our sleep. Choose blackout curtains to help you sleep through the night. When your alarm wakes, open the windows to let sunlight in or step outside. 
   
• Avoid using computers, phones, and tablets one hour before bedtime. All these devices release blue light which can interfere with our circadian rhythm and our sleep.
   
• Use room sprays or candles that have soothing scents like lavender or vanilla to relax your before bedtime. 

You want to feel comfortable in your new home. So follow these steps to make sure your are sleeping well and taking care of yourself!

Dress Up Your Entryway | New Homes El Paso

With just a few design tricks, you can easily fake a foyer in your home. It'll add something extra when you walk through the front door and make the area look bigger! House Beautiful shares the following tips.

• With a small entry way, you can get away with a bold wall. "Patterned wallpaper adds definition to a meager foyer and yields instant personality that might overwhelm anywhere else."
   
• Add some hooks and a bench to your entryway wall to make the area feel complete. As long as you've got a place to tie your shoes and hang your coat, even the tiniest entryway will feel complete.
   
• The easiest way to make the space look big? Mirrors! "Strategically hang a mirror to make the space feel twice as large."
   
• "Instead of placing your photos and art sporadically around the room, cluster them together" to define the entryway as its own area.
   
• Add eye-catching storage to your entryway with a stack of cubbies to help organize shoes, hats, and scarves.
   
• A skinny console will fit a tight space for an area to drop your keys and at the same time will add some style. 
   
• Add color to your entryway. "A single accent hue gives a barely-there entryway some extra oomph, making it feel like a thoughtful, fully designed room."

Although there may be areas in your new home that look small, you can actually do so much with them and make your home look even bigger. To see photos from House Beautiful, click here.

New Home Offices | El Paso Home Builders

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Your home office in your new home doesn't need to have it's own room. With good organization, your office can share a space with a bedroom or living room and look clean. Plus, there are several ways your can dress up your new office so it suits the style of your new home!

Shelves

Utilize space the best way with shelves above the desk and cabinets below the work surface.

Desk Less

You may not even need a desk. Cork boards, storage pockets, and a three-tired shelving unit may be all you need!

No Mess Charging Area

In today's world, we constantly need to charge our phones, tablets, and laptops. Gather all of your office supplies into a single cabinet and add a charging station, so you have a single area to recharge devices and store pens, paper, and file folders.

Keep it Stylish

There's no reason why your office area can't look good! Buy matching folders, boxes, and supplies for a colorful flow. Floating shelves are also a great choice!

Hidden Office

If you have a small desk space flushed against a wall, install a curtain in front of it. When you're not using your office, you can easily hide it.