As we welcome a New Year at the stroke of midnight on December 31st, many of us see the calendar starting again as a chance to instill our own new beginnings. An annual time to reassess and realign our goals, it’s also a chance to recharge, reset, and reflect on our habits, mindsets, and lifestyle. At the heart of most resolutions lists is a hope to find an overall healthier and happier lifestyle. Often this can be achieved by incorporating and practicing wellness in our daily lives.

Have you ever wanted to see your favorite inspirational interior design photos come to life? Now's your chance! We're hosting our first ever Interior Design Throwdown, where the winning design will be featured this spring in a model home at Tower Oaks, our newest Rockville, MD community.

If you've ever scrolled through Pinterest and wished you could see one of your favorite interior design photos come to life, now's your chance! We're hosting our first ever Interior Design Throwdown, where the winning design will be featured this spring in one of the model homes at Tower Oaks, our newest Rockville, MD community.

One of the advantages of purchasing a new construction home is that you get to choose many of the features and finishes to customize the home for your lifestyle and personal preferences. This could include everything from the number of bedrooms and baths to choosing whether to add optional features such as an outdoor wet bar or built-in grill on the terrace.

If you love elements of industrial, contemporary and minimalist styles, then the urban modern look may be right for you. An urban modern style stems from cosmopolitan influence—think designer loft in a major city—that fuses together opposing, yet complementary, design elements. It’s not uncommon to see traits of minimalist style, with edgy designs, and a bit of glamor in an urban modern room. However, urban modern design has a softer side than purely industrial or contemporary styles, giving the home a hip yet comfortable and welcoming feel.

What are the latest trends in kitchen and bath design? We sat down with EYA's Design Manager, Amanda King, to chat about the hot new trends she saw at this year's Kitchen & Bath Industry Show. From bold colors for appliances to new options for home automation, Amanda shares her views on the latest trends.