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Excellent design — combined with excellent construction — makes a new home stand out, and also stand the test of time. NAHB has a number of resources for home designers.

2024 Best in American Living Home of the Year - Midtown Modern Tudor by Shapiro & Company Architects in Memphis, Tenn. Photo by Lensman Photography

NAHB’s Best in American Living™ Awards Highlight Top Design Trends for 2025

More than 600 projects and professionals in all sectors of the residential housing industry - including single-family production, multifamily development, remodeling and offsite construction - were honored at the 2024 Best in American Living Awards (BALA) ceremony during the 2025 NAHB International Builders’ Show in Las Vegas. The awards are sponsored by Smeg.

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BALA Blog

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Hansen Residence
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Make Your International Builders’ Show Plans NOW
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Design Bites

Design Bites are monthly, bite-sized presentations that pack a punch in content, without bogging down your calendar. Subscribe to this series, or watch previous sessions, if you are already a subscriber.

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Home of the Week

Home of the Week

Complete with multiple bedrooms, this classically styled lakefront cottage is a paradise with a view.

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Multifamily Spotlight

Multifamily Spotlight

Copeland mixes traditional and eclectic by combining classic prints and materials and adding a touch of whimsy.

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Remodel of the Week

Remodel Spotlight

These interior alterations reflect the beauty of the home’s exterior, while still bringing modern utility and design to the space.

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