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What do you think of the “Color of the Year?”

19. February 2013

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I just LOVE the color palette from Sherwin Williams.  I’ve been assisting clients with color selection for years, and can honestly say that I have the easiest time finding a color that will work when I’m wielding my Sherwin Williams color wheel.  I keep one with me at all times, just in case a friend asks for [...]

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Do You Need a Dual-Master Bedroom Home?

28. January 2013

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Many builders have added a dual-master option to their arsenal of floor plans.  Eastwood Homes recently added this option after listening to feedback from prospective homeowners.  The demographic of the American household is changing, and Eastwood Homes is adapting to these emerging trends!  A home with two master bedrooms is a great option for a variety of [...]

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Hoo is Responsible for all these OWLS?

19. October 2012

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While scouring the globe (or at least the Charlotte metro area) for accessories to merchandise our newest model homes, I found that nearly every retailer is featuring gadgets and gizmos adorned with fall’s feathered friends.  You cannot walk into any sort of store without finding yourself surrounded by OWLS!  From Target to Neiman Marcus, retailers [...]

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Decorating your New Home with Rugs

13. August 2012

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I love area rugs.  I learned to love rugs several years ago when I started my decorating career at an amazing store in Charleston, SC called GDC Home.  The owners of the company regularly travel abroad to shop for wool and silk rugs of all shapes, styles, and sizes.  They really know rugs, and they [...]

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White Cabinets – The New “Espresso?”

2. July 2012

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By Lisa Lenhart,  Charlotte Design Center Manager About 4 years ago, I made the decision to remove the white and off-white cabinets from my offerings here at the Eastwood Homes Design Center in Charlotte.  Rarely did a homebuyer inquire about white cabinets.  Some buyers even scoffed at the offering.  In my opinion (and theirs), the [...]

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The Ten Saves of Christmas – Save Money Now for your NEW HOME!

7. December 2011

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Save Money This Holiday Season & Give Yourself the Best Gift of All! This Christmas, instead of spending ALL your money on holiday items, save money and put it towards a down payment on your new home! Don’t let the fear of a down payment keep you from purchasing.  With our 10 saves of Christmas [...]

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Color Trends 2012 – Paint Hues Drawn From The American Landscape

25. October 2011

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From the Paint Quality Institute, Fall 2011 Wondering about the hot paint colors for next year? Wonder no more: The 2012 paint palette will draw heavily upon the natural colors in the American landscape, according to Debbie Zimmer, color expert at the Paint Quality Institute. “Native plants and flowers, oceans and lakes, and rocks and [...]

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The Charlotte Design Center Gets a Face Lift

8. July 2011

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During the last few weeks, construction crews moved out of the Carolina heat and into the comfort of the Eastwood Homes Design Center.  After 4 years of providing a welcoming space for homebuyers to select their options, the Design Center was ready for a few minor changes.  The choices that we offer to homebuyers are constantly [...]

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Paint Color Trends 2011

14. June 2011

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Individual style mixed with budget-conscious decorating will drive 2011 paint hue trends. Consumers won’t be diving into large scale renovation projects, but instead will search for inexpensive ways to freshen and update their home. By incorporating a few new paint colors, whether as an accent area or an entire room painting project, a fresh coat [...]

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EASTWOOD HOMES UNVEILS NEW DESIGN CENTER TO TRIAD MARKET

22. September 2010

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HIGH POINT, NC- September 21, 2010 – Carolina-based builder, Eastwood Homes, is proud to announce the Grand Opening of its new Design Center in High Point, North Carolina.  Eastwood Homebuyers throughout the Triad area will benefit from this new state-of-the-art facility, which is conveniently located in its division offices at 4000 Piedmont Parkway.  The Grand [...]

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