Residential Design Archives - Seiffert Home Design https://qchomedesign.com/category/residential-design/ Quad City Home Designs Fri, 18 Sep 2026 17:21:40 +0000 en-US hourly 1 Why the Front Entry Sets the Tone for the Entire Home https://qchomedesign.com/why-the-front-entry-sets-the-tone-for-the-entire-home/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=why-the-front-entry-sets-the-tone-for-the-entire-home Fri, 25 Sep 2026 15:00:31 +0000 https://qchomedesign.com/?p=1256 They say you never get a second chance to make a first impression. With that in mind, let’s talk about the front entry to your home. Before your guests see the living room you’ve painstakingly...

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]]> Smart Layout Ideas for Homes That Host Holidays and Gatherings https://qchomedesign.com/smart-layout-ideas-for-homes-that-host-holidays-and-gatherings/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=smart-layout-ideas-for-homes-that-host-holidays-and-gatherings Thu, 10 Sep 2026 15:00:31 +0000 https://qchomedesign.com/?p=1250 Planning a new custom home or renovation? Do you enjoy/dream of hosting gatherings and get-togethers for your family and friends? With the right planning, you can create the ideal home to host holidays and gatherings...

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]]> How Designers Create Homes That Feel Larger Without Adding Square Footage https://qchomedesign.com/how-designers-create-homes-that-feel-larger-without-adding-square-footage/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=how-designers-create-homes-that-feel-larger-without-adding-square-footage Thu, 30 Jul 2026 15:00:18 +0000 https://qchomedesign.com/?p=1222 When your home is built, your square footage is pretty much fixed. Sure, you can add space at some point depending on lot size and building codes, but that’s not always a possibility. If you...

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]]> Interior Design Trends That Are Quietly Fading Away https://qchomedesign.com/interior-design-trends-that-are-quietly-fading-away/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=interior-design-trends-that-are-quietly-fading-away Thu, 16 Jul 2026 15:00:07 +0000 https://qchomedesign.com/?p=1218  Interior design trends usually don’t go out with a lot of fanfare. They kind of just fade away. One day you notice something like shiplap everywhere you look. In restaurants and coffee shops, your dentist’s...

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]]> Ceiling Details That Instantly Elevate a Room’s Design https://qchomedesign.com/ceiling-details-that-instantly-elevate-a-rooms-design/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=ceiling-details-that-instantly-elevate-a-rooms-design Fri, 26 Jun 2026 15:00:08 +0000 https://qchomedesign.com/?p=1203 For Quad Cities homeowners planning a custom design, things are looking up- to the ceiling, that is. Ceilings are fast becoming a great way to enhance your aesthetic and instantly elevate a room’s design. But...

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]]> The Return of Cozy Spaces: Why Homeowners Want More Defined Rooms Again https://qchomedesign.com/the-return-of-cozy-spaces-why-homeowners-want-more-defined-rooms-again/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=the-return-of-cozy-spaces-why-homeowners-want-more-defined-rooms-again Fri, 12 Jun 2026 15:00:19 +0000 https://qchomedesign.com/?p=1198 For the last few decades, open floor plans have been the trend. The open floor plan most of us are familiar with first came on the scene in new home construction in the late 1990s-early...

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]]> Unexpected Places to Add Windows for Better Natural Light https://qchomedesign.com/unexpected-places-to-add-windows-for-better-natural-light/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=unexpected-places-to-add-windows-for-better-natural-light Fri, 29 May 2026 15:00:40 +0000 https://qchomedesign.com/?p=1187 Natural light transforms your home and your family in so many ways. Bringing more of Mother Nature’s illumination inside can reduce your utility bills, open up small areas, and make them feel more generous and...

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]]> Creative Ways to Add Character to Builder-Grade Homes https://qchomedesign.com/creative-ways-to-add-character-to-builder-grade-homes/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=creative-ways-to-add-character-to-builder-grade-homes Fri, 15 May 2026 15:00:25 +0000 https://qchomedesign.com/?p=1183 Builder-grade homes offer plenty of advantages; they are typically affordable, so ideal for first-time buyers. These homes usually embrace the latest in modern trends, and, since they are newly constructed,  you avoid the initial maintenance...

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]]> Modern Fireplace Ideas That Anchor Your Living Space https://qchomedesign.com/modern-fireplace-ideas-that-anchor-your-living-space/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=modern-fireplace-ideas-that-anchor-your-living-space Fri, 24 Apr 2026 15:00:03 +0000 https://qchomedesign.com/?p=1174 A modern fireplace can provide a stylish focal point and anchor your living space while enhancing the overall aesthetic. In addition to visual interest, a modern fireplace design adds warmth and character to your home....

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]]> Design Tips for a Seamless Indoor-Outdoor Living Flow https://qchomedesign.com/design-tips-for-a-seamless-indoor-outdoor-living-flow/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=design-tips-for-a-seamless-indoor-outdoor-living-flow Fri, 13 Mar 2026 15:00:42 +0000 https://qchomedesign.com/?p=1152 We’ve all seen pictures of homes in warmer climates where the indoor living space seems to flow easily into the outdoor space. It’s open and airy, inviting and screams luxury. But could that seamless indoor-outdoor...

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