The Vista Blog

Fall makes front porch sitting much more fitting. The air is crisp. Trees are bursting with color. Temperatures are much more tolerable. And the scent of pine and drying leaves circulates through the atmosphere.

To celebrate this pleasantly serene season, consider giving your front porch a fall makeover that creates a place for you to sip coffee, read a novel, or welcome neighbors.

Each year, home design color trends change along with other trends in interior design. In the last few years, a surge in minimalism has taken home design by force, thereby curtailing the color palette involved. But in 2019, be prepared to see a bit more color with some bolder options for different spaces in the home.

As home designs advance to be more environmentally responsible, trends that connect us with nature are becoming more prevalent than ever.

2019 will usher in brand new home design ideas and sustainability efforts, but it will also incorporate older designs that allow homeowners to share space with nature and enjoy the outdoors in their own living spaces.

With each year bringing in new waves of design trends for kitchen and bathrooms, it can be easy to get lost in a temporary fad that doesn’t stand the test of time. That's why it’s important when renovating your home to come up with a design that will keep you happy for years to come.

Being in nature creates a calming effect for most people. Nearly everyone relishes a chance to step outside the walls and take in some fresh air.

Many choose to make nature a more integrated part of their day by bringing it into their homes in more tangible ways. Here are some great ways to bring the great outdoors into your home designs:

2018 is here! New Year resolutions come along each year every time the ball drops at midnight. As you're setting goals to better yourself in 2018, don't forget about the place that you spend most of your time: your home! 

Check off these New Year resolutions for your home to ensure that you and your loved ones living under your roof are safe, happy, and healthy in the year to come. 

The best time of the year is here — Football season! Throw a party to celebrate the occasion and invite friends, family, and maybe some of your newest neighbors in one of our Vista communities!

Wondering how to host the ultimate football party? We've got the essential tips you need.

Celebrating our nation's birthday isn't complete without grilling out by the water with family and of course ending the night with fireworks!

Does your dad spend more of his Summer near the heat of the grill than cooling off in the pool? Once the chill of Winter gives way to the warm breeze of Spring, does your husband insist you only refer to him as the grillmaster until Fall rolls back around? Do all of your grandfather's stories take place at barbecues he's had in the past?

Help the fathers in your life enjoy their favorite activities with Father's Day gifts that they'll get to enjoy all grilling season long!

We know that men are notoriously difficult to shop for, so we've done all the work for you and compiled our favorite grillmaster must-haves.

Let's get started!

If you’ve invited guests to bring on the madness at your house this March, you don’t want to wait until late in the game to pick up all the ingredients for a slam-dunk party.

We’ve put together a quick and helpful reference guide to help you plan a March Madness party everyone will keep on cheering for. Here are our ideas for a great time from tip-off to final buzzer.