Schaeffer Homes blog posts in the New Home Tips Category

12 Interior Design Trends Shaping the Look of 2026

Jul 21, 2025

The top interior design trends for 2026 focus on warmth, wellness, and individuality. From earthy color palettes and retro curves to layered lighting and flexible layouts, today’s homeowners are embracing a personal and purposeful style. This guide explores 12 standout trends shaping how we live, decorate, and feel at home in the year ahead.

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Floor Plan Profile: Weatherby

Jun 8, 2023

As a NJ new home builder, we’re proud of our Weatherby floor plan, which offers comfort, style, and flexibility. This spacious ranch style home will appeal to a variety of home buyers. Like all Schaeffer Homes’ floorplans, it offers a lot of luxury add-on choices that allow you to mold …

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Mortgage Pre-Approval Important 1st Step in Buying Home

Oct 31, 2022

The road to home ownership for NJ new homes, begins with a mortgage pre-approval process as the first step to buying your new home. The home buying journey is an exciting time and it’s important to understand the financial process for home financing. Once you know what to expect regarding …

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Tips for Designing a Kitchen Layout

Sep 28, 2022

When it comes to kitchen designs for new homes in NJ, the possibilities are endless. From cabinets, to flooring to fixtures, you can easily begin to feel overwhelmed as you consider the options. However, before you can even begin to select the colors and finishes, you first need to plan …

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Explore the Ellis Model Floor Plan

Aug 12, 2022

Menantico Estates, a community of two-acre homesites, showcases nine exciting floor plans to choose from and build your dream home in Vineland, NJ. This cozy new home community by Schaeffer Family Homes also allows for a wide choice of selections and features designed for your family. New construction homes in …

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Living in Voorhees, NJ

Apr 15, 2022

Escape the city but stay close by living in a new home in Voorhees, NJ. Located in Camden County as a suburb of Philadelphia, Voorhees is considered a medium-sized township with a population of 31,069 and is the 55th largest community in New Jersey. Those living in new homes in …

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