Top Ten Design Trends for New Homes
Today’s new homes are exciting and different, and full of interesting arrangements that makes them unique from the average home.
Here are the top ten design trends for new homes:
1. Prefabricated homes include modular building materials to create bold new designs with lots of glass and steel. Also, prefabricated homes come in all shapes and sizes.
2. Re-use in home design. New building aren’t always new, homes of today can be constructed from the frame or outline of an old church, empty warehouse or an abandoned factory.
3. Healthy home designs stays away from synthetic materials and chemical additives. These homes are constructed without any plastic, fume-producing glues and laminates.
4. Storm resistant homes are being more popular these days. These homes are able to withstand elements and will keep you safe from areas where hurricanes are common.
5. Abundant storage for clothing and accessories. This is all about homes that feature enormous walk-in closets, spacious dressing rooms, and a numerous amount of easy-to-reach built-in cabinets. Garages are also getting bigger to accommodate those SUV’s.
6. Murals are becoming popular these days, as the owner of the house can have a wall full of artwork or have a mural that fits his/her personality.
7. Rooftop gardens are becoming popular, instead of having tea with your friends in the usual garden, being on the rooftop gives you and your friends an amazing view and a cold breeze – making your experience even better.
8. Earth friendly home design provides comfortable, economical and rustically beautiful home. It also means architects apply ancient materials and building techniques. Giving your home a cozy feel.
9. Unique floor materials such as reclaimed wood, walnut, exotic hardwood finish are becoming more popular and admired by many. Also, adding texture to your home has been a trend lately – silky, velvet drapery, natural stone fireplaces, and brick walls.
10. Use of natural and hand-crafted materials such as shaped/bent iron gates, antique doors, old jars and tree trunk tables. Many are using reclaimed wood, beams and mantels from trees.
The trends stated above are the top ten trends of these days. Some are hitting it old school, going back to the times where everything was almost made out of wood. Some would want that cozy cabin-type feel in their houses with brick walls and stone fireplaces. Some would want a spacious boxy-type house with minimal color and glass panels everywhere. And some would like their house to have lots of steel in it, and massive space in their living room.
Tips for your dream house:
You would think that before you get your dream house, it would require lots of money. You wouldn’t really have to worry too much to get your dream house as there are lots of new building techniques that won’t require much, and going to second hand shops or flea markets will let you discover things that are unique that maybe you would want in your house. All you have to do is research, explore and know what you really want for your house.
