Building a Home? Do This, Not That.
Which home designs will yield the best results in terms of lifestyle and value? According to D.C.-area homebuilder, Miller & Smith, the following trends will change the way we occupy our living space. From technology innovations to creative ways to bring the outdoors in, the following do’s and don’ts serve as a great guideline for your living environment.
Do – Bring the outdoors in
Don’t – Keep it out
Whether it’s entertaining fireside on your patio or enjoying a rooftop sunset, today’s new homes are equipped with unique features that make it easier to become one with nature.
Sliding glass walls, outdoor fireplaces and firepits are in demand, and an indication that the desire for outdoor living spaces are trending everywhere.
Do – Go hybrid
Don’t – Stick with one style
Gone are the days of picking one design for your home’s interior. Today’s homeowners are creating their own unique aesthetic by mixing and matching modern and traditional design choices, rather than implementing one style across the board. Among Millennials the trend is cozy and contemporary. Baby Boomers seem to prefer traditional blended with open-concept. Home builders are accommodating recent home buyer sentiment, sometimes with entire communities of custom built residences.
Do – Create multi-purpose space Do – Go open air
Don’t – Stick to one room, one use Don’t – Define spaces
Instead of rooms that are relegated to one function or setting, today’s floorplans feature rooms meant for multiple purposes, multiple guests and multiple generations. The greatroom is a perfect example; family room, kitchen and dining area all in a single space. Oftentimes flooring defines each individual space but generally there are no barriers of any kind.
Tear down those walls! Instead of limiting a room to a confined space, opt for a free-flowing floor plan that connects organically, and makes moving and living much easier.
Do – Hide features in the walls
Don’t – Take up space
Many new homes feature speakers, televisions and other items built right into walls and ceilings. There was a trend in the 80s toward built-in entertainment centers. For a while these were considered ‘dated’ and they disappeared from new construction homes, only to reappear in the past few years. They may now feature sliding walls to hide them, or custom woodwork to make them look like expensive furniture.
Do – Connect your home with one device, Make life easier and smarter
Don’t – Get lost in a sea of remotes and gadgets
Instead of using multiple devices, the market’s most high-tech homes involve one central operating system and mobile platform. Thermostats, entertainment components, appliances, security systems and whole-house generators and climate regulators are now commonplace. New homes’ smart locks, keyless entry and other wireless features mean you never need to dig in your purse for your keys or remember which rock you hid your spare key under again. Beware of outside interference though, as we cautioned in a recent post on the danger of a connected home.
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Bill Salvatore / Arizona Elite Properties
Residential Sales, Marketing, and Property Management
Source: Miller & Smith Reprinted with permission from RISMedia. ©2017. All rights reserved.
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