Custom Home Building Trends
Large Windows & Glass Walls
A trend that has emerged is the use of large windows and glass walls. It is a great way to increase their exposure to the outdoors and experience nature more holistically, without even having to step outside. This look can be achieved with large sliding glass doors or walls, folding glass doors, or a stationary window.
Luxurious Pantries & Laundry Rooms
One strong trend this year is luxurious pantries and laundry rooms. Often an afterthought, these rooms are finally getting their day in the limelight as places that can be designed to be beautiful and bring a sense of order and peace to our normally chaotic lives. We predict more pantries and laundry rooms will continue to use upscale materials including hardwood floors, marble tiles, built-ins, and rich fabrics. There are many opportunities to personalize these rooms. Pantries can be designed to have luxurious features like wine storage, built-in coffee stations, or additional dishwashers. Meanwhile, laundry rooms can have built-in seating for changing shoes, retractable drying racks, or even a pet washing station. Creating a luxurious pantry or laundry room is a great way to inject fun and personality into your home. It’s also a great way to add value to your home for the future!
Opening Up to Outdoor Living
Taking advantage of beautiful sunsets, landscapes, and weather are all reasons to bring your home life outdoors as much as possible. One popular way to do this is to build an outdoor living area. This can be done in various ways, from installing a patio or deck to building an outdoor kitchen or even creating a mini resort equipped with comfortable furniture and an entertainment center. Whatever kind of outdoor living you choose, make sure to create enough shade spaces with pergolas, overhangs, or awnings.
Entry Area and the Well-Appointed Mudroom
With many open floor plans, the traditional front door entry hall has been significantly reduced in size or eliminated altogether. The result? A cluttered mess in the living space when family and friends visit. Enter the friend's entry as the solution. A throwback from the late 19th and early 20th centuries, the friend's entry offers an additional door into the home leading to transitional space between the outdoors and the main living areas. Today, homeowners are reinventing the mudroom into this very space. Attractive exterior doors, beautiful cabinetry, hardwood floors or stunning tile, and even chandeliers grace today's mudrooms.
