![]() ![]() Allow me to introduce you to HomeByMe 3D home design software! ![]() Unfortunately, I don’t have time to create home designs for others, but I now have an amazing option for you. One of the most frequent questions I’m asked is “Do you do eDesign?”. All of the opinions expressed here are my own. Think rectilinear openings, quadralateral rather than rounded columns, and other squared-off design features.*This post was sponsored by HomeByMe. Wine chillers are hot appliances these days, and more newly built homes come with them in butlers pantries (which are also increasing in popularity) and wet bars than ever before. Can’t afford a wine cellar? Go for a combination butler’s pantry/wet bar and wine refrigerator – and still impress your friends!Īs Craftsman, Arts & Crafts, and other “back to basics” design styles continue a strong foothold in the American home building and design scene, the straight-line aesthetic of these styles will dominate the scene. The so-called wine culture continues to grow in American society, but not everyone (make that very few of us) can have a wine cellar. Think about installing a charging station in the kitchen, entryway, or mudroom so that the entire family can have easy access to it. Make sure there are also plenty of outlets around the house to plug in these devices. ![]() This mudroom has a wide bench with lots fo cubbies and shelf area for the family to drop off out clothing and belongings ( Plan #202-1025).Ĭomputer desks now tend to give way to tech closets and charging stations. With multiple cell phones and other electronic devices in the home, the family needs sufficient room for a charging station. Add all the modern amenities, and it’s easy to see why people just can’t resist the updated Farmhouse style.Ī note for those who may be interested in other sought-after styles: transitional Prairie, Craftsman, Shingle, and Mountain style in Colorado continue to be strong – and watch out for the Mid-Century Modern! While the Farmhouse has stepped into the 21 st century, it has maintained its simple, clean lines, and homey feel that everyone loves. Technology is here to stay as it is integrated into the home – as in charging stations, tech closets, and a new smart glass application to be unveiled in 2018 “that allows users to tint glazing electronically up to 99.9 percent opacity,” which the manufacturer claims can eliminate the need for blinds, shades, and curtains.”Ĭall it the Joanna Gaines/ Fixer Upper effect, but America is enamored with Farmhouse plans, especially the newer, contemporary – or transitional – versions with light-colored vertical siding, metal roofs, and main-floor master suites. Eco-friendly, energy-efficient, and water-conserving home features continue to be popular. ![]() And even with the improving economy, homebuyers are leaning toward the comfortable, practical, and functional rather than the showy and ostentatious. Simple and beautiful lines will always be “in,” no matter the size of the home. Here’s the verdict for 2018.Ĭlassic Design Features, the Environment, Technology The Plan Collection approached several experts who track trends in home design and innovations in the housing industry for their predictions and expectations. So features and modifications that made sense in previous years – like the open floor plan concept, larger showers in master bathrooms instead of tubs, and outdoor living spaces – are not necessarily passé, with homeowners still looking to include them, along with newer trends, as they build new homes or renovate older residences. While interior décor trends shift and change at a faster, more frantic rate, home plan design trends tend to move at a slower, steadier pace. What do people really want in their homes in the coming year? Are there “must-have” features or a “wish list” to be reviewed at a future time?Īs 2018 looms closer, residential architects, builders, and home designers get ready to face the challenges of providing the features that potential buyers and current homeowners want – and need – in their homes. The New Year Brings New and Old Elements to Home Plan Design ![]()
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