Design Ideas for Your New Home

Design trends for 2017 take traditional home design and turn it into something fresh and modern. If you’re lucky enough to be building a new home, you have more design options than ever. Here are some ideas to try and some design choices that are outdated.

Traditional Kitchens With Fresh Updates

For the past several years, builders installed stainless steel appliances and granite countertops in most new kitchens. Cabinets were often stained dark colors with names like espresso and ebony. If cabinets were dark, builders tended to install brushed nickel hardware. Design trends are beginning to change. Avoid dark cabinets, and consider these options instead.

• Install light or white marble countertops for a timeless, clean look.
• Choose mid-tone or natural wood stained cabinets, or paint them a bright color.
• Consider colored stainless-steel appliances in hues like brown, matte black or slate.
• Show your playful side with a 1950s style fridge in colors like red, yellow or turquoise.
• Bronze or gold hardware is making a comeback. Use it to dress up your cabinets.

Updated Paint Choices

In the recent past, designers encouraged homeowners to paint their walls gray as a neutral backdrop. Today, homeowners are starting to shift toward warmer colors like taupe for their walls. The Pantone 2017 color of the year, Greenery, brings the freshness of nature indoors. Use it on your accent walls and in your décor.

Patterns Found in Nature

Chevron print is out. Instead, bring texture to your décor by installing wood flooring in contrasting patterns. Emphasize the natural pattern in the stone of your fireplace. Introduce accent pieces that weave iron and wood together for three-dimensional texture.

Playful Interiors

Design your home around elements that make you feel relaxed and happy. Install a floating staircase. Choose bathroom vanities made from one-of-a-kind furniture pieces. When you choose bedroom light fixtures, look for ones that reflect personal hobbies or favorite colors.

Smart Homes

Voice-activated assistants like Amazon’s Alexa and the Google Assistant are becoming mainstream. Your assistant can turn on your lights, turn down the air conditioner, or tell you what time your favorite show is on. Control your thermostat, lights, security system, and sprinklers using your smart phone while you’re away. Technology makes your home more convenient, comfortable, and energy-efficient.

Designer Storage

Whether you’re building a tiny home or a large family residence, well-planned storage makes all the difference. Homeowners are focusing on making their storage space more accessible and easier to organize.

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