Design trends come and go, but there are some features that new home builders love that truly stand the test of time. Whether it’s your first time building or you’ve built before, here are 8 design features that we’re betting will continue to be big in 2020.
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Heritage Façades: A twist on the Hamptons and Queenslander trends, our Heritage Façades are our fast-becoming our most popular design. Lineal, natural-pallet weatherboards are also around to stay – allowing home builders to truly capture the classic Queenslander look, while still choosing a design that’s right on-trend.
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Indoor/Outdoor Living: Whatever space you have to work with outdoors, more and more home builders are choosing to bring the outdoors in with modern features such as vertical gardens, corner-stacker doors, outdoor built-in-furniture and more!
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Energy Efficiency: Making your home more energy-efficient through the use of home automation has never been more popular. People are turning to solutions such as MyPlace, where you can manage your home’s energy use from your phone or tablet – saving costs and time!
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Drop Zones: Also referred to as mudrooms, drop zones are a favourite amongst Keibuild Homes customers. As families grow and life gets busier, drop zones allow for a central spot (usually near the garage) so homeowners can neatly store everything they need to access in the mad morning rush.
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Study Nooks: Once upon a time, leftover spaces near kitchens were turned into extra bench space or panties, or worse still, left bare. Now, home builders are choosing designs with integrated study nooks – keeping children nearby during homework time.
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Garage Storage: Gone are the days of storing everything in your garage only to be able to park one car undercover. Home builders who need extra storage are taking advantage of smart storage solutions not only within their home but also in their garage.
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Statement Entry: First impressions last, and home builders want to make a lasting impression when guests arrive in their home, whether it’s with a feature wall or extra space for a side-board or furnishings. Entry designs are evolving to allow for wider, statement entries that narrow towards the centre of the home.
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The ‘Unkitchen’: Contemporary kitchens are now incorporating design elements that are more in line with the design of the rest of the home, with the kitchen’s true functionality being hidden within a butler’s pantry.
Keen to see some of these design trends in-action? Why not visit our display homes and see them for yourself. Alternatively, you can visit our home design page and browse through our range of over 100 home designs and design options.
