6 Home Design Trends to Watch - Part 2

The National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) recently announced the winners of the Best in American Living Awards (BALA) – a prestigious awards program recognizing excellence in designs that will influence the entire residential building industry.

Award recipients are lauded as the nation’s most creative and inventive builders, remodelers, architects, developers, land planners and interior designers.

Below are some of the newest trends in home design that buyers throughout Central Washington will see in the coming months and years, based on submissions from this year’s BALA winners. Some of these elements are sure to inspire your next design project.


 

 1. Wine in Design
2. Colorful Kitchens
3. Fantastic Foyers

4. Outdoor Living

 From single-family to multifamily and community amenities, outdoor living continues to be a huge focus in home design. Even in colder climates, designers are incorporating great indoor/outdoor spaces that could be utilized differently depending on the time of year.

5. Luxurious Bathrooms

 Large showers and standalone or additional soaking tubs are making a splash in today’s bathrooms, especially where larger square footage allows for them. Great bathroom designs also focus on the ability to bring in lots of natural light while still maintaining privacy, whether through frosted panes or outdoor privacy walls.

6. Exteriors with Style

 Details add a level of richness to create stunning homes across the country. From traditional to contemporary to modern farmhouse, rich regional materials can be balanced with contrasting colors to create strong curb appeal. Color blocking — especially in multifamily designs — creates a cohesive, yet unique, appearance.

To find an industry professional who is ready to bring these exciting new trends to your new home or remodeling project, visit www.CWHBA.org or contact the Central Washington Home Builders Association.