In the US at least,
today’s home builders are pointing at modern but conservative homes to be the
present trend. To keep up with the changing times, people are looking at homes
that allow for conversion when the need arises in the future.
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While modern
technology isn’t swayed, homeowners nowadays prefer houses that are scaled
down, and smart home-making could be the centerpiece of it all. Here are some
of the things modern home builders consider when designing homes.
Eco-friendliness
People are
beginning to realize the value of keeping a healthy lifestyle, and this
translates well to their homes. Furniture made from sustainable materials are
steadily increasing in popularity. It is not so hard to find homes that have a
touch of green-living. An eco-friendly home is an energy-efficient home. Also,
because people have accepted the fact that energy cost is not about to decline
in the near future, they are constantly looking for solutions. This is why
energy-saving devices have become so popular. People have also gravitated
toward the outdoors, a trend that started a few years ago. They have especially
shown interest in gardening and building an outdoor kitchen.
Convertibility
As a family
grows and their needs vary, it is important to have a home that can be
“converted” to a specific need in the future. Otherwise, power tools like carbide saw blade would never have been created. New technologies may call for different
home arrangement. The reason why a scaled down home is popular is that it
allows for modification. A home office, for example, is a part of the house
that is constantly being altered.
Technology
The role of
connectivity may be more pronounced in the near future, but today, already it
is picking up pace. More furniture and equipment can be remotely controlled.
This year, for example, an electronics company introduced standby generators
that can be monitored by a computer or a smartphone. Smart appliances are also
becoming more and more popular as people are constantly looking for ways to
make home-making easier. What’s more, these appliances are focused on energy
efficiency.
Emphasis on kitchen and bathroom
Kitchen and bathroom remodeling
is a common practice in the US,
and these areas of the home are the ones most touched. People want their
kitchen and bathroom to be stylish. Recent trends show the right mix of
traditional and modern design.
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