The Des Moines metro area is hotter than ever for millennials, young professionals, and relocating urban families. It boasts a robust economy and has an affordable cost of living. If you’re ready to build your own modern custom home, you may have noticed that home design trends are all over the map right now! Here are some stylish choices that are hot right now but won’t go out of style anytime soon.
This blog article is part of Homes By Brill’s Home Construction Process Series.
Exterior Trends: Make a Great First Impression
Your home’s exterior is the first thing visitors see when they come to your home and what you (and your neighbors) will have to look at day in and day out. Today’s most popular products for your home’s exterior blend aesthetic appeal, energy efficiency, eco-friendliness, and minimal maintenance.
- Metal roofs. Today’s metal roofs are essentially maintenance-free, fire resistant, and can be made to look like shingles, slate, clay tiles, or traditional cedar shake at a fraction of the cost. On average, they last more than three times longer than that of three-tab asphalt shingles (50-60 years) and are nearly impervious to hail, wind, snow, and other inclement weather. They also can help dramatically reduce your heating and cooling costs, providing excellent insulation and repelling UV rays.
- Fiber-cement siding. Gone are the days of cheap, easily-damaged vinyl siding or wood siding that needs frequent repainting. Fiber-cement siding looks like high-quality wood siding without the upkeep. It maintains its original size, resisting warping, cracking, and swelling despite drastic temperature changes and humidity. It is also rot, insect, and fire proof, and it’s available in a wide range of fade-resistant colors and styles.
- Next-generation windows and doors. Indoor/outdoor transitional living is a trend that’s here to stay. Sliding glass walls and folding doors systems allow homeowners to make the best use of their outdoor living spaces. Innovative designs incorporate natural light into open floor plans, making the most of your living space.
Interior Trends: Cozy, Warm, and Inviting
“Modern” used to be synonymous with “cold” when it came to home design. The spare, neutral designs of the late 20th century have given way to cozy, warm, stylishly modern designs that help your family and guests be comfortable in your home.
- Subtle technology. Rather than building obviously “high tech” automated features into appliances or fixtures, today’s home technology helps your house be more comfortable, efficient, and convenient. “Smart” home tech allows you to control everything from your garage door to your thermostat from the convenience of your cell phone, adjusting automatically to conserve energy. Luxury touches like heated floors are more affordable and practical than ever before—imagine how wonderful it would be to warm your floors and start your coffee while you’re still snuggled in bed on cold winter mornings!
- Vintage modern. Rather than the stripped-down, depersonalized “modern” styles of decades past, today’s design trends emphasize incorporating vintage, antique, and rustic finds—bonus points if they are sentimental to your family. Repurpose a barn door from the church you went to as a child or stadium seating from your favorite bygone ballfield; use reclaimed wood as an accent wall or headboard.
- Bold color. Whether you love the popular trend towards bright jewel tones or lean more towards classic shades of navy or green, above all today’s homes are colorful reflections of their occupants rather than shades of neutral gray. Paint is an inexpensive way to incorporate whatever you’re loving now without worrying about future resale values or renovation costs, so if your 5-year-old wants to embrace the turquoise trend, go for it!
Homes by Brill has built over 500 Des Moines custom homes. We’ll help you find inspiration and plan your design as well as helping you with the practical considerations of building your own custom home. We’re one of the few area home builders who will help with every step of the process, including finding land and figuring out financing options. Contact us today to schedule a consultation and get started on your own dream home.
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