So you’ve decided to build a new home. You plan to embrace trends and styles that reflect your design aesthetic and make perfect design sense, both visually and functionally for your home. Before you build that oh-so-perfect modern farmhouse or midcentury modern gem, it’s important to strike the ideal balance of trendy versus classic design elements when firming up your house plans.
According to Brea Bartelt, senior designer and project coordinator at Classic Custom Homes of Waunakee, fresh, invigorating new home designs and the latest construction products take center stage in today’s home designs.
“Staying on top of trends is key for resale and relevance, but what works for your lifestyle is just as important,” says Bartelt.“If a trend doesn’t align with how you live or how you feel comfortable, it won’t be sustainable and you won’t get the most out of it. Plus, integrating trends that match your personal style or routine just makes it feel more authentic, which people notice.”
The team at Classic Custom Homes works across many different architectural styles. The company works with clients to get a good sense of their personal style, what features and styles they may be most enamored by, and balance those with fundamental principles of good design — proportion, symmetry and balance, and function — to make sure that they have a unified vision for the home. The Classic Custom Homes team understands that a home is an ever-evolving structure that changes with the lives of its occupants. They also ensure homeowners don’t incorporate overly trendy designs that will be passé soon after the build or renovation is complete.
“You want to make sure trends are incorporated in a way that’s easy to adjust or remove later on without major headaches or costs. It’s all about finding a balance between embracing the trend and creating a timeless foundation that stays adaptable,” Bartelt says.
What are the key design trends that homeowners are incorporating into their homes today? Bartelt says warm, medium wood tones are here to stay for a while, surpassing the previous trend of dark wood tones. Incorporating classic farmhouse elements in moderation also continues in popularity as homeowners seek to blend natural elements with classic design styles.
“It’s all about creating a space that feels like you. If color on the walls makes you happy, go for it,” Bartelt says. “Your home should reflect your personality and lifestyle, not just what’s trending. As much as trends can be fun, it’s the things you genuinely enjoy that will make the space feel comfortable and inviting long-term.”
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