If you are planning on building a home in 2012, then you might be trying to figure out how to choose a theme for your home's design. If you find yourself in this predicament, there are a few themes to consider for the new year. Just remember that whatever design you choose should reflect your personality, style, and taste. After all, you should love every aspect of your new home.
Nature Is Never Far from Home
One theme for home design in 2012 is headed back to nature. The idea behind this movement is that you should really look at the lot or land you have purchased as your building site. Then, choose a design that looks like it naturally fits into the natural landscape of your space. Think about a home design that looks like it rose right out of the ground to sit on that very spot because it fits in seamlessly with its natural surroundings. You can use this natural theme to help you decide whether your new home will be one story or two stories, which colors will look best on the exterior, and which exterior materials you should use.
Less Is More
There have been housing trends in the past where homebuilders chose to build huge and lavish houses, and homebuilders tried to outdo their neighbors to build grand homes with wasted square footage. These trends are over, and the new approach is less is more. Choose a home design that fits your family's needs. You never want wasted space that you will just have to spend time dusting and vacuuming. Instead, choose your square footage realistically, and think about creative ways to use space. For example, choosing an open concept floor plan in which the kitchen, dining room, and living space are open to one another can make the whole space feel large without wasting unnecessary square footage. Make your spaces count, and remember that cozy and comfortable is best.
Storage is Key
Another emerging theme in 2012 is storage and more storage. Look at your home's design plan, and try to find ways to incorporate in more storage solutions. You can have shelves built under your staircase for a reading nook or extra storage. Maybe there is room to build a small butler's pantry off of your kitchen or dining area. The best way to take advantage of this particular theme is to look over your plans with your builder to find ways to build storage solutions into your home's plans. You will be glad you followed this theme in the long run.
Add Windows
One great new theme for home design in 2012 is to add windows. Windows are the only way to get natural light into your home, which can instantly warm up your space and even make your space look bigger than it is. You want to add windows to make sure that as many rooms as possible can benefit from having natural light. When you look at your home's plans, imagine standing in each room to make sure you don't have any dark spots in the house. With the addition of windows, your walls will look dressed, and you won't have to buy expensive artwork or accents to try to liven up your space. Let the windows do the talking for you.
Playing Outside
The last theme is to make sure your home design includes outdoor space for your enjoyment. Whether you add a covered front porch or a nice deck on the back of the house, you will find ways to enjoy the added space to your home.
Ian B writes for Design 55 Online which specializes in Umbra homeware.
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