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Interior Design Trends 2022

18 Thursday Nov 2021

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The emphasis on natural and sustainability continues to grow from interior trends from previous years. It’s no wonder that their aesthetics are becoming even more refined and covetable. Moreover, we’re seeing a subtle merge of retro, natural, and zen elements in 2022 interior design trends. In addition, the importance of setting up home offices and keeping clean spaces play a substantial role in favored looks

1. 70’s Retro Kickback

interior design color trends with nature 2022

A touch of retro is more than enough to spruce up a home. Gentle suggestions of burnt orange, moss greens, and other warm neutrals brighten up-and-coming interiors. Make a pass at your local flea market for these pops of color and patterns, or reupholster a vintage couch.

How to Find and Save on Vintage Furniture & Home Decor Trends 2022

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Loving the retro interior design trend is one thing, but finding the piece perfect for your place is another. Here are quick tips on securing a vintage touch before the year is out.

  1. Routinely visit local antique stores, fairs, and markets. Perseverance is key to finding what you’re looking for at the price that suits you.
  2. Look for lesser-known brands. Popular names tend to cost more and be harder to acquire. Get to know alternatives by researching the style or item you want.
  3. Buy vintage furniture online. That said, stick to trusted websites, like 1st Dibs or Chairish, to avoid the risk that comes with online shopping.
  4. Attend an estate sale or antique auction with a friend. You’ll need to visit more than one event to make sure you can spot swollen prices.

2. 2022 Interior Design Trends With Nature

smart furniture interior trends 2022

Go the extra mile with your nature-inspired design next year and bring authentic greenery into your home. Plants will not only complement your natural woods and warm browns, but they will also purify the air. Besides, seeing your blooms grow brings a deep sense of fulfillment and joy.

Best Plants for Pulling Off the Green Interior Design Trend 

Remember to do your research before buying your favorite plants. Some will simply do better and are easier to care for than others. Here is the best greenery for interior design:

  • Sweetheart Plant: A versatile climber that is happy in semi to full-shaded rooms.
  • Fiddle Leaf Fig Tree: Hardy and beautiful bushy trees that need sunny rooms and weekly watering.
  • Monstera: A large family of plants with unique cut-out-shaped leaves that thrive in low-light interiors.
  • Palm: Another family with a wide variety of big and small plants that flourish in partial sun.
  • Snake Plant: Rumored to absorb negativity, this plant prospers in indirect sunlight and with infrequent watering.

3. Multifunctional Spaces

Multifunction as 2022 home decor trends

Single-use spaces seem to be a thing of the past. In the light of architectural strides and design, we expect interior design trends in 2022 to feature nifty ideas on multifunctional rooms. Make the most of every nook and cranny with clean and innovative room-dividing tactics.Multifunction interior design trends 2022 - Studio Lifestyle

There is a multitude of opportunities within any given room. Often many miss these by forgetting about the vertical space your room offers. Shelving, ladders, and platforms can open various doors and even function as room dividers.

4. Zen Interiors

zen interior trends 2022

Showcasing sustainable living in interiors serves a dual purpose. On the one hand, it elevates the ingenious and environmentally-friendly design. This can encourage others to look to eco alternatives for their own homes. On the other, it’s a reflection of a clear and undistracted mind.minimal interior design color trends 2022 - The Spaces

Light wood, clean lines, and floating surfaces set the tone for zen-living. These spaces lean toward a less-is-more approach while keeping decor organic and natural. To this end, plants are often included for a calming aesthetic.

5. Minimalism Remains

minimalist kitchen interior design trends 2022

Minimalism done right enhances the livability of a space despite featuring fewer creature comforts. By highlighting the central purpose of a room it’s easy to focus on basic day-to-day needs and chores. That said, decluttering must be a core habit in such a home.2022 interior design trends - Studio Shamsiri

To achieve a simplistic look, stick to one or two main materials for furniture, like wood or steel, and limit ornamentation. You can introduce visual interest through different textures and contrasting surfaces.

6. Home Office Interior Design Trends 2022

There is a heightened interest in creating the ideal home office. From a roomy space with everything you need to a fold-away desk in a living room, home offices come in all shapes and sizes. But whatever the look, the aim is to make your space work for you. So when designing your own office, keep in mind that functionality, practicality, and aesthetics are equally important.

5 Things to Consider for a Home Office

Hidden home office as interior decor trend 2022 - W Architects

Whatever the style, shape, and size, your home office will need a few basics to be a productive space. So when you incorporating the office trend into your design, also be mindful of the following points.

  1. Location: Ideally, a workspace should be in a quiet area of your home. If a whole room is not an option, a foldaway desk in a guestroom can work just as well.
  2. Equipment: Be sure to include everything you need to work efficiently without indulging in things that’ll only clutter your space.
  3. Storage: A home office needs to be organized and sufficient storage will help keep things neat and in their place. Choose pretty containers that can double as decor.
  4. Color: Opt for colors that calm and focus the mind, like subtle blues, greens, and neutrals. And avoid very bright hues that are energizing as they can lead to restlessness.
  5. Decor: Keep decoration to a minimum to stay focused. You can include wall art, striking shelving, plants, and fun rugs to save space.

Abstract art as home decor trends 2022

As new forms of design take flight, organic shapes and tactile surfaces are becoming more popular. Again, we see home decor trends in 2022 will have sustainability at their core.

Thank you Decorilla for providing this great information!

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5 White Modern Farmhouse Favorites

15 Tuesday Jun 2021

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I am grateful to be back with a new “Top 5” post today especially because we will be seeing some incredible white modern farmhouse exteriors. This is, without doubt, the most popular exterior style we are seeing at the moment and it’s easy to see why so many homeowners are choosing this type of home.

You can get the modern farmhouse look on the exterior of a home by adding white siding, black accents such as front door, trim and, of course, the popular black windows. These elements are often combined with board and batten, brick and metal roof.

Now, go ahead and find a comfy place to sit and get ready to see some beautiful modern farmhouses. Make sure to click the links provided under each photo so you can see the full house tours and know all details and sources.

1: Off-white Modern Farmhouse Exterior

This off-white modern farmhouse features current and yet timeless architectural details. Siding is a combination of James Hardie, board and batten, and lap siding. Paint color is Valspar Cream Delight. Design: @plankandpillow

2: Small Lot White Modern Farmhouse

You certainly don’t need to live in the country to have the modern farmhouse of your dreams. This “small lot modern farmhouse” is a great example that an urban farmhouse can fit in any type of neighborhood! Builder: @mhousedevelopment : @stofferphotographyinteriors

See Full Details: Small Lot Modern Farmhouse.

3: White Modern Farmhouse with Front Porch

What can be better than a white modern farmhouse with wrap-around porch? This home is stunning from every angle! The white siding paint color is Paint color is Sherwin Williams Snowbound. Builder: wilson_design_construction : Laurey Glenn Photography.

See Full Details: Modern Farmhouse with Front Porch.

4: White Modern Farmhouse with Painted Brick Exterior

This home is what dreams are made of! If you haven’t seen the complete house tour, you really need to! The painted brick siding paint color is “Extra White by Sherwin Williams Extra White”. Design: @chrissymarieblog

See Full Details: Beautiful Homes of Instagram: Coastal Farmhouse Design.

5: Board and Batten Modern Farmhouse

This modern farmhouse not only features a gorgeous white exterior with black accents but the interiors are also incredibly fresh and inspiring. The board and batten siding is James Hardie Arctic White. Builder: @timbertrailshomes : @stofferphotographyinteriors

2020 National Design Trends

21 Tuesday Jan 2020

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From the Wall Street Journal…Cozy Comfort With a Soul…
National Design Trends 2020
The continuing prediction of the demise of gray 🙂
Wall Street Journal “polled” 100 designers regarding trends for 2020
The Top 6 Interior-Design Trends for 2020
Oval furniture is making sharp angles seem passe. The reign of white Carrara is giving way to many-colored marble. We canvassed over 100 décor pros to bring you the design trends that are winning—and waning
Even if chain-retailer prices are tolerable, it’s become less appealing to buy a bed or dresser thinking you’ll replace it in a few years. “Longevity is in, throwaway culture is out,” said Shea Soucie, co-founder of Soucie Horner, a design and architecture firm in Chicago. The toll that disposable furniture takes on the environment has people looking at revitalizing old pieces, noted Richmond, Va., designer Sara Hillery, “especially those with meaning.” Said Rome-based designer Achille Salvagni, “No one wants to inherit that IKEA coffee table.”
IN: Pieces Worth Keeping
Discerning Americans are turning to furniture with soul, like this Custom Rift Sawn Oak Dresser made for Sunday Shop by New Orleans workshop Doorman (below). “There is a palpable shift toward collecting fewer but better things that represent shared experiences through real craftsmanship,” said Nicola Coropulis, CEO of Italian brand Poltrona Frau. Also gaining value: the history inherent in antiques and hand-me-downs. Said Elizabeth Lowrey, of Boston’s Elkus Manfredi Architects, “If it’s meaningful, find a place for it.”
OUT: Bleached and Whitewashed Floors
Blanched wood surfaces, a hallmark of Scandinavian and Modern Farmhouse styles, are fading. “Clients worry that it will be too identifiable as ‘a look’ from this period and not stand the test of time,” said San Francisco designer Kendall Wilkinson. Also taking a powder: the flooring materials that were part of the gray wave of the past five years. “Gray woods have been reigning supreme for years, but we’re seeing a shift to warmer palettes,” said Glencoe, Ill., designer Andrea Goldman.
IN: Warm Woods Underfoot
People want rooms that are a bit more cozy, with richer, darker colors, noted Jenna Rochon, co-founder of Transition State design in Los Angeles. On the floor, that translates to walnut, mahogany and dark oak. New York designer Young Huh also noted a tendency toward “finishes with old-world charm.” Honey-toned species like oak and maple contribute to a casual vibe, said Ms. Goldman, “but since they pair nicely with warmer hues, the final look is not as faded out” as that of bleached wood.
OUT: Gray…Again!
Yes, we confidently reported last year that the ubiquitous gray that charcoaled homes inside and out in 2018 was past its prime. Designers had tired of the sooty shade, but apparently the public hadn’t. “As we close out the decade, the ‘cool gray everything’ style is finally (and thankfully) out for good,” ventured Laura Muller, owner and principal designer of Four Point Design Build. Designer and artist Barry Lantz in Carmel, Ind., despaired of gray, “It’s like a gloomy winter day all year.”
IN: Earth Tones
Four of the 16 colors in Farrow & Ball’s new Colour by Nature line are green. Home Depot’s Behr paint declared its Back to Nature green (right, bottom) their 2020 color of the year. Joa Studholme, color curator at Farrow & Ball, credits the verdant trend to environmental awareness, while many of the polled designers mentioned olive green as part of an earthy, organic palette that includes chocolate brown, camel, deep reds, ocher and burnt orange.
Ms. Huh told us that hard, cold, “all-masculine spaces” are tired. Mr. Salvagni believes 2020 is the year to shake, “the tyranny of the straight line,” as seen in this particularly tyrannical acrylic desk. Sara Hillery observed that the rise of linearity coincided with the flourishing of Facebook and Instagram. “Images of stark, modern rooms flooded social media, and furniture followed suit with the rise of track arms and square frames,” said the Richmond, Va., designer.
IN: Softer Living
“Moving away from the geometric shapes of the recent past, there was a strong emergence of softened corners, round legs, curved backs,” said Denise Morrison, a designer in Newport Beach, Calif., who reports that many vendors have introduced oval tables. She points to the Skate Oval Dining Table by Tracey Boyd, Four Hands Collection, (below )The trend can also be seen as a backlash to oppressive masculinity. “We’re embracing the feminine touches and a soupçon of the romantic,” said Ms. Huh.
OUT: Colorless Stone
You know Carrara and Calacatta marble. They’re frequently mispronounced—even by people who can afford whole kitchen islands of them—as “Carrera” and “Calcutta.” Chicago designer Kate Taylor identified it as “veiny white marble” when she opined that it had reached its peak of popularity. “White and gray marble had a very long and full life, but with oversaturation comes monotony,” agreed fellow-Chicagoan Donna Mondi. “It can still have a part in your story, just don’t count on it to be the lead.”
IN: Multicolored Marble
Taking uneventful white stone’s place? Ms. Taylor points to multicolored geological wonders like the marble at right, which New York’s ABC Stone calls Opera D’Arte. Also crowding out Carrara and Calacatta are man-made materials, said Ms. Goldman. “We’re seeing clients select porcelain and techno quartz over natural stone, even in high-end homes, thanks to the practicality and durability of it.” Said Miami architect Kobi Karp of engineered stone, “It can mimic high-end materials at an attainable price.”
OUT: White Slipcovers
“For a long time, [washable] cotton slipcovers were our best bet for white upholstery, so that it would not be destroyed by stains,” said Caitie Smithe, a designer with Chicago’s Walter E. Smithe. New York’s Vicente Wolf enumerated their shortcomings: “Cotton slipcovers are super high maintenance. They shrink, fade, stain and need to be pressed.” Added Four Point Design Build’s Ms. Muller, “Slipcovers also typically have a loose, casual—almost sloppy—fit, which over time and several washings, become a ‘misfit.’”
IN: White Sofas
Ms. Smithe predicts that in 2020, the gray-upholstery trend will be replaced by white upholstery, driven by advances in performance fabric. “The technology has created options that are as soft and stylish as a ‘regular’ non-performance fabric without a difference in price,” she said, “and they repel stains better than ever.” Said designer Jenny Madden, of Hoboken, N.J., “Now that performance fabrics…include textures as soft as chenille, why do upholstery any other way?”
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Kitchen of the Week: Refacing Refreshes a Family Kitchen on a Budget

04 Monday Nov 2019

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Two-tone cabinets, vibrant fabric and a frosty backsplash brighten this eat-in kitchen

With two teenage boys going off to college in a few years, this couple didn’t want to break the bank on a kitchen renovation. However, they were tired of living with the room’s dark and gloomy style. In addition, they wanted a closer connection to their backyard patio, which they had to walk through another room to access. By repurposing what she could and keeping the existing layout intact, interior designer Sabrina Alfin was able to give them a bright, fresh and new-to-them kitchen at about a third of the cost of a complete renovation.

Before Photo

Sabrina Alfin Interiors

“After” photos by Dean J. Birinyi Photography

Kitchen of the Week

Who lives here: A couple and their two teenage boys
Location: San Carlos, California
Size: 209 square feet (19.5 square meters)
Designer: Sabrina Alfin Interiors

BEFORE: While not compact, the previous kitchen looked small and cramped because it was so dark. In addition, the family had to cart food and drinks through another room to their backyard entertainment space. However, their appliances, granite countertops and cabinet bases were in great shape.

“At first they thought they wanted an all-white Shaker kitchen, but I thought that could wind up looking too stark and antiseptic for them — I wanted them to have something more cool updated to reflect them,” Alfin says. So she nudged them toward a two-tone cabinet scheme that injected the room with more color.

Learn more about using two-tone cabinets

Sabrina Alfin Interiors
AFTER: “My clients liked blue but didn’t want nautical navy or to go too beachy,” Alfin says. Instead, she helped them find a grayish teal that’s updated and sophisticated.

One of the biggest cost savers was refacing rather than replacing the cabinets. The designer added new custom Shaker doors and drawer fronts, updating the classic style with long bar pulls.

Lower cabinet paint: Refuge, No. 6228, Sherwin-Williams; upper cabinet paint: Ice Cube, No. 6252, Sherwin-Williams; bar pulls: Emtek

Sabrina Alfin Interiors
Alfin didn’t stop at just blue and white. She knew that her clients loved deep reds and wanted to find a fabric that incorporated those while tying into the teal. She also knew that spicy colors would warm up the blue and white scheme and steer it away from a coastal look.

She had the built-in bench refaced in white, with new drawer fronts and hardware that coordinates with the cabinetry. The eat-in area is an important part of the room, as the family enjoys almost all their meals together in here.

New recessed lighting and vintage-style glass pendants help brighten the room. Framed groups of vintage bottle caps add an eclectic touch. In case you’re wondering, the door leads to the existing pantry.

Chairs: Crate & Barrel; bottle cap artwork: Bed Bath & Beyond; Eastmoreland pendant lights: Rejuvenation

How to Reface Your Old Kitchen Cabinets

Before Photo

Sabrina Alfin Interiors

BEFORE: Here’s a glimpse of the original upholstered bench. The family wanted to keep the existing table, and Alfin made it work with new chairs, a refaced bench and new upholstery.
Sabrina Alfin Interiors
AFTER: “I was looking for fabric that had a lot of visual interest and has the blue in it, and I found a bunch to show them — my clients fell in love with this one,” Alfin says. “It was so much fun to work with them, as they were so willing not to go down the neutral path and to take artistic risks.”

Rowten fabric: No. 4354 in Fiesta, Pindler & Pindler

Sabrina Alfin Interiors
The upholstery has a contrasting welt detail.

Callahan welt fabric: No. 2381 in turquoise, Pindler & Pindler

Before Photo

Sabrina Alfin Interiors

BEFORE: The room didn’t have a physical connection to the adjacent patio and outdoor entertainment area.
Sabrina Alfin Interiors
AFTER: The biggest structural change to the room is the new window over the sink, which opens to the patio. Alfin took out the cabinets flanking the original window, which gave her room for a 7½-foot-wide window. Of the window’s three panes, two slide open to the outdoors, making it easy to pass food and drinks through to the bar counter on the other side.
Sabrina Alfin Interiors
Another cost saver was preserving the existing granite countertops, but the coordinating granite backsplash had to go. The designer replaced it with classic 6-by-3-inch subway tiles. Next she added a border of 3-by-1-inch frosty glass accent tiles. “We could have gone with just white subway tile, but it would have looked too monolithic,” she says. “We wanted to break it up without too much contrast — we already had that from the two-tone cabinets.”

She also added LED lighting underneath the cabinets. Previously the only source of light on the counters had been from the vent hood.

Arctic White subway tile: Daltile; 
Frost Iridescent accent tile: Water & Light series, Boyce & Bean

Sabrina Alfin Interiors
A spicy mat at the sink picks up on the colors of the bench fabric across the room.

The floor looks like weathered driftwood but is actually porcelain tile. Because the homeowners have dogs, they needed the durability of porcelain.

Sidecar floor tile: SpeakEasy series, 36 by 12 inches, Crossville

Sabrina Alfin Interiors
When it comes to refacing cabinets, Alfin says that although finding good-quality paint-grade doors and drawer fronts is important, the key is finding a great painter. She recommends looking for someone who is very detail-oriented.

“They should do good prep work on the cabinet bases first, filling in all the holes,” she says. She also says it’s best if the painter has a spray booth in which to paint the doors and drawer faces before bringing them to the house to install. “It’s not cheap, but it’s still a lot less expensive than buying all new cabinetry,” she says.

How to Reface Your Old Kitchen Cabinets

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KITCHEN ISLAND DESIGNS

02 Saturday Nov 2019

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HOMEBUNCH VIA MARTHA WOLFORD

Grey kitchen with Walnut Kitchen Island Grey kitchen with Walnut Kitchen Island Grey kitchen with Walnut Kitchen Island #Greykitchen #Walnut #Kitchen #Island

 

Hi, everyone! How are you today? Do you remember the other day when I mentioned I had done a little decor shopping for my house? Well, I must confess that the shopping was bigger than I planned it to be and it really inspired me to do a huge cleaning around my house. I didn’t change any piece of furniture, just moved them around and I changed the decor – pillows, rugs and decorative items and, together with a REALLY deep cleaning, my house now feels new, fresh and completely renewed – without going through a real renovation. I look around and I’m in love with my home and that’s a wonderful feeling. Now, don’t ask about my back… I can barely move today! 🙂

Now, let’s talk about today’s Home Bunch’s Top 5 Picks! If you’re new to it, I started this new series on my Instagram, where I choose my “Top 5 Picks” with the goal to inspire you and bring you some extra information on interior design. While I was preparing this post, I realized that it would be impossible for me to pick only 5 kitchen island design ideas so I hope you don’t mind but I have chosen a few extras! 🙂

Make sure to click the links provided under each photo so you can see the full posts and know all details and sources.

Have a great time, my friends, and thank you so much for you presence and continuous support. I can’t even tell you how much I appreciate each and every one of you!

 

Home Bunch’s Top 5: Kitchen Island Ideas.

Walnut Kitchen Island Kitchen island is Natural American Black Walnut #kitcheisland #kitchenislanddesign #kitchen #island #design #kitchens #kitchenideas

1: Walnut Kitchen Island: If you read the blog for a while now chances are that you have seen the kitchen above. This grey kitchen became one of the most popular posts on Home Bunch and I am sure this kitchen island has a lot to do with it. The island is Natural American Black Walnut with 25% sheen. Design: @the_brothers_stonington 📷 @chrisveithinteriors.

 

See Full Details: Grey Kitchen Design.

 

#2: Traditional Kitchen Island

Traditional Kitchen Island Design Traditional Kitchen Island Design Ideas Traditional Kitchen Island Design Traditional Kitchen Island Design Traditional Kitchen Island Design #TraditionalKitchenIsland #TraditionalKitchenIslandDesign #TraditionalKitchen #KitchenIsland

2: Traditional Kitchen Island Design: Talking about popular posts, this entire home got a lot of love when I shared it on Instagram. This kitchen features a white kitchen island with a traditional and timeless design. Design: @gerrardbuilders 📷: @joepurvisphotos.

 

See Full Details: Painted Brick Cottage.

 

#3: White Oak Kitchen Island

White Oak Kitchen Island White Oak Kitchen Island with white perimeter cabinets and white marble countertop White Oak Kitchen Island White Oak Kitchen Island #WhiteOak #KitchenIsland

3: White Oak Kitchen Island: There’s nothing I don’t love here! The White Oak kitchen island brings warmth to this entire space. The double x insets are custom and the island countertop is Calacatta marble slab, polished. Design: @Pattersoncustomhomes & @Brandonarchitects 📷: @chadmellon.

 

See Full Details: Modern Coastal Shingle Home.

 

#4: X Inset Kitchen Island

X Inset Kitchen Island: This is a very popular design used on both sides of the island. The paint color is Deep Space by Benjamin Moore

4: X Inset Kitchen Island: This is a very popular design used on both sides of the island. The paint color is Deep Space by Benjamin Moore. Design: @graystonecustombuilders & @blackbanddesign 📷: @ryangarvin.

 

See Full Details: Small Lot Modern Farmhouse.

 

#5: Narrow Kitchen Island

Narrow Kitchen Island Narrow Kitchen Island: Let's be honest, not all of us have a huge kitchen and this is when a narrow, but functional, kitchen island comes handy

5: Narrow Kitchen Island: Let’s be honest, not all of us have a huge kitchen and this is when a narrow, but functional, kitchen island comes handy. This one is perfect from every angle! See dimensions on this post. Design: @briahammelinteriors 📷: @spacecrafting_photography.

 

See Full Details: Colorful Interiors.

 

#6: Long Kitchen Island

Long Kitchen Island Long Kitchen Island Design Long Kitchen Island Ideas Long Kitchen Island dimensions #LongKitchenIsland

6: Long Kitchen Island: I mean, who needs go to the gym having an island this long at home? Just run around it a few times and you’re done for the day! Jokes apart, this is a dream kitchen and this is, by all means, a dream kitchen island! 🙂 Design: @akconstructionent.

 

See Full Details: New-Construction Modern Farmhouse Inspiration.

 

#7: Double Islands

Kitchen with double islands The paint color is Sherwin Williams Software Kitchen with double island The paint color is Sherwin Williams Software Kitchen with double island The paint color is Sherwin Williams Software Kitchen with double island The paint color is Sherwin Williams Software #Kitchenwithdoubleislands #paintcolor #SherwinWilliamsSoftware

7: Double Islands: I will be honest with you, I have never been a fan of kitchen with double islands until I saw the kitchen above. The paint color is Sherwin Williams Software. 📷: @pictureperfecthouse.

 

See Full Details: Interior Design Ideas: House For Sale.

 

#8: Dark Kitchen Island

Black Kitchen Island Black Kitchen Island paint color Black Kitchen Island Paint color is Dark Pewter by Benjamin Moore Black Kitchen Island #BlackKitchenIsland #DarkPewterBenjaminMoore

8: Dark Kitchen Island: This gorgeous modern farmhouse kitchen features a combination of Maple cabinets, white cabinets and a dark kitchen island. Paint color is Dark Pewter by Benjamin Moore. Design: @kelseyleighdesignco & @mcgregorhomes 📷: Nested Tours.

 

See Full Details: Mid-century Modern Farmhouse.

 

#9: Hickory Kitchen Island

Hickory Kitchen Island Hickory Kitchen Island Design with x inset and shiplap Hickory Kitchen Island #Hickory #KitchenIsland

9: Hickory Kitchen Island: This is yet another very popular post on Home Bunch. The Hickory island features X insets and shiplap. The finish is a natural stain. Design: @timbertrailshomes 📷: @stofferphotographyinteriors.

 

See Full Details: Interior Design Ideas.

 

 

 

 

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Interior Design Ideas

29 Saturday Jun 2019

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From Wolford and Home Bunch!


Interior Design Ideas: Modern English Tudor Design….

Hello, my wonderful friends! It’s great to have you here for a new “Interior Design Ideas”.

Meticulously built by Hendel Homes and with interiors by Danielle Loven of Vivid Interior Design, the architectural direction of this Modern English Tudor residence expertly balances modern and traditional elements, reflecting on the common threads of an English Tudor country house and Hamptons grandeur. The result? A casual, sophisticated home that feels perfectly at ease in its Midwestern foundation.

This modern reinvention of timeless design delights with highly refined and detailed living spaces spread over three floors and I am sure this house tour will inspire you from the beginning to the end.

Try to relax, have a good time and pin your favorite interior design pictures! These stunning pictures bySusan Gilmore Photography and Landmark Photography should fill up your boards! 🙂

 

Interior Design Ideas: Modern English Tudor Design

Beautiful Homes This home is a flawless modern interpretation of English Tudor architecture and it's situated at the end of a cul-de-sac in a quiet neighborhood in Minnesota #BeautifulHomes

This home is a flawless modern interpretation of English Tudor architecture and it’s situated at the end of a cul-de-sac in a quiet neighborhood in Minnesota.

The stucco is custom color.

Landmark Photography.

Windows

Grey Windows Dark Grey Windows Grey Metal Windows Windows are Marvin Windows in Bronze #Windows #Greywindows #MetalWindows

Windows are Marvin Windows in “Bronze”.

Landmark Photography.

Front Porch

Modern Belgian Farmhouse New construction Modern Belgian Farmhouse Design Modern Belgian Farmhouse Modern Belgian Farmhouse #ModernBelgianFarmhouse #BelgianFarmhouse

Porch flooring is stamped concrete.

Landmark Photography.

Room to Roar

Large Homes Large Homes Architecture New Large Homes This large home features an open layout, 7,836 square feet, four Bedrooms and seven Bathrooms #LargeHomes

This expansive home features an open layout, 7,836 square feet, 4 Bedrooms & 7 Bathrooms.

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Cars

Cars Collector Garage This home is a classic car collector’s dream The home comes with a two level four-car attached garage plus detached garage with storage for up to 10 more vehicles #CarsCollectorGarage #garage

This home is a classic car collector’s dream! The home comes with a two level four-car attached garage plus detached garage with storage for up to 10 more vehicles.

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Garage Doors

Garage Doors Wood Garage Doors Cedar Garage Doors Custom Garage Doors Garage Doors #GarageDoors #CedarGarageDoors #customGarageDoors #woodGarageDoors

The garage doors are custom.

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Roof

Roof Roof is combination of Cedar Shake and metal Modern Farmhouse Roof Roof is combination of Cedar Shake and metal #Roof #CedarShakeroof #metalroof

Roof is combination of Cedar Shake and metal.

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Front Door

Front Door Metal and glass front door Metal and glass Front Door s Marvin Windows in Bronze I love the symmetry the windows on each side create #MetalandglassFrontDoor #FrontDoor

Front Door: Marvin Windows in “Bronze”. I love the symmetry the windows on each side create.

Lighting: Flambeaux Gas Lanterns – Other Beautiful Outdoor Sconces: Here, Here, Here, Here, Here & Here.

Similar Planters: Here (fiberglass) & Here (ceramic).

Gutters are copper.

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Foyer

Hardwood Flooring 6" Riffed and quartered white oak, eased edge, custom Stain with Herringbone inset pattern at raised ceiling locations #HardwoodFlooring #herringbonehardwood #Riffedandquartered #whiteoak

You will find in this home an unsparing collection of exclusive finishes throughout, from designer wall-coverings, marble mosaics, double herringbone and concrete tile with vintage graphic detail to custom furniture and lighting, all presented with a curated approach that is both upscale and welcoming.

Hardwood Flooring: 6″ Riffed and quartered white oak, eased edge, custom Stain – with Herringbone inset pattern at raised ceiling locations.

Foyer Lighting – Arteriors (discontinued) – similar here.

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Great Room

Benjamin Moore Collingwood OC-28 Living room with Benjamin Moore Collingwood OC-28 Benjamin Moore Collingwood OC-28 #BenjaminMooreCollingwoodOC28 #BenjaminMooreCollingwood #BenjaminMooreOC28

The foyer opens directly to this spacious and elegant Great room. Paint color is Benjamin Moore Collingwood OC-28.

All furniture is available through the designer.

Metal and Leather Accent Chair – Casa Midy.

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Chandelier

Benjamin Moore OC-28 Collingwood Benjamin Moore OC-28 Collingwood Benjamin Moore OC-28 Collingwood #BenjaminMooreOC28Collingwood #BenjaminMooreOC28 #BenjaminMooreCollingwood

Lighting – Visual Comfort

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Coffee Table

Bronze Metal Windows Bronze Metal and glass Windows French Doors and Transoms Bronze Metal Windows Bronze Metal Windows #BronzeMetalWindows #MetalWindows

Black Raffia Coffee Table: Bernhardt.

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Sofas

Limestone Fireplace Living room with Limestone Fireplace from Fracois and co Limestone Fireplace #LimestoneFireplace

Sofas from Hickory Chair in Designer’s Guild fabric.

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Upscale Living Room Decor Ideas:

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Fireplace

Fireplace is Limestone by Francois & co and wall paint color is Benjamin Moore Collingwood Benjamin Moore #fireplace #BenjaminMooreCollingwood

Fireplace is Limestone by Francois & co.

Art & Accessories from Vivid Home.

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Openness

Open Layout The open-air environment is flooded with natural light and enhanced by a consistent color palette which connects the spaces perfectly #openlayout

The open-air environment is flooded with natural light and enhanced by a consistent color palette which connects the spaces perfectly.

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Interior Doors & Windows

Sherwin Williams Medium Bronze Interior windows are painted to match the Marvin Bronze in Sherwin Williams Medium Bronze #SherwinWilliamsMediumBronze #SherwinWilliams #interiorwindows #windows #windowpaintcolor

Interior windows are painted to match the Marvin Bronze in “Sherwin Williams Medium Bronze”.

Pillows: Throw Pillows in Beacon Hill Fabric.

Throw: Hermès.

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Dining Room

Benjamin Moore Collingwood OC-28 Benjamin Moore Collingwood OC-28 paint color Benjamin Moore Collingwood OC-28 #BenjaminMooreCollingwoodOC28

Lighting: Visual Comfort.

Dining Table: Custom

Dining Chairs: Custom – Host Chairs in Maxwell Fabric.

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Ceiling Paint Color

Beam ceiling paint color Ceiling Paint Color 50% Classic Gray by Benjamin Moore/ 50% Collingwood OC-28 by Benjamin Moore #Beamceiling #ceilingpaintcolor

Ceiling Paint Color: 50% Classic Gray by Benjamin Moore/ 50% Collingwood OC-28 by Benjamin Moore.

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Casework Paint Color

Casework Paint Color Casework Benjamin Moore White Dove OC-17 Trim Casework Paint Color #casework #paintcolor #BenjaminMooreWhiteDove #BenjaminMooreOC17

Casework Paint Color: Casework – Benjamin Moore White Dove OC-17.

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Materials

Natural metals, woods, and organic materials conform in new ways with classic silhouettes and rich textures.

Antique Dough Bowl: Here &Here.

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Ceiling Treatment

Beam Ceiling Treatment Reclaimed Alder Beams The ceiling height in this space is 12 feet Beam ceiling Alder Beams #BeamCeiling #CeilingTreatment #ReclaimedAlderBeams #ReclaimedBeams #AlderBeams

Ceiling Treatment: Reclaimed Alder Beams. The ceiling height in this space is 12′.

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Kitchen

Kitchen This extraordinary kitchen features a custom range hood and open shelving in aged brass and zinc finishes Kitchen island is made of Walnut #Kitchen #Walnutisland #Kitchendesign

This extraordinary kitchen features a custom range hood and open shelving in aged brass and zinc finishes. Kitchen island is made of Walnut.

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Backsplash

Kitchen Backsplash Backsplash is Jeffrey Court Calcutta marble mosaic tile installed only at the range wall Small Scale beveled subway 12" x 12", mesh mounted #KitchenBacksplash #Backsplash

Backsplash is Jeffrey Court Calcutta marble mosaic tile – installed only at the range wall. Small Scale beveled subway 12″ x 12″, mesh mounted – similar here, here, here& here.

Grout: TEC Bright White.

Pot Filler: Kohler Artifacts Pot Filler.

Range: Wolf.

Similar Kitchen Hood: here.

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Perimeter Kitchen Cabinet

Perimeter Kitchen Cabinet Details Painted Flat panel with custom moldings Paint color is Benjamin Moore OC-17 White Dove Backsplash Between Fridge: Cistallo Quartzite #kitchen #kitchencabinet #flatpanelcabinet

Perimeter Kitchen Cabinet Details: Painted Flat panel with custom moldings. Paint color is Benjamin Moore OC-17 White Dove.

Backsplash Between Fridges: Cistallo Quartzite Full Height.

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Kitchen Island Countertop

Quartzite Waterfall Kitchen Island Countertop Cristiallo Quartzite, waterfall edge island Kicthen #Kitchen #Quartzite #WaterfallKitchenIsland #Countertop #CristialloQuartzite #waterfalledgeisland

Countertop is Cristiallo Quartzite, waterfall edge.

Island Tray: Here.

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Sink & Faucet

Walnut kitchen island with Quartzite Countertop waterfall edge countertop Kitchen design Kitchen ideas Walnut kitchen island with Quartzite Countertop waterfall edge countertop #Walnutkitchenisland

Kitchen Sink: Kohler K6427-0 Whitehaven.

Kitchen Faucet: Kohler Artifacts Pull-Down Faucet.

Filtered Water Faucet: Newport Brass.

Paneled Dishwashers: Bosh.

Island Dimensions

Kitchen Island Dimension Walnut Kitchen Island Dimension Kitchen Island Dimension Kitchen Island Dimensions #KitchenIslandDimension

Kitchen Island Dimension:  3.5 x 8′

Counterstools are available through the designer.

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Kitchen Shelves

This kitchen is full of inspiring ideas To keep a sense of symmetry, the designer added a glass opening to the wall with brass floating shelves #kithen #kitchenshelves #brasshelves

This kitchen is full of inspiring ideas! To keep a sense of symmetry (see picture above), the designer added a glass opening to the wall with brass floating shelves.

Hardware – Ashley Norton – similar Pulls & Knobs.

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Kitchen Pendants

Kitchen Lighting Light fixtures in iron and brass lend the property a distinct architectural edge Kitchen Lighting Kitchen Pendant Lighting #KitchenLighting #Kitchen #lighting

Light fixtures in iron and brass lend the property a distinct architectural edge. Pendants are Robert Abbey.

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Beautiful Counterstools:

(Always check dimensions before ordering. 🙂 )

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Refrigerator

Kitchen A custom buffet is flanked by paneled refrigerator and freezer by Subzero Notice the built-in concealing a tv in the hutch #kitchen #buffet #tvkitchen #kitchentv

A custom buffet is flanked by paneled refrigerator and freezer by Subzero.

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Flow

Kitchen A Custom Walnut and Glass door leads to butlers pantry and conceals the kitchen bar #kitchen #butlerpantry #kitchenbar #walnut

The optimized floor plan offers formal and informal spaces that open to the exterior grounds for fluid indoor/outdoor living and entertainment. Wall paint color continues to be Benjamin Moore Collingwood.

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TV

Kitchen TV Ideas Where to place a tv in the ktchen Best places to placed tv in kitchen A TV is place in the custom hutch #tvKitchen #kitchentv #tvkitchencabinet

A TV is placed in the custom hutch.

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Family Room

Great room with bar The kitchen opens directly to a very comfy and stylish family room/lounge area Notice the high ceiling, the beams and the tall windows #greatroom #bar #beams #highceiling #tallwindows

The kitchen opens directly to a very comfy and stylish family room/lounge area. Notice the high ceiling, the beams and the tall windows.

Custom Sectional from Vivid Home.

Accent Chair in Clarke & Clarke fabric.

Accent Tables from Modern History & Currey & Co.

Throw Pillows in Opuzen fabric.

Lighting: Visual Comfort Extra Large Lantern in Aged Iron.

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Ottoman

Leather Tufted Ottoman sources on Home Bunch Leather Tufted Ottoman #LeatherTuftedOttoman

Leather Tufted Ottoman: Four Hands.

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Hide & Seek

Walnut Glass Inset Doors Custom Walnut doors with glass X insets conceal the butler's pantry and a wet bar

Custom Walnut doors with glass X insets conceal the butler’s pantry and a bar.

Similar Pulls: Here.

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Bar

Bar Kitchen Family Room Bar Bar features Walnut cabinetry with Cistallo Quartzite countertop and floating brass shelving #bar #kitchenbar

The bar features Walnut cabinetry with Cistallo Quartzite countertop and floating brass shelving.

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Butler’s Pantry

Sherwin Williams SW 7625 Mount Etna Blue cabinet Paint Color #SherwinWilliamsSW7625MountEtna #bluecabinet #paintcolor

This butler’s pantry is truly a dream! Countertop is Cistallo Quartzite.

Backsplash: Cistallo Quartzite 4″ Height.

Floor: Rift and Quartered Solid White Oak with Custom Stain

Chandelier: Visual Comfort.

Sconces: Visual Comfort.

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Paint Color

Sherwin Williams SW 7625 Mount Etna Sherwin Williams SW 7625 Mount Etna paint color #SherwinWilliamsSW7625MountEtna #paintcolor #SherwinWilliams

Sherwin Williams SW 7625 Mount Etna.

Roman Shade in Romo fabric.

Sink: Blanco B401734 Ikon Apron Front Sink.

Faucet: Kohler Artifacts Pull-Down Faucet.

Appliances: Wolf Ovens and Bosch Dishwasher.

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Powder Room

Golden metallic wallpaper Bathroom Powder room with Golden metallic wallpaper #Goldenmetallicwallpaper #wallpaper

Located just off the mudroom, this powder room is elegant and features a gorgeous wallpaper.

Mirror: Here.

Bathroom washstand is DXV – similar here & here.

Faucet is DXV – similar here.

Sconce: Visual Comfort.

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Wallpaper

Located just off the mudroom, this powder room is elegant and features a gorgeous wallpaper, curved brass mirror and a brass base washstand #bathroom

Wallpaper is Wallpaper: Osborne & Little Nina Campbell Gold Leaf On a Black Background.

Ceiling: Sherwin Williams Tricorn Black SW6258.

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Hall Paint Color

Collingwood by Benjamin Moore Best Greys by Benjamin Moore Collingwood by Benjamin Moore Best Grays Collingwood by Benjamin Moore #CollingwoodbyBenjaminMoore #bestgreys #paintcolor #greypaintcolor

Collingwood by Benjamin Moore.

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Main Powder Room

Valnut Bathroom Vanity Custom Valnut Bathroom Vanity with white marble top Valnut Bathroom Vanity design Valnut Bathroom Vanity inspiration #ValnutBathroomVanity #BathroomVanity #Walnutvanity

My jaw just dropped! Vanity is Walnut, custom-designed.

Countertop and backsplash is marble.

Chandelier: Robert Abbey.

Sconces: Visual Comfort Light in Hand Rubbed Antique Brass 4”W x 20.5”H.

Vessel Sink: Konbow.

Faucet: Newport Brass.

Similar Mirror: here, here & here.

Interior doors are Alder – custom stained.

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Wallpaper

Walnut Bathroom Cabinet Custom-designed Walnut Bathroom Cabinet Walnut Bathroom Cabinet Walnut Bathroom Cabinet #WalnutBathroomCabinet

Wallpaper: Schumacher Metallic Strie Silvered Taupe (available through the interior designer).

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Home Central

Home Central Home Office Custom desk and bookcase are painted in Ben Moore White Dove OC-17. Desk top is Oak, dark stained #homeoffice #homecentral

Custom desk and bookcase are painted in Ben Moore White Dove OC-17. Desk top is Oak, dark stained.

Roman Shades in Robert Allen fabric.

Flushmount: Hudson Valley.

Sconces: Norwell.

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Wallpaper

Bookcase is painted in Benjmain Moore White Dove. Ceiling paint color 50% Ben Moore Classic Gray / 50% Collingwood OC-28 #benjaminmoore

Wallpaper is Innovations Achel. Ceiling paint color 50% Ben Moore Classic Gray / 50% Collingwood OC-28.

Accessories from Vivid Home.

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Mudroom

Mudroom Flooring: American Florim Charleston 3x36 Glazed Porcelain Tile, Rubble Tile, colors: White, Grey and Timber - installed in a Herringbone patterned #mudroomflooring #mudroom #herringboneflooring

Mudroom Flooring: American Florim Charleston 3×36 Glazed Porcelain Tile, Rubble Tile, colors: White, Grey and Timber – installed in a Herringbone patterned. Grout: TEC Dove Grey.

Wall paint color is Benjamin Moore Collingwood. Cabinetry isBen Moore White Dove.

Bench is Oak with a custom dark stain color.

Baseboards: 11″ – Paint Grade.

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Stairway

Benjamin Moore Collingwood Staircase with White Oak threads and risers with metal railing and walls painted in Benjamin Moore Collingwood #BenjaminMooreCollingwood

Natural metals, woods, and organic materials conform in new ways, with classic silhouettes and luxurious textures.

Chandelier: Visual Comfort – similar here.

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Details

This gorgeous staircase features White Oak wood treads and wood risers. The metal railing is custom. Window sashes Sherwin Williams Medium Bronze #staircase #whiteoak #metalrailing

This gorgeous staircase features White Oak wood treads and wood risers. The metal railing is custom.

Window Trim: Sherwin Williams Medium Bronze.

Sconces: Visual Comfort.

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Railing

Metal Railing A close-up on this stunning metal railing Custom Metal Railing #MetalRailing

A close-up on this stunning metal railing. How beautiful, right?!

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Bonus Room

Benjamin Moore Black Jack Benjamin Moore Black Jack Lounge Bonus Room Paint Color Benjamin Moore Black Jack #BenjaminMooreBlackJack

The staircase leads to the kids’ lounge/bonus room. The doorway seem here leads to the kids/teens ensuites and a laundry room. Paint color is Benjamin Moore Black Jack 2133-20.

This room features a long custom desk with White Oak top, custom cabinetry and comfortable furniture.

Art & Accessories from Vivid Home.

Coffee Table: Here – similar here & here.

Lighting: Made Goods.

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Boy’s Bedroom

Main Walls Ben Moore Collingwood OC-28 Accent Wall Benjamin Moore Gentleman's Gray 2062-20

Main Walls: Benjamin Moore Gentleman’s Gray 2062-20. Bookcase Wall: Benjamin Moore Gentleman’s Gray 2062-20.

Euros in Design Tex plaid.

Sconces: Savoy House.

Loveseat by Bernhardt.

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Ensuite

Cabinet Sherwin Williams Tricorn Black Cabinet Sherwin Williams Tricorn Black Cabinet Sherwin Williams Tricorn Black #Cabinet #SherwinWilliamsTricornBlack

Cabinet: Sherwin Williams Tricorn Black.

Floor Tile: 9.5″ x 19.25″ Enlonged Hex Jeffrey Court Artic Stone Field Hex.

Countertop: Carrera Marble.

Faucet: Delta.

Sink: Mirabelle.

Lighting: Visual Comfort.

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Girl’s Bedroom

Accent wall is painted in Benjamin Moore 2117-30 Shadow. Walls are Ben Moore Collingwood OC-28.

Bed is custom. Euros are in Harlequin fabric – Beautiful & Good Quality Bedding: here, here, here &here.

Roman shade in Cowtan and Tout fabric. Bolster is in a Robert Allen fabric.

Loveseat by Bernhardt.

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Ensuite

Sherwin Williams Tricorn Black SW 6258 Black cabinet paint color Sherwin Williams Tricorn Black SW 6258 #blackcabinet #SherwinWilliamsTricornBlack #SherwinWilliamsSW6258

Bathroom Cabinet: Sherwin Williams Tricorn Black SW 6258.

Floor Tile: 8″x 8″ Geometric Printed Tile Fioranese Ceramic #45 Certosa – similar style: here.

Lighting: Visual Comfort.

Faucet: Delta.

Sink: Mirabelle.

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Master Bedroom

Benjamin Moore Black Jack 2133-20 Ceiling paint color Benjamin Moore Black Jack 2133-20 #BenjaminMooreBlackJack #BenjaminMoore213320

Ceiling paint color is Benjamin Moore Black Jack 2133-20.

Nightstands: Here.

Four Poster Bed: CFC.

Fan: Minka Aire.

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Wall Paint Color

Benjamin Moore OC-28 Collingwood Wall color is Benjamin Moore OC-28 Collingwood Bedroom Benjamin Moore OC-28 Collingwood Grey Bedroom Benjamin Moore OC-28 Collingwood #BenjaminMooreOC28Collingwood #greybedroom

Wall color is Benjamin Moore OC-28 Collingwood.

Artwork by Emma Lawrenson.

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Fabric

Bedroom Fabric Euros, Accent Pillows and Roman Shades in Kravet Fabric. Settee is custom with Romo Black fabric #bedroom #fabric

Euros, Accent Pillows and Roman Shades in Kravet Fabric.

Settee is custom with Romo Black fabric.

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Master Bathroom

Stained Oak bathroom Vanity Chic master bathroom with honed marble tile and Stained Oak bathroom Vanities Stained Oak bathroom Vanity #StainedOakvanity #bathroomVanity

The master bathroom is luxurious and features a great layout. Vanities are custom stained Oak.

Freestanding Tub: Jacuzzi.

Tub Filler: DXV – similar here.

Sconces: Visual Comfort.

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Shower Tile

Shower Sources Shower: 12x24” Honed Marble Tile. Shower Floor: 2x2” Honed Carrara Marble Tile. Hansgrohe Rain Showerhead. Kohler Showerheads #showersources #shower #tile

Shower Walls: 12×24” Honed Marble Tile – similar here.

Shower Floor: 2×2” Honed Carrara Marble Tile – similar here.

Hexagon Marble Mosaic Tile: here.

Hansgrohe Rain Showerhead.

Kohler Showerheads.

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Flooring & Countertop

Floor tile is 12x24 London Calling Honed marble tile Wall color is Benjamin Moore Collingwood #BenjaminMoore #Collingwood

Floor tile is 12×24 London Calling Honed marble tile (similar here). Wall color is Benjamin Moore Collingwood.

Countertop is white marble.

Chandelier: Visual Comfort.

Faucets: Brizo.

Sinks: Kohler.

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Bathroom Layout

Inspiring bathroom layout

Inspiring bathroom layout!

Cabinetry

I absolutely love the stain color on this Oak cabinetry. It works beautifully with the white marble

I absolutely love the stain color on this Oak cabinetry. It works beautifully with the white marble.

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Make-up

Make-up vanity Make-up vanity Beautiful and practical make-up vanity with Oak cabinetsMake-up vanity #Makeupvanity

Beautiful and practical make-up vanity.

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Dressing Room

The dressing room certainly has a nice view... but don't worry! It also features automatic blinds

The dressing room certainly has a nice view… but don’t worry! It also features automatic blinds. 😉

Flooring: Carpet; Black Label #2403 Tip sheared wool/viscose blend.

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Laundry Room

Collingwood by Benjamin Moore Grey laundry room Collingwood by Benjamin Moore paint color #CollingwoodbyBenjaminMoore Laundryroom

Countertop is Quartz, Caesarstone Pebble.

Flooring: Porcelain Tile – 8 x 24 #53 West End Pulpis by Tile x Design – similar here.

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Basement Bathroom

Benjamin Moore Plymouth Rock 1543 Benjamin Moore Plymouth Rock 1543 Benjamin Moore Plymouth Rock 1543 #BenjaminMoorePlymouthRock

Sink: Kohler Brockway wash sink – 48″.

Faucets: Kohler.

Soap Dish: Kohler.

Floor: 2×10” textured black ceramic tile in herringbone pattern – similar here.

Shower Floor: 1×1” Black ceramic hexagon tile – similar here.

Shower Wall: 3×12” Beveled white ceramic tile – similar here.

Sconces: Visual Comfort.

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Basement

Basement Bar A custom built-in whisky bar and custom-designed abstract glass shelving are just the beginning of an amazing lower level designed for fun #basementbar #bar

A custom built-in whisky bar and custom-designed abstract glass shelving are just the beginning of an amazing lower level designed for fun.

The pub table/island is custom.

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Cabinetry

Basement bar Cabinetry is Walnut; Dark Custom Stained #basementbar #walnutbar

Cabinetry is Walnut; Dark Custom Stained.

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Countertop

Countertop Countertop is Titanium Granite #Countertop #TitaniumGranite

Countertop is Titanium Granite.

Sink: Blanco.

Faucet: Delta.

Basement Paint Color

Collingwood by Benjamin Moore Basement Paint Color

Basement Paint Color: Collingwood by Benjamin Moore.

Lounge Chair in Opuzen Flamestitch fabric.

Countertstools: Iron Counter Stools from Noir.

Art & Accessories from Vivid Home.

Ceiling Light: Arteriors.

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Exercise Room

The exercise room features custom stained wood with walls painted in BM Collingwood OC-28

The exercise room features custom stained wood with walls painted in BM Collingwood OC-28.

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Flooring

Home Gym Flooring Forbo Carpet Tiles. It's antimicrobial and wears amazing This was a glue-down installation

Floor: Forbo Carpet Tiles. It’s antimicrobial and wears amazing. This was a glue-down installation.

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Gym Bathroom

Bathroom features a custom Oak vanity with dark quartz countertop and slab backsplash and a white vessel sink with wall-mount faucet Kohler Purist

The gym bathroom features a custom vanity with dark quartz countertop and slab backsplash.

Similar Medicine Cabinet: Pottery Barn.

Faucet: Kohler Purist.

Similar Sink: here.

Sconces: Visual Comfort.

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Outdoors

Design meets function, delineating an optimized floor plan with formal and informal spaces that open to the exterior grounds for fluid indoor/outdoor living and entertainment

Design meets function, delineating an optimized floor plan with formal and informal spaces that open to the exterior grounds for fluid indoor/outdoor living and entertainment.

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Screen Porch

Screen porch Ceiling is Cedar planks and flooring is stamped concrete #Screenporch #Ceiling #Cedarplank

Ceiling is Cedar planks and flooring is stamped concrete.

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Furniture

Outdoor built-in for tv in screened porch

Outdoor Sofa by Century Furniture. Notice the outdoor built-in.

Fire Table from Outdoor Rooms – similar here.

Lounge Chairs from Palecek.

Custom Outdoor Area Rug.

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Brackets

Cedar Brackets Outdoor Cedar Brackets Cedar Brackets #CedarBrackets

Brackets are custom.

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Dimensions

Cedar Screened Porch Cedar Screened Porch with metal roof Cedar Screened Porch Cedar Screened Porch Cedar Screened Porch #Cedar #ScreenedPorch

The screened porch is 17’4” x 15’6”.

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View

Modern Belgian Farmhouse Backyard

Beautifully designed!

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Backyard Goals

Harmonious outdoor pool blends form and function to provide the complete backyard living experience with lush landscaping and an outdoor kitchen for entertaining

Harmonious outdoor pool blends form and function to provide the complete backyard living experience with lush landscaping and an outdoor kitchen for entertaining.

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Outdoor Kitchen

Outdoor kitchen pergola Outdoor kitchen pergola Cedar pergola #Outdoorkitchenpergola #cedarpergola

The outdoor kitchen features a Cedar pergola.

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Outdoor Counterstools

Outdoor pergola done in Cedar

The outdoor counterstools are by Palecek.

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Architecture Details

Modern Belgian Farmhouse Home This home truly exudes inspiring architectural details that will stand the test of time Modern Belgian Farmhouse Modern Belgian Farmhouse #ModernBelgianFarmhouse #ModernFarmhouse

This home truly exudes inspiring architectural details that will stand the test of time.

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Trim Paint Color

Benjamin Moore Silver Fox 2108-50 Outdoor Trim and Window Paint Color Trim Benjamin Moore Silver Fox 2108-50 Benjamin Moore Silver Fox 2108-50 #BenjaminMooreSilverFox

Trim: Benjamin Moore Silver Fox 2108-50.

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Timeless Beauty

Benjamin Moore Silver Fox Benjamin Moore Silver Fox Grey Door Paint Color Benjamin Moore Silver Fox Benjamin Moore Silver Fox Benjamin Moore Silver Fox #BenjaminMooreSilverFox

I woundn’t mind coming home to this! 🙂

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Many thanks to the builder and interior designer for sharing the details above!

Builder: Hendel Homes (Instagram – Facebook)

Interior Designer: Vivid Interior Design (Instagram – Facebook)

Photography: Susan Gilmore Photography (Instagram – Facebook)

& Landmark Photography (including 1st imag

 

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32 Home Design Trends for 2019

19 Sunday May 2019

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Creamy cabinets, abstract kitchen islands, destination bathtubs, compact laundry hubs and more are in store for homes

If you’re looking to redecorate or renovate your home in 2019, you’ve come to the right place. We searched through Houzz data, browsed hundreds of home design photos, reread past articles and interviewed professional designers to bring you this collection of materials, colors and other home design ideas that you can expect to see a lot more of in 2019. Which will you bring home?
Farmhouse Kitchen by Kat Nelson Designs

1. Full-tile backsplash feature walls. Attention-grabbing backsplash tile is nothing new in well-designed kitchens. We’ve seen colorful geometric and quirky patterns show up in a lot of kitchens for years now.But what many professionals are seeing more of lately is an interest in taking the tile from countertop to ceiling, including behind floating shelves and flanking range hoods, to create a striking feature wall.

Transitional  by Carl Mattison Design

This idea aligns with some broader trends as well. The 2018 Houzz Kitchen Trends Study shows that half of homeowners are opening up their kitchens to interior spaces, and that the most popular kitchen layout is the L-shape. This openness means the kitchen is always on display and therefore in need of a good focal point. A full-tile feature wall draws your eye in, whether through shimmer and texture with something like a simple white subway tile or through bold color and pattern as with a Moroccan design.

It’s also a relatively cost-effective way to achieve a stunning effect. Buying an extra several square feet of tile won’t break the budget, but it looks high-end.

2. Window walls. Cabinet design has become much more efficient in recent years. Deep drawers on perimeter and base cabinets that bring items at the back of the cabinets out into the open means that fewer kitchen cabinets are needed overall. In response, designers and homeowners have shifted to removing upper cabinets on at least one kitchen wall, often to create an expansive window wall that can deliver views and lots of natural light.
Traditional  by EK Interiors
“This makes the kitchen more open and expansive,” designer Jennifer Ott says. “It feels less top-heavy. To make up for the lost storage space, walk-in pantries or pantry walls, in which the cabinets span the floor to ceiling, are extremely popular. With upper wall cabinets out of the way, homeowners can put in a line of pendant lighting to light their countertop surfaces in lieu of undercabinet lighting.”
Farmhouse Kitchen by Bartelt. The Remodeling Resource

3. Wood on wood (on wood). Many of the most popular kitchen photos in 2018 featured lots of wood, and it’s easy to see why. Wood adds loads of warmth and character, and it pairs well with whites and grays, two of the most popular colors for kitchen cabinets and walls.

Ott says she’s seeing an increase in interest for medium-tone woods rather than super dark or light ones. Wood also adds charm that aligns with the trend toward farmhouse style, which has been gaining in popularity every year for the past three years, according to the recent Houzz kitchen trends report.

Contemporary Kitchen by Upscale Construction
Upscale Construction
Gorgeous walnut wood cabinets and ceiling create a soothing, inviting atmosphere in this Healdsburg, California, kitchen by Claudia Juestel of Adeeni Design Group and Sutro Architects. Meanwhile, the white countertops and backsplash; steel countertop, shelf and appliances; and polished concrete floor cool things down.
Transitional Kitchen by Lisa Tharp Design

4. Cream-colored cabinets. White is still the top choice for cabinet color, according to the Houzz kitchen report, but no two whites are created equal. Some paint companies offer more than 150 white paints — how do you choose?

Many homeowners are moving away from the bright, stark whites and embracing off-whites that feel warmer and cozier, like Skimming Stone by Farrow & Ball, shown here in a Boston kitchen by Lisa Tharp Design.

Creamy cabinets paired with other warm finishes like wood and brass and blue-gray tile create a calm and serene feel that works well with transitional and farmhouse-inspired styles, the two most popular kitchen styles.
Transitional Kitchen by Sutro Architects

5. Quartz countertops. Engineered quartz was finally crowned the most popular countertop material in 2018 following a three-year decline in granite, according to Houzz research.

The natural stone and resin material is incredibly durable and can visually mimic the look of more expensive and maintenance-heavy materials like marble and slate.

In fact, quartz is so popular that even risings costs associated with trade tariffs haven’t dissuaded homeowners, who save elsewhere in their remodeling budgets in order to still get quartz countertops. “Prices for quartz that either was made in China or routed through China are now seeing 20 percent markups to make up the increased purchase price,” designer Carl Mattison says. “I find in my world people are relying on me, the designer, to help offset costs so they can still get what they want.”

Quartz vs. Granite: The Battle of the Countertops

Eclectic Kitchen by Jennifer Chapman Designs

6. Emerald and deep teal islands. As you’ll see later in this article, darker, moodier colors seem to be catching on. Mattison sees a lot of emerald and deep teal being used in kitchens, especially for islands, like the Deep Sea Dive by Sherwin-Williams on the island in this St. Louis kitchen by Jennifer Chapman Designs.

“The perimeter cabinetry can be a neutral from white to gray and the island can bring a pop of color to the space,” Mattison says. “By doing only the island a color, people can see the color without it being overwhelming.”

Contemporary Kitchen by SR Design Group, Inc.

7. A new take on white subway tile backsplashes. A backsplash in standard white 3-by-6-inch subway tile is a classic look that works in almost any style of kitchen. But as with everything that peaks in popularity, design fatigue can set in and designers and homeowners start looking for an alternative while sticking with the freshness of white tile.

Larger-format tiles in herringbone, chevron or stacked patterns — anything other than the traditional offset brick pattern — gives the same crisp look but with a bit more nuance and interest, without taking a huge design risk. “With the larger size, the grout lines are minimized, and a clean, fresh take on the old is just what people are looking for,” Mattison says.

Transitional Kitchen by Walker Woodworking

Ott is seeing even more of a departure from standard rectangular tile. “Sharp, linear geometric patterns are being nudged aside by softer, curvier, abstract organic patterns and nature motifs,” she says.

The circle-pattern tile in this Charlotte, North Carolina, kitchen by Walker Woodworkingand Greenbrook Design Center is a good example.

Love a White Backsplash but Not Subway Tile? Try One of These

Farmhouse Kitchen by Studio Dearborn

8. Custom drawer inserts in an unexpected color or stain. Designers often suggest that homeowners splurge on the areas they interact with the most. Cabinet hardware is a good example, because you’ll be touching the handles or pulls several times a day. But designer Sarah Robertson likes to go a bit further.

She often encourages clients to go with a custom drawer insert in an unexpected color or stain, different than what’s on the cabinet drawer exterior. Shown here inside her own kitchen are custom stained walnut drawer inserts. “These are something I really try to talk clients into doing,” Robertson says. “You don’t think about how often drawers are open in the kitchen. You’re in and out of them all the time. It’s such a beautiful touch to have inside drawers.”

Transitional Kitchen by Gast Architects
9. Kitchens that completely open to the outdoors. A single door connecting a kitchen to an outdoor area doesn’t cut it anymore. What homeowners want is a blurring of inside and out. Large sliding and collapsible doors give that feeling and help increase living space.
Farmhouse Kitchen by Studio Dearborn
10. Countertop cabinets. A designer’s kitchen is always a good place to spot great design ideas. Going back to Robertson’s personal kitchen, you’ll see two countertop cabinets in each corner flanking the sink.
Farmhouse Kitchen by Studio Dearborn
Corners in kitchens often go unused because they’re difficult to reach and wind up being dead space. A tall cabinet with a drawer on the bottom creates a smart storage opportunity for quick-grab items like spices, oils and snacks.
Transitional Kitchen by Haven Design and Construction

11. Black is back. OK, it’s not like black ever went away, it’s just that we’re finding homeowners are more open to really taking a chance on embracing a heavy dose of the dramatic color in their kitchens.

Large swaths of black range hoods, island accent colors and even full-on all-black cabinetry has been popping up a lot lately. Many of the most popular kitchen photosuploaded to Houzz in 2018 featured black or dark cabinets.

Pair black cabinets with white walls, backsplash and countertops for a dynamic, sophisticated and high-contrast look.

Transitional Kitchen by reDesign home

Black’s reemergence is probably a reaction against all the whites and bright colors that have been popular for so long, Ott says. But there’s also a confidence element at play. Ask homeowners to imagine black cabinets in their kitchens and they might think you’re crazy. But show them a stunning photo and they might reconsider.

As homeowners see photos on sites like Houzz that show big doses of black cabinets or painted millwork, and as they work with professional designers and color consultants who tout black’s design strengths, they become more confident that they can pull off this elegant, luxurious look in their own home.

Traditional Kitchen by Karen Palmer Photography

Karen Dubinsky of Marcia Moore Design says she used photos she found on Houzz to persuade her clients to go with all-black cabinets and trim in the St. Louis kitchen shown here.

Contemporary Kitchen by Model Remodel
Model Remodel
12. Abstract island shapes. One of the most popular articles of the year on Houzz was about island shapes you might not have thought of. That might be surprising, considering that the majority of islands you see tend to be rectangular. But that just doesn’t work for every kitchen layout.
Traditional Kitchen by Lydia Sweetland ThinkSpace Design and Home Staging
Modifying the shape into something more free-form can open up circulation paths and create more work and storage space.
Transitional Kitchen by Hawthorn Builders

13. Gray, white and wood. While the aforementioned kitchen trends will certainly show up again and again in 2019, it’s worth looking at what’s likely to be the most dominant kitchen trend. This photo of a Boston space by Hawthorn Builders is a good example of the type of kitchen you’re likely to see more of in the coming year.

This kitchen combines almost every top trend from the recent Houzz kitchen report: an L-shaped layout, transitional style, white Shaker-style cabinets, white quartz countertops, gray walls, a white backsplash, wood floors and stainless steel appliances.

Transitional Bathroom by Lindsay Chambers Design

Bathrooms

14. Destination bathtubs. There’s been a lot of debate over the years over whether you should keep a bathtub when remodeling your bathroom. But it’s clear that those who enjoy taking baths really enjoy taking baths. Couple that with people spending more to increase the size of their bathrooms and create a spa-like environment and you’ve got some homeowners who aren’t just keeping the tub, they’re celebrating it.

The ever-popular freestanding tub is now more like a free-range tub, out in its own pasture, creating a destination all its own, with a great view and other accessories to turn bathing into a significant event.

If you’ve got the room, it’s worth considering putting a freestanding tub off on its own. Most people don’t use their bathtub every day, so keeping it out of the more frequent daily path from shower to vanity makes sense.

Tropical Bathroom by 20|20 Builders
This destination tub by 20|20 Builders looks like you’d need a plane ticket to Bali just to have a soak. But all the San Francisco homeowners have to do is walk out their bathroom door.
Transitional Powder Room by Studio McGee

15. Natural wood vanities.Bathrooms can often look and feel cold with all that tile, glass and metal. Wood vanities help bring a large dose of warmth. And while wooden vanities aren’t new, what’s catching on is a turn away from dark stained and lacquered vanities — which hide things like grain pattern and knots — toward reclaimed wood or light wood with clear stains that celebrate the details of the grain.

by Realm Interiors
Here, a reclaimed-hemlock vanity stuns in a Boston bathroom by Realm Interiors.
Contemporary Bathroom by Kalu Interiors

16. Electric fireplaces. Going back to the destination tub and the idea of creating a spa-like environment in the bathroom, is there anything more luxurious to go with a good soak than flickering flames from a fireplace? 

Electric fireplace inserts are relatively low-cost and easy to install, so they can be a worthwhile investment for all the pampering they afford.

Farmhouse Bathroom by Bronwyn Poole of Touch Interiors

17. Easy-reach shower controls. Reaching in to turn on the shower in the morning and getting hit with a cold blast of water is no way to start the day.

Relocating the shower controls to an opposite wall during a remodel solves that problem. You can see in this shower by designer Bronwyn Poole how the controls are on the wall opposite where you enter, far from the shower spray to the left.

Talk to your designer and builder about the additional cost that might come from adding the extra plumbing to get this feature.

Farmhouse Bathroom by Jenna Sue Design Co.
18. Painted shiplap. White shiplap has certainly been having a moment in recent years. And while its popularity isn’t necessarily waning, its look is changing. Painted shiplap, usually in grays or dark blues, is showing up a lot. It’s a great look for bathrooms because it adds texture, dimension and character in a room that can often feel sterile.
Contemporary Bathroom by Case Design/Remodeling, Inc.

19. Moroccan tile floors. Moroccan-patterned tile has been a popular choice for kitchen backsplashes and fireplace surrounds for years now. Increasingly, though, it’s showing up in large swaths as bathroom flooring. You get the clean feel of tile with all the color and style of a bold rug.

In this bathroom by designers Alexandria Hubbard and MJ Englert of Case Design/Remodeling, concrete tiles with various Moroccan-inspired patterns read as one pattern, and correspond with a shower niche.

Shop for Moroccan-inspired tile

Transitional Bathroom by Innovative Construction Inc.
Houzz contributing writer Becky Harris based her entire bathroom redesign, shown here, on the floor tile. “Once I found this tile, most of my plans revolved around it,” she says. “Warm gray, light blue-gray, charcoal gray, black and white and powdery blue came into play in my color palette.”
Transitional Bathroom by Emily O'Brien Photography

20. Drying station. Few things convey a sense of luxury in a bathroom more than a designated drying station, as evident in this space designed by Howell Custom Building Group and Leana Porter of Shutter Dog Design.

The station features an inset white oak drainable drying platform, a linen closet made of custom maple in a driftwood stain, a built-in bench and a skylight.

Bathroom by Schneider Design Associates - SDA

21. No-glass showers. Glass shower enclosures are great for controlling water spray while keeping an open and airy feel. But cleaning such enclosures is no day at the spa.

If you’ve got the room, you can create a completely open shower area like the one in this Tiburon, California, bathroom by Schneider Design Associates. A small curb and partial wall offset a large marble-tiled wet area with enough room for multiple wall-mounted shower heads, a rain shower head and a freestanding tub.

Mediterranean Family Room by Luster Custom Homes & Remodeling

Living Rooms

22. Spanish style. Implementing Spanish-inspired style and other Mediterranean influences in a living room will automatically check a lot of the boxes on many homeowners’ wish lists. Light, airy, relaxing, casual, comfortable — these are all elements that come naturally with the style.

Creamy white plaster walls, linen upholstery, a collected look, wrought iron light fixtures, large fireplaces and natural wood architectural elements like ceiling beams define this approachable look.

Mediterranean Living Room by Grace Home Furnishings
In this popular living room photo uploaded to Houzz in 2018, designer Michael Ostrow of Grace Home Furnishings used rich coffered ceilings, an iron chandelier, a jute rug on tile floors, a pronounced fireplace and stately chairs mixed with laid-back sofas to create a breezy atmosphere in Palm Springs, California.
Beach Style Living Room by Summer Classics Home
Large wood beams and corbels, a soaring ceiling, oversize fireplace and mantel, antiques and inviting furniture feature in this Spanish-influenced living room by Chris Hutchens of Summer Classics.
Transitional Family Room by Studio Aubergine Interior Design

23. Mix of fabrics. “After years of iconic midcentury modern furniture being all the rage, there’s a shift toward softer, more comfortable pieces that have a ‘lived in’ vibe,” Ott says.

One way designers and homeowners are embracing this is by mixing various fabrics and patterns for a generous collection of textures and sheens.

This New York living room by Studio Aubergine Interior Design features a mix of leather and upholstery, a deep-pile rug and textured wallpaper behind the display shelves.

Transitional Family Room by David Weekley Homes
In this home built by David Weekley Homes, the living room offers a good mix of textures and sheens. There’s the smoothness of the suede chairs and linen sofa and the textured surfaces of the sofa pillows and jute rug. Add in the wood trunk and side table, a leather stool and drapery and it’s a winning combination.
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24. Custom wood wall treatments. No, this isn’t the wood panel wall look of yesteryear. Rather, many designers are creating custom wood feature walls as a way to add warmth and texture. Mattison had the wall shown here handcrafted out of tongue-and-groove flooring, with the “tongue” removed.

With other projects he’s nailed up 1-by-2-inch wood strips directly to the wall, and has played around with creating diagonal or herringbone patterns or other style treatments. “Having a custom wall or walls in any home easily gives it a higher-end feel,” he says.

by RoomSecret

25. Glass-and-steel room dividers and interior doors.Glass and steel have been popular materials in recent years for front doors and shower enclosures. But good ideas spread quickly.

Expect to see a lot more glass-and-steel dividers and doors between interior rooms. They create an open feel and allow light to pass between rooms while still providing some privacy and noise control. Plus, they just look cool, adding a stylish graphic element or contrasting color to otherwise white walls.

Transitional Living Room by Christine Kimberlee Designs
Elegant steel-and-glass doors on the left separate this living room by Christine Kimberlee Designs from an adjoining room.
Transitional Dining Room by Designstorms LLC
Dining Nooks
26. Stand-alone furniture benches. Built-in bench seating in a dining nook off a kitchen is highly prized for its comfiness and storage. But when you can’t afford the built-in approach, or it’s not practical, consider a stand-alone furniture bench, as designer Amy Storm of Designstorms did in this Chicago kitchen.
Transitional Dining Room by Studio Revolution
A standalone furniture bench turns almost any dining spot into more of a lounge area, and you could tuck a few baskets underneath to hold blankets, games, place settings and more.
Contemporary Laundry Room by Hungerford Interior Design
Laundry Rooms
Compact laundry stations. Don’t think you need a full-on dedicated room for doing laundry. Many designers have created super-efficient laundry areas in spaces the size of a hallway closet.Here, designer Janie Hungerfordtucked a laundry station into a closet-size nook of custom millwork in a light oak stain. It includes dog-print wallpaper (Best in Show by Osborne & Little), graphite-colored appliances, a hanging rod and an ironing board on the door.

Transitional Laundry Room by Carriage Lane Design-Build Inc.
Here, Carly Nemtean and Lauren Poetker of Carriage Lane Design-Build put a laundry station behind sliding pocket doors and added fun wallpaper, a folding countertop and rods for hanging and drying clothes.
Farmhouse Exterior by Stephanie Gamble Interiors
Exteriors
28. White board and batten. The modern farmhouse look isn’t just sweeping through interiors. Exteriors are also seeing some of that throwback love. Five out of the 10 most popular exterior photos uploaded to Houzz in 2018 featured white board-and-batten siding.A board-and-batten method of construction delivers a charming, homey look and adds texture and interest to what might otherwise be a boring flat facade. And white makes a home pop against any landscape.

Transitional Dining Room by DJF Builders Inc

Color

29. Dark and moody. As mentioned earlier with kitchen cabinets, the dark side is expanding its force. “There’s been a sharp turn toward deeper, darker, moodier shades such as navy, black and forest greens,” Ott says. “It’s a reaction against all the whites and brights that have been popular for so long. Colors swing in and out of popularity, so it’s darker, moodier colors’ turn in the spotlight.”

Rustic Living Room by Heidi Caillier Design
30. Ceiling, walls and trim the same color. Ott says accent walls are pretty much over. Instead, many homeowners are taking the now-popular moody colors and applying them to every available surface — walls, trim, ceiling — as shown here and in the previous photo. “The effect is a cozier feeling, and gives a more finished result rather than the more jolting effect of just one feature wall,” Ott says.
2019 trends

Home Tech

31. Voice-assisted appliances. Indeed, the robots are here, and more are coming, whether we like it or not. Home tech is a tricky thing. Everyone seems to like the idea of the convenience promised by more technology in the home, but many people find a headache where there should be relief.

Still, voice assistants like Alexa and Google Home seem to be here to stay. Houzz research shows that home assistants in kitchens, for example, increased in 2018 compared with 2017. And with the devices showing up in more and more homes, more appliances that integrate with voice assistants will become more prevalent.

In 2018, for example, Amazon launched its own microwave, seen here. The appliance connects with an Amazon Echo and allows you to ask Alexa, the company’s voice assistant, to “reheat, defrost or microwave your desired cook time and power level.” Whether or not that’s a feature you think you need in your kitchen is up to you.

25 Home Design Trends That Will Rule 2019

32. Video chat. In October 2018, Facebook announced Portal, a device with a 12-megapixel camera on the front that allows you to video-chat with your Facebook friends. Put it on your countertop or in your living room and you can make a video call with anyone who has Facebook Messenger — they don’t also need a Portal.

It’s a nifty feature that feels like something sci-fi has promised us for a long time. The timing, however, isn’t great. With all the security and misuse-of-data issues now dogging Facebook, some homeowners may think twice about giving the company a literal peek into their homes. Nevertheless, die-hard early adopters will make this something you can expect to see in homes in 2019.

The Best General Contractors in Louisville

21 Monday Jan 2019

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FROM GENERAL CONTRACTORS MAGAZINE! THANK YOU FOR THIS HONOR!

1) Wolford Built Homes

Website | 502.228.5885 | 7804 Springfarm Glen Drive PO Box 767 Prospect, KY 40059

Wolford Built Homes is one of Louisville’s premier luxury custom home builder and remodeler. The company was established in 1974 by Ron Wolford, a registered home builder that has built over 700 projects in Louisville and Northern Kentucky. He has won many awards including The Home Builders Association of Louisville’s Tour of Remodeled Homes “Best of” and was featured on the international TV show Cribs. The company’s homes have also been featured in Homearama and The Dream Factories’ “Dream House”, an 800-square foot traditional home with four bedrooms, four and a half baths, a master suite, a finished lower level and a three-car garage. The firm also received multiple awards from the Home Builders Association of Louisville including the 2012 Best Builder/Remodeler, Best Model Home, Best Remodeling Project Over $100k, and Best Home Design under $1.2M.

Throughout the years, the company remains one of the area’s finest luxury custom home builders that incorporates the latest trends in home design with traditional architecture and details perfectly blended with innovative technology.

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2018 Interior Design Trends

05 Friday Jan 2018

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Get the lowdown on the colors, materials and other design decisions gaining steam now

Every year brings more options for materials, finishes and ideas to bring into our interiors. If you’re ready to try something new, consider the following design trends. We searched through Houzz data, popular photos and articles, and talked to designers for this snapshot of 22 things you’re likely to see more of in 2018.
Farmhouse Kitchen by Crisp Architects
Crisp Architects
1. Dedicated chopping and baking stations. Regular countertop height is fine for those casual weekly meals. But for larger, more involved recipes that require a lot of chopping, rolling or other strenuous maneuvers, a lower countertop is more ideal. That’s why some avid home cooks are gravitating toward dedicated chopping and baking stations that are often a continuation of a larger, standard-height island.
See how to create a dedicated baking station
28 Design Ideas Expected to Take Over in 2018
2. Matte black finishes. Last year, satin brass made its takeover of kitchens. This year, look out for matte black in bathrooms as well as kitchens. Homeowners looking for a statement-making look that’s contemporary and complements a variety of materials and styles are embracing this tough, versatile finish. Companies like Moen, whose matte black finish is shown here, are expanding their products to include more options in the durable finish.
Find matte black hardware
Beach Style Exterior by Jeffrey Dungan Architects
Jeffrey Dungan Architects
3. More color in kitchens. White will always be a classic palette for kitchens, as the annual Houzz kitchen trends study continues to show. But its increased popularity means there’s going to be some all-white-kitchen fatigue as homeowners look for ways to personalize their space. So while white kitchens aren’t even close to going away, expect to see a rise in color for the kitchen, especially other neutrals like gray and blue. Plus, warm wood tones are becoming a popular replacement for painted cabinets, leading to sophisticated, rich palettes.
3 Modern Kitchens That Rock Warm Wood Cabinets
Kitchen Cersaie 2017 Trends: Krion by Porcelanosa
4. Antibacterial materials. Imagine a countertop that helps take care of that salmonella bacteria for you after preparing chicken for dinner. That’s the idea behind several materials presented at the International Exhibition of Ceramic Tile and Bathroom Furnishings (CERSAIE) in Italy back in September.
The new K-Life technology incorporated into Porcelanosa’s Krion solid surface not only is antibacterial but also eliminates chemicals that come into contact with it, as well as purifies the surrounding air.

How does it accomplish this? Through a process called photocatalysis, which uses a semiconductor in the surface to enhance a reaction to light, killing bacteria and breaking up pollutants.

Bathroom Cersaie 2017 Trends: box Focus by Disenia - Ideagroup
IdeaGroup’s Disenia also showcased a similar product at CERSAIE. Its new shower gaskets have an antibacterial treatment.
Bathroom Cersaie 2017 Trends: Bataform by Cermica Globo
Meanwhile, Bataform, by Cermica Globo, is an antimicrobial treatment that has been shown to reduce germs and bacteria on surfaces.
Traditional  by DeGraw & DeHaan Architects
DeGraw & DeHaan Architects
5. Dining tables in the kitchen. Not everyone is in favor of a big island, especially for eating family meals. Who wants to face the same direction all the time, as in a diner? Many homes, especially those with smaller kitchens, are reconsidering a traditional dining table in place of an island.
Browse dining tables
Transitional Kitchen by Interiors by Odette Design Group
Interiors by Odette Design Group
This dining table features a quartz top that can be used like an island countertop as needed.
Dining Room by Cotto d'Este
Cotto d’Este
6. Wallpaper-like tile. Several fascinating tile styles captured the attention of visitors at CERSAIE. There’s new tile that looks like wood, concrete, resin, fabric and even wallpaper. The latter is prized for offering the elaborate pattern look of modern-day wallpapers while being durable enough to wipe down with a sponge and detergent.
Transitional Bathroom by Annie Hall Interiors
Annie Hall Interiors
7. Glass insert for tub-shower combos. Many still love their shower curtains, but partial glass dividers are coming on strong. Glass shower panels keep compact spaces airy and open, allowing a clear view to a statement shower tile or more natural light.
See our guide on getting a glass insert
Living Room Cersaie 2017 Trends
8. Concrete accents. Concrete has always been a popular material choice, but don’t be surprised to see it in more unexpected ways, such as in furniture, decorative accessories, wallcoverings, countertops and tile. “My clients are expressing a desire to use materials in unusual ways,” says designer and Houzz Contributor Jennifer Ott. “Concrete is as popular as ever, but it’s showing up in unexpected places such as in furniture, decorative accessories and even as concrete-look wallcoverings.”
Designer Yanic Simard agrees. “The humble material and its comforting cool tones mixed with light linen and pearl grays add relaxed air to any space,” he says.

And the concrete look is carrying over into other materials as well. The stoneware tiles shown here (Beton Chic from Ricchetti’s Manifattura del Duca range) mimic the texture of concrete and come in a variety of colors.

Transitional Living Room by Alexandra Crafton
Alexandra Crafton
9. Bold-colored sofas. A daring sofa color tackles two common design challenges: adding color and creating a focal point. If you feel like your living room is lacking in either of these areas, consider taking your sofa color up a notch. Blue, pink and green are all great places to start.
See more daring sofa colors
Contemporary Bedroom by Studio Revolution
Studio Revolution
10. Casual and calm modern bedrooms. You can’t decorate your way to a good night’s sleep. In other words, if you’re looking for a calm, relaxing bedroom — ideal for a restful night — you don’t want the space dripping with ornate decor, busy patterns or eye-opening color. Instead, a pared down, verging-on-minimalist look that incorporates soothing neutrals, soft fabrics and simple, functional pieces is the direction homeowners are heading.
See the 20 Most Popular Bedrooms of 2017
Traditional Kitchen by Fluidesign Studio
Fluidesign Studio
11. Defining kitchens in open floor plans. Every time a bell rings, an interior wall gets knocked down. OK, maybe not that frequently but it seems like the open floor plan has dominated homes in recent years, and not all homeowners love it. And some are going the other way, seeking some sort of delineation of space, such as in the photo shown here. A half wall of cabinetry creates a semi-closed space between the kitchen and living room.
See more semi-open kitchens
Modern  by Sutro Architects
Sutro Architects
Other homeowners are embracing a material palette to offset a kitchen area from an open living space, as shown here.
Bedroom by Carl Mattison Design
Carl Mattison Design
12. Millwork feature walls and detailing. Shiplap, millwork panels and reclaimed wood boards have been around for a while now. But with affordable big box store options and the relative ease with which the average homeowner is able to DIY these materials as accents, expect to see this trend to continue for some time, especially as bedroom feature walls.
Contemporary Kitchen by Suzi Appel Photography
13. Hidden range hoods. A statement range hood can make an ideal focal point in a kitchen. But in more compact spaces, the last thing you may want is another bulky appliance. Instead, consider hiding a hood behind some elegant cabinetry, as was done in this Australian kitchen. Coupled with under-cabinet outlets, the hidden appliance allows the small amount of backsplash to appear large, streamlined and elegant.

See more on hidden range hoods

Midcentury Living Room by Murphy Deesign
Murphy Deesign
14. Mixing metals, texture and sheen. “People are mixing metallic elements and are paying more and more attention to sheen and texture,” Ott says. Think shiny brass mixed with matte black steel, or a honed countertop with matte tile backsplash.
Eclectic Kitchen by Sheffield Sustainable Kitchens
Sheffield Sustainable Kitchens
15. Countertop details. Sure, it’s important to focus on choosing the right countertop material for your needs, but don’t stop there. There are a bevy of options to ratchet up the look and function of your countertop. Here, cut grooves in butcher block create a drainage for wet dishes and other scenarios.
Pros and cons of popular countertop materials
Rustic Kitchen by Sheila Mayden Interiors
Sheila Mayden Interiors
And here, a chiseled edge completely changes the look and feel of this kitchen.
Traditional Powder Room by Designstorms LLC
Designstorms LLC
16. Trough or bucket sinks. These deep, wide and durable sinks are great for hardworking laundry rooms and busy kids bathrooms. And their rise dovetails nicely with the expected continued prevalence of a quieted-down modern farmhouse style.
15 Modern-Rustic Farmhouses Celebrate Simple Pleasures
Beach Style Kitchen by Jamie Keskin Design
Jamie Keskin Design
17. Fish-scale pattern backsplash. If you’ve grown bored of subway tile but still want something simple and classic, check out a scalloped or fish-scale pattern. The look offers more movement, and a bit more interest, than rectangular tile but is still versatile enough to work with almost any kitchen style.
See more photos of fish-scale tile in design
Transitional Living Room by Sea Pointe Construction
Sea Pointe Construction
18. Rich colors. Warm grays with rich, earthy shades will edge out cooler neutrals for a more sumptuous look. “I’m seeing a move toward warm grays and rich, earthy shades of camel, rust, tobacco and brown-blacks,” Ott says.
Beach Style Living Room by Amanda Kirkpatrick Photography
Amanda Kirkpatrick Photography
Simard says rich colors like red — especially for sofas — can add a sense of passion, while something like a burnt yellow offers some interesting, unexpected flavor.
Traditional  by Hill Farm Furniture Ltd
Hill Farm Furniture Ltd
19. Vintage lighting. Pros are reporting more interest in vintage-style fixtures, such as aged copper pendant lights. “There’s a huge focus on lighting right now, especially vintage pieces, which is also considered to be a great art solution,” Simard says.
Browse copper pendant lights
Traditional Kitchen by Diskin Designs
Diskin Designs
20. Dedicated broom closets. It takes a lot to keep a home looking clean: brooms, brushes, mops, dusters, Swiffers, cleaning supplies. And finding space to keep these things organized while always at the ready shouldn’t be an afterthought.
That’s why homeowners are gravitating toward a dedicated broom closet or cabinet. Clever rollouts and design tactics that make use of slim spaces, such as the inches between the side of a fridge and a wall, can turn out highly functional storage units for cleaning tools.

See more space-saving broom closets

Eclectic Bedroom by eleven11DESIGN
eleven11DESIGN
21. Florals make a comeback. This popular print is getting a revival and a bit of an update, say Ott and Simard. Forget low-energy patterns, and think botanical references in high-contrast colors and oversize blooms. “I’m seeing florals making a comeback,” but not the traditional variety, Ott says. “These are bold, graphic floral prints in high-contrast colors such as black and white or teal and gold.”
Traditional Exterior by Michael J Cox
Michael J Cox
22. Fewer white or stainless-steel sinks. White and stainless steel sinks have had their day, says designer Ott. Expect more concrete, stone, copper and granite composite sinks in darker hues of gray, bronze or black.
Thank you Houzz and

Mitchell Parker January 1, 2018 for the great content!!!

So You Want to Build: 7 Steps to Creating a New Home

10 Monday Jul 2017

Posted by marthawolford in Architecture, home building, Luxury Homes, Remodeling

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Get the house you envision — and even enjoy the process — by following this architect’s guide to building a new home

Whether building new or renovating an existing structure, creating a new home is a journey of discovering who you are, what you want, how you want to live and where you want to be. It’s a chance for you to define your relationship to the world, to your family and to yourself. Creating a home is more than building “three bedrooms, 2½ bathrooms.” It is so much more than the sum of a few parts.

As with any journey, you’ll want to do some research and plan your trip. You’ll want to have a sense of what the end result should be and how much it’ll cost. And while you’ll no doubt be able to go it alone, having a seasoned and experienced guide show you the way will likely mean a more enjoyable, more enriching and overall better journey.

Let’s look at the steps, in chronological order, involved in creating a home.

Starting a project? Find an architect, general contractor, home builder or design-build firm to start

Midcentury Exterior by Neumann Mendro Andrulaitis Architects LLP
Neumann Mendro Andrulaitis Architects LLP
Eclectic Entry by Lauren Mikus
Lauren Mikus

1. Set goals. Creating a new home for yourself is all about setting goals and taking the steps to achieve those goals. You’ll want to establish the answers to a whole host of questions so that you can set these goals.

Goal setting requires satisfying both left- and right-brain activities. So your list of goals will include two sides: a practical, meat-and-potatoes side and an emotional, ice-cream-and-pie side. Each is important, and each needs to be recognized so that the end result will reflect a totality.

Questions to ask:
• What do you want to achieve?
• Where do you want to be?
• What will this cost?
• Can it really be achieved?
• Does plan A make sense?
• What’s plan B?

2. Establish a budget. While a budget should be in any goal statement, it’s such an important piece that it’s included here as a separate task. When making your budget, of course you’ll begin with what you can afford, and how the cost of your house fits in with your overall plans for the future. When you’re ready to get down to details, include everything that will go into the project: the cost of the land, local fees and taxes, design and engineering fees, construction of not just the home but the landscape, plus furniture and decorating.

And don’t forget a healthy contingency. As with any complex project, things will happen, and the road from point A to point B will have a detour or two. Make sure that these little side trips won’t send you over the edge.A spreadsheet program such as Excel is a good tool to use for developing a budget, as you can continuously update and modify it as you work your way through the project.

8 ways to stick to your budget

Industrial Exterior by Randy Brown
Randy Brown

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3. Find some land — or a neglected older house. Where do you want to be? How do you want to live? What are you looking for? Maybe you want that house in the mountains or with the ocean view, but it’s not in the cards right now, for economic or other reasons. No matter; you’ll likely be able to reinvent yourself later. For now, it’s the burbs with the good schools or some other place. The point is, find a spot on the globe that you can claim as your own and build what will be a home.

And maybe that land isn’t a few acres that’s never been trampled on. Maybe it’s an existing house that’s just old and tired and has suffered some neglect. The house whispers to you that it really does want to shed those avocado-colored appliances, that shag carpeting and those single-pane windows, and you know you’re the person to do that.

So take heart if you decide to transform that sow’s ear into a silk purse. You’ll be amazed at the transformation that can take place.

4. Assemble a team. While you might think you can go it alone, assembling a team of tried and true professionals is the better approach. After all, you wouldn’t represent yourself in court. So why wouldn’t you entrust your single largest investment to an experienced team that won’t be learning on your dime?

An architect and a builder (if not one and the same) are going to be your most important team members. These people will act as guide, therapist, advocate and counselor throughout the journey that creating your home is. And, as with all good professionals, the right guide can ensure that the journey is all the more enjoyable.

As you embark on this journey, you will likely want to add team members. A kitchen and bath designer, perhaps; maybe an interior designer, too. Certainly a landscape architect, who shouldn’t be the last person hired when all the money is gone; you want to create a beautiful yard that will complement the house.

5. Plan, plan and plan some more. Every large project I’ve ever worked on has had this one thing in common. The owner, whether a private developer, government agency or corporate entity, knew the importance of planning the project in detail before starting to build.

These owners knew that moving walls on paper is a whole lot cheaper than moving walls after they’re built. So embark on a robust planning and design phase.

  • Play the “what if?” game. Sometimes the first answer is the right answer, sometimes it’s the 31st. Just remember not to settle until you’ve explored all the possibilities; you don’t want to say after the project has been built, “We should have done …”
  • Go big or go home. And I don’t mean big as in size (that’s a whole separate discussion), but big as in big ideas. Building a home, be it from scratch or a renovation, is an exercise in making something that’s yours. So dream big and have grand plans. There will be time enough to deal with the realities of budget, zoning and codes. Don’t sweat the small stuff for now.
  • Sweat the small stuff. Decisions, decisions, decisions. You’ll be asked to make many — more than you can imagine. Just remember that God is in the details, so make sure that the details are there so that your home will be uniquely your own and speak to who you are.

6 drawings on the way to a dream home

by Phil Kean Designs
Phil Kean Designs

6. Accept the inevitable. You’ve made the plans, gotten the permits and secured the money; now the only thing left to do is build your house. You’ve accounted for everything, so it should all come together as smooth as silk. Easy, right?

Oddly enough, stuff happens. That’s a given. How you and your team react to these hiccups will be important. My advice is to stay calm, keep your sense of humor and work with your team to address the issue. This is where having the right team in place can pay dividends. An architect, a builder and others who can work together and share ideas without criticizing one another will go a long way to helping you keep your sanity.

Some tips for staying sane during construction:

  • Don’t change your mind. Early on make all of the decisions you have to, select all of your finishes and don’t change your mind. Yes, you’ll be enticed by that new thing that comes along. Just remember that once construction starts, it’ll cost you time, money and perhaps a trip or two to a therapist if you change your mind.
  • Turn a deaf ear to the goings-on. Every construction site is filled with workers complaining. After all, who doesn’t complain about his or her job? Who hasn’t wanted to vent about the boss? The best thing you can do is ignore it. Don’t worry; if it really is an issue, you’ll be told about it.

What contractors want you to know about building

Contemporary Staircase by Andrea Swan - Swan Architecture
Andrea Swan – Swan Architecture

7. Enjoy your new home. You’ve worked hard and spent more than a few dollars to create your new home, so enjoy it to the max.

Revel in the way the light falls across a room and how it changes with the seasons. Find unexpected places to talk with family members.

Discover how this place gives shape to your life and allows you to become the person you want to be.

In the end you’ll be amazed that your new house is so much more than the sum of just its three bedrooms, living room and so on. It’s the place you get to call home and make uniquely yours.

Thank you to Houzz and

Bud Dietrich, AIA
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