When you’ve taken the plunge, and decided to be a first home owner/builder, it can be daunting to face all of the options and choices available to you. From beginning to end, you’ll be making choices, which means you’ll end up with a home that is tailored specifically to you.
Design trends come and go – after all, what was popular in the 70s aren’t the same choices that we would make for our homes today. So, what design trends does 2018 have to offer, and which are actually here to stay. How should you, as a first home owner, decide what will work best for you?
Design trends for home builders in 2018 include:
- Eco-friendly practices – reusing and recycling
- Dark woods
- Raw materials
- Custom features made of glass, ceramics, and metals such as copper and brass
- Two-toned kitchens and bathrooms
- Accents in vivid tones
Reduce, Reuse, Recycle – this old adage also goes for custom home builders
Reusing and recycling materials can help first home builders to save money whilst also being environmentally conscious. Talk to your home builder about incorporating recycled materials into your first home – from bricks through to your interior design choices.
Incorporate Dark Woods – think rosewood or walnut
Incorporating small touches of dark wood, such as flooring or wall panelling, can be a great feature in your new home. When combined with bright lighting or soft furnishings, dark wood can help to create a homely atmosphere whilst remaining on-trend.
Raw Materials: concrete, stone, timber, metals
Incorporating raw materials as a feature in your new home design plans is another great design trend in 2018 that is also timeless. Think polished concrete floors or a custom stone benchtop.
Handmade features made of glass, ceramics, and metals
Maintain an appreciation of artisan craftsmanship in your new home by incorporating handmade features into your home. If you’re a first home builder and think you can’t afford a design trend like this, remember – you don’t have to go over the top. Even if you don’t incorporate it into your building, something as simple as a beautiful glass vase on a window-sill can add that personal handmade touch.
Two-toned Rooms
This is a simple, classic trend to incorporate into your kitchen or bathroom. For example, choose a white benchtop with wooden cupboards in your kitchen, or grey tiles with a white vanity/bath/shower in your bathroom. In other words, keep things simple!
Accents in vivid tones
Another cost-effective trend that you can easily incorporate into your new home. Choose one or two colour accents that complement each other and can be used for everything from tile choices and feature walls to cushions for your couch. But don’t over-do it!
Staying on-trend and timeless when designing, building and decorating your new home, especially as a first home builder, can seem daunting – but it doesn’t have to be! Just remember to keep things simple and only incorporate the trends that suit your needs and personality. After all, this is your home!
Speak to Perth’s custom home builders and trusted first home builders today and chat with us about your vision – we can help you incorporate design trends that will last the test of time.
