Even though you are the proud owner of a designer home, you may have been considering a complete remodel to keep up with the newest trends. In my latest article, I will explore the latest home innovations to inspire your next project. Carry on reading for more.
There are numerous ways to upgrade your living quarters, allowing you to create a functional and stylish space. Check out the following points to learn new ideas to transform your home into something spectacular!
Sustainable Materials
Sustainability has taken the world by storm (in almost every aspect of life), including home design. There is a keen growing awareness of the human impact on the environment by our actions and a new-found love of wanting healthier living spaces.
Materials that tick the ethical boxes include bamboo, reclaimed wood, recycled metal, and low-VOC paints, which provide a striking visual aesthetic while keeping the ecological footprint low. Homeowners from all walks of life are adapting and searching for products that are durable and long-lasting, reduce wastage, and boost sustainability in equal measure.
If you are looking to head down this path, begin by finding local materials from local suppliers or certified stockists that are produced ethically. Additionally, install energy-efficient fixtures and appliances to increase your home’s energy efficiency even further. As a designer homeowner, you can head to a local modern furniture store with eco-friendly products and décor accessories constructed using sustainably sourced wood and recycled materials.
If you focus on this mindset, you will be able to create a stylish and modern-looking home that also helps to save our world and contributes to a greener environment.
Open-floor Plan
Many modern designer homes feature an open floor plan, which will offer a number of benefits listed here –
- Modern aesthetics
- Enhanced natural light
- Improved flow and functionality
- Flexibility in design
- Easier to supervise
- Increased perception of space
- Better communication and connectivity
Open-floor designs allow you to enjoy a much larger space that brings natural light and increased airflow into your rooms (and is also great for social functions in your house).
If you want to switch up your home space to this modern layout, you need to consider removing non-load-bearing walls. This will allow you to connect the main areas, such as the dining and living rooms, along with the kitchen area. You can enhance the design further by utilising cohesive colours and opting for furniture arrangements that boost functionality and connect the layouts as a coherent whole.
Minimalistic Vibe
A modern home typically boasts a minimalist visual style, using wide open spaces, clean lines, and a subdued colour palette to provide a calming environment, ideal for those with a stressful working lifestyle. Remember that it is also important to focus on reducing clutter and prioritising essential elements, which also builds a relaxed environment for living.
With this clean-living trend, start by decluttering your space by removing any items that are no longer needed. You can even go one step beyond and invest in multi-functional furniture to optimise its usability without lowering the style stakes (extend this even more by choosing pieces with natural fabrics and textures and a neutral colour scheme).
Additionally, search for high-quality storage solutions that provide organisation with stylish looks.
Choose Biophilic Design
Biophilic design is an architectural approach to home decor that enhances your well-being by using several natural elements such as plants, organic materials and ample natural light. Fans of biophilic design in their homes have stated that they enjoy improved air quality, lowered stress levels and even benefit from increased productivity (particularly beneficial if you work from home).
If you want to join those who already incorporate this trend into their homes, you need to install large windows or skylights, allowing large amounts of natural light to flow through your rooms. You should also integrate greenery by adding indoor plants and constructing vertical gardens.
Integrate natural materials such as wood, stone and even water features to promote peacefulness and tranquillity for that touch of nature inside. You can even extend this feeling by adapting your garden area with outdoor living spaces, seamlessly bridging the indoor-outdoor divide.
Summary
By making a checklist using the key points in this lifestyle guide, you will be able to remodel your designer home effectively, transforming it into a magazine-photo-shoot-ready visual delight.
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