Design trends come and go, but a well-planned custom home plan balances inspiration from current times while considering long-term functionality. More importantly, the design brings in your own personal taste and is adaptable for easy updates in the future if you want them.
Today, homeowners want spaces that feel open, comfortable, and tailored to fit their everyday lives. This can include flexible layouts, large gathering spaces, and functional storage. Custom home design continues to evolve as families reevaluate what they want out of their homes. If you’re planning to build a new home or are in the process of collecting ideas, here are some design trends shaping custom homes in Wisconsin.
Trend 1: Open Concept Layouts
Open concept home layouts have been a popular choice in custom homes lately, and we think they will continue to be.
What does this look like? Put simply, fewer walls. There’s a reason you see walls constantly getting knocked down in home renovation shows. Floor plans with fewer separations between rooms often feel more relaxed, spacious, and functional, while still feeling purposeful and connected.
Every space is still its own space, with areas defined by different design elements. The dining area might have a hanging light treatment, the kitchen has all the built-in elements that make it a kitchen, and so on.
Open spaces also allow more flexibility to suit different uses as the years go on. For all these reasons, this trend is one with definite staying power.
Trend 2: Formal Dining Rooms Are Disappearing
It’s becoming less common to have a separate dining room. Lately, people tend to like building out larger kitchens and gathering spaces.
Oftentimes, there’s a dining area that is essentially an extension of the kitchen. Many homeowners also like to add in large kitchen islands that double as a big cooking prep space and a table to eat at. Just add a whole bunch of barstools around it, and it can act as an impressive chef’s table to host friends and family for a meal.
Dining rooms becoming less common goes hand in hand with the open concept design trend.
Trend 3: A Messy Kitchen?
While we’re talking about kitchens, we’ll mention a few more kitchen trends! In addition to bigger kitchen islands, homeowners are loving additions like walk-in pantries, smart appliance storage solutions, and…a messy kitchen.
A messy kitchen is a secondary, typically smaller kitchen that some people add in to do their real cooking for guests. It’s the kitchen you can get messy because it is intentionally hidden away. Meanwhile, your main kitchen looks beautiful while you host. It’s definitely in the “nice-to-have” category for many people, but this is a common trend that has gained traction.
Trend 4: Indoor-Outdoor Living
Another trend is considering the outdoor space as part of your home. Let’s be honest: this should not be considered a trend! At Sarona Homes, we believe it is incredibly important to maximize the enjoyment of your home and your land. This is especially true in our beautiful changing seasons.
How do homeowners make the most of indoor-outdoor spaces? People have been adding mudrooms, which are always a great choice in Wisconsin. Now your outdoor gear has a home separate from the rest of your home! Many homeowners also add their laundry set-up to that space.
We are also building in a lot of covered patios, outdoor entertaining spaces, and unique landscaping that reflect the owners’ personalities.
Trend 5: Flexibility and Future-Proofing
People are also building their homes with the future in mind. That includes adding in spare rooms, flexible spaces, and accessibility considerations.
This is another great homebuilding trend that should be more standard! We encourage our customers to build a home they can comfortably enjoy for the rest of their lives if they want.
Building a home with this in mind means considering how the way that you use your home may change down the road. You might consider having some bedrooms on the first floor, accessible entries, and rooms that can function in a variety of different ways.
What Do YOU Like in a Home Design?
Home design trends are fun, but your home is really about you and your needs. The best homes are not always the trendiest. Rather, they fit your life, style, and will be a place you love to call home for a long time.
Take these ideas as inspiration, then let’s talk about what you want! The advantage of building a custom home is in creating a space that’s all your own. Living in a home that is made just for you is uniquely wonderful. At Sarona Homes, we help homeowners blend timeless design principles with the features and layouts that make everyday life better.
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