If you’re considering building a new home, it’s important to take modern design trends into account. These style choices help your home feel current, comfortable, and beautiful, making it more pleasant to live in now and easier to sell down the road. Here are a few trends rising in popularity as 2019 begins.

Current Design Trends for New Homes

1. Smaller Homes

While you can still build a sprawling new home with as many rooms as you want, most individuals and families today are opting for more compact designs. The smaller your house, the less expensive it is to build, the less difficult it is to maintain, and the larger the yard around it will be.

2. Larger Bathrooms

Even though floor plans are shrinking, one room is only growing. Bathrooms with more space and an open layout are comfortable to use, easy to remodel in the future, and offer plenty of opportunities for storage space.

3. Natural Light

Large windows, skylights, and open floor plans have been growing in popularity for a long time—with no signs of stopping. Open rooms and kitchen styles help the home feel more spacious, and taking advantage of natural light can save on electricity and boost the mood in the home.

4. Flow

This is a more subtle design detail but can make a major difference in the feel of your home. A house with flow essentially has an easy path leading through the home, circling through common areas and heading into the back rooms. This is in contrast to styles where, for example, each room has one door leading to a central hallway.

5. Straight Lines

While curves and arches were popular in previous designs, new homes today are more likely to use straight ones. Squared columns and entryways subtly convey a more modern look and can be used in both interior and exterior designs to create the appearance you want for your custom home.

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