Whether you’re building your own highly personalized dream home or have resale value in mind, there are some features you should consider adding to your design. Home builders have seen some trends moving toward smart and desirable features that buyers want in 2021. Know what those are as inspiration for your own home.

Current Luxury Trends for Home Builders

1. Bold Kitchen Colors

Until recently, white and darker grays were the go-to neutral colors. As 2021 approaches, more homeowners are reviving the mid-century choice of bold shades. Navy blue and black are statement colors often used on cabinets, walls, and millwork. The use of dusty teal, dark olive, or mineral tones is also gaining popularity. They not only add boldness to your home's design, but they also allow detailed molding to stand out to visitors.

2. Modern Rustic Designs

Rustic designs have grown in popularity slowly but steadily in the last few years. It's affordable yet elegant and cozy. The use of minimalism, textures, and natural materials mirror the scenic and distinctly American beauty that Montana has to offer. The earthy tones and finishes also create a peaceful, easy feeling when you come home from a long day at work. 

3. Open Floor Plans

Uniting the first floor rooms has remained a popular design over the last several years. An open floor plan provides a larger space to live in while also allowing each room to maintain a unique personality. Home builders can use color coding, flooring variants, wall shelves, and transoms subtly indicate where each area begins.
Many choose to unify the kitchen, dining room, and living room in their open floor plans. These areas are where families spend most of their time, and by opening the space, they can facilitate more togetherness.
Open floor plans also have timely benefits. Once COVID-19 lifts, friends and family will want to assemble again. A unified design provides more room for guests to mingle. At the same time, space remains decompressed. Groups have some space between them, accommodating guests who aren't entirely comfortable gathering again.

4. Home Automation

Home automation is both convenient and improves your efficiency. Set up the home so you can control everything from your smartphone or tablet. This may include climate control, door locks, blinds, and cameras. Smart appliances are popular as well. For example, a smart refrigerator will tell you when you are running low on groceries.

5. Self-Sufficiency

Designing a self-sufficient home reduces your carbon footprint and keeps you from being reliant on public systems. Solar or geothermal power systems are popular. You can install a well for your own water supply and control the filtering of your water. If you have a green thumb, you can even plant a large vegetable garden.

The home builders at Landmark Builders specialize in creating the highest quality luxury homes throughout Flathead Valley, MT. Their perfect new home construction process provides cost-effective solutions with the highest level of craftsmanship in every detail. See what to expect from these luxury home builders on their testimonial page, and call (406) 253-3839 to discuss your new home construction plans.