What’s Hot on the Housing Market – Top Interior Design Elements That Are Trending Now

Top Interior Design Elements That Are Trending Now

From interior design to landscaping, updating your home to follow currents trends may help sell your home quickly and for a better price. You may see many of the following design elements as you scroll through your Pinterest feed. Follow our Pinterest for even more design ideas!

Kitchen Cabinets – Eliminating upper cabinets and leaving kitchenware on display with open shelving was a big trend in 2014 and will continue on this year. It’s a super chic way to update your kitchen and make it feel more spacious.

Wall Color – Using a slightly gray color rather than traditional white is great for creating a classic yet refreshing look. The light gray makes a home feel bigger and brighter. Ceilings, baseboards, walls are all painted the same color.

Marble – It’s no secret that white Carrera marble has been a sought after interior design element for ages but keeping it consistent throughout the entire home is key. (counter tops, back splashes, bathtubs and showers)

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Wide Openings Into Rooms – Large entry ways and spacious staircases.

staircase    staircase

Flat Walls – Smooth, non-textured walls without crown molding.

living room walls

Antique Doors – Reclaimed items in a home, such as antique doors, is like a special piece of art. Look through local antique shops for antique interior doors.

Wood Beams – Wood beamed ceilings give any home a special “WOW” factor. Decorative beams give a new home a sense of character.

wood beam ceiling     wood beams

Sisal Carpeting – Sisal instead of traditional carpet creates the feel of simple elegance in a living space

sisal carpet     stairs carpet runner

Bunk Bed Nook – Desk top computers have been replaced with iPads and laptops; there is no need for a built in computer desk. Now buyers are opting for a bunk bed nook that can be used for sleepovers. It reminds the kids of camp.

bunk bed      bunk bed

 Low Profile Landscape – Low boxwood shrubbery borders are great to frame flower beds. Remove any tall shrubs that cover areas of the house; you want a clean, well-manicured look.

Metal framed front door – Metal doors communicate a quiet elegance. Most popular is a slender profile with expanses of glass.

metal front door   metal framed doors

And remember, LIGHT is the new buzzword! You want to make your home light and bright!

 

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