Just in time for the holidays: how does the below space in Hazelwood look to you to entertain family and friends?
The age-old saying, "Less is more," may be proving to spread in both popularity and into the home design demand. According to a recent survey conducted by Realtor.com, the natural, simplistic look seems to be what more people are interested in when designing their custom home. In fact, the leading trend is a space for entertaining family and friends all year round. This manifests itself in spaces that are inviting, rustic, and provide beachside charm, according to the survey. Take a look at the findings to see which styles were also least-preferred. Who would have thought...in a time where we are inundated with "more," all the time, "less" is preferred in the form of simplistic living.
Just in time for the holidays: how does the below space in Hazelwood look to you to entertain family and friends?
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Trends come and go. In fashion, sometimes they come back. But, in homebuilding, more often than not, you don't want to consider making trends a focal point in your new home. Things to consider when building your dream home are changes in lifestyle, changes in trends, and upkeep of various "of-the-moment" features. This article details some of those features which seem like good ideas at the time, but may have you second-guessing later on down the road. Things like a swimming pool, tile flooring, and proximity to retail centers are often some of the 'pros' about a home, but may want to be reconsidered.
Dogs are man's best friend. Or maybe it's your cat. Either way, our four-legged friends are much more than an extension of the family. They've become an integral part of the family unit, taking over our beds, having their own dining area in the kitchen, taking ownership of a certain part of the couch: you name it, we've adjusted our lifestyles to cater to our pets. In this way, looks like pets have become a top priority for builders. From designing homes with amenities including 'smart' pet doors and elaborate washing and grooming areas, to creating separate living spaces for pets, it's clear that pets are an important factor when helping clients buy or remodel a home. How much importance would you place on your pet's comfort when building or buying a home? What kind of novelty additions do you have in your home to keep your pet happy?
One of the tenets of Moffitt Built has always been something like 'Less is more.' You can see from many of our projects that we value the minimalist philosophy. There is much to learn from this ideal and it can be easily incorporated into your home's building structure and likewise, into the decor. In today's overwhelming world of sensory overload, there is a lot to be said for simplicity in your home. From simple designs to bare construction, the unadorned and modest minimalist approach is within reach.
The homebuilding landscape has changed a lot since 1981, when Moffitt Built began developing and building homes in the KC area. Methods and homebuilding commonplace practices have changed but so have consumer needs and wants, as noted in this neat video from CNN tracing the evolution of the American home. In the past 40 years, the average home square footage has not quite doubled and amenities such as fireplaces and air conditioning units have now become standard. Exterior materials have also seen quite the evolution...read more here. What a neat progression to follow!
We can't deny evolution. We see it in everything from fashion to cars. One such area where evolution should most definitely be recognized is in the home. The way we live our lives as a household unit has changed just from last year to now, let alone from say, the 1950s to today. There are obvious updates to modern-day homes that come as no surprise like the addition of home offices, the 'movie room,' and the walk-in closet, just to name a few. Other updates are more subtle; the "power pantry," is an example of an update that may not be recognized as a necessity but should be considered when drawing out plans for your new home. This article perfectly outlines the growing need for an update in kitchen storage space to enable and support our modern-day habits.
Shutters have become a feature of homes that no longer serve the purpose they've been named for. Most often, shutters serve as an aesthetic focal point to a home adding a pop of color or interest to the exterior. So often, however, this feature can go wrong: shutters that aren't large enough to close over the windows, shutters placed in an area rendering them completely useless...maybe it's time to stop forcing the shutters and instead, consider adding the pop of color and area of visual interest by adding more layers to the exterior body of the home. This new modern take on exterior color will provide you with the visual interest you're looking for and avoid the deadly 'shutter foul,' we're all tired of seeing.
Having been in the homebuilding business for more than 30 years, we've seen trends come and go and come back again. Modern and simplistic was the way in the 1950s and with the popularity of the show Mad Men, that style has had a resurgence. However, it seems that the trend is tiring, according to Realtor.com. The craze has infiltrated not only the architectural aspect of homebuilding but the design and fashion aspect of decorating a home, where it may have crossed the line. Incorporating pieces of different 'design eras,' is one thing, but modeling an entire space after the Mad Men set, may be taking it too far, according to the article. We've seen so many stylistic preferences and cater to one or many at any given time, resulting in a very unique portfolio. Whatever your architectural or design preferences, we have the experience and enthusiasm to do it and do it right.
If someone asked you, what features would you include in a a new home, what would you choose? So many options are out there from outdoor kitchens, low-energy windows, and extravagant home theatre systems, the possibilities are endless. Curious to find out what other home builders are constructing and what other new homeowners are asking for? This is an interesting article about the newest and most popular features in homes for 2015.
Many of Moffitt Built's new construction homes have been featuring soapstone countertops (for its resiliance), outdoor lanais for both entertaining and relaxing, and low-E windows to conserve energy and promote efficiency in the home's heating/cooling system. What appeals to you? |
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