Inviting Home Design Trending in 2015

By Ryan Dosen

 

Sophisticated elegance is out. Warm and inviting is in. According to consumer insight obtained by way of Realtor.com’s “Get This Look” promotion, home design is trending away from “look, but don’t touch elegance,” and trending toward “gather-worthy” and more authentic layouts and décor. Many will be preparing soon for holiday gatherings and spring listings, so let’s take a closer look at some of today’s top home design trends.

Natural Looking Spaces for Entertaining

Realtor.com’s “Get This Look” promotion invited site visitors to vote for their favorite home styles and get a chance to win a $45,000 home makeover by television host and lifestyle expert Jennifer Farrell. Over 100,000 entries were submitted, revealing “Inviting,” “Rustic,” and “Beachside Charm” as the top three home design choices for 2015.

Farrell says that “we are seeing a shift in home design trends—leaving behind the glitz and glam for a more natural look—whether that may be a rugged barn with many textures or a serene beach-like feel.” She tells us that “today’s style reflects today’s lifestyle and we’ve found that having a space for entertaining family and friends all year round is the number one trend.”

Inviting

America’s number one design choice for 2015, receiving 23 percent of the overall vote, is the “Inviting” living space. Realtor.com describes an Inviting living space as “a welcoming atmosphere that includes fun barware, plenty of seating and a gather-worthy kitchen that can serve as the life of the party.” If you’re thinking about updating your home, consider staying with the trend of opening up your kitchen and floor plan to create a great setting for gathering your friends and family.

Rustic

Consumers chose “Rustic” as the number two home design for 2015. Realtor.com says that “those who prefer a Rustic look favor natural elements” such as wood, stone, water, and light. A Rustic style brings outside elements inside the home, respecting today’s increased desire to connect with and preserve Mother Nature.

Beachside Charm

“Beachside Charm” is the third most popular home design choice for 2015. No longer a style solely for vacation spots at the shore, more and more people are bringing the beach home. Realtor.com says that a “Beachside Charm” look is “airy and breezy, incorporating terracotta tile, patio umbrellas, sundecks and scattered shells to make home owners and their visitors kick back and feel like they are miles away from the hustle and bustle of life’s daily pressures.” You might be surprised by the number of homes that we see in the Philadelphia suburbs that incorporate some Beachside Charm elements in their home design.

A Good Trend to Follow

The number one trend in home design is the “Inviting” living space. This living space is open and perfect for entertaining. It merges kitchen and living areas and encourages togetherness. This home design style is extremely popular and a common request for our buyer clients. If your home’s layout feels a bit choppy, consider opening things up, especially with holidays and hostings on the horizon.

 

– Ryan Dosen manages The Wayne Megill Real Estate Team of Keller Williams – Brandywine Valley in West Chester, PA. Contact Ryan Dosen to inquire about buyer or seller representation or to learn more about a career in real estate by emailing ryan@waynemegillteam.com or calling 610-399-0338.

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