When you own a home, you want what’s on the outside to reflect the personality and dynamic of what’s on the inside. We’ve been monitoring trends in residential exteriors and are excited to see the kinds of detail that creative homeowners and designers have come up with.
What better way to welcome friends and family into your home than with an attractive doorway?
There are a few exciting options for doors that we’ve seen, and one of our favorites is the re-emergence of the Dutch door.
The traditional appeal of the Dutch door offers homeowners classic design and practical functionality. Dutch doors, or double-hung doors, allows fresh air inside the home without letting pets or small children outside. Paint your door a fresh, bold color as a focal point for your exterior and add even more appeal!
Color is always on trend, and the choices you make for your exterior color go a long way in showcasing your home’s overall design.
If you’re not looking to change the entire color of your home, opt for updating smaller components of your exterior, like the window trim, gutters, or entryway with an accent color.
Accent colors add emphasis in your overall color scheme. Accent colors can vary, and whether they’re a bold orange or more neutral gray, they’re used sparingly to help create contrast or a more dynamic design.
Environmentally-responsible building practices are in high demand these days, which means there are a rising number of exterior materials on the market that boast sustainability.
Among the most sustainable materials is steel. Steel is considered the most recyclable material on the planet. It’s also one of the easiest materials to reprocess, since the metal can be separated magnetically from any other scraps in the waste stream.
Using steel siding in exterior design isn’t a recent trend - steel siding has been around for decades because of its durability and streamlined appearance. With homeowners and contractors on the lookout for more environmentally-responsible ways to build or remodel their homes, it’s no wonder steel is still a popular choice.
Color and material choice go a long way in making your home’s exterior stand out. So can the small details, and a recent trend in exterior design focuses on just that: the details.
Ornate detailing on the exterior of your home adds personal touch to your design, so this is a trend that really allows for your home’s personality to stand out.
Maybe you’re not yet ready to make such a bold leap. Adding small touches of ornate design can go just as far. Find areas where you can add intricate details and showcase your own personal taste, like in your lighting fixtures or entryway.
Homeowners and designers also look to the edge of a property to add interesting design features, and this can include adding a fence or gate around the property. We love how this fence provides a barrier to keep wildlife off of the homeowner’s property, but its dynamic, modern structure makes this fence more like a sculpture that flows around the landscape.
These are just a few of the exciting and innovative design trends available to homeowners today, but there are endless possibilities when it comes to showcasing your personal style on your home’s exterior.
What trends are you excited about?