Orlando Homes

Home Design Trends

Builders are incorporating new elements into their design to make homes more attractive to the owners. The latest models keep the needs of the consumer in mind, utilizing the latest technology to meet them.

Constructing houses which are eco friendly is very popular. Engineers and architects are studying ancient techniques and incorporating the use of bio-degradable materials in construction today. The houses are economical well maintaining a rustic beauty.

Homeowners are making the best of adaptive reuse. Preserving the historic architecture, owners only remodel the inside to suit their needs. With limited changes, a little abandoned church can provide a gorgeous shell for a family home.

Great attention is being paid to building materials which can cause unwanted illnesses. Since synthetic materials and chemical additives are often the culprits, a push is being made for construction which does not rely on laminates, plastics, and glues which produce fumes.

Engineers are taking more measures to design homes which can withstand extreme weather. In areas in at high risk for hurricanes, houses are being built with concrete insulated wall panels.

Floor plans are becoming more adaptable. They feature pocket and sliding doors as well as other features which allow spaces to be customized. There may also be extra rooms which can be converted to what ever the owner needs.

Plenty of storage areas are available in the latest homes. Spacious walk in closets are the norm along with large garages for the ever popular SUVs. Cabinetry is abundant and cathedral ceilings are being replaced by attics.

For more information on the latest trends in home building, contact BRC Custom Homes at 352-383-1948.