As we close out 2019 and approach 2020, we are reminded that we are entering a new decade. The trends in housing and design have changed greatly over the last ten years and are expected to continue to change. Here’s a handful of trends to expect as we enter 2020.
Open Concepts
It’s been proven that the kitchen is the center of activity in most homes. An open concept not only allows home owners to center their socialization toward the kitchen, but the next year may show more homes with open concepts using features like fireplaces to separate rooms or kitchen islands to separate social spaces from functional spaces.
Sustainable Lifestyles
As attention for the environment has grown the past decade, so has people’s need to make a difference. More people are looking to build sustainable homes. Everything from the materials used to build, to the appliances and décor in the home has become a source of environmental friendliness.
High-Efficiency Residences
Price-conscious homeowners are looking for ways to maximize their monthly budget, without sacrificing comfort and quality. An energy efficient home incorporates building techniques and standards that reduce energy consumption and minimize resources needed to maintain a home’s state of living (heating cooling, appliance energy consumption, etc). P&D utilizes innovative techniques produce a high efficiency building envelope, maintaining a home’s internal living environment and keeping exterior weather elements out. This reduces heating and cooling bills and contributes to a constant internal home temperature. 2’x6’ exterior walls, blown-in insultation, and integrated weather-resistant sheathing boards are standard in every home we build, so our homeowners never have to sacrifice quality and comfort for savings.
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