By The Dream Digs Team, March 3, 2020
With 2020 well underway, we’re taking note of how major design trends are transitioning into the new decade. As avid design enthusiasts and real estate mavens, we understand the impact that fast-changing trends in exterior design features can have in the housing market. Fortunately, there are simple and cost efficient ways to maintain a modern look. To do so, we recommend our clients focus on the following design details.
THE FRONT DOOR
A house’s front door has a major influence over the overall effect of the home. While the early part of the decade favored bold color choices, trends have shift toward more traditional color palettes and natural materials. You can still make your front door a focal point by adding features such as windows, iron, or Dutch functionality.
Switching out your front door is an excellent way to freshen up the appearance of your home without spending a significant chunk of change on new paint or a landscaping project.
THE MAGIC TRIO OF EXTERIOR DESIGN FEATURES
When working with our clients, we often refer to the “golden trio” of exterior design features – lights, house numbers and mailbox. We often remind our clients that these minor details have a significant culminative impact. If you’re looking to modernize the appearance of your home, start with these small features.
In terms of trendiness, we’ve noticed a growing number of homes using modern, sans serif font options for their home address. We’ve also spotted a growing number of homes pairing steel numbers to contrast with natural elements, such as natural wood.
In terms of lighting, homeowners are quickly flocking to environmental options, choosing to swap outdoor lighting fixtures for solar-powered options.
By revamping these small, focal features in your homes’ exterior, you can give your home a fresh new look. What are some recent trends in exterior design features have you’ve been spotting in 2020?
THE DREAM DIGS TEAM
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