The interior design had a fascinating year in 2021. Today there are several new interior design trend ideas, including more conventional methods, fluting, and wallpaper. However, many of the fashionable styles in 2021 will fade away quickly.
Kitchens With Windows
The epidemic emphasized having distinct spaces, especially since many rooms must double as workspaces. As a result, large kitchens open to the entire house are becoming less popular.
The Interiors are Monochromatic and all White
It’s not just that the all-white style has outlived its usefulness; it’s also not the most intriguing option. Another issue with white furnishings is that they are challenging to keep clean, mainly white sofas.
Kitchen Hoods Made of Stainless Steel
Kitchen features hoods have been a must-have for high-end kitchens for years. However, as the harsh, industrial aesthetic fades in favor of softer aesthetics, this trend is fading out of popularity.
Design Faux
The faux decor has been popular for years, from wood tile flooring to marble porcelain. While these components are cost-effective, they are frequently put incorrectly and appear to be fake, as the custom builders say.
Gray’s Decade Of Success Is Coming To An End
White, brown, and gray have been popular neutral colors. Gray appears to be the color that fades the fastest.
Overused Design Words
For instance, the term “maximalist” has become overused and means little more than tossing everyone into the fire and hoping it works.
Stone Finishes With Backlighting
We don’t need to use artificial backlighting to bring out the beautiful natural stone. Allow the material to speak for itself.
Palettes of “Safe” Colors
I adore how vibrant colors, layers, textures, and luxurious textiles battle the formerly dominant white and lively color palettes. I’m ready for the lighter-colored trends to take a back seat for the time being.
“Modern Barn” Concept
The vaguely barn-like constructions with the all-white walls, black glass, bleach wide-oak floors, and abstraction greige carpeting influenced by the galaxies or jellyfish or other sea life in mauve-y, earthen color schemes are banal in both exterior and interior. They have the appearance of dismal medical imaging.
Dining and Bath Hardware in Black
As the clock hits midnight on New Year’s Eve, I’m ready to see the black kitchen and bath hardware go away. I’m well aware that this will very certainly result in my death. Black hardware will always feel trendy to me as a lover of vintage unlacquered brass, silver, and good-quality nickel.
Selecting the right home builder is a crucial decision during the home building process. Choosing wrongly can lead to various issues, such as unmet expectations, unplanned delays, and shoddy craftsmanship. If you are planning to have your dream home built newly, you might be wondering whether you should work with a local or national builder. A local builder is a person who focuses on creating houses in their local community. On the other hand, national home builders develop houses for the national community. Both local and national builders deliver excellent results in their projects. However, they differ in several ways.
1. Customer Experience
Local and national builders serve their clients differently. On one hand, local builders offer personalized services. This means that they will focus more on your project and your needs. They will also communicate with you face-to-face and work with you through every step.
On the contrary, national builders offer generalized services. The large blueprint makes it difficult for them to offer more streamlined services and focus on individual customers.
2. Flexibility
Local and national builders offer different floor plans and finishes that homeowners can choose from. Local builders are flexible and can customize the plans to ensure that the new house matches the property owner’s needs. However, national builders often follow the specific blueprint that the customers selected.
3. Knowledge of the Area and Local Home Trends
Local builders know the area the client is building because they are local community members. They are also aware of the regulations, trends, and floor plans that relate to a particular area. This knowledge enables them to create homes that are up-to-date with these trends. On the contrary, national builders lack knowledge of specific towns and the latest trends and construction regulations in your area.
4. Pricing
Local and national builders charge differently for their services. A custom builder is more affordable than an executive builder. Various factors, such as local material sourcing, contribute to this cost difference.
5. Interaction with Local Economy
National builders are less likely to benefit the local economy because they deal with clients and businesses from different regions. Some ship their construction materials from other countries.
Local builders are different because they collaborate with local subcontractors and suppliers. Working with them during the new home construction benefits the community economically.
In conclusion, understanding the differences between national and local builders will help you select the best builder for your dream home. Generally, local builders are better because they are flexible, pay attention to detail, and are affordable.
The basement is often a place where homeowners resort to storing boxes and seasonal items. Fortunately, it can be an extension of the home that serves different purposes if you choose to refinish it. If you’re ready to get started on this process, there are a few reasons to refinish your basement in the winter season.
1. Improved Energy Efficiency
When you refinish your basement with new windows, insulation, and materials, it can improve the energy efficiency in the building and make it easier to maintain the temperature in the home. This will allow you to start to save money to heat and cool the home throughout the year.
2. Better Contractor Availability
Because fewer people start construction projects in the winter, contractors have more availability and are easier to book. You can be more selective with who you choose to hire and avoid waiting several months to use their services.
3. Faster Permits
It can be a lot faster process to obtain permits for the work you want to complete in the winter because fewer permits are submitted to the city during this time. This can allow you to complete the project in a shorter timeframe and avoid delays.
4. The Construction Process Won’t Interfere with Your Home Life
Because basements are out of the way from the kitchen, bathrooms, and bedrooms, the construction that is performed won’t disrupt your daily life and your ability to maintain your activities in the home each day.
Sliding wood barn doors
Are you thinking of building a new home or remodeling? Here are four new design trends for 2020 that will add style, beauty and convenience to your home.
Sliding barn doors now come in an enormous variety of styles, colors and wood species. They can be contemporary and elegant or rustic with old style charm. The hardware finishes and styles are endless. The increase in popularity of barn doors has created a wider variety of looks available, they have become more like furniture or decor than doors to enhance the look and feel of living space.
Darker mill work
Darker Millwork is in for enhancing warmth and that includes wood floors like these. If budget is an issue, there are many luxury vinyl plank flooring products (LVP) available at almost half the price and do a great job of emulating real wood floors and the color/style options are almost limitless. LVP can also be patterned like real wood and is extremely durable. This also goes for Luxury Vinyl Tile (LVT).
Wood face Fireplace
A beautiful and popular design trend is wood face fire places. Rich wood products make a beautiful fireplace face around the firebox. It adds a unique and very rustic old world look. With gas fireplaces the distance required from the metal firebox to combustible materials is much less. This allows for many more styles and feels when it comes to modern day fireplaces. The one featured above is made of aged barn wood to achieve a charming and original look.
Built in Dog Wash
A popular and convenient design trend is built in dog washes. When you walk your dirty dog through the house to get to the sink it is usually a filthy mess. A built in dog wash station will alleviate that problem. Furthermore, with a built-in dog wash station, we can build it right next to a door. When you get back from a muddy walk, the washing station is conveniently located by a door or mudroom. Having a built in dog wash station also creates a designated dog area where all their toys, leashes, and other things can be stored together, keeping life more organized.
Our experienced team at Tice-Hause/Design Build can custom design your new space with style, beauty and convenience so you can live the way you want to live. To learn more about the latest design trends or discuss your new home or remodeling project give us a call at 651-439-3837. You can check out our website at http://thdesignbuild.com
Custom Built New Home Construction project
When it comes to building a new home, remodeling or adding on, fall is a great time to get started. There many reason why you should begin your new home construction project now and here are four:
- Abundant design ideas- As the Fall Parade of Homes comes to an end, there are many new exquisite homes to look at for ideas. What do you want your interior and exterior to look like in your new home or remodeling project? If you did not get a chance to tour the hundreds of homes during the Parade, you can still look at a guide book on line to get ideas. Also check Pinterest for more design ideas that showcase the latest new trends. Check out the digital 2019 fall Parade of Homes here: https://www.paradeofhomes.org/guidebooks/
- Interest rates are low. It is a good time to lock in at a low rate. Winter gets long and there is no telling where interest rates may fall in the spring. But right now, they are at an all-time low, which means you can save significantly on your monthly mortgage payment and lock in at a great rate.
- Material Prices are lower. Avoid spring material price increases and take advantage of year-end savings as suppliers and lumber yards will increase their prices come spring. Therefore, if you begin your new home construction project now you will save on interior and exterior products. This might include flooring, countertops, windows, doors, exterior siding, shingles and roofing.
- Get a $500 credit Last, but not least, if you sign with Tice-Hause Design/Build before October 31st, 2019 we will give you a $500 credit towards the design plans of your new home construction project.
In conclusion, why wait through the long winter to start your new home construction project? With these four reasons to begin now, you will save big and enjoy your new beautiful space by spring. Call us to learn more at 651-439-3837. https://thdbuild.com/
Draftsman or Architect– The best path to a successful and affordable residential construction project.
There are many choices to consider when deciding to build a new home or take on an addition or remodeling project. One important consideration many people overlook is the choice of whether to use an architect or a draftsman when designing their project. These words have become synonymous to those of us who do not work in the construction industry, we would like to help you understand the differences to help you choose the right professional.
One of the largest differences between an architect and a draftsman is the amount of education and licensure that is required for each profession. An architect’s educational background usually consists of a degree from a university and requires a minimum of 2 years’ experience. A draftsman, does not require a degree from a university. Most employers prefer draftsmen with college training, therefore, certificates, diplomas, or associate’s degrees in drafting can be earned from many technical institutes and community colleges. With the extended education, comes a heftier price tag. So, although you may feel the higher level of certification with an architect is important, there are draftsmen who have many years of experience in both building and drafting who can do an excellent job to value engineering the design of your project with input from your builder.
Architects tend to place high value on aesthetics, usage of space, or showcasing a unique design element in a home or building. These are all important aspects of a build but architects may over design and thus drive up cost unnecessarily. Draftsmen tend to have a more intimate understanding of what is involved with the build because they work regularly with the builder and are involved in seeing the job into fruition. At Tice-Hause Design Build, we pride ourselves on working with customers to create a personal and economical “draw to build” experience.
Hiring an independent architect is expensive. Most work on a percentage of project fee, which can easily exceed tens of thousands of dollars on a larger building project. Extra meetings, visits to the site and research of local building codes are all things you are likely to encounter. These issues all lead to additional hourly charges in excess of the base charge. Furthermore, architects often specify items or processes that your builder is either not familiar with or has no existing material supplier for. Seeing this, when the builder bids the plan they will tack on a “safety margin” to cover ‘unforeseeable items’ that they don’t have experience with. The resulting extra costs can add up quickly, taking funds you could have used elsewhere.
Whether you choose an architect or a draftsman for your next build is up to you. We feel that the best choice with the highest level of value for most residential projects for both remodeling and new construction is to use a builder with a draftsman on their team.
As you go through our design process you, your designer and your builder develop an intimate understanding of your project. At Tice Hause Design Build your draftsman is there for you throughout your project, at your convenience, with no additional charge. When questions arise on site, our team knows who to go to for answers quickly and efficiently.
Now that you have a better understanding of the difference between an architect and using a design build draftsman, you’ll be able to make a more informed decision about your best path forward to develop plans for your new dream home or major renovation.
Six Steps to Build your New Home-Tice-Hause Deign/Build
Have you always wanted to build a new home, but not exactly sure where to start? There are many things to think about, but we are here to help! Here are six steps from Tice-Hause Design/Build that will get you from dreaming about your new home, to living in it.
1. Wish list
When deciding to build a new home it’s important to know what you like. Look through magazines, and websites such as, Better Homes and Gardens, Houzz, or Pinterest. Create a new board, jot down the ideas you like, and gather all the “design elements” of your project in one easily accessible spot.
2. Plans
Look through house plan books to find home designs you like. You can find these books at home repair stores or online. When you have found a design you like then call Tice-Hause Design/Build to schedule a plan start meeting. We can help you with whatever modifications or other details that best suit your needs and wants for your new build. There are no obligations to have us build your new home, even if we help you with your design. However, there are financial incentives that would be in your best interest. Please visit our website to learn more, https://thdbuild.com/
3. Financing
Now you need to begin thinking about how much you can afford to spend and how much building your new home is likely to cost. Chances are you will need a construction loan and a mortgage. You can use your own financing, or what often works best for our clients at Tice-Hause Design/Build, is to put you in contact with one of our approved banks. Our approved lenders offer the best financing options for one close combination construction/permanent mortgage. This saves time and money. Our lenders also offer some of the most competitive rates in the industry. We highly recommend these banks; they know and understand the construction process because they do it everyday.
4. Specifications
Once your plans are complete you will need to commit to assembling your team. When you choose Tice-Hause Design/Build you will schedule a “spec and scope of work” meeting where you will discuss your wish list. We ask you your desires for interior and exterior finishes, for example, items like roofing, siding, cabinets, countertops, flooring etcetera. After this meeting is complete, we send the bid package (plans and specs) out to our trade partners and suppliers. We then present you with your proposal and solid pricing of all services and materials.
5. Contract
When you have completed the previous steps, you will be presented with your specific proposal. This is the time to adjust your plans to work within your budget. Negotiate your contract with your team and make sure you are comfortable before you sign the contract.
6. Build!
The sixth and final step is to start your build! After contracts are signed your team will apply for building permits and schedule your project start date!
Building or remodeling your home is one of the biggest and most important decisions you will make. Tice-Hause Design/Build has years of experience building upscale homes. In addition, we have a stellar reputation for building second dream homes in vacation areas. We have been building dreams for hundreds of happy clients for over 30 years. We welcome the opportunity to learn more about your design/build goals. Give us a call and we will help make your design/build dreams a reality!