Your top five building and design trends for 2019.

It’s spring, and you’ve decided with the weather comes new home changes. Your home represents your own unique style; it should always match who you are and what you wish to present to the world. Whether it's clean lines or different patterns, or eco- friendly spaces with a modern touch, it can be hard to decide what designs and builds best suit you.

Luckily, we've culminated the top 5 trends ruling 2019 so far, so when you build with us, the decisions are easily made to accommodate you!

1. Minimalism 

Multiple prints seem to be on their way out and good, clean aesthetics are on their way in. Nowadays, many clients prefer a well-lit, airy ambiance which will never go out of style and remain timeless. Space has also become a priority in a home, making way for more sustainable materials and more simplistic ways of living. Maintaining a modernised appeal with clutter-free, textures and stylish storage spaces is all the rage.

2. Technology

With new “green building” being used, technology is being used to create more sustainable and environmentally-friendly home projects. 3D technology has also allowed clients to view their dream homes before even building it.  Utilising energy efficient management systems, condition monitoring, AI and indoor air quality are just some technological practises which are improving home builds. 

At Nest, we model your home using Computer Aided Design (CAD) to provide clients with an interactive experience with their new home, bringing them one step closer to their reality.

3. New government restrictions and regulations

Over the past few years, stricter government regulations have been implemented for home building, which in turn has a direct impact on how clients are designing their homes. With new energy, water, and housing materials in place to conserve energy and reduce carbon emissions, governments are placing these restrictions as a catalyst for more sustainable designed homes in their plans and elevations.

4. Personal Styles

A home should be tailored to your desires and requirements; so yours should reflect this too! Your custom home should be a representation of yourself- every wall, piece of furniture and window. Whilst monochromatic schemes and new finishes are amongst newer trends,  a combination of these as well as the design techniques you love will help build a contemporary home that represents you.

5. Sustainability

With an ever-changing environment and climate, clients are aiming for energy-efficient and environmentally friendly homes to reduce electricity and carbon use. In fact, many builders (including us) encourage clients to opt for a more eco-friendly home. To increase household efficiency, renewable sources are being used to reduce energy usage. Some of these resources would include solar panels, LED lights, natural sunlight usage, geothermal heat pumps and ‘cool roofs’. 

Whether you’re renovating, building or knocking down and starting all over again, finding your own originality and expressing it through your dream build is essential. From new stylistic designs to environmental efficiency, finding inspiration from the latest trends can help you decide what your dream home to look like!