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Open but defined floor plans. By changing Whites, grays and charcoal paints. Gray is
materials, adding columns or changing ceiling still trending with home buyers, and white is in
heights, open floor plans have evolved to include it for the long haul. There is also an increase
added definition. This creates more function and in monochromatic designs that incorporate
order for home owners who, in the past, may multiple textures. For example, a white kitchen
have struggled to best organize and use vast, with quartzite countertops, a white shiplap
open spaces. ceiling, white cabinets and airy white window
coverings creates a clean and multi-layer look
Metal and wood exterior details. Particularly
on single-family homes, winners showed an that is guaranteed to compliment itself.
increased usage of metal and wood, often Right-sized kitchens. Double islands are
combining the two materials to create interesting appearing infrequently, and single-islands are
two-tone facades on both traditional and designed to be smaller and proportionally sized
contemporary-style homes. with the kitchen and adjoining rooms.
More developed regional styles. In both single- Spa-like baths. Bath design is trending toward
family and multifamily projects, strong regional refinement and sophistication, creating an
styles have emerged. For example, in Michigan, atmosphere that is reminiscent of hotel baths.
expect to see familiar peaked roof, layered Tasteful and luxurious are the two words that will
facades and sturdy columns. define baths in 2018. Also look for floating (wall-
hung) vanities and stand-alone tubs.
Restored and repurposed. Historic preservation
and restoration as well as adaptive reuse
projects are increasingly popular with multifamily More information about this year’s winners and
designers and developers. Adaptive reuse trends can be found at bestinamericanliving.com.
projects can be particularly chic and sought-after
by millennials. NAHB JAN 2018

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