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2021 Vision for Home Design - 7 Hot Trends Provided by Acme Brick With a new year and decade just ahead, it’s time to gaze into the Acme Brick home design crystal ball. Our 2021 list was compiled from hundreds of home design websites, blogs, media reports and well-respected designers, such as Aida Sniraite. She succinctly notes: “Today we are tired of touchscreens, unwelcoming light in public spaces and offices. That’s why we are seeking refuge, a cozy, warm space where we can feel well.”
1. MOVING VS. REMODELING “Homeowners nationwide are remaining in their homes typically 13 years, five years longer than they did in 2010,” according to a new analysis by real-estate brokerage Redfin. Ripple effects of this change include more people deciding to update their current residence with more stylish kitchens, baths, and entertainment rooms - and expanding the footprint of their homes by creating more outdoor entertainment spaces.
2. NOW AND ZEN: MINDFULNESS AT HOME Marie Kondo’s best-selling book, “The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up,” tapped into something powerful: mindfulness as an antidote to day-to-day noise and visual chaos. How does this translate to home design? • Ensure that every object has a purpose. • Create a tech-free meditation space- often known as an R&R space. • Choose harmonious colors so that each room is in harmony with the others. • Let in natural light to boost mental health.
3. THE BATH IS BACK Double floating vanities, which allow for easier cleaning, will be on the wish-list for homeowners building or renovating. Non-toilet seating, in the form of built-in benches or individual chairs, will finally come to the throne room. Decorative tile, especially white beveled subway tile on the walls and tub apron, help create a cohesive design while adding shimmer and texture.
5. KITCHEN AS A FAMILY ROOM As the “meeting place” for family and guests, the kitchen remains a focal point of the house and a priority for designers and homeowners. The editors of Houzz magazine receive thousands of photographs of kitchens each year, and these images suggest several trends that will sizzle in 2021: • More than 40 percent of homeowners STILL choose white cabinets. In order to keep this from being boring, a few darker wooden drawers are being added for wine racks and other storage. • Open shelving cabinetry will continue to thrive. • Vertical wood pull-outs of darker wood which flank the range are also gaining popularity. • Kitchens that flow seamlessly to the dining area are a continuation of popular open concept. The 2021 colors of kitchens are described as “soft.” This includes demure satin-brass fixtures and light marble backsplashes. Because the kitchen is a busy entertainment space, having lots of seating around the still-popular prep island is a must-have.
6. A GROUND FLOOR OPPORTUNITY Flooring has become a great way to set the tone for each room in the house. In 2021, the choices of flooring - from natural to synthetic - are almost unlimited.
7. ENTERTAINMENT SPACE IN THE GREAT OUTDOORS For many homeowners, the best “room” in the house is outside. With high-end grills, brick fireplaces and pizza ovens, big-screen entertainment systems, fire and water features, entertaining outdoors is great indeed!
4. COLORFUL TRENDS 2021 will be defined by soothing tones from oranges and pinks to blues and greens in both warm and cool hues – “meant to offer restorative balance to the interiors they coat,” said one expert, “in a bid to promote health and wellness.” As for brick, Jeremy Emler of Acme Brick notes that the softer hues, such as grey and off-white are still the most popular. 22 DESIGN & BUILD 2021
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