When designing your home you want the end result to be a reflection of you. Be creative, but stay true to yourself. Utilize various resources for inspiration and guidance. Nowadays you can even design your dream home online. Read publications and reach out to other home builders for suggestions and ideas. Another way to get inspired is offline, by visiting some of your favorite neighborhoods and taking in which designs attract you the most (remember to take some pictures!).
Ask your relatives and friends for their opinions. Those that know you will let you know if you’re aiming outside of your zone or not. It’s okay to choose something outside the box if you’re also building a new you and looking to make a declaration of such.
There are several design styles to choose from or simply to provide you with a foundation to build from. You don’t have to duplicate any of them, but you can use them as a road map and create your own unique design.
Here are three of the most common design choices:
1. The Traditional design usually consists of a calming and neutral ambiance.
2. The Contemporary design is hip and modern.
3. The Eclectic design is a little bit of everything with a personal twist.
One not so common design, but one that is rapidly becoming a trend, is the ecological design. For those of you who are determined to live a “green” life and contribute to the environment, this may be a design to consider. These designs consist of natural materials, solar alternatives for heating and cooling, and many other green options for construction.
Once you’ve decided on the overall design that will fit perfectly with your lifestyle and make a statement then it’s time to tackle the details. There are many guides that can help DIY’ers. But things often go much smoother with a professional design firm such as Foster Design Build in Chicago or Greico Homes in the Dallas area. To find a talented, reputable firm you can trust, check the home design and planning section of the Better Business Bureau online.
