We love helping our clients with the custom home design process when we build them a new home. One thing our clients always tell us is that they want their custom home design to be timeless and classic. If you have a similar goal, we have some tips for achieving this when you have us design and build your new home:
- Focus on functionality—The best classic home designs are those that offer exceptional functionality. Although it is not as fun to think about things like energy efficiency, storage, and durable finishes as you design your house, these functional elements are what will help you fall in love with your home after you move in.
- Get inspiration from current trends—Just like in the world of fashion, trends in custom home design come and go. Although it is tempting to make your home as trendy as possible, draw inspiration from these trends but ultimately go with colors, finishes, and features that are more classic in nature, so they will stand the test of time.
- Stick with neutrals—Neutrals are common in classic spaces. Whites, greys, and beiges have a way of accentuating the most important features while lending a sense of continuity throughout each individual space.
- Modernize with decorative elements—If you want to modernize your custom home, consider doing so with different decorative elements, like furniture and art. This gives you the flexibility to update your space as trends change without needing to do any major remodeling work.