Top Design Trends for 2017 Curious about the latest home design trends? At the start of each year, the Best in American Living Awards (BALA) recognizes dozens of new projects from this past year that featured the most innovative layouts and eye-catching design elements. Among a wide variety of award-winning homes, several design trends are evident. Some of these trends include: Modern farmhouse. Demand continues to rise for farmhouse sinks, repurposed wood siding for interior design details and barn doors customized for a more contemporary feel that incorporates glass, white tints and metal hardware. Natural wood beams. From remodels to new homes, wood beams left in their original state add a natural touch and create a focal point in interiors. Shiplap inside and out. Horizontal shiplap – or long, overlapping panels of wood – is an increasingly popular choice for exteriors and is also featured in entryways, stairwells and living rooms. Board and batten. Many BALA winners used this type of wainscoting either as exterior siding or to add a classic touch to today’s contemporary interiors. Repurposed space. Designers are increasingly utilizing the space under staircases for more than just storage. Prominent wine storage. Many new ������������������ ������������ ���������������� �������������������������������� wine storage with customized wine racks, glass doors and display lighting. White on white. A long-standing trend remains intact, as many BALA winners featured a clean combo of white on white, most notably in kitchens. Big showers and tubs. Walk-in showers with wall-to-wall glass are the most sought after. ������ �������� ���� ���������������� ������ ���������� ���������� ���������� �������� create the new home of your dreams, contact Hickory & Catawba Valley Home Builders Association at www.hickoryhba. com or 828-322-6482. 34 Hickory & Catawba Valley Parade of Homes 2017
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