The way we perceive and interact with the environment around us has a direct impact on our comfort, health and happiness. This year, the feeling of warmth, comfort and an increased focused on community and connections are driving home building trends in 2023. Here are five of the top trends designers are anticipating for the year.
Throughout the country, Craftsmen and Farmhouse designs have reigned supreme over other styles. However, homeowners are starting to show an appetite for exterior designs that are a mix of both traditional and modern styles too—also known as "soft transitional." According to a John Burns Real Estate Consulting survey of 1,184 homeowners, 50 percent of homeowners in California prefer a mix of traditional and modern designs, compared to 34 percent of buyers in the Northwest.