As custom home builders in Arlington, we blend modern designs into our projects based on your preferences. Keeping up with the ever-changing design trends, which tend to shift every 3-4 years, can be a challenge. Nevertheless, if you are considering a custom home build in 2023, we have identified several modern, yet timeless trends that can be personalized to suit your unique lifestyle and preferences.
5 Trends We See As Custom Home Builders in Arlington
1. Simple & Cohesive
When picking out the materials and colors for your countertops, cabinetry, walls, and more, it is best to follow the phrase “less is more.”
Not only does this make it easier on you with fewer decisions to be made, but utilizing the same materials and colors throughout a home makes it look intentionally put together.
Just look at our recent Modern Arlington project designed by architect Willy Bermudez: the island countertop matches the shower and the entryway tiles match the living room fireplace.
Photo credit: Nina Ramadan Photography | Architect: Willy Bermudez
2. Visually Appealing, Yet Functional Spaces
While a visually appealing home is desirable, it shouldn’t sacrifice functionality. This is especially important in the kitchen, where strategic storage, multifunctional pieces, and low-maintenance materials all come together to accommodate utility with design.
When building a custom home, you have the ability to select the specific functionalities that you need, such as specialized storage cabinets, an oversized kitchen island with seating, or a built-in wine fridge as pictured in one of our recent home renovations, below.
Photo credit: Chrisy Kosnic Photography | Designer: BraePark Design
3. Natural Light Everywhere
Take advantage of the light that mother nature provides with big and plentiful windows, windowed doors, reflective surfaces, and white walls. This allows your space to light itself during the day — which is better for your wallet and the environment.
Photo credit: Nina Ramadan Photography | Architect: Willy Bermudez
4. Spa-Like Primary Bathrooms
Start and end your day in complete serenity, without having to pay for an expensive spa membership. By incorporating calming, neutral tones, a dual vanity, and a large shower (bonus if it includes a steam feature like the one found in our Modern Home Renovation walkthrough video), your primary bath might just become your favorite new space in your home.
Photo credit: Christy Kosnic Photography | Designer: BraePark Design
5. Work From Home Spaces
With the rise of hybrid work models, the need for work-from-home spaces is here to stay; whether it be a completely separate home office or a cozy workstation added to another room of the home.
By removing a wall in the recent major kitchen remodel featured below, we had the space to add a built-in workstation with cabinetry from St. Clair Kitchens that matched the new kitchen.
Photo credit: Christy Kosnic Photography
Does this list have you inspired to start your custom home build? Set up a consultation with our team today and be sure to follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube for more modern design inspiration!