by rtdosen | Nov 6, 2015 | Ryan Dosen Real Estate Articles
Inviting Home Design Trending in 2015 By Ryan Dosen Sophisticated elegance is out. Warm and inviting is in. According to consumer insight obtained by way of Realtor.com’s “Get This Look” promotion, home design is trending away from “look, but don’t touch elegance,” and trending toward “gather-worthy” and more authentic layouts and décor. Many will be preparing soon for holiday gatherings and spring listings, so let’s take a closer look at some of today’s top home design trends. Natural Looking Spaces for Entertaining Realtor.com’s “Get This Look” promotion invited site visitors to vote for their favorite home styles and get a chance to win a $45,000 home makeover by television host and lifestyle expert Jennifer Farrell. Over 100,000 entries were submitted, revealing “Inviting,” “Rustic,” and “Beachside Charm” as the top three home design choices for 2015. Farrell says that “we are seeing a shift in home design trends—leaving behind the glitz and glam for a more natural look—whether that may be a rugged barn with many textures or a serene beach-like feel.” She tells us that “today’s style reflects today’s lifestyle and we’ve found that having a space for entertaining family and friends all year round is the number one trend.” Inviting America’s number one design choice for 2015, receiving 23 percent of the overall vote, is the “Inviting” living space. Realtor.com describes an Inviting living space as “a welcoming atmosphere that includes fun barware, plenty of seating and a gather-worthy kitchen that can serve as the life of the party.” If you’re thinking about updating your home, consider staying with the trend of opening up your kitchen and floor...
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