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Future home designs with new lifestyle trends


Saturday, 31 July, 2010 10:11:17 AM
London (Fashion Report) - Future homes will be quite different from what had been decades back as new construction materials and technologies are coming up in building industry. The layout and the designs of homes are also taking different shape according to the change in life style.

However, some builders are still depending on old materials and technique. There are many home designs trends that could be in vogue in the coming time.
 
Earth-Friendly Home Design
This will be based on increased sensitivity to the environment. For this the architects go back to old building techniques to make the dwelling more weather and environment friendly by using simple and bio-degrading materials. These houses would be cozier than those used in olden days.
 
"Prefab" Home Design
New shapes and style are coming up in prefabricated homes. Modular building materials having lot of glass and steel are being used in construction of Bauhaus to rolling natural forms.
 
Healthy Home Design
The health conscious people are now abandoning use of synthetic materials and chemical compounds being hazardous to health. The new homes would be without using plastics, laminates and fume producing glues.
 
Storm-Resistant Home Design
Builders and architects are making homes that can resist storm stress in areas where hurricanes are common. Such homes are constructed with insulated wall panels made of sturdy concrete material.
 
Flexible Floor Plans in Home Design
With the change in lifestyle future homes may need more space to move around with wide walks ways. Sliding and pockets doors and walls will allow expanding the space in accordance with the changing need of the inmates. Dedicated living and dining rooms are being replaced by large multi-purpose family areas. In addition, many houses include private "bonus" rooms that can be used for office space or be adapted to a variety of specialized needs.
 
Accessible Home Design
These are the homes that would be easy to move around and comfortable for people of all ages. Such homes would be designed without spiral staircase, living rooms and high cabinets. Being comfortable for all ages the architects call it as universal design. It is designed in such a style that the home is not have the clinical or hospital look from inside.
 
Outdoor Rooms in Home Design
An increased interest in eco-friendly architecture is encouraging builders to incorporate outdoor spaces with the overall home design. The yard and garden become a part of the floor plan when sliding glass doors lead to patios and decks. These outdoor "rooms" may even include kitchens with sophisticated sinks and grills.
 
Abundant Storage in Home Design
Closets were scarce in Victorian times, but over the past century, homeowners have demanded more storage space. Newer homes feature enormous walk-in closets, spacious dressing rooms, and plenty of easy-to-reach built-in cabinets. Cathedral ceilings are becoming obsolete because families tend to prefer usable space below the roof. Garages are also getting bigger to accommodate the ever-popular SUVs and other large vehicles.
 
Eastern Ideas in Home Design
Eastern ideas in home building would certainly cast positive impact on the health, prosperity and relationships. 

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