Design Trends of 2020 Every Contractor Should Know

Homebuilding and improvements will continue to rise in 2020 through 2021. This is due to the demand for affordable housing, multi-family housing, first-time homeownership, and urbanization expansion.

The rising demand for affordable housing presents an opportunity for homebuilders and sellers to generate profits. With the expected rise in housing demand, contractors should be primed  with the upcoming house design trends of 2020 and hold builder warranties for varied diverse projects.

Top 4 House Design Trends to Check Out in 2020

Below are the four house design trends to check out in 2020 as a contractor or home builder trying to sell homes to prospective buyers.

1. Luxurious Projects Are Stagnating

According to John Burns Real Estate Consultants, luxury remodeling is slowing. Notably, four categories of products been severely affected. They include:

• Roofing dimensional lumber
• Flooring
• Cladding
• High-end cabinets

However, this creates opportunities for emerging quality value brands for remodeling due to their affordability and sustainability.

If you are a contractor or a home builder who is specifying and recommending products for their clients, then this is for you. If you are helping your real estate clients, this is the perfect opportunity of customizing and remodeling home looks at a realistic price. 

2. More Space and Energy Efficiency

Millennials represent 37% of the largest cohorts of homebuyers in the U.S., and it means they need experts’ advice to make an informed decision before buying houses.

If you are knowledgeable about various generations’ house design trends, you can reap from the millennial boom, as the age ranges between mid-20 to late 30s. This demographic represents people who are in the early stages of their careers, with some having more purchasing powers. They also need space for their families.

The National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) research indicates that millennials between the ages of 18 to 34 prefer new house design trends with spacious open rooms. This is in contrast to the traditional house designs of earlier generations, which preferred separate living and dining rooms. For them, space is not about square footage but rather the breathing room.

As an environmentalist, millennials are on the lookout for a home designed with Energy Star-rated appliances and smart thermostats. They prefer home builders to involve them in their home design step by step.

3. DIY Home Designs Are In

Millennials have come of age during the age of technology. Brands and people are sharing DIY projects online, thus online courses and social media have democratized home design.

Consequently, first-time homebuyers can see shared posts from family and friends and learn their renovation experiences. Millennials are also educating themselves online on how to design an entire house that reflects their personalities.

The house design preferences are unique to every individual and they range from the home textiles to interior colors designs. The National Association Home Builders research also noted that Millennials overwhelmingly prefer DIY projects.

Rather than buying a home with the idea that it will last them for a lifetime, Millennials are more pragmatic. They realize that the house they purchase today might not be satisfying in a decade due to rapidly changing designs in technology and call for environment-friendly dwellings.

4. It Is About Health, Not Savings

When you talk about sustainability in home improvement purchases context, saving is not what homebuyers want to hear. Tie the benefits of health and guide the buyer through the prescriptive steps to take.

This should not surprise you. While sustainability and cost-saving for home improvement products coupled with the stricter building codes are already authorizing conservation, wellness is still fresh in people’s minds. People value their well-being and health.

But is there a link between home building and improvements? The answer is yes!

Wellness design is a new fast-growing discipline where professionals guide homebuilders and contractors on how to design their living spaces to enhance their well-being.

Wellness-focused designs improve on the following:

• Flooring
• Painting
• Introducing touchless faucets with minimal touches to curb germ spread
• Installing cabinetry with non-toxic materials
• Installing circadian lighting to enhance sleep
• Installing bidet toilets
• Installing air and water purification systems and many other energy-sustaining appliances

The demand for wellness-focused designs means that greenhouse remodel will continue being one of the hottest house trends in 2020. So, the question that arises is what the design of a green house is?

A green home refers to a house built or remodeled based on the circular based economy. Green houses are designed to:

• Conserve water and energy
• Use recycled and sustainable materials
• Have improved air and lighting quality

If you are a home builder or contractor, you should beware of the energy-efficient appliances and materials to use or to recommend to a prospective home improvement client.

What’s Next After Learning the Top House Design Trends for 2020?

When it comes to home improvement and buying, the buyers’ journey is overwhelming. It is not just a matter of where they can get a specific product, but rather, how they do it. So, homebuyers need advice.

Apart from recommending sustainability-based home designs to enhance wellness in living spaces, it would be best if  you included a warranty on their new home. Contact us for a   10-year new home warranty  quote today.