With the recent surge in homeownership, some people are opting to purchase modern homes. This type of home has a variety of benefits, including natural lighting, open floor plans and more.
It also has a more eco-friendly design, which can help lower utility bills. Interested in learning more about this unique home style?
Natural Lighting
Aside from the visual appeal of a home filled with natural light, there are numerous health and wellness benefits that come along with it. It bathes your living spaces in a rich, full spectrum hue that artificial light cannot replicate and increases the body?s feel-good serotonin levels. It also helps reduce the need for artificial lighting, which results in lower energy bills.
Many modern homes feature large windows, vaulted ceilings with exposed beams and skylights. Other common elements include a mix of wood and steel, neutral paint colors with natural materials, symmetrical landscaping and eco-friendly systems like solar panels.
However, unless you live on a sunnier lot, there is no way to automatically make your entire property naturally illuminated. There are a few remodel projects that can help you maximize natural light, though. One of the most effective is to have skylight installation done in any room that you want more sunlight. This is a quick, inexpensive way to amplify the natural light that already exists in your home.
Open Floor Plans
The open floor plan remains a prized feature for new home shoppers. Anyone who’s watched a home renovation TV show knows the joys of knocking down walls to create a large shared space, whether it?s a kitchen and dining room, a great room with a lofted ceiling or a sunroom overlooking a courtyard.
However, early in the COVID-19 pandemic, when homes became the de facto hubs of everyday life and families spent even more time together, designers began to wonder if the long-beloved open concept might be on its way out.
By definition, an open floor plan is one in which rooms with separate but related functions (such as a kitchen and dining area) are conjoined to improve traffic flow and create a sense of spaciousness. These areas are then separated by visual dividing elements, such as non-barrier massing elements like islands and cabinets, two different paint colors or even a short set of stairs.
Maximum Flexibility
The spacious layouts of modern homes allow for plenty of flexibility to accommodate changing family needs and lifestyles. Throughout the area, builders offer customizable options so homeowners can tailor their space to suit specific needs and preferences.
Founded in 1984, Paces Builder Group (PBG) has built both new and renovated homes for over 24 years. The company is a fully licensed and insured home builder that provides residential construction services in Atlanta, Georgia. Its diverse portfolio of new construction and renovation projects includes modern, traditional, and contemporary homes.
Bonner Buchanan Custom Homes is a highly reputable home building firm led by founder Jerry Bonner and son Rhett. This luxury home builder specializes in elegant properties that pay homage to classical Italian Renaissance design. Throughout its history, this firm has maintained affiliations with the Greater Atlanta Home Builders Association and Qualified Remodeler magazine.
Modern Appliances
With the New Year right around the corner, you may be looking to upgrade your appliances. Whether you need a new dishwasher, washer or dryer, modern household appliances have come a long way since the clunky machines of yesteryear. They now have many bells and whistles to streamline your daily routine.
This modern home in Buckhead is designed with a blend of textures, large windows and a skylight. The kitchen also has a double-sided fireplace to help create an open space. The owner incorporated artwork and furniture to add to the home’s contemporary style.
