What's hot in new-home construction? Residential builders talk recent trends

According to 3D Power, on average, TOA is building homes that are about 2,400 square feet. And about 60 to 70 percent of its homes include an optional second floor.
Even empty nesters want space for consulting businesses and hobby areas, Jameson said. And most anticipate having grandchildren visit.
It's more about value and quality features than it is size of the home, said Brad Haubert, vice president of Haubert Homes Inc. and president of Fogarty Homes, two companies that build semi-custom homes in the central part of the state.
Many homes are still being built on one-quarter-acre to one-third-acre lots, Haubert said.
Jameson said he believes the fast pace of life today and desire to be involved in their children's, or grandchildren's, lives will drive more and more buyers to smaller lot sizes.
"As price of land goes up, and as buyers desire less in the way of home maintenance and yard maintenance, I think that will be a pronounced trend in Pennsylvania," he said.
What else are builders seeing from buyers?

• Quartz countertops are more popular than granite. Higher levels of finish on flooring and cabinetry are just as important.
• Sunrooms and other living spaces that bring in a lot of natural light remain in high demand, as do screened porches.
• Bathtubs are almost nonexistent in favour of luxurious showers and nice plumbing fixtures.
• Tank less water heaters is gaining more traction as they come down in price.
• Basements are less common, unless buyers want workshop space or dedicated home theatre areas. Storage areas are largely being built above ground because it's generally cheaper.
• Outdoor living spaces continue to be popular, which builders attribute to television exposure.
• Pocket offices, or small dedicated nooks in the house, are gaining traction in an era of laptops, tablets and wireless access points.
• Dedicated charging station areas for electronics, including USB outlets, fall under flex spaces and are emerging trends.
• Some new developments are relying solely on cable connections for phone service, or cellular services. Hard lines are not an automatic anymore.
• Geothermal installations are in greater demand in some parts of the state.
• Brick exteriors are falling out of favour. Cultured stone is a popular choice among buyers.
• In-law suites are more popular.

National notes

The National Association of Home Builders handed out its "Best in American Living Awards" in February.
Its most notable trends:

• White on white: Cabinets, flooring, backsplashes, counters, fixtures and appliances are beginning to lighten up to give way to a fresher feeling.
• Bold exterior colours: To heighten curb appeal, bold colours are being used in doors, windows, shutters and other trim. Modern flair is also being added to traditional designs through colour, finish, and fixture and lighting selections.

3D Power believes that moveable glass walls, gourmet outdoor kitchens and interior courtyard pools, add to everyday living space so it’s important to have their inclusion in the rendering too. That’s why 3D Power has always been enthusiastically involved in the finest rendering of beautiful homes.

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The billionaire chairman of Reliance Industries and fourth richest man in the world, Mukesh Ambani 

will soon move in to his new house, Antilia in Mumbai. And this 27-storey mansion is anything but ordinary, because at $1 billion, it’s the world’s most expensive home ever built.  

Fact # 1:  This 550-foot skyscraping home for five is built on a 49,000-square-foot plot and consequently has more floor space than the gigantic French Palace of Versailles. Also, there are nine elevators to take family and guests to their destinations. What’s interesting about Antilla is that no floor is alike, whether in design or even materials used – all at the request of Mukesh’s wife Nita Ambani. So one thing Antilla doesn’t have space for is repetition. The idea, say the mansion’s designers, was to blend styles to give the feel of consistency, but without repetition.  

Fact # 2: Every whim of the family is catered for. The Ambani home is equipped with a health spa, a salon, a ballroom, a 50-seat movie theatre and multiple swimming pools, yoga and dance studios and ice cream room. And if anyone really wants to beat Mumbai heat, they can head off to the snow room that spits out man-made snow flakes.  

Fact # 3: And yes, Mukesh Ambani has devoted six floors to his beloved cars, including his Rs5 crore Maybach. He even has his own car service station on floor seven.  

Fact # 4: It might be a skyscraper, but Antilia still has a garden. The smartly built mansion’s garden lies in the space that holds the ‘W’-shape beams that support the upper floors. The hanging gardens are not just for show though; the plants are energy-saving devices that absorb sunlight keeping the interior of the house cool.  

Fact # 5: It reportedly takes a staff of 600 to maintain the world’s most expensive home. But Mukesh Ambani makes sure that his employees are taken care of as well. There’s also an entourage room where security/body guards and other assistants can relax.

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New Trends : Sleek Modern Homes Of 2015

In a country with a history and culture like India's, it is always interesting to see how designers and architects bring that context into their modern efforts. The single family home featured in this post was designed by the team at Charged Voids. The residence is located in Mohali, Punjab, India, which is a region experiencing tremendous modern growth at the moment. For this reason, the house was designed to be somewhat universal in its presentation. Many of the homes featured on this blog were designed with specific occupants in mind, but this sleek and beautiful home instead acts as a blank slate for whatever modern family chooses to move in.

Because the home was not sold when building began, the architects wanted to ensure the broadest possible market for the house. This is why the design, from color scheme to building materials, is luxurious but still largely neutral. We at 3D Power think that this is the reason why they chose to adhere to the Indian tenets of Vaastushastra, ideas which dictate building layouts, measurements, arrangements, and other architectural details. While not all Indian families adhere to these ideas, a home that does will be more likely to sell.

Subtle is Stunning : The Finest Exterior So Far

A meticulously elevated bungalow is a dream of an architect. 3D Power’s complete bungalow rendering helps in specifying the details of the home.

This rendering shows the extraordinary exterior with beautiful day and night view of the project. The client wanted the bungalow’s elevation consisting of traditional as well as modern touch.

3D Power’s excellent renders worked hard on it and presented a remarkable blend of both the forms. With the help of exclusive lighting and texturing skills of 3D power one can get an outlook of the dream house before it is actually constructed.

Hence, this project comes out be an excellent example of lavish bungalow rendering with luxuriousness.

Blending Exterior!

We all wish for a home that stands out among the rest, but we also want it to merge in with the surrounding buildings and the environment, fully well.  Exterior design is a bit complicated where the materials, line, and shapes of structural constructions have to be carefully chosen. Some key points have to be followed to make better decisions in designing the right exterior.

8 Exterior Designing Thoughts 

While everybody wants an amazing home that sticks out among the rest we desire a home that blends using its surroundings and neighborhood.

Creating the outside of a house could be a complicated procedure for color options, materials, balancing shape and contours.

Do you question why is a home exterior aesthetically appealing? Why are there certain homes on the street that make you stop in your tracks and gawk in awe of its beauty It's most likely that individuals jaw-shedding houses have adopted some key design concepts.  Yes, every design, exterior or interior, must follow some simple “rules” of design in order to make the home visually appealing.

1. Symmetrical Balanced Shape

Symmetrical balance is used to convey a sense of formality, order, rationality, and permanence. Like in most kinds of design, balance and symmetry play a huge role in achieving a properly-designed space. The facade of each and every home needs some impression of balance and symmetry so that it would appear pleasing and correctly designed. A well balanced symmetry is a sign of well balanced effort in order to make a perfect shape. Symmetry hence ought to be taken seriously. 

2. Exterior Influences Interior 

What's the purpose of your house? What are you planning to apply your home for? Consider all of your family’s needs after which determine what is needed in your house to be able to accommodate individuals’ needs.

The outside of your house will mimic the type of the inside designs you have selected. You may be a painter who chose large home windows since you need natural lighting to paint/create. You may need a grand suite within the garage, so the outside of the house includes a dormer to be able to result in the window for the reason that room look balanced. Remember that your interior planning affects the outside one, too.

3. Materials & Textures for House

With all the different options, it's very hard to determine what materials we are going to use for house exterior. Between cedar plank shingles, vinyl siding, aluminium, brick, wood, stucco, steel, how will we choose?

It is advisable to balance sturdiness with appearance. Obviously, you would like the outside of your house to mirror your individual style. You might want tumbled stone and cedar plank shingles.

4. Colour Combinations For Exterior

How can you decide what's the right colour for your house exterior? Would you go bold or fundamental? As with all designing, colour option is vital. It may hide defects or when done poorly, highlight defects.

Effective and safe method of colour positioning would be to choose two tints or shades in the same colour strip. Either the lighter or even the more dark shade might be used for your system and also the opposite for that trim. Another contrasting accent colour could punctuate the doorway.

Colour can play an important role for your home exterior. Paint your front porch a bright fresh white to draw the eyes to the cosy entrance, or make your too-tall home look shorter with a dark colour on top and a lighter colour on bottom. The ways that colour can trick the eye and play up the positive are endless!

5. Right Roof Selection

A sturdy roof is imperative. Selecting a roof covering for your house is more than just determining upon colour and appearance.

You will find a lot of building options, with different costs.  Material like slate and tile may appear ideal but don't forget that they're very heavy, so make sure your house can transport the burden.  Asphalt shingles appear to become at their peak because of their less expensive and simple installation. Remarkably, wood is another viable choice with similar existence expectancy as asphalt shingles. Slate and metal are pricey and high options, but might work with some designs.

While you will find numerous options, they don't all work within budgets and residential design. Always consider cost, sturdiness, weight, and just what suits your houses style best.

6. Elegant Entryway

The first thing someone looks at is the entryway when they see your house. Make the doorway brighter and Flashy so that your house gets a bold feel which exudes a warm welcome to the people who enter.  Add storage solutions, coat hangers, and boxes for house keys to make the entryway more productive. Entryway should be elegant, catchy and wonderful which ultimately shows the true gesture of welcoming.

7. Effective Landscaping

It is very much essential as it gives you a natural feel. It is hard to know what plants to use for landscape. Ask a Greenhouse staff and find out what works best for your house. Remember, patience should be there when it comes to landscaping. So, wait for some time to get the green grass growing. Landscaping not only beautifies the whole arena but also gives a classy look to it. Hence, adding a proper Landscape is a must.

8. Home Should Be Lighten Up

 Home fade into the darkness is a strict No! Proper lighting is necessary for home safety and night time appeal. Apart from the obvious light fixtures that overlap your doorways and garage doors, there are other lights that should be placed around your home.

Lights that mimic your homes style should be chosen. Traditional homes look great with lantern-style chandeliers hanging.  Angular steel lights add appeal to the entryway of modern homes. The picture below shows a well-lit home; there are lights that lead to the entry, roof lines and are flanking the garden as well.

Beautiful & Luxurious House Rendering

“Brilliantly designed, perfectly executed, a lavish villa project by 3D power”

Have a look on a complete galore of the project. 

A well built classic house is a delusion of all of us. With the help of complete bungalow rendering, you can easily specify the details of your dream home. The renderings display the exterior and interior of the project like how the enclosing will be seen, parking space, its pathways, backyard, landscaping and interiors. With the help of exclusive designing skills of 3D power one can get an outlook of the dream house before it is actually constructed.

We have brilliance in landscaping, exterior and interior designing. It associates the systematic analysis of existing community, eco-friendly, and geographical conditions and processes in the landscape, and the design of arbitrations that produces a desired elite house.This makes our clients think of working with us on interiors too. Undoubtedly we did a justification with our client’s expectations. 

Having a well designed, luxurious house is in everybody’s imagination. Needless to say, with remarkable planning, world class quality in rendering, immediate response and fast delivery, it’s 3D power studio who can make your dream of having exotic house, come true!''

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