Once upon a time, the allure of minimalism reigned supreme in the realm of modern home design; its primary principles included simplicity, functionality, and the extreme reduction of unnecessary elements.
However, the resultant designs were often perceived as impersonal, cold, and uninviting.
Thankfully, this trend has begun to wane. While the appeal of clean lines and a no-fuss approach to design endures, this style is evolving to meet our desire for a more welcoming, homely ambiance.
If you’re aiming to achieve a ‘warm minimalist’ look, here are some modern home design ideas for 2023 and beyond;
The walls are your blank canvas: a good strategy is to maintain minimalism’s simplicity on the primary surfaces, such as walls/cladding etc, with perhaps a slight twist to pique interest. Then, it’s time to strategically introduce engaging features and textures that break up the simplicity without overwhelming the design.
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Integrate textured or naturally coloured materials such as a refined stone or timber-look cladding:Â These elements not only add visual interest but also introduce a sense of warmth and character to the design. Try to stick to a maximum of three colours overall to maintain the minimalist spirit.
Add Engaging Features: Introduce intriguing elements such as intricate window surrounds, arches and anything that subtly breaks up the monotony of minimalism, infusing interest and character into your home.
Off-set the starkness with landscaping: The crowning glory of your warm minimalist transformation will be the introduction of landscaping elements. Vines, in particular, can be an exquisite addition as they introduce softness at eye level, creating a serene, welcoming vibe.
The age of stark, detached minimalism is behind us. Modern home design trends now advocate for the blending of warmth and individuality into minimalist structures.
If you’ve tried but not yet succeeded in imagining this look for your own home, feel free to send some photos and details of your home via the link below.
Jane
https://hotspaceconsultants.com/preliminary-enquiry/
When it comes to renovating your home, achieving a timeless style that exudes understated elegance can make a lasting impression.
It can be tempting to follow the latest trends, but true timeless style transcends passing fads and stands the test of time.
Here are 5 exterior renovation ideas to achieve understated elegance on your home exterior:
1) Opt for neutral and muted tones that exude sophistication and versatility. Timeless colours like off-white, soft grey, and earthy tones provide a serene and elegant backdrop for your home. Juxtapose these with white and charcoal for a more modern twist.
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2) Choose high-quality materials that age gracefully and require minimal maintenance. Consider natural stone, brick, or even good quality timber-look cladding for a timeless appeal. Avoid trendy or overly bold materials that may quickly become outdated.
3) Incorporate architectural details that add depth, texture, and character to your exterior. Elements such as mouldings, columns, and decorative trim can elevate the overall elegance of your home.
4) Ensure that all elements are in proportion. For example the thickness of window mouldings, the width of columns, the scale of new gable trims, the location and species of plants – all these things contribute to an aesthetically pleasing and coherant home exterior.
5) Opt for Symmetry where possible to create a sense of order and elegance. Line up or mirror windows, doors, and other architectural elements (eg lighting, landscaping and other features) to create a balanced and visually appealing composition. Note that while perfect symmetry is not always necessary, a sense of visual equilibrium should be maintained.
With these exterior renovation ideas and principles in mind, you can embark on your renovation journey with confidence and create Street Appeal that stands the test of time.
If you’re not confident on your own to achieve a timeless exterior design, get in touch with me via the link below.
Jane
https://hotspaceconsultants.com/preliminary-enquiry/
The price tag of your upcoming reno need not dictate it’s quality.
A well-designed $50k renovation will outshine an ill-conceived $100K project any day of the week.
Here’s why your budget is not the only factor to consider when it comes to achieving an aesthetically pleasing result on your home’s exterior.
Focused renovations
A focused renovation that considers your home’s character and enhances its existing charm requires less extensive changes, saving you a chunk of your budget. Instead of a cookie-cutter/copy-cat design, work with your home’s natural qualities and quirks. This doesn’t mean compromising on the overall look. When put together mindfully, renovations like these can give a spectacular result!
Selective Splurging
A gut-and-replace renovation on your exterior is often, frankly, a total waste of money. Unless the house is falling down (in which case, maybe just bowl it over??) your focus should be on improving the elements that you don’t love, and leaving or tweaking the rest. Even minimal changes, when thoughtfully executed, can bring a transformative effect.
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Design Principles: Your Reno’s Secret Sauce
Design principles, revered and utilised by experts worldwide, are the magic potion that separates a ‘designer’ house from a mere before-and-after scenario. Here’s a breakdown of what you’ll need to know…
>> Balance: A balanced facade feels just right, with visual weight evenly distributed. This doesn’t necessarily mean symmetry, but rather a pleasing equilibrium of your design elements.
>> Focal Point: This is the star of the show, the element that immediately draws the eye. Usually its the front entrance which stands out due to eye-catching and contrasting colours and materials.
>> Anchoring: This involves grounding an area visually, preventing your space from seeming as if it’s “floating.” Landscaping or other low down structural elements often play the role of an anchor on a facade.
These principles will make a world of difference to your renovation, helping create a cohesive, aesthetically pleasing home that doesn’t just look expensive, but feels valuable.
Leverage Expertise: The Best Use of Your Savings
If these principles sound foreign to you, investing part of your $50K savings in a design expert like Hotspace who understands these concepts, will be the best decision you make. You’ll be amazed at how we can stretch your dollars, turning your moderate budget into a stunning masterpiece.
So, the next time you hear someone bragging about their six-figure renovation, smile, knowing that a well-executed $50K reno can be far more impressive. After all, good taste doesn’t always come with a hefty price tag!
Contact me here or via the link below for help with a stunning, focused renovation that’ll be the envy of your neighbourhood!
Jane
https://hotspaceconsultants.com/preliminary-enquiry/
Transforming your home doesn’t always mean massive, complicated and messy renovations that go on for months or even years at a time.
Fortunately, you can sculpt your house facade design piece-by-piece through an incremental renovation approach.
This strategy lets you make small, stylish and strategic changes, resulting in an impressive transformation over time – with zero overwhelm!
This kind of renovation takes skill though; knowing exactly what to – and what not to put your efforts into.
Have a look at the images below and note the relatively minor changes that are being suggested for this house facade design. These are easy changes that can be implemented over time at the home owners own pace.
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Whether your budget is $40k or $240k, engaging the expertise of a professional designer, like Hotspace, from the get-go (as this home owner has) will provide you with a detailed, easy-to-follow design plan that you can progressively implement over time.
Let’s take a closer look at how you can gradually bring out the very best in your house facade design using this technique:
Be selective: Choose key areas to refresh or update in order to significantly transform your house facade and exterior, without the need to change everything at once.
Work With What You’ve Got: Make the most of your home’s existing features, incorporating them into your renovation plans instead of competing against them.
Consider your Colours: Be thoughtful when choosing new exterior paint colours, making sure they complement the elements of your home that will remain unchanged.
Go small: Focus on making numerous small changes, instead of a few drastic ones, to gradually transform your home’s exterior.
Remember, house facade design isn’t always just about big changes. Often, the subtle adjustments bring the most remarkable transformations. Take your time, and with every thoughtful step, you will see your home becoming more and more like the dream dwelling you envision.
Contact me via the link below if we can help you put a plan together for your home renovation, too.
Jane
https://hotspaceconsultants.com/preliminary-enquiry/
Your robust and low-maintenance brick home has its charms, but does it feel like you’re stuck in the 70’s? Does it need some character infusion?
If you’re considering an exterior renovation but are unsure whether to render, clad, or keep the brick, then this article is for you.
Many homeowners often lean towards rendering during an exterior renovation, hiding the brick in its entirety. However, it’s crucial to remember that the issue with an outdated brick home is usually not the bricks themselves! In fact, many modern homes incorporate bricks with stylish results!
The challenge arises when there’s an overload of brick or an excess of brown and red tones, which can create an overwhelming visual effect.
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Here’s how to modernise your brick home through an effective exterior renovation, drawing on current trends, while still embracing the beauty of its original design.
Achieving Balance with Materials
Modern brick homes often find a perfect balance between brick and other materials. They achieve this by reducing the amount of visible brick, breaking it up with contrasting textures and colours. Facade renovations don’t necessarily mean you have to cover up your brick entirely; instead, focus on using other materials (cladding, render etc) to cover just small areas to help reduce the amount of visible brick.
The Power of Neutrals
Another characteristic of modern brick homes is their use of neutral colours alongside the brick. When it comes to brick exterior renovations, forget outdated combinations like green and maroon. Instead, focus on neutrals such as greys or blacks. These colours create a stylish, sophisticated palette and work beautifully with the earthy tones of the brick.
Mind the Texture
Bricks inherently bring a lot of texture to your home’s exterior due to the mortar lines between them, which can appear as a busy pattern. To keep the facade visually balanced and avoid an overwhelming appearance during facade renovations, it’s crucial to keep other materials and elements on the house fairly plain.
The Accent Game
As you reduce the amount of brick during your exterior renovation, introduce accents to punctuate the design. This could be a bold front door, sleek metallic window frames, or stylish lighting fixtures. These accents add personality to your home and draw attention to the design elements you want to highlight.
Updating your brick home doesn’t have to be about disguising its brick facade, but rather, embracing it and reimagining it in a modern context!
A professional like Hotspace can guide you on how to beautifully transform the exterior and facade of your home, whilst retaining much of the brick to ensure you love your home for the long term!
Jane
https://hotspaceconsultants.com/preliminary-enquiry/
Imagine driving down your street, catching sight of your newly built or renovated home, and cringing at the rookie mistakes you made. Ouch!
Choosing colours & materials for your exterior home design can be like a game of roulette. You hope & pray it’ll turn out (and look great), but until it’s finished how will you know?
If you’re spending $40k+ on your home renovation or extension (or building a new home), you’ll want to be 100% sure of your decisions before you press ‘Go’!
Here are some pitfalls to avoid on your colour & product selections journey;
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Attempting to visualise the ultimate look and feel of your exterior home design without a colour illustration:Â Even for professional exterior designers like Hotspace, a colour representation of the final design is essential and an insurance policy to ensure a stunning outcome. Without one, there’s a high probability you could end up with a design that falls short of your ideal dream home.
Blowing your budget, and then some: Stepping into the murky waters of costs and material selection without expert navigation could lead you to significantly overspend on your build or renovation. Without experience and knowledge of all the available materials on the market, you pay more for less, and achieve a result that could have long-lasting negative effects.
Missing out on a unique looking exterior home design: If your aim is to create a home that truly reflects your personality and taste, a generic, assembly-line design just won’t do the trick (eg project homes or basic DIY design). Your home could end up as just another face in the crowd as you unknowingly select common and uninspiring options.
Using products, materials and colours not suited to the style you’re chasing: It’s good to source options yourself and it’s a great way to determine your style, but choosing the right elements for your dream look, and then pulling them all together into a cohesive design, is more difficult than it looks.
Taking on your own exterior home design is a monumental task, and the fear of messing it up is very real.
A professional like Hotspace can be the safety net that prevents your dream home from becoming a nightmare!
Before you decide to go it alone, think about what you could be missing out on. A little professional guidance could save you a lot of long-term regret.
Jane
https://hotspaceconsultants.com/preliminary-enquiry/
