Unique and artsy details will reflect homeowners' personalities while open concept designs bring the inside outside. Sustainability and low maintenance are important as health, environmental concerns, and smart home automation factor into exterior design trends for 2016.
5. Health Conscious Design: sustainability and energy
conservation are no longer niche concerns, but
factor prominently in the design decisions of many
clients
7. Sustainable materials: as more and more
people tune into environmental concerns,
they want their homes to reflect those
values.
8. Low-maintenance landscaping: just as
homeowners are looking for low- and no-
maintenance features on the home, they
want the same thing for their landscape.
9. Smart Homes and Home Automation: smart
gadgets and gizmos that connect to your
smartphone or tablet that allow you to design your
lighting, automate a schedule for your sprinkler
system, or remotely adjust your thermostat.