HOME STYLES’ ESSENTIAL ELEMENTS
Every style of house, including modern farmhouse, is defined by specific essential elements that help create a required character for that style, which buyers expect to see.”
SPANISH ▷ Wrought Iron ▷ Terracotta roof ▷ Courtyard ▷ Arches
▷ Wood beam ▷ Painted tile ▷ Dark wood ▷ Fireplaces MID-CENTURY MODERN ▷ Clean lines ▷ Open floor plans ▷ Floor-to-ceiling windows ▷ Bold colors ▷ Integration of outdoor and indoor living ▷ Minimal decoration ▷ Plants MODERN FARMHOUSE ▷ Shiplap ▷ Vintage elements ▷ Barn doors ▷ Natural materials ▷ Layering of textures ▷ Apron sinks ▷ Board and batten ▷ Shaker-style kitchen cabinets ▷ Neutral colors ▷ Open floor plan
D esigning a house for investment purposes must be planned well. Every interior element must be purposefully selected to create a balance with the home’s exterior features; in other words, the home must be designed from the outside-in. Although our personal likes and dislikes can influence the selection process, it is imperative for the sake of any investment that our choices stay true to the home’s overall style. Whether your next investment is a flip, renovation or a new build, designing a house from the outside-in is a must. Designing your next project with this approach will help it sell faster and for more money because the home will feel professionally designed and well thought out. EDUCATE YOURSELF After deciding the style of house you are building or renovating, educate yourself on the origin of the style. Doing
so will help you better understand the “why’s” and the “what’s” when it comes to interior material selection. Rather than tackle every style, let’s use the modern farmhouse as an example. The modern farmhouse style was largely credited to Chip and Joanna Gaines and their highly successful television show “Fixer Upper.” Many of today’s design elements for the modern farmhouse were largely inspired by the Gaines’ personal home, which is a farmhouse built in the late 1800s.
HOME STYLES’ ESSENTIAL ELEMENTS
Every style of house, including modern farmhouse, is defined by specific essential elements that help create a required character for that style, which buyers expect to see (sidebar at right). For example, picture yourself walking up to a Spanish-style building that you believe is a Mexican restaurant serving Mexican food, only to discover an interior with an Italian
▷ Black metal finishes ▷ Durable countertops ▷ Industrial lighting ▷ Open shelving
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