After nearly two years locked at home, how we live and “make ourselves at home” has changed. For many of us, instead of wanting our living spaces to look like a page from Martha Stewart Living, we’ve embraced who we are, and we want our homes to show that.
Throughout the pandemic at Ocean Homes, we’ve seen a switch in what our clients are asking for. Gone are the boastful rooms designed to provoke envy. They’ve been replaced with intelligent designs that mindfully maximize living space. As a custom builder and renovations specialist, we’re loving the change in design preference. The end result is a home that feels bigger and beautifully represents the family it houses.

Welcome Home, Stylish Interior Trends For 2022:

Embrace Nature:

One of the biggest requests we are seeing this year is biophilic design. Our clients want their homes to connect them to the natural world. As a home builder, we’re designing our custom homes to maximize natural light. From a design perspective, you can effortlessly bring nature into your home with modern houseplants.

Think Bold:

Say goodbye to white everything and hello to living spaces with personality. This year from a design perspective, we are seeing a return to the glam of mid-century as our clients are requesting bold patterns, prints, and colors. From a design perspective, you can freshen up the look of your home by hanging up a new print, investing in a new duvet, or by re-wallpapering a room or two in your home.

Build & Decorate Sustainably:

As a society, we are embracing the need for sustainable living. The trend for more building and living in more sustainable homes. At Ocean Homes, we are committed to helping our clients reduce their carbon footprint. We do this by building homes with efficient heating/cooling systems, using high-quality materials, maximizing natural light, and incorporating smart appliances into all of our new builds. Looking to improve the sustainability of your home? Start small by swapping out your washing machine or dishwasher.

Let Your Personality Shine

After two years of living at home, it’s safe to say “you’ve made yourself at home.” If you’re looking to freshen up the look and feel of your home – do it for yourself and let your personality shine through. Hang up art that makes you smile, by furniture that you love, paint the walls a bright, bold, and oh so you color. After all, it’s your home. If you’re really looking for a home that brings out your personality, give us a call to learn about our renovation services or custom builds.

Dedicated Homework Rooms:

Over the past two years, we’ve all become closer with our families - a blessing of the pandemic. For those of us balancing working from home, a dedicated homework or craft room for the children is a necessity. This year, one of the most popular requests our clients are asking for is a kids’ homework room complete with smart boards near or next to a home office.

Move Outdoors

While we have all been camped out at home, many have sought ways to expand our living spaces. In doing so, we’ve moved outside – to take advantage of extra square footage. At Ocean Homes, we’re big believers in creating livable outdoor spaces where you can relax with a glass of wine.

Think Mindful

When it comes to a house, bigger isn’t always better. At Ocean Homes, we’re mindful about building homes that enhance your way of life. When we design our homes, we pay attention to the multi-functionality of a space. For example, you can increase the use of your home office by marrying it with your home yoga space. Be creative with your living space and use every inch of it. In 2022 there is no value in having an off-limits parlor or dining room.

Invest in Lasting Style

Like a little black dress, certain elements will always be in vogue when it comes to home design. Lasting style goes hand in hand with sustainability. When designing your private abode, think timeless and ask yourself, "how will this element enrich my life or improve the resale value of my home?"

If you’re looking to update your home with a full on Home Makeover, give us a call to learn more about our home renovation services and custom builds. Our Ocean Homes team is passionate about creating living spaces designed for you.

Make Yourself Fashionably at Home: Style Trends for 2022

DESIGNED FOR YOU - Custom Home Trends to Consider for Your New Build

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