New Home Design Ideas

New home designs can suit any property.

Finding fresh design ideas for a home can seem like a daunting task. But new modern concepts to revamp the way your home looks are available. From tiny alterations to huge redesigns, there are many unique ideas for anyone looking to renovate their home a little at a time or those seeking to complete a design overhaul. The majority of these ideas can be adapted to suit any home -- from period properties to new-builds -- for a fabulous end result.

Outdoor Rooms

Extra indoor flooring can be purchased to continue the look outdoors. Pavimento Legno image by Ermes from Fotolia.com

These days people can never get enough inside space, so one of the easiest new decor solution is to create an outdoor room. If your living space opens up onto the garden, use flooring that can be continued outside to achieve this look. Wooden flooring in a room can be continued outside as decking, while stone flooring in a living room or kitchen can be continued outside as a patio area. Use the same pattern for laying outdoor flooring as used inside to connect the two spaces and provide a visual link to make the inside room appear larger.

Odd Numbers

One, three or five are the magic numbers in interior design. three sorts of oil image by Tomo Jesenicnik from Fotolia.com

More than ever, designers are favoring the use of accessories and furniture in odd numbers. For a simple way to modernize your home, ditch symmetry and go for decorative items grouped in threes or fives. Opt for three candlesticks instead of two or make a design statement with three side tables rather than one.

White-on-white

Accent colors bring a white-on-white decorating scheme to life. white interior 3D image by Raimundas from Fotolia.com

For an ultra-contemporary look, choose white as your design theme. Rather than painstakingly scouring stores and websites for the same shade of white for paint, furniture and accessories; find as many different shades of white as possible, which creates texture and depth in your rooms. Adding an accent color in cushions or vases is an inexpensive way to customize this look; the accent colors can be changed each season for a fresh design.

Multifunctional Furniture

Many items in the home can be multifunctional. sofa image by Andris Daugovich from Fotolia.com

Trying to create a design theme in your home need not mean skimping on the all-important storage space or leaving out extra items of furniture, which may spoil your scheme. Opt for furniture that multitasks to get the most for your money. Try lift-top coffee tables to be used an occasional table as well as a laptop desk, or a hinged bench that offers a comfortable place to sit and also provides hidden storage.

Oversized Furniture

Overstuffed furniture offers extra comfort. poltrona e capello image by haruspex from Fotolia.com

Oversized or overstuffed furniture will lend a touch of hotel chic to your home and comfort levels will go through the roof too. Try tub chairs and couches with buttoning to accentuate their overstuffing or opt for dining chairs with extra tall backs. Full-height, padded headboards that match your bedding adds a little drama to the bedroom.

Natural Stone

Natural stone has many uses in the home. modern kitchen image by araraadt from Fotolia.com

Incorporating natural stone in your home will instantly revive a tired decor. Natural stone such as slate, granite or corian comes in many shades and pattern formations to suit any home. It can be polished or roughly hewn and complements any room. Add stone in fireplaces or kitchen worktops, flooring or as a decorative wall covering. For a more pared-down option, add natural stone upstands as an alternative to tiled splashbacks in the bathroom or kitchen or use small polished pieces of stone as bookends or paperweights.

References

• Freshome: 26 Wonderful Living Room Design Ideas
• Home Design Ideas: Contemporary Eclectic House Design