10 Home Designs Trending Now

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Many things play a factor into home design trends each year. While some popular things are easy to identify and are expected like classic materials such as wood and stone, other trends can sometimes be a surprise. As we have seen during a pandemic as well as supply chain issues some trends can have a sudden shift. Here are some of the top things being requested by homeowners lately per a recent poll by Houzz.

Color!

After years of staying with neutral paint colors including whites and grays, there has been a desire for color as of late. Homeowners are getting more daring and wish to have their homes reflect more of their personality and be injected with joy via using color.

Wallpaper

Additionally to color, a popular trend now is getting back to wallpaper. It is said that with the pandemic changing how more people are spending time at home that interesting wallpaper is helping create more bright and happy spaces.

Warm kitchens

Speaking of wanting our homes to be an oasis to relax and recharge, having a warm and inviting kitchen is on the list. A good example of this is using light cabinet tones, light woods and warm lighting to achieve the soft look.

Green cabinets

Green has become a very popular color lately when homeowners are choosing the color of their cabinets. Everything from a pale shade to a dark shade and even with just upper cabinets or an accent island green is a popular choice.

Wood cabinets

Cabinets made with a natural wood finish are also having their share of fame. Natural wood is a great choice to add warmth while bringing nature into one’s kitchen. Common choices are for light white oak cabinets to darker woods such as walnut or stained oak.

Natural materials

It is rare that a natural material will go out of style but they are certainly peaking in popularity these days. After a period of time where shiny tiles and mosaics were big we are seeing a draw over to quartzite and even granite that has a lot of character.

Textures

The use of several different materials or “layered texture” is a phrase that is commonly used these days. That means combining things like wood, metal, textured fabrics and other surfaces that will create not only an interesting visual but also makes one cater to their sense of touch.

Curves

Rounded and curved furniture is a design trend that is seeing its time in the limelight lately. Curvy furniture like sofas or organic shaped coffee tables are being found across all styles of design, not just modern. One of the great things about this shape is that they can be surprisingly versatile to fit in even tight spaces.

Minimalism

Clean lines where less is more is another furniture trend happening. The minimalist approach employs the idea of selecting fewer, more special pieces rather than filling a space with many items.

Traditional style with an edge

Traditional design schemes are coming back yet this time we are seeing it being implemented in a more creative and fun way. The mix of patterns, softer tones and combination of antique pieces with a more exciting wallpaper are all good examples.

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One of Boston’s most reputable real estate brokers, Beth Dickerson has achieved more than $2 billion in sales and thousands of successful real estate transactions over her nearly thirty-year tenure. Beth has received national acclaim from the real estate industry and represents some of the most prestigious residents and properties across Massachusetts. Her enduring record as a top producer comes from the intuitive gift of sensing her clients’ needs. She has built a business that is referral-based at its core—a testament to her relationship-driven approach and penchant for exceeding expectations. It is this nuanced expertise that Beth leverages to guide many of her clients-turned-friends through some of the greatest milestones of their lives.

Beth was the proprietor of her own real estate company before joining the residential division of R. M. Bradley in 1993, where she was a top producer for more than a decade. In 2003, she founded her own boutique real estate firm, Dickerson Real Estate, before merging with Gibson Sotheby’s International Realty in 2007. Today, Beth attributes her success to her comprehensive marketing and advertising strategies, exclusive contact network, and unparalleled insight into neighborhoods like Back Bay, Beacon Hill, the South End and Waterfront. With an understanding that no two clients are alike, she works with clients in all phases of life—from first-time buyers to luxury developers, seasoned sellers and beyond. Beth offers clients the resources to aggressively market their property locally, nationally and globally, and her attention to detail, drive and enthusiasm are unmatched.

Beth has appeared in prestigious media outlets including The Wall Street Journal, Mansion Global, The Boston Globe, and Boston magazine, and was prominently featured as Greater Boston’s real estate expert on WCVB Chronicle in 2020. She has had the honor of serving as President of the Downtown Council of the Greater Boston Real Estate Board. For over ten years, she has been a Co-Chair and Committee Member for the Massachusetts General Pediatric Hospital for Children’s Storybook Ball. She serves as a Board Member of the Community Music Center of Boston and a member for the Perkins School for the Blind, Emerald Necklace Park Conservancy, Justine Liff Luncheon, Youth Villages and the Boys & Girls Club of Boston, among dozens of other organizations throughout the Boston area.

A long-time resident of Boston’s Back Bay, Beth was an active member of the community as she raised her two children: she served as treasurer of the Clarendon Street Playground and was an avid supporter of the Hill House Community Center.