hottest trends in home exteriors for 2017
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Innovative and distinctive design executed with energy-efficient building material is
what 2017 will be all about.
1. Form and function: both matter Small but intelligent – if that is the definitive housing trend going
forward, what does it mean for home exterior finishes in 2017? While a
stylish finish in materials is highly sought after, the ability to protect the
home and deliver energy savings is just as valued.
HOTTEST TRENDS IN HOME EXTERIOR
HOTTEST TRENDS IN HOME EXTERIOR
There are two important elements to
consider – material and colour. No matter
what the architectural style of your home,
a monochrome, single finish home exterior
is passé.
Combination of material – wood and brick
or vinyl and render, in a dual colour palette
are bang on trend. Also, standing out are
the those that highlight a feature. For
instance, a stone pillar, or vinyl cladding on
roof gables and eaves.
2. Material Trend
3. SUSTAINABLE HOMES An exterior finish’s ability to deliver energy savings depends on the quality of
insulation. A high-quality insulation (e.g. fibreglass batts) needs to be installed
between the inner walls and the external cladding, which provides an additional
layer of insulation. With energy prices showing no signs of slowing down, we expect
more people will install high-quality insulation for their homes in 2017.
is going to be an exciting year for home design. 2017
If you’d like more information on how you can get your home exterior to
be on trend, give the experts at Vinyl Cladding Professionals a Call.