The modern home design is a popular one for many homeowners in New Zealand and the world beyond, looking to build their new home from scratch. A modern design also tends to be a sophisticated and timeless one – it’ll look great and function well for years to come! However, implementing this design in your home is easier said than done.
That’s why we at Canterbury Builders have devised this useful blog post for you. Below, we explore four modern new home design elements that embody the sleek sophistication of this style, and greatly enhance your home in the long-term.
1. A Neutral Colour Palette
When we think of modern home design, we never think about saturated or strong colour palettes. Instead, neutrals are the way to go. White, beiges, greys and even black – as a contrasting colour – can streamline your home’s appearance and bring a contemporary look and feel to the forefront. These colours also enable you to integrate other interesting design elements, such as statement furniture, into your home without them becoming visually overwhelming or unattractive.
2. Sustainable and Eco-Friendly Features
A modern new home builder should be a sustainable and eco-friendly one. Many building companies in Christchurch, like ourselves at Canterbury Builders, are working with clients to implement more sustainable features such as indoor gardens, living walls, and a much greater use of reclaimed wood, recycled glass and bamboo across their properties. This helps to keep New Zealand as clean and green as possible.
3. Accessible Smart Home Technology
Of course, ‘modern’ isn’t really ‘modern’ without the use of smart home technology, which makes homes far more accessible and enjoyable to live in. Smart home design elements that you should consider installing in your space include automated lighting fixtures, built-in climate control systems, and even something as simple as motorised blinds, made out of lightweight aluminium to complement a modern look.
4. Concrete and Steel
Though we have covered some wonderful eco-friendly materials that make for impressive modern home design elements – including eco-friendly glass – we can’t understate the importance of concrete and steel as the foundation of every contemporary home in New Zealand. Not only do these materials last a very long time, they create a chic Industrial look, and can be used in a number of advanced building techniques and design elements to make your home more durable and attractive.
As one of the most experienced and adaptable building companies in Christchurch, we at Canterbury Builders must recommend our services for local homeowners looking to enhance the modernity and visual appeal of their New Zealand home. For more information about our previous projects and the work that we can carry out for you as an award-winning company, please contact us today.