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New
Homes California
New homes in California are leading
the way in some building trends. Read the article below
to learn more about how new homes differ from homes
built 10-20 years ago.
What are some trends in California
new home building? Why
is California housing market doing so well and is leading
the way in luxury home trends? Click on these links
or read below:
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Estate values locally
Types of homes
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California New Home Trends
Sometimes people don't remember that the latest design trends
in the custom homebuilding market come from a specific place,
and that they are in response to the local climate and lifestyle
needs. Nonetheless, few people tire of speculating about the
future, particularly when it comes to how we’ll live.
There are new homes being built which
use innovative materials, make optimal use of the environment
or directly reflect residents’ lifestyles. Many
high end homes are trying to get an older, established look
with their new homes. One example of the lengths to which
builders of luxury and custom homes will go to please picky
clients. The interest in luxury homes means those wealthy
enough to afford the newest in home design are often the tastemakers
and harbingers of future housing trends.
Some of the hottest features
Granite countertops,
commercial ranges, multiple family rooms and multi bay garages,
features once limited to the luxury market, are now coveted
and found in a wide range of housing. Stone exteriors may
be one of the next big new things, up until three or five
years stone homes were exceptional. The continuing popularity
in California of Spanish and Mediterranean-style architecture
for luxury housing may be part of the current interest in
stone. It also may be part of the desire by buyers, even those
with big budgets, for houses that are as durable and as low
maintenance as possible. Stone is not that much more expensive
for those already spending a lot. People have discovered stone
is worth it, even though it costs $50,000 extra over brick,
but when you are referring to a home worth millions, it is
relatively a small decision.
Below are more of the construction
trends:
- Stone and masonry
- Commercial gas ranges and appliances
- Granite tops and floors
- Crown molding - more carpentry and
finishing touches
- Home specialty wiring and electronics
- Water features such as fountains
and reflecting pools
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