Sometimes, the trends are classics. What about for your home?
Waterfront homes are like none other; they sit directly along a coastline, having the entire water view to themselves! In Anne Arundel County, you will find the most coastline in the state. How does being on the waterfront affect the architecture of its homes? What are some waterfront home design trends to keep up with in 2024?
A Collection of Traditional Home Styles
Waterfront homes often look similar to regular, non-coastal homes. They take on one of many modern traditional home styles, such as mid-century modern, traditional, craftsman, rancher, and many others. Waterfront homes styles are consistent with regular home styles. The only exceptions are the narrow lot, lighthouse, and inverted house plans.
Energy Efficiency
Energy efficiency and eco-friendliness are big factors in many designs today. Even if you aren’t an environmental guru, it is commendable to be as efficient as possible in your energy consumption and use of materials. Homes and their appliances today are more energy-efficient than ever.
Protection from Flooding
All waterfront homes need to account for potentially harsh weather. One bad storm can cause major flooding. Along the Mid-Atlantic coast, we also have the risk of seasonal hurricanes. Protection against flooding can come in many forms, like flood-proof ground floors and garages, waterproof walls, and aerodynamic roofing.
Maximized Views
All waterfront homes across the centuries have had windows and doors that maximize the waterfront views. It’s nice to have views in as many rooms as you can, but the ones that often get the most views are the living room, the kitchen, the bedroom, and the bathroom, achieved by floor-to-ceiling, wall-to-wall windows.
Outdoor Living Spaces
Waterfront home design trends of the modern era include outdoor living spaces like patios, decks, screened porches, and balconies. One can also bring the outdoors in with folding doors that make it feel like you are living outside and inside at the same time.
Open Floor Plans
Open floor plans are still trending for American homes. This floor plan lets you have one long wall in the main living area with many windows.
Modern Interiors
Smart technology, storage, and interior designs go with today’s waterfront home design trends. Smart lighting, security, and appliances add efficiency and safety, while storage designs in kitchens, bathrooms, etc., let you live your modern lifestyle cleanly.
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