Each year, our team attends the Design & Construction Week in Las Vegas to explore emerging trends in our industry. This event is vital for fostering camaraderie and sparking new ideas which you will often see incorporated into our home designs. As we attend this year’s conference, we’d like to share some key design trends we’ve incorporated in our recent projects.

Homeowners today desire spaces that are not only timeless and adaptable but also supportive of healthier lifestyles. Here are some design elements that seamlessly blend enduring appeal, practicality, and wellness:

Windows:  Clients love natural light and of course, the view!  Many mountain modern homes incorporate large beautiful windows and z-fold window doors. The award winning Miscela Home features large windows bringing in plenty of natural light to the dining area and throughout the home.

Kitchens: Kitchen islands remain popular, but homeowners need space for today’s appliances, such as dual dishwashers and wine fridges as people are returning to entertaining at home post-covid. The elevated bar concept is fading; instead, a flat and simple design is preferred. We’re also seeing a shift from traditional disposal switches to air switches for garbage disposals to integrate into the total design.

In the photos pictured below from The Miscela Home, the island configuration came from the New American Home at one of the previous Builders Shows. It also has a pool, game room, theater room and wine cellar.

Cabinetry: We prioritize quality in our cabinetry for long lasting value—using plywood boxes instead of particle board, incorporating soft-close doors, and ensuring that efficient accessories are readily available.

Coffee Bars: The trend towards multifunctional spaces continues with coffee bars that seamlessly transition from serving alcohol to coffee. We design dedicated cabinetry for appliances like blenders, using pull-out trays and slide-out doors to conceal smaller items, alongside features like mini or butler’s pantries.

Elevators: While not always installed, we often design spaces with future elevator shafts disguised as closets, allowing for potential upgrades as homeowners’ needs change. This is especially important in homes that have both a terrace level and upper level to accommodate our mountain terrain.

Bathrooms: While many homeowners are choosing to omit bathtubs, we often advocate for their inclusion in at least one bathroom due to their resale value and functionality. Bathtubs provide a unique design opportunity, serve families well, and can accommodate aging needs.

Our Timberline Hideaway incorporates all of the above, high tech throughout, wet bar entertainment, elevator and beautiful bathroom.

Home Entertainment: One of the trends we see as a positive post-Covid, is a return to entertaining at home. We see many new homes incorporating home theatres, fitness centers, pools, wine cellars and more.  The Avant-Garde Manor Home features interior details within a timeless transitional home design and incorporates elevator and wine cellar.

 

Healthier Homes: As people aspire to healthier living, there is a growing demand for natural materials and features that promote wellness. This includes aromatherapy options in showers, tubs equipped with microbubbles, and comprehensive water filtration systems. In addition, homeowners often prefer whole-house water filtration systems over tap filters, as they are more efficient, cost-effective, and easier to maintain in the long run then just singular filtration taps.

Our Modern – City Escape includes modern details within a mountain modern home design reflecting many of the trends mentioned in this article – lots of windows, kitchen islands with plenty of room for appliances, outdoor entertainment areas blending with interior spaces.

Endurance: We are committed to building homes that accommodate a lifetime of change as you and your family grow or even downsize. This is evident in designs that cater to various stages of life, from young families to long time residents who desire both comfort and longevity in their homes.

These are just a few design trends to consider as you plan your own home. We can’t wait to share with you new ideas we gain from the 2025 conference!

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