Reasons to Consider a Contemporary Design for Your Custom Home Build

Houghton Contemporary makes frequent use of neutral shades of beige, brown, and yellow to create soothing surroundings.
Houghton Contemporary makes frequent use of neutral shades of beige, brown, and yellow to create soothing surroundings.

Given that contemporary style architecture is meant to cater to contemporary tastes, it should come as no surprise to learn that homes like Houghton Contemporary can be extremely popular. If you are curious about contemporary homes, here are some of the best reasons to choose a contemporary design:

  • Contemporary homes are a pleasure to live in. In part, this is because contemporary homes make careful use of colors and textures to craft cozy and comfortable living environments. For example, Houghton Contemporary makes frequent use of neutral shades of beige, brown, and yellow to create soothing surroundings. Likewise, it uses the textured surfaces of materials such as cloth, wood, and stone to create the impression that it is ready to be lived in.
  • Both modern and traditional building materials see use in contemporary design, meaning that you can see glass, metal, and plastic coexisting with wood and stone in contemporary homes. You can see an example of this in Houghton Contemporary’s suspended walkway, which boasts metal balusters, wooden banisters, and even glass flooring.
  • Contemporary style architecture values good lighting in the home. As a result, expect to see a variety of lights serving a variety of purposes in contemporary homes. One example is how lights set in the ceiling can be used to create the ambience of the room, while lower-hanging lights are used to highlight parts of the same for special regard from its occupants.
  • Finally, simplicity lies at the heart of contemporary design, meaning that contemporary homes with their neat and tidy interiors are perfect if you like living well but without pointless excess.

So if these characteristics sound like something that you want to see on a daily basis, you should contact us at your earliest convenience to speak about exactly what you want out of your contemporary home.