9 Elements of a 2020 Dream Home

If you’re anything like us, you’re always dreaming up your ideal home. Whether it’s a tropical paradise or some cozy cabin in the mountains, the most beautiful real estate is composed of well-designed elements that define comfort and are unique in aesthetics.

In this article, we’ll cover 9 of our favorite characteristics and talk about some of the design trends to look out for over the next decade. 

Modern Luxury Meets Tech

We can’t talk about the contemporary home without mentioning smart technology. From our kitchen appliances to our mood lighting, we can optimize pretty much all of the rooms in our house for maximum comfort and convenience. 

An Earthly Aesthetic

As much as we appreciate an expression of architectural modernism equipped with all of the smart gadgets that today’s market has to offer, our dream home is often something much simpler. Homes that blend in with nature are all the rage at the start of the decade. People yearn for a life that’s surrounded by green. 

Today’s most innovative homes are the ones that make use of sustainable building practices such as bioconstruction. They blend in with their natural surroundings and make the most of the land. We want to coin this ‘Responsible Real Estate.’ According to Dominion Roofing, even your shingles can be more innovative and eco-friendly. 

A Personal Spa

A dream home isn’t complete without a beautiful bathroom that transports you to a relaxation station. Your bathroom should feel like a sanctuary. It’s a place where you can unwind and clean away the stress of your day. 

The best master bathrooms are spacious and make use of natural night and earthly tones. Our favorites feel bright and airy. 

Make the Most Out of Small Spaces

The United Nations predicts that sixty percent of the global population will live in cities by 2030. Many of us know the feeling of paying outrageous rent for a small space. Enjoying all that the urban environment has to offer does mean that you have to sacrifice extra room for activities. 

Our favorite designs have the urban-dweller in mind. These rooms make the most out of limited square footage. Their combination of minimalism and coziness is dreamy and inviting. 

The Heart of the Home

The kitchen is the center of the home. Having ample space to cook can change how you feel about preparing your daily meals. 2020 is all about the ‘living kitchen’ where the emphasis is on aesthetics, function, and technology. 

Regardless of the trends, people generally want a space that looks good, and that’s comfortable to work in. We want to have our appliances accessible and enough storage space to avoid the appearance of clutter. 

This decade, there’s also a new focus on sustainability. Homebuyers are seeking appliances and furniture that are environmentally friendly. 

A Big Tub

We usually spend our days dreaming of a spa-like tub full of warm water, aromatherapeutic herbs, and a good book (and maybe a glass of wine). Is there anything better?

It’s easier than you think to get your dream bathtub into a tiny space. Sure, it’s more practical to have a walk-in shower at times, but we would sacrifice a relaxing soak. 

An Easy to Organize Closet Space

A closet, first and foremost, should be functional and easy to organize. A dream home wardrobe is not only practical, but it’s also beautiful and features comforting elements such as great lighting and plush carpet. 

Our wardrobe ideally also has full body mirrors and an area for doing makeup. We would instead think of this space as a dressing room, rather than a place we throw all of our clothes. 

A Living Space With a View

Whether we’re looking out on icy caps, rolling hills of green, a shoreline, or a lush garden, we want our living space to have sight of our surroundings. Instead of having the television set be at the center of the living room, a dream home has giant open windows. 

A view featured at the center of your room can make a massive difference in the appearance of your home. It makes it especially easy when it comes to decorating!

This…

We’d sacrifice the window in the living room to have this in our backyard. A swimming pool. Water is a beautiful way to add void and contrast to the other elements of your home. Even if our dream home didn’t rest in the mountains, we’d still want the pool surrounded by incredible landscaping. 

The Verdict

It doesn’t hurt to dream, right? Whether you’re looking for inspiration for your own living space, or you’re adding ideas to your vision board, the nine dream home characteristics that we mentioned are totally swoon-worthy.