Design Elements for the New Environment

As we all know, the way we live in our homes has been dramatically altered by our recent pandemic experiences. Some of us have probably never spent as much time in our homes as we did in the past year. As designers, we’re always aware of the psychological impact of home design on occupants. Therefore, shifts in our lifestyles have shifted our designs. 

Here, we want to highlight a few key design elements that create unique spaces.

1. Flexible Spaces

Midnight Ridge | Pardee Homes | Henderson, NV

Add a “third place” in the home; one that is flexible enough to be a lounge, media area, sitting area, office, or classroom. As the home has become a place for much more than just living, a “third place” gives residents space to work, work out, unwind, or even retreat.

2. Visually Connected Spaces

Cerise at Canvas | Tri Pointe Homes | Anaheim, CA

Incorporate glass walls in the home to create visibility between spaces with a sleek contemporary look. Glass walls allow light to flow through multiple areas and add connection points, while also providing noise restraints and private space.

3. Multiple Indoor/Outdoor Spaces

Topaz at Escencia | New Home Company | Rancho Mission Viejo, CA

Expand the master bedroom or bathroom into an outdoor space to create a private sanctuary, enhanced with sliding doors.

4. Creative Stairs

Onyx | Pardee Homes | Henderson, NV

Utilize the stairs as a design feature with unique handrail systems, materials, and details. Stairs can create a dramatic entrance and provide variation between plan types.

5. Roof Decks

Icon at Levity | Lennar | Tustin, CA

In denser communities, top homes with another outdoor opportunity while remaining in a smaller footprint. Rooftop decks serve as another “third place” within the home, ideal for both entertaining and private relaxation.

This is a quick look into some of the spaces WHA has on the boards. If you are interested in learning more about the latest design elements we are incorporating into our projects, contact us at info@whainc.com to discuss!