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In 2023, prospective homebuyers are loving houses with wide spaces and fewer walls, which has caused homes with an open-concept floor plan to gain popularity. These homes embrace a seamless flow that fosters interconnectivity in the house and helps to bring everyone together for meal times and social gatherings. Scaling back on barriers isn’t the only way to achieve this floor plan in your home. We have additional open-concept home design tips to help you create a modern functional space that embraces comfort and flexibility.  

Breaking Down Walls

At the core of open-concept design is the absence of prominent walls and partitions that separate living areas. By constructing fewer walls and separate rooms, open-concept homes create a continuous space that combines multiple functional areas like the living room, dining area, and kitchen. The absence of walls allows for easy communication, so family members and guests can converse in different regions of the house.

One potential concern is the need for privacy. To address this, you can include sound-absorbing materials such as rugs, curtains, or wall panels to minimize noise. Additionally, strategic furniture placement and thoughtful layout design can create visual barriers and define intimate spaces, offering a sense of privacy when needed. 

Natural Light and Airflow

Open-concept homes benefit from natural light and airflow. Unrestricted airflow promotes better ventilation, resulting in improved indoor air quality and a more pleasant living environment. It can also help with heating and cooling bills during different seasons! To maximize daylight and create a bright and inviting atmosphere, shop for light-colored curtains, design them with sustainable materials like bamboo, cork, and tin, and incorporate air-improving plants. Peace Lillies, Boston Ferns, and Snake Plant are among the most popular varieties.  

Flexibility and Versatility of Multifunctional Spaces

One of the critical advantages of open-concept homes is their inherent flexibility. The absence of fixed walls allows homeowners to make changes to their space. We recommend rearranging your furniture every few seasons so that you can redefine the purpose of different areas. These changes ensure that your home remains functional throughout the various stages of your life and when your family’s needs change.

Open concept design also encourages the creation of multifunctional spaces that serve different purposes within a single area. Use your kitchen island as a breakfast bar or workspace, and redesign your living room to double as a dining area or music room. Such versatility allows you to make the most of every site in your home. 

Open-concept homes have transformed the way we think about living spaces. By embracing the absence of walls, these designs promote a sense of spaciousness, encourage social interaction, and maximize natural light and airflow. As homeowners continue looking for more welcoming floor plans, open-concept homes will remain popular.

Move into a Paran Home This Year! 

Paran Homes has just what you need when you’re ready to move into an open-concept home! Experience Paran Homes’ commitment to thoughtful design and incredible craftsmanship with a comfortable home perfect for you and your family. Contact one of our sales agents for a tour of your new home today!

Are you one of the millions of work from home (WFH) employees that could use a great office space right at home? According to a recent Gallup study, 37% of desks will be empty this year, as working from home has become the new normal for many Americans. If you are among the work from home crowd or just looking to have the best home office setup, let us help you get it started! Continue reading to discover our floor plans that fit a home office easily, and some great setup tips. 

Which Floor Plan is Best for a Home Office?

First, you need to find the space that works with the floor plan design of your home. The location of your office is critical to your productivity, and how you engage with your home and family outside of work hours”. If you have a dedicated built-in study or flex space, like in our Cambridge floor plan at Oakleigh Pointe, then you are all set. But if not, you have to get creative! You’ll want to decide what floor you want your home office setup to be on. And, we have a variety of 2-story designs that give you a plethora of options. You can check all of our floor plans here. 

• A first floor office is great for multitasking during down time, like washing dishes, cooking lunch, grabbing another cup of coffee, etc. Separating life and work is great, but getting little chores done during the day can leave you with more free time in the evening! 
• On the other hand, a second floor office will typically be quieter, thanks to less foot traffic throughout the day. In Traditions of Braselton, you’ll have plenty of upstairs space to choose from. These Jefferson homes feature game rooms, lofts, and 3 to 4 additional bedrooms per plan.
• You’ll also want to pick a room where you have plenty of natural light to keep the space bright and refreshing. 
• Plus, a room with a door could make or break your workspace, especially if you have other family members working or staying at home. Having a quiet space to disconnect from your home life can make concentration easier!  

The Essentials for an Ideal Home Office Setup  

Now that you have an idea of your home office setup location, it is time to design. You can really get creative here and make it a space you love. Here are some great ideas for customizing your own home office set up. 

• Get organized, whatever that means to you. Having a space to put away your work from the day and keep a clean workspace is key. Some pieces that make this simple are folders, bookshelves, and pen cups. Organization can help create a clear line between work and home life without letting the workday drag into your free time! Balance is key.
• The perfect desk does exist… well, kind of. You have so many options to choose from these days! Standing desks are growing more popular with the many benefits they offer. For example, users have seen reduced back and neck pain, and standing for work can reportedly lower your risk of chronic diseases by 10%-20%. In addition, another accessory for these standing desks is the desk treadmill, for another healthy approach to your work day. 
• Personalize your space with special touches that reflect you! Vibrant art on the wall can bring energy to the room to keep you motivated all day. Add a speaker to play your favorite podcasts, coffeehouse music, or focus sounds! Plus, a couch or daybed makes your home office setup feel cozy, with a space to put your feet up on slow days. 
• Lastly, ergonomic hardware is another key piece to an ideal home office setup. If you are working with a company laptop, consider adding more monitors, an external mouse and keyboard, and a tilt stand. These will add extra convenience and productivity to your work day. 

Find a New Home With an Ideal Home Office Setup

So, if your desk is one of the 37% that will be empty, you need a home office setup that helps you stay productive and happy! A work-life balance is key to this newly popular form of working. We have new homes across Metro Atlanta with a variety of home office setup options to best fit your lifestyle. Discover our new construction communities today! Then, contact an agent to learn about availability, and how a home office easily fits into our modern designs!

Ever wonder how the interior design pros make an owner bedroom look so inviting and elegant that it almost seems impossible to replicate? A Pinterest-worthy owner bedroom can be created in any space with the right decor. But, the canvas you are working with makes all the difference – including details like the size of your bedroom, the walls of your shower, and the storage space in your closet. So if you are looking to make your owner bedroom a stylist-worthy space with some simple design tips, discover the standard features we put in our Metro Atlanta homes to make your style shine – read on! 

Take a Step into a Stylish Owner Bedroom

It should be easy to turn your owner bedroom into your favorite space in your home. And, Paran Homes adds standard features to make it happen. At Traditions of Braselton in Jefferson, GA, the owner’s suites are breathtaking before you even add your style! For example, these rooms are designed with a spacious layout with tall windows for natural light. You’ll have plenty of room for convenient and charming spaces, like a reading nook for slow mornings. There are also design options available in our new construction homes, like adding a sitting room to your owner bedroom or tray ceilings to elevate the elegance!

Now that you’re familiar with the canvas you’ll have in a Traditions of Braselton home, let’s add the style elements. Let’s start with the bed. Nothing says luxury like lots of layers from your bedding. For instance, the more pillows the better – start with sleeping pillows, then add shams, decorative pillows, and a long pillow. After you set your sheets (silk sheets are all the rage right now), incorporate different patterns, colors, and textures with blankets, linens, and a duvet or comforter. Lastly, accents will take your bedroom to the next level. Floor mirrors are the perfect accents in modern bedrooms, making your morning routine easy and opening up the room that much more. Plus, we love pops of color at Paran Homes. One look at the model home in Traditions of Braselton, and you’ll want an accent wall for a pop of color! 

The Spa-like Bathroom and Huge Closet Will Change Your Life

The available homes in Traditions of Braselton are perfect examples of how Paran Homes builds with quality and features you’ll adore. First, every owner bathroom has spa-like features. Owner bathrooms vary by plan, but our standard features include his and her sinks for convenience, glass showers with gorgeous tile, and garden tubs that promote relaxation. Some available homes here even have mega showers with two shower heads, built-in shelves, and a bench for added luxury. Plus, you’ll have a walk-in closet in every floor plan, so your owner bedroom can easily stay neat and organized!

Bathrooms do not need much decoration, but adding matching elements from your owner bedroom brings the space together. A few things like a touch of greenery, a pop color like in a vintage rug or in your hand towels, and a bathtub shelf made of wood will make the bathroom feel as decorated as the rest of the house. Pamper yourself with clear organization bins in your drawers and cabinets to keep the space clean. Plus, adding a bundle of fresh eucalyptus will make you feel fancy, but also give you a mini aromatherapy session each day.

Traditions of Braselton Gives You a Luxurious Owner Bedroom

If you are looking to start fresh in a home with a luxurious canvas, start with Traditions of Braselton. This Jefferson, GA community is located on a privately-owned golf course and provides exceptional amenities for its residents. For example, homeowners will have access to 24/7 fitness centers, swimming pools, tennis courts, and so much more. “Life of luxury” is an understatement in Traditions of Braselton, and the homes built by Paran Homes here prove that. Want to learn more and elevate your whole family’s lifestyle, starting with the owner’s bedroom? Visit Traditions of Braselton’s page, look at available homes, then contact an agent to learn more.

Building your new home is an exciting prospect, and with Paran Homes it becomes so much more! When you build a new home with Paran Homes, you have the opportunity to customize your new home to match your tastes exactly. New homebuyers get to visit our Design Center, where materials, fixtures, built-ins, and so much more can be customized to your liking. Read on and take a look at what awaits you in your Design Center visit!

Exterior Details all for You

Customize your exterior here in the Design Center, and select from dozens of materials! Siding, shingles, brick colors, and much more are waiting for your selection – make it your own and add that extra curb appeal.

Create the Perfect Kitchen

Your ideal kitchen – it may seem like a far-off dream but it’s all at your fingertips in our Design Center! Cabinetry colors, trim packages, and yes – countertop materials. You’ll get to customize all of these to perfection during your visit. Your selections are sure to last, and with a variety of high-quality materials to choose from, you can pick exactly what you’re dreaming of.

Fixtures, Flourishes, and Finishing Touches

Built-ins, premium paints, lights, and water fixtures are also waiting to meet you here. Your personal style will leave a lasting mark on your brand new home, and every day you can look forward to noticing the little things. Delight in showing off your hand-picked designer fixtures, excite guests with clever design additions, and create an easy life with premium add-ons – it’s all possible in our Design Center.

Create a Truly Beautiful Life

All of this awaits you in a new construction home from Paran Homes! Find a neighborhood and start planning your future, then reach out to us and schedule a tour. Finding a home with Paran Homes means so much more than building a house, it means laying down a hearth and home to love for years.

At Paran Homes, we applaud and understand that our homeowners have their own interior design tastes and sense of style. After all, interior design can help make a house feel like home, serve as a reflection of a family’s collective personality and act as an inspirational backdrop to all of the memory-making that will occur within the walls, halls, and each and every room of the home.

For those homebuyers and homeowners who also like to design according to the latest design dictates and cutting-edge styles, we’ve looked to our team of award-winning designers to weigh in on the Top 10 Design Trends for 2019. Joy Kirkland of Innovative Interiors and Tracy Cook of Design Etc. regularly create amazing model homes in Paran Homes communities throughout Metro Atlanta and today they share some of their talent and insights with our readers…

1. Focus on Light, Views and Fresh Air: Joy states that many of her clients are seeking a connection with the fresh air of the outdoors. Homes with open floor plans, lots of natural light and outdoor entertainment space is important to buyers.
2. See Your True Colors: The long trend towards grays is swinging back to white, off-whites and beige to appeal to the broadest range of buyers. Joy says that her clients are seeking a more neutral, calm background while Tracy suggests sudden pops of color to add interest. There is less focus on adding color with accent walls and a heightened focus on adding color through accent pieces, artwork and décor like throw pillows, knick-knacks and rugs. Tracy says to keep an eye out for a resurgence of hot jewel tones, as well as a lot of “Blush” color appearing in the spring – thanks in part to the suggestion of Pantone’s Color of the Year: Living Coral (PANTONE 16-1546)
3. And While We’re on the Subject of Accent Pieces: According to Joy, expect to see accent pieces in inky shades of green and blue dominating the accessory market. Mixed metal accents will also be a big trend in 2019, such as soft combinations of silver and gold or nickel and bronze or pewter and aged iron together rather than the traditional purist approach using only one metal house wide.
4. Keep it Natural: When it comes to hot materials and motifs for 2019, Joy suggests that there’s a yearning for more warmth and comfort with natural touches. A mix of warmer natural materials such as wood, leather, silk, and stone will help capture the natural feel. Also adding to the textures are metallic linen draperies, saddle leather, clay accent pieces and woven rugs of cotton and jute.
5. The Ground Beneath Your Feet: One product that is dominating the new home construction and renovation markets is Luxury Vinyl Plank (LVP) flooring.  Joy says that they are more practical, sustainable and affordable than expensive real wood boards. Elle Décor suggests that you lean towards LVP that mimics light wood floors as opposed to the dark, rich cherry, walnut or mahogany.
6. Relaxed Refinement: Elle Décor predicts that comfort will be key in home décor in 2019 including plush accent rugs and cozy couches. Joy suggests that it will be wise to incorporate warm neutral hues in one’s furnishings using soft, comfortable fabrics like cotton, linen, leather, and velvet.
7. Lighten Up: Joy says that lighting is too often overlooked, even though it’s an essential component of every home. Aside from its functional purpose, when executed properly, lighting can serve as the jewelry of the home, setting a sense of personal style and character for every room. For 2019, the most desirable lighting will consist of clean, simple lines.
8. Go with the Flow: Tracy suggests that in 2019, we should expect to see more tone-on-tone hues on walls and trim – using different finishes. In addition to creating a seamless look, this technique (particularly in shades of white) will give the room a serene and spacious feel. With an open floor plan, this painting style will foster a cohesive flow from one room to the next.
9. Form Meets Function: Tracy also says that there will be an increased focus on creating useful spaces from unused space. Consider the needs of your family and reimagine the use of each space to fit those needs. For instance, an extra guest room might be better used as a playroom and homework station for families that have elementary and middle school kids.
10. Texture Gesture: Last but not least, Tracy suggests that textures will be a must in 2019, but not only textures you can touch – textures that add visual interest. Elle Décor states that measures like adding floral fabrics and wallpaper, as well as boldly patterned backsplashes in the kitchen could help add that textured visual appeal.

From all of us here at Paran Homes, we wish you and your family much happiness in 2019!

Source: https://www.elledecor.com/design-decorate/trends/g23550602/design-trends-2019/