Sustainability has dominated home design trends of 2022. Deliberate construction choices, use of sustainable materials, and energy efficiency rank among the most popular considerations when planning and building a new home. Here, we unpack five popular sustainable trends that are guiding the future of design.
Energy-efficiency
Using clean and renewable energy to power homes has helped them to become more efficient. Factoring in energy efficiency when installing a water heater or air conditioner can ensure your home uses less power and carries a smaller electricity bill. Heat pumps are a popular sustainable choice – not only are they relatively easy to install, but they also run effectively on minimal power.
Eco-conscious construction
Choosing environmentally-friendly building products can make all the difference to sustainability, and more homes are being built using recyclable, non-toxic substances such as cork and bamboo. These products limit the amount of toxins dispersed into the environment and decrease reliance on foreign oil to manufacture supplies. With more and more homeowners making sustainable choices when it comes to building materials, the environment will surely be much better off as a result.
Greener gardening
A growing number of homeowners are designing and creating outdoor gardens that conserve nature and protect the planet. This could mean including a bee sanctuary in the garden space, choosing recycled products to decorate and furnish an outdoor area, planting a rooftop garden, or establishing a living wall by covering it with vines or plants. Such options will boost the aesthetic of a home and also do that little bit more for the planet at the same time.
Solar panels
Solar panels have become hugely popular in home design, and it’s no secret as to why. Sunlight is a fantastic, eco-friendly source of power, and with governments implementing incentives designed to encourage more people to go solar, it’s expected this trend will just keep on soaring. Solar panels can help homes save as much as $1,000 a year on utility costs, while also reducing carbon emissions produced by the daily activities of home living, from cooking a meal to relaxing in front of the TV.
Tiny homes
Tiny homes might be small – but they’re a hugely popular trend among those who want to choose a simple, economical and environmentally-friendly design for their home. The simplicity and functionality of a tiny home are great selling points – plus, their quaint aesthetic simply can’t be beaten. And don’t be fooled by their size when it comes to design – there’s plenty of choice on offer when building a tiny home.
Contact us today
If you want to build a sustainable home in Cairns, choose Michael Hoare Builders. Our expert team can work with any circumstances or budget to design and build the perfect home. We pride ourselves on the expertise, reliability, and attention to detail that truly set us apart from the rest, and the strong positive feedback of our valued clients shows we truly mean business when it comes to a quality build. Get in touch today on 0409 563 123 to learn more about our design and package options.
