When you think of redesigning your home, every source you look at for information and inspiration only lists out designs for your home interiors. But what if you’re after exterior home design styles? We’ve taken it upon ourselves to list out the exterior home design styles and trends for 2019. Not only will these trends affect your home projects, but they will also influence newer constructions. With that said, let’s dive into exterior home design styles for the new year!

Dark on dark

The last few years saw a gradual progression from lighter shades to bolder colours. However, in 2019, exterior home design styles will see colours from a darker palette. Moreover, a combination or play of bold, dark colours will see rising popularity in 2019. Think shades of charcoal, gunmetal grey, forest green, dark blue, black and dark red. Experiment with these colours and their varied shades and hues to find the perfect match for your home exterior design. Use them as your primary colour or for the accents for a more striking look.

Stick to the classic black and white

Trends will come and go, but classics will always be timeless. So apart from giving your home exteriors dark and striking colours, why not consider black and white. Opt for using one colour as the focal point with the other as the accent colour. Or you can experiment with different shades of the same colour for your focal point and accent shades. In fact, you can also try incorporating a few neutral colours like blues and greys as well. This will give your home a feeling of warmth and comfort.

Bring the inside outdoors

In 2019, exterior home design styles will see a steep uptake in outdoor living spaces. The last year or so has seen homeowners taking particular interest in creating outdoor spaces that are not just lavish, but offer plenty in terms of functionality. Exterior home design styles will see a rise in kitchens with outdoor roofs, designer furniture that can be used outdoors, portable heaters and even fire pits. All these elements, of course, should allow for year-round use.

Adding spa elements

Who doesn’t enjoy a day at the spa? With spiritual and emotional well-being taking precedence. Real estate developers and homeowners today are looking at constructing homes and escapes that will help you hone your inner state of calm. Peaceful water features, zen gardens and meditation areas will be seamlessly integrated into various parts of the home, particularly outdoor spaces to give the premises a more soothing ambience. Garden dining areas will also become popular as a part of exterior home design styles in 2019. As is the age-old adage, home is where the heart is. So it makes perfect sense to make your safe haven an abode of self-care and relaxation. And what better way to go about it than by incorporating exterior home design styles like adding spa elements to your home?

Living or green roofs

An aerial view of most urban cities will show vast areas of asphalt, tar roads and concrete roofs. Heat radiates off all these surfaces, in turn raining the temperate. However, amidst the monotony of common roofs comes the latest roof trend in exterior home design styles – living roofs. Living roofs or greens roofs, as they are otherwise called are nothing but roofs that are completely or partially covered in vegetation. These plants sprout form a growing medium and are planted over a waterproofing membrane. Having originated in Europe, green roofs have slowly blossomed in several other parts of the world and offer multiple benefits. For instance, green roofs last longer than conventional roofs and can help reduce energy costs. Additionally, they also provide peaceful spaces for people and animals, absorb excess stormwater and dramatically increase air quality.

Full metal roofs   

Metal roofing provides a number of benefits that most people aren’t aware of. While the first metal roofs were made of copper, today metal roofing comes in alloys of zinc and aluminium. Metal roofs are characterised by their high resistance to corrosion, longevity and aesthetic appeal. They provide you with every benefit of standard roofing materials along with many more of their own. While many claim metal roofing is expensive, this is purely one of the many myths and misconceptions surrounding metal roofing. They are energy efficient, need minimal upkeep and can increase the value of your home. If you have been planning to make the switch to a metal roof, you can even take a look at our blog on things to consider before choosing metal roofing for more information.

No matter what type of roof you choose, be sure to hire the right roofing contractor to avoid unnecessary maintenance work later on. We at Dura Roof, take pride in providing our customers with best-in-class roofing materials and technology for roofs that can stand the test of time. Get in touch with us today and we will help you with the right roof for your property!