As the end of 2024 approaches, housing industry professionals are looking ahead at what trends the new year may bring. According to Men’s Journal, a recent Annual Trends Report from Westlake Royal Building Products predicts upcoming trends in home exteriors, including mixed textures and biophilic elements, among other design choices.
Shakes, shingles, and their vinyl lookalikes will be used more and more as homeowners seek the warmth of cedar. Stone veneers are also evolving to meet changing interior design interests. Farmhouse style homes aren’t as popular as they were five years ago, but for homes that do emulate that style, new textures are now used to spotlight spaces that may previously have been ignored. You'll see more and more large format tile and stone installations, for example, within a refreshed stairwell or as a floor-to-ceiling wall in your living room. Sarah Lograsso, Director of Marketing and Portfolio Management at Westlake Royal Building Products describes it as a way to "embrace European flair," just like the stucco and timeless stone you'd experience from San Sebastian to Oslo.
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