Flooring is also a timeless and enduring element that suggests permanence and safety while underscoring the need for a connection to the environment. Alison DeMartino of Wilsonart notes that the emergence of outdoor themes is becoming increasingly popular with homeowners. For homes under 2000 feet, delivering a visual impact that suggests expanded space is key. While other materials are gaining in popularity, wood, specifically the American Oak, multi-planked style, is still the classic choice for homes of this size. Design elements that resonate with this demographics need for historical connectedness can also provide areas for much needed storage.
Value engineering means all space can be utilized.
I tell people to consider kitchen cabinetry that extends all the way to the ceiling. Store items you use once a year on the top shelves. He also favors creating storage cabinets alon side the stairs, above the stairwell, underneath the hearth and in the attic truss. Just changing the attic truss from a closed to an open center design can open up a storage space that can be accessed with a pull-down stair system. Additionally, tying cabinets together with modular wood-wall furnishing systems stained a complementary color delivers the impression of custom millwork at a fraction of the cost.