10 MUST HAVE FEATURES IN A MODERN HOME DESIGN

When you sit down with an architect to begin the planning of your home, one of the first questions you will be asked is if you prefer modern or traditional home designs. While both these terms are broad, your response will give the architect an idea of your overall design aesthetic which will help the architect begin to formulate an idea of how best to approach your project.

Though the term "modern home design" is broad, there are certain features these types of homes have in common. Below you will find the top 10 features you are likely to see in a modern home design. We hope this list will help you get a better idea of whether this type of home is the right one for you.

1. LARGE WINDOWS
   Related Project: Oneill Cottage
   The large windows of modern homes are designed to let in as much natural light as possible.
2. METAL
   Related Project: Peterson Residence
   Incorporating a variety of unique materials, including metals such as this rusted steel cantilevered porch cover, is a classic example of the modern home design aesthetic.
3. CONCRETE
   Related Project: Johnson House
   Concrete is both a clean and minimalistic making it the perfect material to incorporate into a modern home design.
4. WOOD + STONE
   Mixing natural materials such as wood and stone creates visual interest, a key component of modern home designs.
5. ASYMMETRY
   Related Project: Johnson House
   The asymmetrical lines of modern home designs are one of the most recognizable features of this design aesthetic.
6. NATURAL LIGHT
   The white walls along with the large windows allow natural light to illuminate this modern home.
7. LARGE SLIDING OR ACCORDION DOORS
   The large accordion doors of this modern home design completely open the space to the patio and ocean beyond.
8. MINIMAL ORNAMENTATION
   Modern home design uses the lines and materials of the home to create visual interest instead of ornamentation.
9. OPEN SPACES
   Related Project: Peterson Residence
   The interiors of modern homes are designed to allow people to flow easily within the space.
10. LARGE DOORWAYS
    Related Project: Peterson Residence
    Large doorways help with the feeling of easy movement throughout the spaces of modern homes.

If you would like some idea for a traditional home design, check out our blog post, "10 Frequently Used Elements in Traditional Home Design".