You’re excited to be building a home. There’s plenty to love about the process. Perhaps the best place to start, though, is with a plan. If you are considering all of the options available to you in designing and constructing your home, you know you have plenty of options. What’s trendy? What’s the best thing to focus on when building your home? When it comes to new construction in Michigan, at the heart of any project is your specific needs. As you take into consideration all of your options, consider these trends.

Flooring Options

Many homeowners still prefer carpeting in their homes. But, in new construction, we’re seeing a lot of installation of natural stones. You’ll find wood floors remain a high priority as well. These add a lot of value to homes and they have improved significantly enough to make caring for them rather easy.

Garage Spaces

Today’s garage is not just for storage of your vehicle. These spaces have increases in importance in terms of usable home space. Heated garage spaces are a good place to start. Ample storage and even work spaces in this space are also valuable investments. You can also count on seeing a lot of larger garages. Nearly a third of all new construction homes have three or four bays instead of just two.

Kitchens at the Heart

Still the most important place for most homeowners is the kitchen. Upgraded and energy efficient appliances remain a very desirable option. You will also find a number of fantastic options in natural wood cabinetry and granite (or other natural stone) countertops. Color combinations continue to change, but going for a natural look remains very much in demand.

When it comes down to it, Michigan new construction really is flexible. You’ll find a wide range of opportunities available to you to customize your space. It’s up to you to make this space ideally suited to meet your needs.