Here in San Antonio, Texas, we love to have tile and hardwood as floor finishes, with carpeting being out of fashion, everywhere but in the bedrooms or upstairs living spaces (for noise control).
Darker neutrals (darker than shown in this photo), are popular for walls and floors. Think latte shades. These are great to pair with accent walls in darker and more dramatic colors and marry surprisingly well with many color selections as well as sophisticated pales if that is your choice.
Baseboards, crown moldings, doors and casings are also being painted in darker shades than the white trim shown in the above illustration. We are seeing shades that range from a creamy or grayed off-white to a pale khaki color in some very high style applications.
Dark cabinets are a very forward trend. Dark Alders (smooth or knotty in grain), maples, and even oaks are going dark in shades from a medium to dark walnut color to espresso (more brown) and an especially elegant and surprisingly understated choice: Ebonized (black tones).
Counter tops are going granite and more builders are offering it as a standard feature. Silestone, Corian, etc are losing popularity due to the richness of the granite and the beautiful and vibrant accent colors within the stone that may be used to add more flair to your home.
Even bathroom vanity tops are going granite - and those that are not, are frequently being done in colors warmer than the standard whites. Vanities may also be done in medium to dark vanity materials, especially in a home more planned for sophisticated color schemes.
Decor choices are a lot to decide on your own and not all of the builders are working with a great decorator who can assist you with the right choices. Steve and I work with all of our Buyers (and even some of our Sellers), on decor choices that will suit you and provide lasting beauty and style in your new home, while staying within your budget. That's a tall order!
--Sara
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