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While creating a custom space is all about making it your own, there are lessons to be deemed from the trends taking going into 2018. Let\u2019s explore some of these design ideas.<\/p>\n

Smarter, Greener, and Healthier<\/strong><\/p>\n

Energy saving appliances <\/a>are only the beginning of a smarter, greener home. Some energy savvy improvements<\/a> or upgrades from construction standards (like geothermal pumps) will even net you a tax credit. Take it a step further and make your home healthier with systems for clean air filtration and body-friendly surfaces.<\/p>\n

Rethink That Media Room<\/strong><\/p>\n

With televisions in nearly every room of modern houses, why waste a perfectly good space on just media? Combine that idea with an adult game room or a kid\u2019s play area. Keeping it on the main floor will assure its usefulness.<\/p>\n

Use Outdoor Spaces to Their Fullest<\/strong><\/p>\n

The square footage that exists outside is all too often wasted. Fire pits, pizza ovens, lush and lighted landscaping, patios, and backyard spas will not only give you more room in which to live and entertain; they\u2019re the perfect place for unwinding or recharging.<\/p>\n

The Heart of the Home<\/strong><\/p>\n

Those beloved kitchens. They help sell homes and are where all your guests gather. But extravagant kitchens can cost big bucks! Think less stainless steel and more painted (colored)<\/a> or glass appliances<\/a>. Rather than expensive granite, consider countertops made from something different – perhaps an engineered stone.<\/p>\n

Expand Your Horizons<\/strong><\/p>\n

When it comes to formal dining and living rooms, don\u2019t assume that they have fallen away from the primary designs of new or remodeled homes. They exist \u2013 they have merely been reformatted. The living room now serves as a place in which to get away from media, as a parlor, a bar, or a library. The same can be said for dining rooms as they see bookcases being added or serve as entertainment areas for casual gatherings.<\/p>\n

Stop Playing It Safe<\/strong><\/p>\n

Here are a few \u201crisky\u201d alternative ideas for changing things up a bit, in a daring exploration of hip-and-trendy:<\/p>\n