Windsong Offers the Top Design Finishes for Active Adults

Trends in real estate vary by builder and by region, but the popularity of home improvement programs drives certain features to become “in demand", such as paint colors, appliance finishes, even what kinds of light fixtures to include in a home. We've reviewed information shared by industry experts — including real estate agents, interior design specialists, and more — to discover some of the most popular trends, and to seek their advice about how to choose the finishes and “options" that make the most sense for you, the buyer. Hottest Home Design Finishes in 2016

• Granite kitchen countertops — a must-have in gourmet kitchens
• Extended height kitchen cabinets — to store everyday dishes as well as special occasion pieces
• Raised height bathroom vanities
• 9-foot ceilings — make any room feel more spacious
• Crown moulding & trim
• Wide doorways — both for everyday convenience (think furniture, groceries, etc), as well as for individuals who use wheelchairs or walkers
• Smooth walls & ceilings — perfect backdrop for artwork & furniture
• Wood floors throughout high traffic areas — easier long-term maintenance than carpet
• Tile backsplashes in kitchens — elegant, easy to clean
• Tile in bathrooms
• Raised & elongated toilets — known as “comfort height"
• Energy-efficient windows — control energy costs, minimizes fading from sun exposure.
• Recessed lighting — improved visibility in kitchen workspaces
• Storage space — for both everyday and occasional items

Windsong Sets High Standards At Windsong Properties, we watch the trends, and we know our home buyers do, too. And we sit back and smile, because the trends that designers call “must-haves" for 2016 are features that we offer as “standards" in every home we build! In fact, we're already offering other “standard features" in our homes that will likely show up as trends in the near future, including:

• Tiled bench seat in owner's suite shower
• Lever door handles throughout the home
• Rounded corners on interior walls
• Interior doors with decorative panels
• Courtyard areas for private outdoor living space
• and more!

Because a luxury lifestyle is important to our buyers, we extend the “must-haves" to the overall community, with walkable sidewalks and maintenance-free front lawns, shrubs and seasonal plantings. Welcome to Windsong — Where Life's A Breeze!