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Concerns for self-build property market remain despite modest increase in planning applications in 2015
cent below the historic 2010 peak figure. The latest data from construction industry
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analysts Barbour ABI shows that self-build planning applications in 2015 were the second lowest for eight years, with only 2014 faring worse. These figures are more surprising considering the apparent turn- around over the last two years within the housing market. The custom home build industry turns over
£4 billion a year and provides a substantial amount to the national economy. The government released a new Housing and
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Say goodbye to the design trends of 2015 – Lamudi announces top trends for 2016
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ccording to the Lamudi trend forecast report, people can expect more
artisan goods, and a further emphasis on sustainable materi- als, while mix metallics and met- als will be embraced. Lamudi’s in-house design
expert, Daniel Carrasco Lara, said:“It’s time to say goodnight to calming blue interiors, and vintage tubs. Modern and geometric designs will be popular in the new year, with au natural minerals expected to really take off. Watch out for a return to fresh modern hues, combined with beautiful bold simplicities.”
Top Three House Designs for 2016
Trend One: Geometric Tiles. While decorative backsplashing grew in popularity in 2015, 2016 will take this trend to the next level. Smooth wood and cement will be key components to interior design. Whether it is intricately patterned tiles or countertops, fluidity of design will grow in popularity. Think outside of the box when it comes to geometric designs for the floor,
backsplash or countertop. 1920’s color combinations are back, so embrace the roaring twenties. Trend Two: Minerals Are Back.
Au natural is the hottest design trend for minerals. Smooth, polished geodes attached to transparent plastics were popular in 2015 but the time has come for the understated elegance of pyrite bowls on tables or unpol- ished stones used as door knobs. Expect quartz to raise its humble head, featured in display pieces in living rooms and bedrooms. Trend Three: Artisan Goods. Consumers should welcome a mix of vintage and artisanal items paired with simple Ikea goods. Marrying a Mongolian Lambskin pouf and Moroccan rug with an-off-the shelf coffee table, will delight and surprise guests to your home. Weaving is back on trend, whether that is tassels and basketry or crochets, there is a movement for the traditional weave. Get inspired by local craft shops and support the local economy in the process.
Waving Goodbye to 2015 Trend One: The Deep Blue. You
would be a rich man if you received a penny on Pinterest for every saturated blue room with a couple of hundred likes. Blue has always been popular, providing a calming effect on the chosen room. People think of the ocean when they see blue, endless possibilities, uncharted waters. For children, blue is probably the first colour you enjoy, from the skies to the sea. 2016 will see a move away from using sea blue in living rooms, toward the more sombre black and char- coal. The year of the monkey will see more classic interior designs. Trend Two: Vintage Baths.
While it seemed the tub was the last thing bucking the trend for smart technology, 2015 will see the trend for vintage tubs replaced by high tech baths in modern styles. It is predicted the early adopters of new technology will welcome temperature-regulat- ing baths into ever-smarter homes. The latest tubs will gently remind you when it’s time to get out, collaborating with the latest smart health trends. They will also warm the water to the perfect temperature. These high-end units will even have a cupholder to relax with your glass of wine after a long day.
elf-build planning applications for new homes continue to lag with just under 18,000 submitted in 2015, 30 per
Planning Bill which they hope will spark a national transformation from ‘generation rent into generation buy’ with a target of building 20,000 self-build homes a year by 2020. Commenting on the figures, Michael Dall,
lead economist at Barbour ABI, said:“With a government backed £350 million boost to funding for self-build and a commitment to removing the main barriers that hold back many thousands of custom build projects every year, the news is not encouraging that self-build planning applications are still below the levels that they were in the midst of the recession.” “However with the recent changes that have come into force, such as councils
freeing up more land for self-build and an increase in grants available, this should have a positive effect on the forecasted number of self-build applications in 2016. While the modest increase in 2015 is welcome there is still a long way to go for these types of properties to make any significant impact on the current housing crisis in the UK.” “The government’s target is to double the
amount of self-built homes by 2020. Only time will tell as to whether the recent removal of red tape will develop into an increase of spades in the ground for self-build properties.”
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