Luxury home design trends have always been at the forefront of home design innovation. In St. Louis, we see the trends constantly changing over time. From modern minimalism to classic elegance, there are many different styles and finishes that homeowners are embracing that are not just a reflection of their personal style but also how they live their daily lives. Here are six of the top luxury home design trends we gathered for 2023 from one of our go-to local, trusted design partners in St. Louis.

Whole Home Design Trends

Open Floor Plan Concept

Open floor plan concepts are a staple of any luxury home but a new trend is highly coveted by our clients who love to cook and entertain. They are adding smaller, sometimes hidden, prep kitchens attached to the main kitchen to hide the mess and protect their open kitchen spaces to create a more harmonious living space ready to entertain any guest.

Our home renovation clients typically come to us with a home that has more compartmentalized rooms because they were built 15+ years ago. Open floor plans have been popular for many years now, but they continue to be a highly sought-after feature in custom home design. This design trend involves creating a seamless flow between the different living spaces in the home, often combining the kitchen, dining, and living areas into one larger open space. This creates a sense of spaciousness and promotes a more social atmosphere, making it ideal for entertaining.

Multifunctional Spaces

As more people are working from home, our clients are looking for ways to create multifunctional spaces in their homes. Leslie Cusanelli of Milieu shared that, “many of our luxury home clients are designing one large space, combining a mud room, laundry, and desk in lieu of separate, dedicated spaces.” This square-foot saving trend is also important for clients who are completing a home renovation. Renovation clients are updating an older luxury home that may have limitations due to the existing structure of the home. Clients are requesting living spaces that can be used for both entertainment and relaxation.

High-Performance Luxury Homes℠

In recent years, homeowners have become increasingly aware of the unnecessarily high cost to operate the home and a strong desire for a healthier and more comfortable home. REA Homes was formed with this idea in mind and has been at the forefront of building sustainable luxury homes for nearly two decades. In fact, Fixr.com recently named REA Homes as one of the 100 top homebuilders at the forefront of the industry in 2023. This has led to a growing trend towards more sustainable luxury home design. This means incorporating high-efficient features into the home’s design. General examples of sustainable luxury home requests we are getting include the desire to minimize hot and cold areas of the home, energy-efficient lighting and appliances, and better indoor air filtration with the goal of creating a truly comfortable home throughout.

Interior Home Design Trends

Outdoor Living Spaces

The trend toward outdoor living spaces is becoming more popular in luxury home design. Homeowners are creating an outdoor oasis to extend the functionality of their homes and provide a seamless transition between the indoors and outdoors. This includes features such as outdoor kitchens, fire pits, and outdoor seating areas that can be used for entertaining or just relaxing. The use of natural materials such as stone, wood, and plants can create a beautiful and inviting outdoor space that helps tie the interior and exterior of the home in a natural way.

Gourmet Kitchens

Kitchen upgrades remain a center of family life and a top priority for our clients who love cooking and entertaining. We see the most investment and upgraded features in the kitchen. Our clients want a multi-purpose gourmet kitchen that flows openly to another highly utilized room in the home. A big island, or two separate islands has peaked with the idea of creating a large communal and cooking space that allows for a multi-purpose space ready for a home-cooked meal or hosting a large gathering. Our clients want a functional kitchen but also want it to be an artistic centerpiece of their home.

Luxurious Bathrooms

Luxury bathrooms are becoming more popular as homeowners bring more of the total home investment indoors. Homeowners are eager to upgrade to high-end features like oversized showers, soaking tubs, and heated floors to create a personalized spa experience at home. Other features that are becoming more popular include high-end fixtures, custom cabinetry, and statement lighting. The traditional primary suite floor plan has evolved too. Many of our clients’ elaborate dressing rooms (closets) are accessible from their spa-like bathrooms rather than their bedrooms. These luxurious bathrooms provide homeowners with a space to relax and unwind, creating a sense of luxury and indulgence in their own homes.

Conclusion

These six interior home design trends are currently popular among our clients in St. Louis. REA Homes is pleased to offer these options to our clients and collaborate with some of our trusted, local design partners. Whether building a new home or renovating an existing one, these trends can help create a space that is both functional and beautiful, while also reflecting your personal style.