What Do You Like Most About Contemporary Home Design?

Contemporary design is something we specialize in at Sparano + Mooney. There is just something about this type of design that evokes positive emotions we don't associate with other architectural styles.

What do clients love so much about contemporary home design? Each of our architects have personal preferences, but they may differ from the client's. We go out of our way to meet each client's expectations and, when we can, exceed them to the greatest possible extent. As a Sparano + Mooney client, how can we best help you? What do you most like about contemporary home design?

ITS PERIOD-AGNOSTIC NATURE

One of the unique characteristics of contemporary design is what we refer to as being 'period-agnostic'. In other words, true contemporary design does not present any distinct links to any given time periods. It may draw in a few elements of previous design periods, but the way those elements are incorporated into the overall design creates a design that is simply in the moment.

True contemporary design does not look too heavily to the past. Nor does it attempt to create an image of the future. Contemporary design is what people envision in the very times in which they live.

ITS CLEAN LOOK

Because contemporary design is in the moment, it is constantly evolving. This forces us to look at what is currently considered contemporary to understand what clients appreciate about it. For you, it might be contemporary design's clean look. 

A clean look can be accomplished, architecturally, in a number of ways. For example, straight lines do not constantly draw your attention like curves, angled lines, etc. Straight lines let your eyes take in the entire space without distraction.

We can also accomplish a clean look with simple variations in color and texture. The more subtle the variations, the cleaner the look. This is why many contemporary homes feature minimal decoration and color schemes based in grays and off-white.

ITS WIDE-OPEN SPACES

Wide open spaces are another hallmark of modern contemporary design. At this point in history, we don't like to be cooped up in small rooms filled with lots of furniture and trappings that make us feel closed in. We like large rooms with lofty ceilings and plenty of windows.

Fortunately, the Park City area is a wonderful place to build large, contemporary homes with wide-open spaces that maximize views. There may be no better locale in all of Utah for contemporary home design. We hope you will consider that if you are planning to build a home in the Beehive State.

ITS EMPHASIS ON EFFICIENCY

For some of our clients, the most attractive aspect of contemporary design is its emphasis on efficiency. Modern homeowners want homes that are LEED certified and are built around passive design principles. Both are key to contemporary design in the 21st century.

You may have your own reasons for loving contemporary design, and we would love to help you build the contemporary home of your dreams in Park City. Whether you plan to build a vacation home or move here permanently, the Sparano + Mooney design team looks forward to working with you.