1. Nature-Inspired Spaces

Bring the outdoors in! Large windows, indoor plants, and natural textures like stone or wood are all part of the nature-focused design movement.

Floor plans with open-to-below layouts like our Bennett, Bennett 2, Legacy or Amber are full of light and are perfect for green space or corner lots. They create a calming, natural atmosphere and can improve well-being.

Hunter Showhome in Painted Sky, Langdon – Amber Showhome in Sirocco, SW Calgary – Legacy Showhome in Ambleton, NW Calgary

2. Multifunctional Spaces

With remote work still a significant factor, many homeowners want spaces that serve multiple purposes. Rooms that can switch between home office, guest room, and entertainment areas are important.

Our Abbott, Denali 7 and Pierce 2 floor plans all incorporate a main floor flex rooms that can be used as an office, play space or main floor bedroom. Our spacious second-floor bonus rooms that are standard on all our models, also serve multiple functions.

Abbott Showhome in Logan Landing, SE Calgary – Denali 4 Showhome in Key Ranch, Airdrie

3. Moody Spaces with Colour Drenching

Moody spaces continue to be popular this year; as often seen in showhome flex rooms, offices, kitchens and pantries.

Colour drenching, where a single color is used in various shades and tones across the walls, ceiling, trim, furniture, and decor within a room, takes last year’s moodiness to another level, making a room feel more expansive or cozy, depending on the color chosen.

Darker shades tend to add depth and intimacy, while lighter tones can create the illusion of space.

Hunter Showhome in Goldwyn, Balzac – Pierce 2 Showhome in Lewiston, NE Calgary – Bennett Showhome in Logan Landing, SE Calgary

4. Built-in Outdoor Living Spaces

Second and third floor balconies provide additional outdoor space for relaxation, entertaining, or enjoying the view. Even in areas with limited yard space, a balcony can serve as a cozy outdoor retreat, perfect for enjoying fresh air or a cup of coffee.

Check our two-storey Damon and three-storey Abbott 2, Bennett 2 and Pierce 3 models that come with balconies built right in!

Damon Showhome in Sora, SE Calgary

5. Warm, Earth-Tone-Filled Spaces

While cool tones like greys have been popular for a while, 2025 will see a return to warmer, earthier hues. Rich terracotta, mustard yellows, ochre, and burnt sienna are expected to dominate walls, textiles, and accent pieces. These colors are more inviting and create a grounded, cozy feeling.

Denali 6 Showhome in Southbow Landing, Cochrane – Damon Showhome in Lewiston, NE Calgary – Damon Showhome in Sora, SE Calgary

As we move further into 2025, it’s clear that home trends are evolving to meet the demands of modern living. From open-concept spaces that foster connectivity to multifunctional rooms that maximize utility, today’s designs are all about flexibility and personalization. Whether you’re weighing your options for a presale home or a quick possession home, Sterling’s master planned home models, and their accompanying options, can help you create a living space that is both contemporary and timeless.

Author: Lauren McCarthy