Housing Design Trends to Expect in 2019

The former vice president of finance at KB Home Corporation, Eric Hymowitz has served as president of ROC Homes, Inc., since 2002. In this capacity, Eric Hymowitz and his team assist prospective home buyers in designing homes to their taste and style through ROC’s Design Studio, which is located next to ROC’s corporate offices.

There are several emerging design trends to consider before building a custom home. In its annual Home Trend Forecast, Zillow anticipates an increase in demand for industrial-themed designs with an emphasis on concrete and metal, as the once-ubiquitous rustic decor is waning in popularity. Similarly, bright patterns and bold colors are expected to be replaced by subtle earthy tones and cool blues.

The modern look, characterized by sleek glass and metal elements, is expected to dominate design trends in 2019, as well. Smart home technology will be more frequently integrated into home design, but due to the desire for both modern technology and a sense of tranquility, interior designers predict an increase in designated areas to relax and enjoy quiet time away from tech.

Moreover, if the High Point semiannual furniture market is any indication, popular trends for interior decorating include swivel chairs, warmer tones like tans and beiges, and lighter wood-grain coffee tables.

Greater Houston Builders Association Scholarship Program

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An accomplished construction management professional, Eric Hymowitz brings three decades of experience to his position as the president of ROC Homes in Houston, Texas. An active member of the homebuilding industry, Eric Hymowitz belongs to professional organizations such as the Greater Houston Builders Association (GHBA).

Founded more than 75 years ago, GHBA brings together members of the remodeling, homebuilding, and development industries from 11 counties across the wider Houston area. The fourth-largest home building association in the country, the group serves its more than 1,700 member-companies through a combination of professional development programs, educational opportunities, and advocacy for the industry at the local and state levels. GHBA also maintains community-outreach initiatives such as its scholarship program.

Open to children of all employees of GHBA member-companies, the GHBA Scholarship Program is administered by the GHBA Associate Council and provides funds to students planning to pursue or currently pursuing higher education. The scholarships are funded by tax-deductible donations, with every dollar donated going toward scholarship awards. In addition to the potential tax benefits, donors are recognized in Houston Builder magazine.

Scholarship amounts vary, with recent winners receiving awards of $3,000. To learn more about the GHBA Scholarship Program or to donate, please visit http://www.ghba.org/scholarship-program.

Texas Association of Builders Star Awards

A management graduate of Tulane University, Eric Hymowitz has led as president of Houston-based home-building company ROC Homes since 2002. Under the direction of Eric Hymowitz, ROC Homes has won and has been a finalist in numerous industry honors, including a finalist in several Texas Association of Builders (TAB) Star Awards.

An affiliate of the National Association of Home Builders, TAB has been serving the Texas homebuilding industry for more than 70 years. Today, the organization comprises nearly 11,000 members across 27 local associations, with member-companies generating over $36 billion in revenue while creating thousands of jobs that benefit Texans and the Texas economy. Each year, TAB honors the best in the state’s home-building industry through its Star Awards.

The only statewide program honoring home-building professionals, the Star Awards have recognized outstanding home builders, architects, designers, sales and marketing professionals, and other members of the industry for the past 25 years. The prestigious awards are distributed in over 100 categories, with a panel of home-building experts choosing winners and finalists from a pool of hundreds of nominees.

Finalists for the 2019 Star Awards will be announced on June 1, 2019, and all winners and finalists will be honored at a black-tie event in August. The ticketed awards gala will be held in conjunction with the Sunbelt Builders Show, an important regional industry event held in Grapevine, Texas.