Whether you're designing a house from the ground up, renovating an existing home, or simply trying to get the most out of your living space. Trends aren't always about what is hot and new. It can be a just simple shift in emphasis. For 2010 this shift seems to be sensible living, but aesthetics don’t have to be sacrificed.  The 21st century has brought environmental issues to the foreground, and people are becoming more frugal when design their indoor and outdoor spaces.