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Many homeowners are opting for remodeling and renovating instead of selling up and moving to a bigger or newer home. In many instances, home improvement projects work out cheaper than buying up. Another motivation for home renovation projects is that more people than ever are working from home because of COVID-19. Furthermore, it is a better option for start-up companies to work from home rather than paying rent for an office location. The pandemic has definitely changed the world of work and these trends look set to continue.
What Is Trending in Home Remodeling?
Behind Closed Doors
While family room makeovers will always be near the top of the list, the focus has changed to dens, entertainment rooms, and recreational spaces. This is yet another indication of the impact of the pandemic. We are all staying home more now which means we need more space and comfort. Casual rooms like dens are being upgraded to maximize square footage. Basements are being remodeled, as are residential garages.
Designers are seeing requests for home gyms in the garage, indoor bowling alleys, home cinemas, pubs, arcade-gaming rooms, and indoor golf simulators. The attic space is also being utilized to build model railways, motor racing tracks, and full-on Lego movie scenes. One of the more popular home remodeling projects is room extensions with foldaway aluminum doors. These doors allow for people inside to access the outside, therefore, adding another dimension to a home, especially in summer.
Bedrooms Become Offices
Another home remodeling trend is for big rooms such as bedrooms to become multi-purpose. While a desk in the master bedroom is not ideal, innovative, compact design solutions including room dividers, can help keep the shared space neat and tidy. For smaller rooms, built-in, foldaway furniture is a winner. There might be a compromise on design and comfort for the sake of functionality, however, families soon adjust.
Bright and Light
Coupled with this multi-functional room trend is also a change in decorations and colors, especially on the walls and on the drapes. Color schemes are turning to neutrals and earth tones to keep rooms lighter and less claustrophobic. Consider a full bathroom remodel with brighter lighting to enhance the environment. In other spaces, the lighter colors and brighter lights can also create a more natural ambiance. Bright lighting is conducive to better productivity and has a positive impact on our mental and physical wellbeing. People are also turning to climate control technology to prevent rooms from becoming stuffy and less conducive for work.
Two in One
Another popular home remodeling trend is the creation of two homes under one roof or on one property. This is motivated by the demand for multi-generational homes in which extended families can be accommodated. It is further motivated by a desire of homeowners to earn an Airbnb-style income. This trend makes use of more than just conventional building methods. To reduce building costs, many people opt for modular, prefabricated homes that are custom-made to client specifications.
Going Green
Homeowners are now welcoming green energy solutions into their new builds and renovations. It’s not just a case of being environmentally friendly, but rather a plan to save money over the long term. Green technology such as solar panels and smart thermostats have steadily improved and are now less obtrusive when considering the aesthetics of a new home. The cost of green solutions is also dropping as they grow in popularity which also makes them attractive for remodelers and renovators. Potential tax incentives for going green will see the green trend continuing.
Bathtub Bliss
Bathroom makeovers with more space, storage, gadgets, and bigger baths are always popular. New technology allows for more accessories and heating options to make bath time more luxurious.
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