Published August 10, 2022
5 Hottest Home Renovation Trends
As the summer comes to an end and the weather forces us indoors, now is a great time to make some updates to your indoor space. Before you start on those home renovations, take a look at our top trending ideas that will make you fall in love with your home all over again.
5 Hot Home Renovation Trends
1. Beautiful and Efficient Home Office
Many companies have added work-from-home policies, so it’s become vital to have a home office that inspires you and makes working as easy as possible. Your office update can be as simple as sprucing up the paint and installing new lighting, or as elaborate as incorporating built-in shelves and new furniture. Paying attention to the decor and aesthetic behind your desk has also become more important as Zoom meetings are now the norm. We recommend looking on Pinterest for design ideas, then visiting online stores to find the perfect pieces to bring your vision to life.
2. Comfortable Outdoor Spaces
Updating your outdoor area essentially adds living space to your home and many families are discovering patios aren’t just for summer use (even here in Oregon). By adding an awning or covered area and a heater, you can have a lovely area to be used year-round. To do a complete makeover, put in pavers or stamped concrete to create a cohesive area and then use furniture to create sitting and eating areas. For families, fire pits or fire tables make a great hangout area for your kids and their friends. For a final touch, hire a landscape designer to recommend plants and flowers that will add color to your yard all four seasons.
3. Bring on the Green
There are many physical and mental benefits to filling your home with plants. Not only do they purify the air which can help boost your immune system and help you recover from illness faster, but studies show they boost your mood and increase productivity. This trend has really taken off the past few years as 2022 has seen a 20% increase in house plant purchases. Aesthetically, we recommend varying the level of your plants. A small tree on the floor in the corner, coupled with shelf plants and a plant hanging in a stylish macrame hanger creates a fresh, modern look.
4. Creating a “Smart" Home
We never could have imagined that one day we would control our homes from our phones but that is today’s reality. From video doorbells to thermostats and lights, homeowners of all ages are putting technology at the top of their house-hunting wish list. 46% of homeowners say they want their current or future home to be connected with smart devices. Convenience is the #1 reason people are looking for smart homes. This trend will become even more popular as technology continues to improve and new devices are released.
5. Rooms With Multiple Purposes
When the pandemic arrived, people had to make the most of the spaces in their homes. Since it wasn’t possible to go to the gym or visit movie theaters, people found a way to do it all at home. This led to the trend of multi-functional rooms. Whether combining a guest room and a home office together or a home gym with a theater room, families are packing a lot of function into the rooms they have.
Send us a message if you’d like help deciding which home renovation projects should take priority or if you need contractor recommendations. We’d love to help!
