It’s not a surprise that renovation projects are on the rise, since the beginning of 2020 we’ve been spending a lot of time at home. Those little things that were “ok” before, now are an eyesore in need of a touch up ASAP. From unfinished basements to backyards, it’s the moment to give your home a little love and make it your very own oases. Here are some renovation trends for 2021.
A Place For Everything
Being at home as much as we are right now, this space require to be functional in ways that it didn’t need to be before. Creating special spaces for different tasks or people have become very popular, here are some of the top renovation requests:
Home Offices
With remote working at an all time high, many needed a place to work from home, a nook to be productive and get things done. For this type of projects, location and furniture have the biggest impact, but a coat of paint in a different color can help improve productivity and be a great backdrop for your next zoom meeting!
Sweat At Home
Many have dedicated a room or a corner to sweat! By that we mean a gym, because due to the circumstances we’ve been more couch potato and less athlete like. With a space at home where people can workout, those daily steps will be met and our bodies will thank us! But now that we think about it, a sauna would also be nice…right?
Reclaiming Your Basement
With the idea renovating and maximizing spaces, the basement is a gold mine! Whether you need a gym, home office, storage room, another bathroom or whatever it may be, the basement could possibly work. Let’s be honest, most of us aren’t doing much with it, just piling things we don’t know where to store. If you have everything you need, get creative…movie theatre? Remember that a finished basement will add value to your property.
Fresh Outdoor
Another remodel trend and with summer in mind, backyards are getting a bit of love. It also helps to bring a bit of fresh air into our lives (no pun intended), as being at home and indoors most of the time have many of us feeling a bit trapped. The idea is to be at home, but away from home.
Renovations here in Houston are a lot of pools and hot tubs (for those who hadn’t one before), but also decks, gazebos, barbecues and even bars! Now that’s what we call home entertainment!
Me Time, Bathtime
Bathrooms are one of the most popular renovation trends this year. Live it up! Tubs, wet rooms, heated floors or bidet toilets are some of the requests that are coming in, it’s all about a spa experience at home.
Materials
These times have made us more conscious about cleanliness, that’s why touches faucets requests have skyrocketed. The same can be said about porcelain, not only is cheaper than marble but also safer! Porcelain surfaces absorb less, which gives less room for bacteria to grow, making them more sanitized.
On the same line, bigger tiles are on vogue! Don’t only they look chic, but there are less grout lines, which means less places where gross things can grow…it’s just easier to clean!
Conscious
Nowadays there are many eco friendly materials, that not only are more environmentally conscious but some newer tech can help you save some money in the long run. From reclaimed woods to solar panels, everything is possible!
The Future Is Here
Smart appliances are everywhere and that can help you make your time at home more enjoyable. Refrigerators, Washing machines, lights, etc…you name it and let if help your on your everyday chores.
These are some of the things people in 2021 are doing to make their homes amazing, obviously these are trends and don’t work for everybody. What you can take away from this article is that you should make your time at home the best it can be, be it by getting little things fixed or doing huge remodels. Do what’s best for you home and within your budget, don’t forget that most renovations are investments that will payoff in the future.
If you got the renovation itch and have questions, you can always contact us here.
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