Many homeowners found themselves spending more time at home due to the COVID-19 pandemic, which caused them to feel a range of discomforts. Many were forced to be quarantined and found new ways to relax, work, entertain, and create a better space in their homes.
During this time, home sales drastically increased in Clark County, NV. Although it was a great time for selling your home, buyers made it difficult to find another home. Some homeowners chose to stay in their homes and make them more livable while others started work on updating the homes they purchased.
It’s not surprising that home renovations will be on the rise well into 2022, considering all that has happened in 2021. Houzz reports that home renovation spending increased by 15% in the last year. What are the most popular projects among homeowners and why? A panel of experts was assembled to discuss and explain the top home remodeling trends for 2021 and going into 2022.
Modern, Multitasking Kitchens
According to Houzz’s senior economist, the kitchen is often the first project homeowners tackle when renovating their homes. She explains that while the median kitchen remodels spending has remained flat over the past three years it’s been fascinating to see the investment in large-scale renovations of large kitchens rise so much in the last year.
The cost of kitchen remodeling has been affected by a lack of labor and materials. We believe that the pandemic also played a part and made homeowners look for ways to maximize space. Kitchens have always been the command center of the house. They prepared more meals, became a new place for schooling, work, entertainment, and other activities.
Bathrooms Became Private Sanctuaries
The bathroom was second in popularity for remodeling projects in 2021. What does a bathroom renovation entail? A bathroom remodel includes replacing the cabinets or vanity, countertops, shower, bathtub, and toilet. The average cost of a master bathroom remodel has remained steady, but smaller bathroom projects have increased by 20% as homeowners strive to make their homes more efficient.
Open Floor Plans Were a Hit and Have Been Gaining Popularity Ever Since.
Formal entertaining is returning to the living room in 2022. Even though it is more casual, the space is still a great space for guests.
We suggest that homeowners embrace the family room by removing the carpet to make way for hard floorings such as wood, vinyl, or durable tile. Another recent trend is taking their basic store-bought entertainment center and replacing them with artful entertainment centers. This includes TVs that can be hung on walls, which eliminates large pieces of furniture.
Guest Bedrooms
Your guest bedroom should have more than a queen-size bed and side tables. Here at Eco-Pro Construction, we want our clients to make their guest bedrooms feel like a vacation spot! These are some of our favorite guest bedroom trends from the past year.
Having a bedroom for guests is not just about having somewhere to sleep, but providing convenience and making it feel like a home away from home. We hope this helps you create your dream guest bedroom that your visitors will love.
Unique Lighting Fixtures, Make Your Home Shine!
Lighting has always been one of the most important parts of home décor. We all need light to see what we are working, cooking, or eating. The introduction of this pandemic forced people to close their curtains and limit lighting because they were afraid of drawing attention to themselves and their homes.
Today, lighting is becoming a big part of new designs and fixtures especially with the increase in popularity of open floor plans. We recommend overhead lighting to provide even illumination throughout your home. A material that we see gaining more popularity is glass, as it provides ambient light for larger spaces such as living rooms and dining areas.
Glass Chandeliers
Chandeliers have been around for centuries and are making a comeback in a big way. While they were once only seen informal dining rooms, they can now be found in all types of rooms, including the bedroom. Glass chandeliers provide a unique look that can’t be found with any other type of lighting.
If you are looking to add a chandelier to your home, we suggest choosing one that is made of glass. Not only will it provide a unique look, but it will also emit ambient light and make the room feel more open. If you already have a chandelier in your home, consider replacing it with a glass one to give your room a fresh look.
At Eco-Pro Construction, we love helping homeowners create their dream home. If you would like more information on glass chandeliers or any other type of lighting, please don’t hesitate to contact us. We would be happy to help!
Master Bedroom Updates
The sixth most requested interior renovation is the master bedroom. It creates a retreat where you can recharge and relax. If you have a large house, then you might want to consider multiple bedrooms. This will allow each person in the household their own escape space.
Personalizing Your Space
When it comes down to personalizing your space, there are so many different ways to go about doing this. We recommend choosing a color palette that isn’t current, but something that will grow with you. Use your favorite color to paint the walls and furniture piece. A big part of personalization can be adding personality through artwork. There are so many different pieces of artwork available like landscape paintings or abstract art prints. The possibilities are endless!
You should also think about adding other features to make your room feel unique. This could be adding a statement chandelier, textured walls, or exotic furniture pieces to name a few. Creating your dream bedroom can be done with these easy steps and you should never settle for anything less than perfect!
Landscaping Investments
Exterior renovations are becoming more popular among homeowners. Sargsyan claims that outdoor projects have increased 6 percent in the past year. For 2021, the top two outdoor renovation projects are lawns and borders/outdoor beds. Fernando Wong, one of the judges of Clipped, a new HGTV gardening program on Discovery+, says that outdoor beds and borders can be a great way to define outdoor spaces. They also allow for flexibility in changing plants and flowers as needed.
He also notes that borders and outdoor beds can guide traffic and the eye through the space. An outdoor bed can be used to add color and texture that is easy to maintain, while decorative borders let you integrate natural materials like stones and wood.
