As you begin a home remodel you are going to rack up quite a few professionals to help with your projects, from electricians, roofing contractors to painters, you will find many wonderful people to help you get the home you’ve been picturing for months. These handy individuals will be executing your plan but what happens when you’re lacking in ideas and inspiration?
Luckily there are home design trends you can either follow or go against based on your taste but here are a few ideas that will really get you thinking about some of the cool things you can remodel in your home that will be impressive and exciting.
1. A New Front Door
When you’re looking for a remodeling project you’ve probably overlooked your front door. But putting in a new front door can make a statement about what kind of home you have and can bring a lot of personality to both the exterior and interior of your home. What’s more, there are so many different ways to style your door that are on-trend.
A new front door can make a great first impression so when you’re ready to go beyond the basic door your builder put in originally there are many things you can do to update the look of your door, While the footprint of your home may dictate what size door (it may not be possible to expand to a double door for instance) there are still many choices to make.
Color is an easy way to personalize your door, whether you’re looking for a bold red or blue door or prefer more subtle wood tones, you are sure to find a door you love. Glass front doors bring nice natural light into your home’s entryway but if you live in a cooler climate you may want a door that is more insulated and energy-efficient.
Don’t be square, consider an arched front doorway for a completely unique look that not everyone on your block will have! While it may sound complicated to make that change, reframing a doorway is possible and can completely change up the look of your home just by literally cutting some corners.
2. Circadian Rhythm Lighting
You’ve probably seen the studies about blue light affecting your sleep. Well, you can now light your home with “human-centric” lighting that will compliment your circadian rhythm. With lights that more accurately recreate natural lighting and is automated to shift in levels throughout the day to ease the impact of artificial light.
With high energy white light in the morning and light that continually dims as the day progresses, this style of lighting will positively impact your health and wellness. When your home’s lighting is updated consider switching to lights that can work with your circadian rhythm.
Because the circadian rhythm systems are LEDs, the initial cost concerns will be allayed with the savings that LEDs will bring over the lifetime of the light. Many utility companies will also offer a rebate when making a change to more energy-efficient bulbs so you could see not only health benefits from changing your lighting but financial benefits as well.
3. Eye Catching Backsplashes
The ever-popular white subway tiled backsplash may never fully go out of style but there are a lot of other options that are popping up in trends today that may be interesting to you. All of these options will reflect your personality and are interesting additions to a kitchen remodel.
Instead of just a short block of tile between the counter and the cabinets, opt for bringing that tile work all the way to the ceiling. The tiled wall will add visual interest to the kitchen and is an easy way to balance out colors and textures–it’s the perfect statement wall for a modern kitchen. As a bonus, tile is also easy to clean.
Another idea for a backsplash is by making it ultrapersonal. For instance, enlarging a favorite handwritten family recipe and blowing it up and making your backsplash a piece of family history, plus you’ll never have to search for that recipe again. These personal looks can transform a backsplash into stunning walls that you will cherish forever.
4. Freshened Up Fireplace
Your fireplace is the showpiece of your living room or great room. So when you want to change how a room looks or feels and easy way to do that is by switching up the fireplace. To give a fireplace a quick facelift, simply replace the insert with one of a different material. From bronze to steel, changing the insert can make your fireplace look trendier fast.
If a massive fireplace overhaul is more your thing, consider changing the surround. With brick, wood, and stone options you can make your fireplace feel brighter or cozier depending on the look you want to achieve. Just be sure to keep the surround in proportion to the remainder of the room.
Don’t forget to change out your mantle, whether you prefer a single mounted rustic beam mantle or a more traditional look, it sets the tone for the decorative style of your space. With beautiful accessories added, a remodeled fireplace is a surefire way to make a room feel completely redone.
5. A Long-Lasting Bathroom
If you’re going to undertake a bathroom remodel you want it to look great for a long time because you don’t want to have design regret just a few months down the road. The current trend in bathrooms is to keep things incredibly neutral to work for years to come. With a monochromatic look, you can add pops of trendy colors via towels as you see fit.
Neutral doesn’t have to mean boring, with a combination of materials like tile, wood, and glass you can create show-stopping bathrooms that will make a big impact. Also trending lately is exposed plumbing and metal, when done correctly a bathroom will look less industrial and simply chic.
Art is also showing up in bathrooms more regularly. A large statement piece in a room that is otherwise bare provides a bathroom with a gorgeous focal point and is easy to change out as your tastes may differ from season to season.
Conclusion:
Remodeling your house can be a time-consuming project involving a lot of people but as long as you love your plans, the result of your remodel should be as you anticipate, a beautiful on-trend home that reflects your style and taste. When you take into consideration the ideas on this list, perhaps they will spark an idea for your finalized design.
