46% of American homeowners plan to renovate their homes this year. The reason? Recent global events compelled them to take a sharp look at their spaces after which they have realized that the new reality extends to how to best use rooms in the house. Having had a whole lot of time to spend at home, homeowners may have felt that their current house design isn’t working for them anymore. If you are one of those who plan on making home improvements, here are a few top design trends you might want to consider.
Functional Spaces
Many Americans have chosen to work from home and this has opened the need for home offices. For those with the space, the most practical solution is to turn one room into a work area. Practical design solutions include customized built-in desks, sectioned-off niches, shelves, and storage. The continued need to work from home is something which may lead you to consider renovating or moving. Custom home builders in Orange County, CA can help ensure you have all the space you need including additional work rooms and office. Even better. as a California resident, you have the fortunate option of creating an outdoor office. For homes with limited area, building multi-functional spaces is the trend to go with. Having a workspace in the kitchen seems to be the norm these days. With the right design and planning, you can achieve each day’s professional goals without the fear of spilling something or getting disrupted by other family members. Children’s bedrooms may also have alcoves or corners where schoolwork can be completed.
Burst Of Color
Plain white interiors are no longer vogue in LA. Bring in sofas and side tables in vivid colors. Interior designers are also favoring green walls because looking at the color green can improve heart rate and relieve stress. It’s also a reflection of nature and human’s connection to it. Some designers recommend painting just one wall in a room for a more striking look. Using soft earth tones is another way to go. Terracotta and mauve will look lovely on sofas, bed linen, or an area rug. Bold tones and patterns together are also in fashion. Burgundy and yellow matched with stripes, plaids, or checks can give a vibrant feel to a room.
Trappings And Trimmings
Homes can look refreshed even without remodeling by using the right accessories. What’s in style for 2022 is rattan. Rattan is natural and sustainable. Simply adding a rattan-framed mirror or lamp shade can bring new life to a room. Statement vases are another transformational piece you can add to any room. These are not just ordinary flower vases, but unique and eye-catching. Traditional dark and ornamented Spanish architecture is not unusual around LA. If your home is one of these, achieve the “Spanifornia” style by using decor that’s light and beachy. Curved furniture is also on a comeback. Curvy chairs, sofas, and wardrobes can be the focal point in a room.
Reviving your home can be as simple as bringing in new and remarkable pieces of ornaments or furniture. It can also be a bit more intricate in that it would require professional work. However you go with home improvement, your house will turn out to be a true haven that’s useful AND beautiful.
Photo by Max Vakhtbovych
