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Remodeling Trends for 2022
It's a brand-new year, and perhaps you're ready for a brand-new look. The good news is that 2022 brings with it plenty of cool, new remodeling trends. In fact, experts are predicting an 8.6% increase in home remodeling spending this year. Whether you're currently looking at Morgantown homes for sale or you plan on staying where you're at, here are some top trends to consider.
• Better Mudrooms
Mudrooms are so convenient. Having a place to leave your muddy, dirty boots and outdoor gear can help keep the rest of your home cleaner. In 2022, many homeowners are upgrading their mudrooms with features like boot dryers, easy-to-clean vinyl flooring, and pet washing stations. You could also add separate storage cabinets for each family member, which will help keep everything organized.
• Improved Home Offices
More people than ever are working from home. If you're one of them, remodeling your home office makes sense. Adding new light fixtures, upgrading to a standing desk, and painting the walls a brighter, more lively color can help. Very Peri, Pantone's Color of the Year for 2022, is an on-trend color choice that could liven up the office and promote creativity.
• Minimalist Designs
Whether you're remodeling a bathroom, a hallway, a kitchen, or a bedroom, the minimalist aesthetic is a trendy one to keep in mind. With minimalist design, you generally rely on the essential elements of the space to provide the decoration. For example, your fridge, oven, and island will be the key elements in the kitchen. You don't use a lot of extra decorations unless they also have a function.
• Natural Materials
Including some natural materials in your design is very on-trend for 2022. You could use simple linen curtains in the living room or bathroom. Natural, unpainted wood cabinets would look lovely in a kitchen. A rug woven from hemp or water reeds in a hallway could add some natural appeal.
• Upscale Bathrooms
In 2022, bathrooms are not just functional spaces anymore. They are places where you can relax, prepare for the day in peace, and enjoy some self-care. If you're remodeling your bathroom, consider some extra, spa-like features like a heated floor, self-lit mirror, and jet tub.
• Healthy Home Products
We're all a little more aware of our health these days, and keeping health in mind when you remodel is very on-trend. There are so many products designed with your health in mind, from ceramic tiles with antimicrobial qualities to carpets and paints that don't release VOCs. Keep your health in mind when putting together your overall home design, too. For instance, locating the pantry far away from the living room might be better for your waistline.
• Multifunctional Spaces
Especially if you're living in a smaller home, it's becoming trendy to design multifunctional spaces. For example, perhaps your home gym could also serve as an office if you fold a desk down from the wall and roll up the gym mats. Or maybe your kitchen island could also serve as a homework desk for your kids.
• Soft, Curved Edges
When it comes time to choose furniture and other temporary elements, look for items with soft profiles and curves rather than hard corners. This soothing, inviting look is becoming more popular, and it evokes a soothing vibe.
Remodeling is so much fun with these new, useful trends. If you're still looking for the perfect home to call your own, contact us. We'll put you in touch with our real estate agents, who can guide you through the buying process.
Bill Porter, Broker
(304) 612-3746207 Aurora Dr
Morgantown, WV 26508
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