2018 has been quite an unpredictable year so far for remodeling and building industry, and the unpredictably has swept in everything from painting, and additions to material selection for flooring and ceiling. From materials to tones, the home interior trends have seen a significant transformation from the past years.
The power of technology and social media has quickened the adoption of latest trends among homeowners. If you are planning a home remodeling, you need to be aware of the latest residential trends that are happening around you. Whether you are replacing the floor of one room or are repainting and overhauling the complete house, it is important to follow the latest trends to ensure that your home is ready for the coming years and trends.
As the spring and summer are the seasons for home remodeling and home improvement, ProModeling Inc. has curated a list of effective tips to remodel your home in 2018.
1- Terracotta
The Terracotta tiles are back with a bang but with an unusual twist. Unlike the previous years when these were used as borders or for the raw finish touch in garage, the terracotta tiles are now used in feature walls around the room, bathroom or exterior.
The warm color of the terracotta is used to accentuate the room and renders a unique and rustic character to space. Along with the terracotta tiles, the earthly tones are becoming preferred paint colors and textures for various spaces including bedroom walls, pillars, and even for cabinetry. Earthly shades of terracotta and ochre are making rounds among homeowners, and it seems like that these will dominate the upcoming home remodeling trends as well.
2- Cork
Cork has made a comeback in 2018. With its aesthetically pleasing appearance in the feature walls or as a base material in the floor, cork controls the noise level in the open style homes. Also, the trend of sustainable and green material has taken over and the cork is the perfect example of reusable green material.
Cork’s natural tone and wooden texture make it a perfect fit for these seasons’ stylish and modernistic living. Cork flooring is also becoming a design element in the homes because of its classic appearance. Apart from this, if you are looking for floor replacements in a budget, cork is a cost-effective flooring material.
So, in the homes, cork is becoming a popular material to cover the walls or to design modernistic floors.
3- Dark Green
In 2018, the one of the most talked about trend is sustainability and environmental rating. So, the trend of green homes has reached to all of the spaces in homes. The tones of dark green are becoming must-to-have in the home when you hire the remodeling experts.
Coupled with brass and natural materials and as an accent in the room and furniture, the dark green enhances the greenness of homes in the literal sense. The dark green color in the walls and spaces is quickly replacing the dark blue or navy of the previous years.
4- The Silent Corner
Overwhelmed by the technological buzz, the experts are reinventing spaces with a calm hush. The homes with escape nooks and corners are becoming popular where you can have a sense of relief from the sensory overload caused by excessive screen exposure.
The corners away from the screens and bathed in sunlight are becoming the focus of designer’s artistry. So, if you have a left out or negligent space in your home which is still screen-free, it is time to make it alive with remodeling or you can undertake additions in the home.
5- Play with Textures
While the textures have become outdated in the kitchen, they have made a place in overall home including room, bathroom and lounge. From the upholstery to the walls and other surfaces, the textures are the newest trend in home remodeling.
Whether you want textured tiles with a matt finish, a textured cushion for your sofa or textured wall, it is time to get creative and play with textures.
7- Replicating Nature in Floors
Wood remains the top flooring material in 2018. If you are tired of your floors and are thinking to replace them, hard floor materials are the newest trend.
Be it wood or natural stones, the designers and homeowners are trying to replicate the natural textures and colors in the material, giving it a distinct natural character. However, the simple one-color floors have become outdated and are increasingly replaced by variety.
So, a patterned floor or a simple floor complemented by rich carpet can help you upgrade your home according to the hottest trends.
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