With the snow gone and spring in the air, it is time to work on the home repair and maintenance projects that you have postponed in the Winters.
Summers are a perfect season and reason to transform your home into your desired space. A home remodeling is everything from being messy, costly, to extremely satisfying if it goes as planned. Whether you want small touch ups of the paint or you want a completely remodeled home, it must be according to the requirements and must enhance your home’s soundness and aesthetics.
Home remodeling not only improves the quality of life, ease and comfort, but it also increases the value of your home, promising a good return on investment. So, it can be a nightmare for homeowners to find out that their new spaces or designs are out of style too quickly.
If you want to avoid that, exploring the latest trends in home redesigning and remodeling can be a great way to start your project.
So, to help you choose the right projects and right designs, we have gathered a list of top 5 home remodeling projects in 2018-2019.
A Home for All Age Groups
Previously, homes were usually designed only for young age groups with a little thought to the accessibility for seniors.
With baby boomers aging, more and more people are choosing to age in place which brings new focus to accessibility and living for all ages. Accessibility remodeling includes widening of hallways and corridors to accommodate wheelchairs, adding a room at the main floor for a senior member of the family, or building a ramp to access the basement.
Even though remodeling for increasing accessibility for all age groups is a costly job, but it offers a high return on investment and can result in higher property value.
Stylish Roof Decks
Previously a feature of apartment buildings, roof decks are now making a strong entry into the residential homes. Used as an alternative to backyard deck or patio, roof decks are becoming a place to enjoy outdoors. In the homes with a good view, roof decks can provide a quiet and calm place to relax on a pleasant evening.
Repairing roof, installing a deck or an attractive yet weather-resistant flooring material, and adding some garden chairs, sofa and umbrella can create a living space out of your terrace. Add a little greenery and plantation to enjoy a refreshing view.
Sustainable Home Remodeling
The debate on climate change and need for sustainable building and residential practices has taken its root in the remodeling as well.
Environmental friendliness will remain one of the hottest trends in 2018 and the coming years. From choosing eco-friendly building materials, installing insulation on walls and roofs, to environmentally safe paints, various projects fall into the category of sustainable remodeling.
With the careful thought of the window placement and openings, homeowners are remodeling spaces to improve airflow that can ensure passive temperature control. Along with this, the home automation systems are also among top trends.
Getting Creative with Basement
If you want to add living space in your home without undergoing through additions or extensions, it is time to utilize the basement space.
In the past, most of the homeowners were only focused on waterproofing the basement. However, now luxury has become a new statement in basement layout, finishing, and décor. From adding a full-fledged kitchen to a converting the basement space into a large home theatre, it is time to utilize the basement in creative and fun ways. If you have an aging parent, you can remodel basement into an independent senior living unit.
While basement remodeling is an expensive project, a good return on investment is assured as the trend is here to stay.
Bathroom Remodeling
Bathrooms are often overlooked areas of the home with an emphasis only on the functionality.
But, the trend is changed now. In 2018 and coming years, grand and luxury bathrooms with rustic fixtures will remain in style. While installing new bathroom floors and replacing fixtures can help you improve aesthetics, a complete redesign can help you unlock more foot space and better flow.
Take Home?
Whether small or large-scale, residential remodeling is a considerably challenging and costly job. If you are a homeowner looking for remodeling, it is good to pick latest trends and styles to make sure that these remain in-style for a long time, promising you a good return on investment.
The year 2018 is dedicated to luxury remodels. From creative basement spaces to adding a stylish roof deck, homeowners are choosing remodels that can go a long way regarding aesthetics and functionality.
