Current Design Trends
Many homeowners continue to work from home either on a part-time or full-time basis continues to change the way homes need to function and how family members interact with their homes. Some of the significant trends that are affecting kitchens, baths, and home remodels include the following:
New kitchens and baths are significantly being transformed into nurturing spaces. Comfort, ease of use, space for oneself to decompress were clearly evident. Many homeowners are transforming their primary baths into personal refuges, featuring multifunctional showers, system tubs, steam baths, smart mirrors, toilets, and lighting that provide a few minutes every day to wash away the stresses of the day. An in-home spa provides a space for you and your family to be embraced, warmed, focused, and empowered.
Human-centric design is another trend prevalent among renovations taking place that was also front and center. New kitchens, in particular, have to serve multiple roles that include classroom, office, lounge, and playground, to name a few. In addition, new dream kitchens that we are designing for homeowners account for the more casual nature that homes are used today.
Plants and greenery in new kitchens and baths also are on-trend. Plants bring nature into the most used room in your home. Placing plants in your kitchen not only makes your kitchen more attractive but they also can make the kitchen healthier. Plant increase both humidity and oxygen levels that make breathing easier. Plans also can remove toxins from the air, garbage cans, and odorous foodstuffs and sharpen your focus. In addition, plants are considered to make people more attentive.
We see a gradual shift in color palette preferences. While white remains the dominant color in both new dream kitchens and primary baths, cool grays and blues that have been popular for some time give way to warmer shades of green and rich earthy tones that include coral and teal.
Sustainability was another hot design trend seen at the London Design Festival. We also see an increase in requests for using sustainable materials among homeowners. Sustainable kitchen materials provide environmental, social, and economic benefits while protecting the environment over the material’s life cycle – from raw materials to final disposal. Sustainable kitchen materials include reclaimed timber, birch plywood, bamboo, linoleum, and cork.
What current trends would work best in your new dream kitchen, bath, or home renovation project? Give us a call at 440-543-8050 to make an appointment or visit us at 8454 Washington Street in Chagrin Falls to discuss the possibilities and learn how you can turn your dreams into spaces that make you smile every time you cross the threshold.