Transforming Spaces: Inspiring Interior Design Renovations
Renovation fever is in the air, and if you're feeling that pressure, you're not alone! New homeowners want to make their property into a dream home, and people who have owned their property for decades are ready for something fresh. Unfortunately, if you don't know what you're doing, you could end up chasing trends that will hurt the value of your property in the long run.
These are some of the best interior design renovations to try this year and why they're not going out of style any time soon.
Creating A Welcoming Space
Investing in a welcoming and calm space can do wonders for a property. Whether this means acoustical wood panels to cut down on noise or using warmer tones in fabrics and wall colors, the choices are infinite.
This starts with your porch and then through the entryway. If you don't currently have a designated shoes and coat area, it's a good time to section this area off to give it utility. Building in a closet can also be a great way to add space to this portion of your home.
Tasteful Luxury Throughout
Luxury doesn't have to mean large displays of expensive items: subdued luxury can make a home feel elegant and well-designed. Installing simple items like a heated countertop or smart curtains that open and close based on daylight will give a property a far more luxurious feeling than gold doorknobs and chandeliers.
Other items many homeowners reach for are smart lighting and using smart home speakers throughout. These are more than just useful for asking for weather; items like Google Home and Alexa can also be used as intercom systems throughout the house.
Importance of Safety in All Spaces
Safety is key in designing any space. A well-lit LED handrail can take a dark staircase and instantly make it safe and aesthetically pleasing. Anti-slip tile in areas like kitchens, bathrooms, and laundry rooms are also great additions.
Consider what portions of your home you're most careful around or that make you nervous, and take this time to update those. You can also have a professional home inspector walk through for less than $500 to give you a rundown on what areas should be updated.
Keeping With Natural Tones
Natural stones have been increasingly popular in the mid-2020s as people reach for wood and earthy colors to make their houses feel more connected to the outside. Colors like green are great for mental health, and wood textures add visual interest that can make a space feel more detailed than it would otherwise.
You can still have pops of color and white to contrast where you want it, but soothing, spa-adjacent colors are a must right now.
Inviting The Eyes Upwards
Making a room feel more spacious is a key way to invite people to see value in it. This can be as simple as adding cabinet crown molding or as expensive and invasive as having the roof lifted.
The main allure of spacious rooms is the fact that more people are working from home now than ten years ago, and people are eager to create a property that lets them feel like they have room to stretch and spread out.
With the increase in property costs, nobody wants to feel how much smaller a house their budget could actually afford.
Understanding Your Limits
DIY is a powerful tool that allows you to take control of your property, save money, and work along your own schedule, but it's not ideal for everything. If the extent of your DIY runs along staining wood or replacing a light fixture, it's not a good idea to jump head-first into rewiring electrical work.
Instead, take the time to hire a professional. This will save you money in the long run, get these areas of your projects completed faster, and take out a lot of risk.
Keeping An Eye for Detail
Detail can carry a home further than anything else. Updating older faceplates on outlets and light switches, replacing older light fixtures, updating to a smart thermostat, and replacing older cabinet hardware can go a long way.
This is especially true if you’re updating to sell.
Replacing and updating a ton of small things will give the home an overall feeling of being updated and renovated. This is especially true when paired with deep cleaning and a fresh coat of paint. Avoid buying a lot of cheap things and go for high-quality, cost-effective items instead. Make any small thing you come into contact with, from sinks to mirrors, feel more luxurious in their own way.
Your Home Deserves a Makeover!
Whether you've owned this home for days or decades, you can remodel it to be a dream come true. Follow these tips, and consider working with Heather Toolin Designs to bring your ideals to life.
Author Bio
Andrea Erickson is a freelance writer who loves sharing her knowledge and expertise in renovation and Interior Design. She lives in her hometown of Austin, Texas where she enjoys spending time with her husband and decorating with her children. Andrea’s work as a freelance writer can be found on Building Product Advisor, a construction industry resource site.
