A thoughtful home renovation transforms spaces in your home into rooms that you love. You might choose to take on this type of a project because a particular room is now outdated and less practical for your family’s needs. It might also be important to you to bring the look and feel of a kitchen or bathroom up to date so that your home is more appealing to spend time in. Because the decorative aspects of a home as well as its structural features may be altered through a renovation, you have considerable flexibility to create a beautiful space that meets all of your needs and wants. As you prepare for your renovation project, consider how you may work some of these hot design trends for 2019 into your space.
Trends for the Kitchen
Many homeowners who renovate their space focus heavily on the kitchen. As the heart of the home, the kitchen’s style and function are critical. In 2019, customized storage features in the pantry and cabinetry help to enhance organization and make better use of all the space in the room. Islands are also moving away from the standard shapes and sizes in order to more uniquely suit the room while also adding architectural detail to the home. Many kitchen walls will have an accent wall, perhaps by including a patterned backsplash that extends to the ceiling or huge windows that cover virtually the entire wall. As the focus of families shifts further toward entertaining and spending quality time together, outdoor living spaces are increasingly connected to the kitchen as well as possibly to a living room or family room.
Creative Materials Selections
As you plan for the interior design of your renovated home, selecting materials that are trendy, beautiful and practical is a great way to enhance the appeal and value of the space. Quartz has been a smart choice for bathroom and kitchen counters for several years, and its popularity carries on in the year ahead. Wood flooring or cabinetry were previously combined with other materials to create a more modern look, but the use of wood on wood may be more common in the new year as the trend shifts toward more natural or earthy designs. A room may have complementary but not uniform stain colors. Painted wood, such as for kitchen cabinets or on shiplap in walls, is another beautiful trend that may look great in your updated home.
Modern Color Preferences
An important element of interior design is color. Gray has been a popular choice for several years, and it remains a good choice in many homes. However, other colors are increasingly popular as well. Brilliant white in homes is becoming softer and creamier, and black has returned as a popular option. Black is particularly popular as a kitchen cabinet color choice. If you prefer a touch of color in your space, try different combinations of blue and teal tones. Keep in mind that strong color contrasts are trendy for 2019.
Bold Patterns
Previously, solids were common in homes, but this is changing for 2019. Feel free to get creative with a bold pattern in some areas of the home. For example, on an accent backsplash in the bathroom or kitchen, you may use contrasting tile colors to create a unique pattern that adds personality to your space. Other ways to incorporate patterns and shapes into your home include the use of subway tile laid in different patterns and the use of marble or granite that has significant marbling with strong color contrasts.
Whether your preferences lean toward these trends or other design ideas, Alair Homes Grey Bruce is your preferred home renovation contractor. We are excited to help you incorporate these and other trends that appeal to you into your design plan. Contact us to discuss your goals today.