Top renovation trends to watch for in 2021
Home renovation trends are everchanging. Renovations that might have been de rigueur 20 years ago may seem dated now. Recognizing the potentially popular trends of tomorrow is a great way for homeowners to give their homes a fresh new look and put themselves in a position to capitalize on popular trends when they put their homes on the market.
That is especially so after 2020, a year when millions of people spent more time at home than ever before. All that time working from home and relaxing at home gave millions of homeowners ideas about what they like about their homes and what they hope to change. The following are some renovation trends that various experts suspect could emerge in 2021.
ECO-FRIENDLY LIVING
Climate change, and how to combat it, was a hot-button issue during the 2020 presidential election in the United States. So it should come as no surprise that urdesignmag.com, a web magazine that showcases creative trends in design, architecture, art, technology and fashion, predicts that eco-friendly living solutions figure to be hot commodities in 2021. Eco-friendly appliances, furniture and designs can help to conserve energy and reduce waste, which environmentalists and government agencies such as the Environmental Protection Agency note are two critical components in the fight against climate change.
LARGE WINDOWS
Large windows can provide stunning views of the outdoors and allow ample natural light into a home. It may not be a coincidence if large windows prove to be a hot trend in 2021. Darker homes without much natural light can adversely affect mood, especially when people are spending more time at home. HGTV predicts that homeowners will seek ways to bring more natural light into their homes in 2021, and large windows naturally brighten homes while making rooms appear bigger, helping people feel less cramped. That is an especially beneficial characteristic when spending more time indoors at home.
MINIMALISM
The anticipated popularity of minimalism in 2021 may also be connected to the pandemic. As professionals began to work from home and many families spent more time together inside their homes than ever before, they may have recognized a need to cut back on clutter, including extra furniture. A minimalist approach is both simple and clean, which can make homes feel more spacious.
MULTIFUNCTIONAL SPACES
Homeowners asked a lot of their homes in 2020, as rooms were transformed into multifunctional spaces seemingly overnight. HGTV notes that spending more time at home showed homeowners that it may not make sense to dedicate entire rooms of a home to a single purpose. Renovations that can help homeowners transform rooms into multifunctional spaces figure to be hot commodities in the years ahead.