Trendy or traditional? Experts weigh in on the styles to embrace and avoid when upgrading your home.
Whether a design is a seasonal trend or will stand the test of time is an important consideration when planning a home renovation project.
One thing that will never go out of style is a renovation that expands the usefulness of your home, says Michael Sauri, owner and president of TriVistaUSA Design + Build in Arlington. Take, for example, creating a connection between your indoor and outdoor living spaces. “If you can connect the inside of your home to the sunshine of your backyard or to a beautiful little garden, you can never go wrong with that,” he says.
Creating cohesiveness between the rooms in your home is another solid design choice.
“A good example of this is if the primary suite can have a bathroom that feels very relaxing and luxurious. That never goes out of style,” Sauri says. “It should feel like a curated, spa-like experience when you enter the bathroom.”
Smart home features also appear to be on the rise — and that trend is likely here to stay, says Stacey Dobrovolny, principal designer and founder of Two Navy Lane in Culpeper.
“This can be anything from blinds to light switches, chandeliers, fans, mood lighting, and more,” Dobrovolny says. “It’s been a big feature we’re seeing a lot of people integrating into their home projects.”
As far as trends to avoid, experts note that it all boils down to how long you plan to stay in your home.
“If you plan on being in your home for 10 more years, then I say do what you want,” Dobrovolny says. “If not, then still pick something you love, but make sure that it’s something that will appeal to the masses if you’re planning to sell your home.”
Dobrovolny recommends staying away from an all-gray aesthetic.
“That trend is definitely leaving,” she adds. “People are going back to brown tones. If you can’t make that leap, maybe meet in the middle and go with a taupe.”
Whatever trends you decide to follow or avoid, Sauri says to make sure you don’t skimp on insulation for your home project.
“This is something that people tend to not think or ask about, but you should spend as much as you can on quality insulation,” he adds. “This is what makes warm, comfortable houses in the winter and cool homes in the summer.”
Feature image courtesy TriVistaUSA Design + Build
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