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Home Design Trends That Will Continue Into 2019

December 19, 2018 4:00 pm

Home Design Trends That Will Continue Into 2019

Remember plaid wallpaper? How about shag carpeting, track lighting, or avocado toned everything?! Like all trends, home decor’s ever-changing style can be hard to keep up with. No one wants to invest time and money into their home only to find out that their recent upgrades are quickly becoming outdated, or to have that dreaded thought of “What was I thinking?”. Here are some popular trends from this year that are sure to be big in 2019 and beyond.

Energy Savings

Everyone can embrace saving a few dollars here and there, especially when it comes to utilities. The energy efficient focus in 2018 extended to everything from appliances to materials used to build an actual home, and it is sure to trickle into 2019. Many homeowners are becoming more comfortable with the idea of “green” living, which means they want a layout that fits their purpose, yet is sustainable and uses natural light and renewable energy sources more readily. They’re also installing LED lighting and “Low-E” windows as well as low flow toilets to conserve on water consumption. Solar power is also looking to be a hot trend in 2019, as California recently became the first state to mandate that all new homes have solar panels starting 2020.

Open Concept

Also, known as an Open Floor Plan, creates large spaces by combining many previously separated living areas, such as the kitchen, dining room and living room. In turn, your home feels and looks bigger. This layout maximizes square footage by eliminating walls to sparsely utilized spaces, such as formal living rooms, and allows for a better flow of natural light. It’s also great for entertaining and lets the designated family member chef enjoy company while cooking.

White Cabinets

The rich, dark hardwood cabinet look might have been what adorned many new homes and renovations in the past, but white took over in 2018. By some accounts, it began in the East Coast and, with its Beachy vibe and clean minimalist look, has made its home in the South Bay. Some refer to this as “white is the new black” in reference to how popular black has been in the kitchen in recent years. One of the reasons white is taking over is that there are so many bold color options that work with white, really allowing for homeowners to keep a timeless neutral backdrop while changing out color schemes throughout the seasons and years.

The Great Outdoors

In some ways, outdoor living space is simply an expansion of the indoor living area. Most of the comforts of the indoors can be moved to the deck and patio areas of the home. It’s a low maintenance area that doesn’t have to be heated or cooled – you simply enjoy entertaining or relaxing in comfortable surroundings outside. More homes are going to be fitted with excellent porches, patios and decks in 2019, along with bifold or multitrack doors that help create a seamless integration between indoors and out.

Getting Smart

Automation is huge in practically every industry today, and it’s also witnessed a ton of attention in the home building and renovation industry. You’ve likely already considered a Nest thermostat for your home by now, and that’s just the beginning. Appliances are now entering the “smart” race as internet integration and technological innovation saturate the market in 2019.

Walk-in Shower

Walk-in showers are nothing new, but there is a huge move toward barrier-free walk-in showers with frameless glass doors that got huge in 2018 and will continue to explode in 2019. It completely modernizes a bathroom that might have been for decades crowded with a cumbersome tub/shower arrangement, the tub portion of which is seldom if ever used for bathing. The walk-in is also low maintenance, which is a bonus for today’s busy families. There are fewer parts to clean and no corners where mold can get caught up and is difficult to remove. So, think about future-proofing your bathroom with a walk-in, barrier-free shower.

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