Atlanta Remodeling Trends: Paradigm Shifters
"Trends" is a common keyword searched online; when it comes to remodeling and home design, many trends come and go. There are also new ideas and advancements in home design that are called a trend when they first emerge, but in reality, they are ideas or materials that shift the industry as a whole! These so-called trends are so much more
lasting and significant. These can impact your quality of life, comfort
and health. These are trends we want to look at today...
Trend No. 1: Technology Integration And Automation
You’re
probably seeing this trend almost everywhere in your life right now.
Your phone syncs
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There are many home automation options on the market now |
It’s
not surprising that this digital integration and automation trend has
extended into the remodeling realm. There are ovens that are controlled
remotely from your phone, outlets that include USB ports along with
standard electrical receptacles, countertops and medicine cabinets with
built-in chargers, home security systems and much more Jetsonian
excitement to come.
Some of this
isn’t really new. Home automation has been around for a while, but it
is now becoming far more mainstream and user friendly. Image courtesy of myenergymonster.com
Trend No. 2: Healthy Home Living
How many times in the last 24 hours have you heard the term "Clean Living?" Beyond just the food
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Alpharetta Master Bath Remodel |
All
of these innovations are aimed at taking the best care possible of
yourself and your family. Stress management is part of that equation for
many, and the reason why amenities like steam showers are experiencing
double-digit growth. And there's nothing like a functional, organized home to reduce it's owners' stress; this is one of the major reasons we hear from our Atlanta remodeling clients as to why they want to renovate!
The focus
extends beyond products into space planning and design. There has been
growth in home fitness rooms, wellness centers to accommodate medicine
and vitamins in the kitchen or bath, a major emphasis on spa-style
master baths and an overall focus on using materials that are less toxic
for humans and pets alike. Healthy living trends are likely to expand
as more millennials become homeowners.
Trend No. 3: Sustainability
Here's another word we hear a lot these days! There
is a strong connection between the healthy living and sustainability
trends. There are also overlapping benefits. If, for example, the paint
you use is healthier to breathe, it’s also healthier for the planet.
Hands-free faucets reduce the spread of germs in your kitchen and
bathrooms.
AK offers a line of FSC Certified cabinetry, we've used sustainable materials like concrete and recycled glass on kitchen countertops and we help our clients design kitchens that make recycling and even composting easier!
Trend No. 4: User-Centric Design
Perhaps
it’s our smart phones and tablets spoiling us into wanting every area
of our life to be personalized and user-friendly. This has certainly
been the approach to home technology. Just about every control pad you
operate today — whether it’s cooking or showering — has been influenced
by Silicon Valley to be friendly and customizable.
User-focused
design extends into many other trends as well. For example, aging in
place and accessibility are becoming must-haves for many.
The user-focused
trend also shows up in the growth of low-maintenance materials.
Engineered stone tops that are easy to clean and never need to be sealed
have become the most popular in the industry, surpassing granite in
designer surveys. There are faucets with spot-resistant finishes,
upholstery fabrics and carpets with ever-stronger stain resistance and
self-cleaning toilets. User-focused equals convenience for
time-challenged homeowners.
Trend No. 5: Contemporary And Minimal
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Alpharetta Family Room Remodel |
Low
maintenance carries into unfussy styles that not only look cleaner but
are actually easier to keep clean. Sleek cabinet fronts without
elaborate molding or heavy hardware look more contemporary and fit
better into modern multitasking lives. Contemporary
is the dominant style being uploaded by designers online.
What’s
really most important in remodeling your Atlanta area home is not incorporating the latest trends;
it’s choosing those that fit how you and your household live. This is why AK takes the time to learn about your goals for your renovations! The best
investments are those that fit with your lifestyle, home, neighborhood
and budget. The good news is that there are so many more great options
to choose from today.
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