10 Remodel Trends We'll See In 2020
1. Three-Tone Kitchens
More homeowners are opting for multiple colors when it comes to their kitchen decor. This might mean using
two different colors for upper and lower cabinets, or else dedicating a wall of shelves or a kitchen island as a contrast point.
2. Porcelain Countertops
Porcelain slabs are
heat resistant, extremely durable, and 30% stronger than granite. They're priced in the same general range as engineered quartz, which is still the most popular countertop material, according to
Houzz.com.
Porcelain slabs get as thin as 5 mm and can sometimes be installed over existing countertops, lessening expense and hassle.
Click the link for a list of
the pros and cons of porcelain countertops from Counter Top Guides.
3. Wood Cabinets (Walnut Is Trending)
White and gray cabinets have ruled the world of kitchens for the past few years, but now wood cabinets are regaining popularity. This time
walnut is the wood many designers are talking about.
Also popular: Blue and even black cabinets. Although they're more challenging to match with the style of some kitchens and are seen less frequently, they consistently pop up in trendy remodels.
4. Large, Multi-Tasking Kitchen Islands
Houzz.com reports that a kitchen island is a key part of most kitchen remodels, and the more jobs it can take on these days, the better.
Designers are incorporating sinks, microwaves, and mini-fridges into multifunctional kitchen islands that serve as additional seating and dining areas.
5. Butcher Block for Contrast
Many homeowners choose to use
a different countertop material for their kitchen island, and of those that do, over 40% choose butcher block or wood. (Houzz.com reports that 28% choose engineered quartz.)
6. Full Height Backsplashes (Slab is Trending)
Gone are the days of the 5-inch backsplash! The style is now to extend it to the upper cabinets or the ceiling, and one-piece slab backsplashes are becoming more popular.
Tip: Whenever the backsplash covers a large area (and especially when it extends to the ceiling)
it's important to make sure it won't be overwhelming to the viewer, regardless of whether it's made from one piece or multiple tiles.
7. Warmer Colors
Grey, beige, and "greige" have been the mainstays of interior color schemes for the past few years, but finally things are warming up again. (Note the resurgence in popularity of wood cabinets.)
Many designers are mentioning
soft coral, warm pastels, and colors with an earth tone base for 2020.
8. More Walk-In Showers
Luxurious walk-in showers continue to be hot items in the world of interior design. Their easy accessibility fits
the growing popularity of features that help people age in place, a trend that's likely to become even stronger as the senior home buying market expands.
Also trending: Freestanding flat bottom bathtubs, according to Houzz.com.
9. Floating Vanities
A floating bathroom vanity is
ideal for making a small bathroom look bigger, and it's also a trendy design feature being used increasingly for bathrooms of all sizes.
10. Wellness-Focused Features
"Wellness design" is a term we'll probably hear more and more of in 2020 and beyond.
Homeowners are looking for non-toxic building materials, paint and carpet that don't off-gas harmful chemicals, and purification systems for water and air. Anything that can be recycled is a plus!
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