Every year, there are a number of new and exciting trends that surface within the home design and remodeling fields. Some of these come and go without much more than a whisper, while other trends come barreling onto the scene and leave lasting marks on the industry.

Staying on top of each new development can be challenging, and knowing which new trends are here to stay can go a long way towards helping you grow your remodeling company. To help you keep track of what’s new in home design, take a look at these new and popular trends that have planted roots in homes across the country.

More Colors Throughout the Home

After years of neutral colors reigning supreme in the home, the time for rich, vibrant colors has arrived. This boost in color has been one of the year’s biggest trends, and it’s already making its mark in the design and remodeling industries. Expect to find blues, greens, and even deep, earthy tones populating everything from the kitchen to the bathroom.

Homeowners are looking for their homes to be a place of warmth and comfort, and this spark of saturation is just one of the newest ways they’re pursuing that. As you approach clients who are in need of remodeling, be sure to see where they want to see color injected into their space. The more warm, bright colors you can fit into a home, the more nurturing and energetic it will feel, creating a space people will naturally be drawn towards.

Vintage Fixtures

Vintage design has been growing in popularity for a while now, but as homeowners begin to shift away from neutral colors and the sheen of stainless steel appliances, the desire for vintage aesthetics has begun to truly grow.

This trend toward vintage is especially evident in lighting fixtures, as people express a preference for classic options like sconces, lanterns, and chandeliers. It’s even become possible to outfit these classic fixtures with modern technology and features, so you don’t have to sacrifice practicality in favor of aestheticism.

Nature and Floral Elements

Greenery has been gradually catching on in the interior design space, and it’s finally breaking into the mainstream in a big way. Tropical floral designs have been around for a long time, but recently, people are expressing a distinct fondness for larger-scale floral patterning in their home designs. In addition, nature itself has begun to creep its way from the outdoors in, as plantlife décor and colors are becoming staples for the living space.

Natural wood fixtures and accents are also a great choice, as they easily add a flourish of warmth and comfort into a living space. This extends to natural fabrics and other wood-based features as well, which are currently experiencing a boost in homes thanks to the way they bring nature inside, imbuing it with an airy, welcoming vibe

Technology in the Home

While there is an unmistakable trend of vintage, natural design sensibilities, that doesn’t mean that technological integrations are no longer a hit. With so many new homes being built with smart technology already included, it was only a matter of time before it became a staple for remodeling projects as well. Kitchens are a focal point for this trend, as smart appliances and lighting are rapidly becoming staples in modern home designs.

Technology is even taking hold in the bathroom, and can include everything from water heaters that know your preferred temperature to built-in towel warmers, to cleverly placed smart lighting. With smart lighting fixtures, the homeowner can set the lights to adjust to the time-of-day, and with the cost of energy not going down anytime soon, this can be a cost-effective addition to any home remodel that both increases its market value and its practicality.

Embracing the Trends

Staying on top of every new trend or development in an industry can feel like a full-time job. Ideas come and go, designs fall in and out of style, and the preferences of homeowners are always changing and never universal.

When you commit the time and energy to market research and observation, you’ll be able to catch onto new and exciting trends as soon as they find their footing. This will help you and your team continue to fine-tune your industry expertise and better equip yourselves to deliver on all of your client’s hopes and dreams - even if they haven’t realized them yet.