This article was written by Maria Frank and published in the Sunday, September 22 and the November 17 2024 editions of the Houston Chronicle.
What’s your next renovation inspiration? Whether you’re looking to upgrade your kitchen, bathroom, or your master suite, a good designer can help you reimagine and elevate any space in your home.
Trending: Color Stories
A fresh coat of paint is an affordable upgrade, but you can make it luxe by choosing a high-end brand in an on-trend color you love. Pantone’s 2024 Color of the Year is “Peach Fuzz,” a light, delicate shade that sits between pink and orange “this soft, heartfelt hue expresses the desire to nurture kindness, compassion, and connection.” This color brings a sense of calm and coziness, and it is versatile and easily adapts to different styles and preferences.
Trending: Sustainability
Today’s homeowners want sustainable solutions when they upgrade their homes. From energy-saving appliances to eco-friendly materials, the trend toward more Earth-friendly renovations is on the rise. Working with a designer can help you identify manufacturers using sustainable processes as well as materials.
Trending: Dream Kitchen
The hottest kitchen renovation trends in 2024 are all about making kitchens more intuitive than ever. Create your own blueprint for chef’s kitchen perfection, and keep the following trends in mind:
Smart technology: Smart appliances that can be accessed via a smartphone app give you more control than ever, even when you’re not at home. Start dinner from the car, or peek at the interior of your refrigerator while you’re strolling the aisles of the grocery store.
Custom cabinetry: Specialized storage solutions reduce clutter and wasted space in your drawers and cabinets; pull-out drawers for spices, horizontal slots for trays and cookie sheets, pot-and-pan caddies, and even compartmentalized pull-out baskets for trash and recycling.
Kitchen lighting: Layered kitchen lighting is designed to set the mood and provide the perfect amount of illumination for any task.
Still Trending: Spa-Like Bathroom Retreats
Bathroom remodeling remains strong, and bathroom upgrades trend toward luxury with a focus on natural spa-like elements. Renovating your bathroom to be a spa-like retreat can include practical changes like installing a water closet or luxurious touches like fireplaces, wine coolers, and coffee stations.
Trending: New Spaces
Do you have a “hidden” space in your house that could use an upgrade? Laundry room renovations can improve storage and organization, making chores less of a chore. Custom cabinetry can help you transform awkward or transitional spaces to create mud room/laundry room or mud room/pet parlor combinations. Spare bedrooms can be upgraded with new cabinetry as well, whether you want more storage for guests or a complete transformation into an office or hobby room. Outdoor living spaces, particularly kitchens, are the most popular outdoor projects requested. There are many durable and beautiful cabinetry options to surround a built-in grill or smoker.