Our families, lifestyles, and needs will change as we move through life. In most cases, we must change and renovate our homes to accommodate and better meet our needs. Whether your bathroom, kitchen, bedroom or the lighting needs a change, there’s a way to improve your home.
A few recent home trends may stay the same throughout the years, but others will and have already changed. These new and old trends will affect your home’s value and can influence some designs.
In this article, the experts at Kay2 Home Renovations in Calgary share the top renovation trends of 2023. If you’re ready to start a home renovation, contact us for a no-obligation consultation.
Adding a home office
Creating functional home office spaces in homes was a trend brought on by the pandemic. Most people were working from home for a time, and many continue to do so. Having a functional and dedicated home office is essential for productivity and healthy well-being.
A home office renovation can include renovating an existing space or building a new dedicated room. For example, a spare bedroom, loft, or an area in the basement can be built into a new home office.
Alternatively, if you don’t have space inside, you can convert garage space or build a space on your property. That way, you can fit in a product workday while getting a change of scenery. It also won’t occupy space inside, making it ideal for large backyards. Consider building up with a new addition on top for a garage conversion. A home office can even double as a space for physiotherapists, artists, music teachers and more to teach and practice from home.
In addition, building an office space is considered a work expense. You can speak to your accountant about potential tax write-offs available for this type of home renovation.
Outdoor living spaces
Spending more time at home is another new trend arising in 2023, which brings another renovation trend. Maximizing your home and comfort should also include outdoor living spaces.
Outdoor living spaces can extend your home’s overall living space. You can use that space for dining, relaxing, entertaining, and spending time with your family. For a simple approach, adding a deck, patio or garden area will complement any home. And those outdoor living spaces can improve your home’s resale value. Potential buyers will be attracted to a functional and beautiful new deck or patio just as much as you are.
On the other hand, installing an outdoor kitchen and entertainment area is an excellent addition if you have the budget and time to go further. You can spend more time outdoors with all the comforts you need and enjoy your lifestyle at home, inside and out.
Sustainable green upgrades
Cutting costs and making greener choices is a steadily growing trend and priority among many homeowners. People want to be environmentally responsible, reduce their carbon footprint, and lower energy costs.
Advantageously, some green renovations are eligible for rebates to help cover the costs and encourage more homeowners to implement them. For example, the Canada Greener Homes Grant offers grants of up to $5,000 for eligible green renovations.
Solar panels are a great way to offset energy costs and will pay for themselves within a few years. In addition, even small changes such as low-flow faucets, dual flush toilets and LED bulbs will save a lot on monthly bills.
Other long-lasting additions that make sense include updating the insulation and installing triple-pane windows. These alone keep your home much more airtight, keep out the cold air, and ensure your home stays warm. Furthermore, those types of home upgrades are often eligible for government grants and incentives.
Kitchen and bathroom upgrades
The kitchen and bathrooms are two rooms in the home that will never go out of renovation favour. Every home and homeowner use these spaces as a priority, but in 2023, the cost vs. value of a kitchen remodel has increased from 71.2% to 85.7%, according to this report.
So, what can you upgrade? Top renovations include kitchen cabinet replacements, adding new countertops, and replacing light fixtures. Hidden built-ins are popular trends, like under cabinet lighting, soft close drawers or hidden refrigerators. These seamlessly blend in with the kitchen’s surroundings and keep the kitchen bright and clear without any visual clutter.
If you need inspiration for your kitchen or bathroom renovations, contact Kay2 Contracting.
Break rooms
Another trend that blends a private home office space and an outdoor living escape is an escape room inside. Homeowners design these rooms to provide emotional comfort and release whenever needed.
For example, book lovers will find peace in a built-in library with ceiling-height shelves, a reading nook and a blend of ambient and task lighting for hours of reading enjoyment. Other break rooms include Zen-themed yoga or meditation spaces, a soothing massage room, or an indoor garden. There’s no wrong choice for a break room since it’s a space that should make you feel calm and relaxed.
Curves are back
Curves were a prevalent trend in 2022 and were even more popular in 2023. Everything from curved kitchen islands, bars, furniture, door frames, and more are all curve potentials. This design adds a natural fluidity to any room and helps maximize space.
Additionally, it is a great design that lends itself to outdoor spaces, such as with a rock garden, deck or outdoor furniture.
A curved design can easily work for future ageing-in-place changes to keep your home safe. Without hard edges, there’s less risk of bumping into things and getting injured. Moreover, your renovation contractor can also widen doorways to complement those new arches and help accommodate assistive mobility equipment like wheelchairs and walkers.
Master bedroom remodels
More homeowners are investing in the master suite in 2023. As a place where you spend a lot of time and the place where you sleep, it’s key to feel relaxed there. In 2023, bedroom makeovers are a big theme that can easily last into the next year and beyond.
Natural, warm colours, window designs, seating areas and a spa-like ensuite are great renovation makeovers. In addition, you can add smart lighting and controlled blinds. These home upgrades add comfort, luxury, and energy efficiency to your bedroom renovation.
Work with a trusted company
Call a trusted renovation company before tackling any renovations or getting overwhelmed with planning. Companies like Kay2 Contracting are among the best renovation contractors in Calgary and bring years of experience, knowledge, and skill to every renovation.
Our team provides project management, design and construction methods that guarantee a smooth process. Kay2 Contracting’s knowledge and expertise in the construction industry means we can offer trusted and reliable services and guidance.
