Post Bubble Home Improvement Trends

While the housing market remains a bit shaky, even as the broader economy is improving. And after years of price declines and slow sales, homeowners have changed their priorities in home improvement trends. 

Instead of waiting for the good old days to return, homeowners are scrapping second-home dreams and choosing remodeling projects. They’re focusing on staying put and value-focused home upgrades. So lets take a look at a few of these current trends.

Kitchen’s and Storage: Far less homeowners are turning kitchens into grand showrooms. Homeowners, instead are focused on functionality such as expandable, roomy shelving and  more storage that can hold bulk items.

Smaller Bedrooms:  Before the housing collapse, homeowners wanted lavish master bedroom suites. There was a large bathroom, walk-in closet, sitting area, fireplace. This lavish trend has given way to smaller bedrooms designed to showcase a bed for sleeping. Homeowners would now rather be outdoors than, indoors and inactive.

Patio/Outdoor Spaces:   Because homeowners are spending so much time with wireless gadgets, more consumers want outdoor living space. Homeowners desires to have porches and patios to enjoy and connect their homes to the environment.

So even as the real estate market continues to slowly trend upwards, these are just a few of the new homeowners remodeling trends in our current market. So next time you are considering a remodel or upgrade, consider undertaking a value added project, that can benefit your homes overall value.

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