Home Improvement Trends 2021

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In an ideal world, we’d be able to move into a new home and not have to make any alterations. However, as life goes on, situations change and there’s a good chance you’ll need to make amendments to your home. Considering how the past 18 months have gone, many of us have been spending more time in our own homes, which has led to home improvements being at the top of most people’s priorities lists. 

Whether you’re looking to take on full renovation projects or just make small interior changes, there are several improvements that seem to be popular choices for many homeowners in 2021. In this blog post, we’ll look at some of the common home improvements of this year, and we’ll look at the reasons why people choose to go ahead with home improvements. 

Reasons to consider home improvements

There are several reasons to make changes and improvements to your home, and every homeowner might have their own personal reasons for doing so. Many families choose to make improvements to increase the comfort and enjoyment of the home environment, as well as increasing the home’s functionality. 

If homeowners know they might be looking to sell at some point, they may want to increase the value of their home through renovation. This may involve construction work or simply redecorating and fixing any cosmetic issues with the property. 

Some homeowners make improvements to increase the efficiency of their property. As the public is more aware of the need to push towards renewable energy, people are making a conscious effort to do more from home. Other improvements such as double-glazed windows, heat pumps, and upgraded insulation are other common options for those looking to increase the efficiency of their homes. 

Home office space

Home office

With more people working from home, office spaces are becoming more of a must-have within houses. Many homeowners are choosing to utilise existing space to create a home office area. Common spaces for small home offices include hallways, under staircases and in conservatories. Others who need a larger workspace have transformed entire rooms into home offices. 

Increased outdoor living areas

A further 2021 trend that has occurred following an increased amount of time spent in the house is outdoor living spaces. The options available for outdoor living areas are endless, however, many people choose to go with outdoor covered seating areas, outdoor kitchens, and areas with firepits. 

Decking has become a popular choice of outdoor renovation, with people building garden areas that link from the back entrance of the house further into the garden. Those with bigger outdoor spaces available are choosing to build full recreational areas, fully kitted out with furniture and fixtures. 

Incorporating eco-friendly solutions

A switch towards more renewable energy sources is a movement that is taking place across the world. More homeowners are taking the initiative and incorporating eco-friendly energy solutions into their properties. Solar panel installation is one of the most popular adjustments homeowners are making to make their homes eco-friendlier.

Eco-friendly home improvements can help to save you money in the long run and ensure your energy usage is more efficient. Other popular eco-friendly solutions include the installation of geothermal systems and smart home thermostats. Making eco-friendly home improvements will not only make your house greener, but it will also increase its value, as energy-efficient homes are highly sought after by modern buyers. 

Giving existing rooms a new lease of life

Home gym

Whether you are wanting to give your bedroom a much-needed facelift, or whether you want to completely repurpose a room, interior design lease of life upgrades are a common improvement for most homeowners. 

If you are looking to create a new recreational space within your home, some of the more common trends of 2021 have been to create home-gyms, gaming rooms, or cinema rooms.

Of course, you can design your recreational room specific to an activity you are most interested in. If you are wanting to create a recreational space, but aren’t sure which room you can convert, consider looking into basement or garage conversions (if you are able to).

Providing you meet certain specifications, you won’t need planning permission for basement conversions or garage conversions, as the changes will be covered by permitted development rights (PD)