SPECIAL SECTION : HOME & GARDEN RENOVATION GUIDE
2024 INTERIOR DESIGN TRENDS
Add your personal style to these design trends to bring beauty to your home .
Love the Light . Natural light never goes out of style . If your home boasts the beautiful rays of the sun , be thankful and let it shine .
If you ’ re in a more wooded area or lack windows , there are options to brighten up the spaces where you need it most . Kitchens are often a room for homeowners to enjoy extra light . Use light paint and cabinet colors , and reflective materials , to catch any brightness that is shining through or to create the appearance of light .
Hearth of the Home . Spaces are being built to keep the family close . Kitchens include seating for the family at the counter or island , and family rooms are including space for everyone . While inclusion is key , balance comfort and style with cozy furniture pieces and sleek design choices . Many pet lovers are even keeping their four-pawed family members in mind , designing built-in feeding stations in newly designed kitchen islands , keeping bowls off the floor and tripping hazards at bay .
Sustainability . Our families ’ future may seem far away , but what we do now will impact how our kids , our kids ’ kids , and those beyond will live . Sustainability is on the minds of companies across the world , aiming to provide consumers with eco-friendly options for everything from flooring and cabinets to furniture and countertops . Keep environmental impact in mind when choosing what you put in your home . Many showrooms are now offering exshowroom designs for sale — a win-win for cost savings and saving the environment .
A Few Key Upgrades Can Really Pay Off
Pittsburgh is considered one of the most affordable U . S . metro areas to buy a home , according to the National Association of Home Builders / Wells Fargo Housing Opportunity Index . In addition , millennials — falling in the prime first-time homebuying age of mid-20s to late 30s — are the largest generation in America and looking to make their next move with growing families . If you ’ re planning to sell your home now or in the not-too-distant future , you might want to check out the following upgrades that can help make your house more attractive to potential buyers .
Adding Square Footage or the Appearance of More Space
Many companies are offering remote work opportunities , reaffirming the need for a home office — a room that often went unused prior to 2020 . But adding square footage of any kind is looked at as an upgrade . There may be unused or misused space just under your nose !
• Create home office space . A dedicated space for working could prove valuable for any number of buyers . Whether it ’ s a family with a parent ( s ) working from home , or with kids who could use the space for virtual learning or homework , the area could function in a variety of different ways . A home office could also be used for hobbies . This versatile room gives buyers space for their specific needs .
• Spruce up or add outdoor entertaining space . The percentage of homes with patio space is on the rise , proving that an outdoor entertainment area is in high demand . Whether you have a little space or a lot , the opportunity to tidy up outside could pay off .
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