As the new year comes closer and closer, North Vancouver renovation trends are already changing. The renovation trends that were popular a few years ago won’t be the same ones that impress family and friends. While you most certainly don’t have to follow trends just because they’re in during a particular time of year, you can use trends to inspire you in your projects. Whether you’re gutting the entire home and starting from scratch or looking to focus on renovating just one room in your home, knowing the trends keeps you ahead of what’s to come in the new year.
Another benefit to knowing the trends is that you’ll know exactly what you want, making it easier to find a contractor and design team that can help you realize your vision. At Stylux, our entire team of designers, architects, engineers, construction experts and tradespeople are in-house as we don’t outsource. Want to learn more? Just get in touch with us.
High-Quality Flooring
The spotlight will remain on flooring in the new year. According to Statista, the floor covering market is expected to grow annually by 2.9%. While flooring has always been a popular focus, the hurdles 2020 threw our way is making it more and more important for people to have comfortable, beautiful homes to spend their time in. People are prioritizing comfort and looking at the features their homes lack as they’re spending so much time at home.
Whether your floors are outdated, you have carpeting you’ve been wanting to replace or you have tile or stone floors that keep you cold year-round, now is the time to invest. While hardwood floors are classic and timeless, they can be quite costly and more difficult to rely on when compared to faux wood flooring. Laminate flooring that looks just like real wood is humidity-resistant, mould-resistant, won’t warp in the presence of water and won’t dent when the little ones play.
Home Wellness Technology
With everyone prioritizing their health, people are looking for the best ways to make their homes a safe and sterile place. With this pandemic bringing about lung-related illnesses and worries regarding immunity, home wellness technologies are taking a front seat. While some people may worry about the use of toxic materials like lead, asbestos or mould in their home, others are concerned with the quality of their water and air. For this, air and water purification systems are ideal. They rid the air of bacteria, toxins and airborne diseases while keeping your entire family safe. Lighting systems like SAD lamps can also help to improve the sleep of people living in places that don’t get much sunlight during the holidays, much like Vancouver.
Energy Efficiency
Energy-efficiency has always been important, but it is now more so than ever. There are plenty of home features that are energy-efficient and built to make sure homeowners spend less on their utility bills. This is also fantastic from an environmental standpoint, ensuring your home is built for longevity, environmental-friendliness and cost-effectiveness.
You can opt for everything from energy-efficient HVAC systems to energy-efficient shower systems that save water while still giving you the same pressure as before.
High-Quality Window Treatments
There are countless high-quality, energy-efficient window treatments available on the market. With brands like Hunter Douglas pioneering the window covering market, there are innovative options that allow you to control light and temperature while saving you money.
There are honeycomb shades that maximize your home’s insulation and make sure that you minimize the use of your HVAC system and save money. There are sheer shades that gently filter harsh UVA/UVB rays while still allowing sunlight to softly spill through your home without the damaging effects of heat. With energy-efficient window treatments, you not only save money but also protect your flooring, furniture and electronics from being damaged.
Are you on the market for the best upcoming design trends for your North Vancouver renovation? Don’t hesitate to get in touch with us and learn more about how we can turn your space into your dream home in 2021.