Renovation

Interior Trends To Consider When Renovating A Property

Homeowners have an excellent opportunity to make cosmetic improvements while working remotely and streaming TV and movies.

Home maintenance is a chance to tinker in your shed and get some exercise with some projects. Painting ceilings and walls is an excellent workout. You can also involve the family in some jobs, such as painting furniture or stripping wallpaper.

Whatever home refurbishment you choose to do, start with a plan of what should be done and what it will cost so you can work out a budget. It’s easy to overspend on home renovations and home builds. Materials are costly, but not as much as labour, so you can complete more projects if that’s free.

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Budget

The main objective of a budget during this unprecedented time of uncertainty due to the coronavirus is to ensure that you spend within your means.

With the economic downturn, is there a chance you could lose your job? Plus, if you had to sell your home suddenly, you’d want to know whether whatever money you invested in the renovation could be recouped in the sale price.

Start with the end in mind by acknowledging your target market of buyers. Even if you’re not keen on selling your home right now, it pays to plan. Would your homebuyers be owner-occupiers or property investors? Here are some tips on interior trends for either type of buyer.

Go Industrial

Industrial interiors are becoming increasingly popular, offering a safety net for the less-than-nice DIYer. Exposed pipework, textured walls, and original flooring create a modern and rugged vibe.

Think greys, off-whites, and sharp blacks when it comes to colour. Dark wood is a popular theme for industrial settings, so if you’re updating a kitchen or bathroom, feature this in shelving and worktops.

See Green

Green is calm, pleasant, and rarely offensive. Its ability to add a peaceful vibe to any room is unprecedented, and it works from the bedroom to the entrance hall. This home renovation guide notes that sage, kelp, and mint are popular choices for 2024, according to Spruce, as are sea fog and sea haze.

Bring The Outside In

Plants are popular in many homes; they add life to blank spaces and offer many benefits. While your new tenants or homeowners won’t inherit the plants – unless you’re feeling generous – featuring them in the space ready for viewings can create a welcoming atmosphere. Hang plants in the corners of high ceilings, feature trailing foliage on shelves and pop greenery along windowsills and in empty corners to bring a little of the outside into the property.

Don’t Be Afraid To Go Dark

Dark colour schemes are becoming ever-popular, and 2024’s interior trends are no different, particularly for feature walls. Luxe navy wools, accentuated with gold accessories, work seamlessly in the lounge while deep shades of orange against white tiles in the kitchen create a pairing that any new homeowner will love. Opt for paint, which is easy to cover up should the new homeowners decide they want to change this.

Other quick fixes you can carry out during your renovation: