Thinking of updating your home? Looking for some great ideas to give your home that WOW factor and also add value? Cowan Building has uncovered some great new concepts emerging in the world of renovations.

After spending a lot more time inside your four walls, many homeowners are considering a revamp and renovation. Whether this is as easy as a lick of paint, updating the kitchen, or a complete remodel.

Let There Be Light

One of the best ways to add a spacious feel and also gain some value is to add more light into your home. This can be easily achieved with larger windows, or less intrusive curtain/blind solutions. Also considering skylights in darker areas of the home like hallways and bathrooms. Large windows with clever opening solutions can really add to the appeal of the room. Floor to ceiling windows will not only flood your home with light, but they will also add a beautiful focal point to your home.

Updating your windows can also add warmth and allow your home to be much more energy-efficient. Renovating your window-frames can also completely change the look and feel of the space. Just ensure that your chosen design does match. Going for an ultra-contemporary looking frame and window may not suit your rustic country abode. Getting the right advice is imperative.

Multi-Functional Area

An emerging trend in home design is also multifunctioning spaces. This can include games rooms, or extra loungerooms – one for the kids and one for the adults and also spaces for entertaining. This is a particularly important concept especially if you are now considering working from home a little more often than previously. Adding a space that can double as an office and also a room for guests, or parents retreating loungeroom. These can include smart design concepts including hidden office spaces, or bedding.

Mudrooms

This is certainly becoming popular with many family homes across the globe. Mudrooms are the addition of a small room where people can take-off their muddy shoes, store school bags, musical instruments, sports equipment, coats, and umbrellas. There are certainly many inspirational ideas flooding Pinterest of rooms being added or converted to allow for extra storage and a one-stop-shop for all the articles needed for the outside world. For busy households, these are a great functional and organisational tool to keep everyone moving with much fewer arguments. “Mum, have you seen my rugby boots!”

The Basics

If you are just after some basic ideas to add some freshness to your home, decluttering is a must. Many kitchens are now also removing the over-supply of cupboards to add light and a simplistic design option. Keeping your lines clean, simple, and uncluttered is key to adding space and light into any space.

Other ideas also include:

-       Wooden flooring (either real or look-a-like).

-       Light carpets and neutral walls colours

-       Adding a one wall focal point – grey or blues are very on-trend at the moment

-       Keeping the same colour scheme throughout the home

-       Add lighting – floor lighting in hallways etc

-       High ceilings – a great way to add the element of space

-       Large open-plan kitchens and loungerooms

Need some renovating/remodeling inspiration? Get in touch! Cowan Building.