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“...studies predicts a steady
and significant rise in remodeling
projects that is projected
to reach $401 billion...”
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(BPT) - Home is more than just where
the heart is. Whether creating an office,
a socially distant gathering space or
making room for a loved one to move in,
people are using their homes in ways they
may never have before. Experts predict
homeowners will focus on upgrades and
home improvements that fit this evolving
lifestyle in 2022 and beyond. In fact,
the Leading Indicator for Remodeling
Activity from Harvard University’s Joint
Center for Housing Studies predicts a
steady and significant rise in remodeling
projects that is projected to reach $401
billion of annual spending by the third
quarter of 2022.
If you’re looking to make some moves
with home renovation projects in the New
Year, here are five trending upgrades for
2022 that will have lasting impact.
Refresh the staircase
You probably don’t spend much time
using staircases compared to the rest of
the house, so staircase design isn’t likely
top of mind. However, if you have dated
carpet on your stairs, you have a prime
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opportunity to revamp a central component
of your home for a small investment.
It could be as simple as installing new
treads, selecting new paint for the walls
and maybe a new stain on the trim. To
go the extra mile, local ironworkers are
happy to custom fabricate a handrail.
If you have kids in the house or older
family members moving in, keep safety
in mind on stairs to help them navigate
your home with ease.
Modernize the bathroom
It’s amazing how the right paint and new
hardware can revitalize a row of sad old
cabinets. With no major construction
involved, you can transform your bathroom
vanity over the course of a weekend.
Select new hardware that looks bold
and stately (think chrome bars, not little
plastic knobs) to match the tones in your
countertop, and remove the cabinets and
give them a fresh, neutral shade. If you’re
over the white-on-white bathroom look,
try a dramatic dark finish that will make
your new hardware and fixtures really pop.
Install new flooring
Flooring is quite literally the foundation
of design, so it must strike a blend of
fashion and function. Research flooring
with a good combination of durability
and timeless aesthetics, like the Duravana
hybrid resilient flooring, a waterproof
and eco-friendly product exclusive to LL
Flooring. Duravana’s range of styles are
designed to replicate the natural color,
grain and texture of real hardwood, with
more unique plank patterns than traditional
vinyl plank or laminate. Plus, its easyclick
installation makes it DIY friendly.
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Organize the mudroom
A little bit of organization in an entryway
can make a huge difference in the
functionality and flow of the home. Start
with simple shoe and boot storage, like a
DIY bench or wall rack, so those items
don’t spill out to hallways and bedrooms.
Wall hooks are helpful for when guests
arrive. And if you don’t have a true
mudroom, a bit of wall-mounted storage
can make even the slimmest entryway
feel intentional and inviting.
Define outdoor spaces
Once the snow melts,
adding a dedicated
lounge to your back or
side yard can feel like
adding a whole room’s
worth of square footage
to your house. It could
be as easy as a new patio set and a fire
pit with some gravel or simple flagstone
landscaping. Gabion baskets, framed
with good-looking lumber, can be made
into a simple divider or group seating.
Pergolas with climbing plants continue
to be popular. This outdoor space can
become a year-round retreat that everyone
will love. *