Thursday, March 17, 2022
For some, it's celebrated with traditional Irish food (hello, Irish soda bread—ooh, and corned beef and cabbage!). Others enjoy an Irish movie marathon or cooking to the tune of the best Irish songs. Honestly, how fun does that sound? And for others still, a night out on the town for a round of Baileys cocktails is the ideal way to celebrate the holiday.
Disaster Preparedness Repairs
Lastly, there’s another emerging home improvement project that deals more with preventative measures than aesthetics.
With the increasing incidence of climate-related disasters, about 25% of homeowners plan to spend on disaster repairs. Markets affected by climate disasters, including Houston, Dallas, Miami and Raleigh, spend between $600 and $2,300 in disaster preparedness home improvements, compared to $300 nationally. READ MORE
Outdoor Improvements to Yards And Lots
The average homeowner spent $8,400 on outside attachments such as porch, deck, patio or terrace improvements.
It’s the need to spend additional time outdoors that’s driving the uptrend in this type of home improvement project.
“We will continue to see a surge in home renovation projects with a focus on the outdoors, creating a seamless living space bringing the indoors out, it’s only natural after spending so much time inside,” says Claire O’Connell, Founder of Flipping School. “Design will be inspired by natural elements such as wood, rattan and hemp, paired with potted plants to create a seamless connection with nature.” READ MORE
Focus On Wellness Design and Sustainability
Flexible spaces, outdoor living and smart features all align with today’s homeowner’s wellness goals. The home improvement market will be heavily influenced by consumer preferences in line with a wellness-focused environment.
“Our home has now become our reprieve and we want it to be a place where joy is found,” adds Laetitia Laurent, interior designer and founder of Laure Nell Interiors. Homeowners look for wellness features that match their lifestyle habits, from steam rooms, hot tubs, zen gardens and smart appliances. READ MORE
One of the most noticeable lifestyle changes after the pandemic is the want to spend more time outdoors. As further proof of this trend, the American Institute of Architect’s 2021 survey showed that demand for outdoor spaces rose from 61% to 71% among respondents.
This trend is expected to continue in 2022. Bringing the outside in is a common theme among many home improvement projects expected to trend in 2022. READ MORE
Home Office Redesigns Focused On Productivity
Throughout the pandemic, the shift to the home office and remote learning had people struggling to find a suitable place at home.
Searches for home offices were up 108%, according to the 2021 Houzz Emerging Home Design Trends Report.
While some individuals are returning to the workplace, others adopt more hybrid work schedules that demand a productive home office space. READ MORE
