Spring is here — and for many of us, that means that it is home improvement season! If you are looking for creative ways to spruce up your Atlanta home this year, here are a few of Atlanta’s most popular renovation trends we are seeing in 2017.
Reclaimed furniture (especially custom vanities)
Over the past few years, reclaimed wood and metal have become fashionable materials for creating unique items like dining room tables, coffee tables, workstations and the like. Lately, the idea has taken a natural next step toward using one piece of furniture for a different purpose. Highly popular this year, for example, are converted vanities — finding old chests of drawers, cabinets, consoles, etc. and converting them into unique, rustic bathroom vanities. Not only does this process add texture to your home and create a conversation piece, but repurposing furniture also helps the environment.
“Working wall” in the kitchen
As more of us look to free up space or “minimize,” the trend is toward making the most use of existing space. One way homeowners are doing this is to dispense with excessive cabinetry throughout the kitchen (often placed out of reach) and create a single “working wall” where all the items are stored, giving the rest of the kitchen a clean, open and uncluttered feel.
Matte appliance finishes
Stainless steel is still a design standard, as are counter-depth fridges and “hidden” appliances with facades that blend into the décor. But forward-thinking designers are now starting to incorporate matte finishes into new appliances, creating a warm, nonintrusive look. (Runner-up: If you want to head the opposite direction and add bold colors, take a look at the new 1950s-style retro fridges that are coming out in bold reds, oranges, blues, etc. This is also a popular trend.)
Shedquarters
As home-based businesses continue to thrive — and as more people these days are telecommuting — the new trend in outbuildings is the “shedquarters” movement. This involves building or reclaiming a small exterior structure on the property for office or multi-use space. Prefab shedquarters are even available now for purchase and installation — you can usually get one for under $10,000. This trend takes its cue from the “tiny house” movement and is a great renovation idea for homes that have no convenient office space.
Whether you are renovating your Atlanta home for your own needs or looking for increase your appraisal value, call Atlanta Fine Homes Sotheby’s International Realty when you are ready to buy or sell. For an appointment, call today at 404.237.5000.