The Top Home Trends of 2015

2015 has seen a variety of home trends come and go, but a select few were here to stay with timeless styles that evoke feelings of tranquility. The Huffington Post says that one of the fastest ways to decorate a room is to add some large artwork and over-sized decor. Chef’s kitchens and customized cabinets are some of the luxury trends that are commonly being seen this year according to Consumer Reports.

Blue is the new white

Bold blue colors are being used on walls, floors, pillows, accent lights, and much more. The deeper and richer the color the better says the Huffington Post. One combination being used in kitchen remodeling jobs this year is to paint the kitchens blue and used open-faced cabinets that are custom built for the space. This pairing is a common theme that contractors have seen in the past year.

Other favorite trends

  • Blonde furniture
  • All-white designs
  • Retro art
  • Dual sinks
  • Stand-alone tubs

Smart technology

Everyone is looking to automate their home. With devices that let owners watch the home no matter where they are, people can now take home security with them wherever they go. The Nest thermostat is revolutionizing the way people run their home with energy-efficient settings that save money when the family is gone for the day. Even refrigerators can send an email to the homeowner when they run low on products like the Bud Light refrigerator that can track the number of bottles and cans in the cooler showcased by Media Post.

Outdoor living areas add square footage

All extra space added to a home is usable for some purpose or another. A sunny outdoor deck can be screened in to create a sun porch for reading and eating breakfast. Kitchens can be put in the garden to increase the entertaining space of the home. Even a front yard fire pit with a few chairs on a paved circle is additional living space that can add value to a house.

Touchless technologies

One of the favorite items of 2015 has been the Koehler PureFresh Toilet that let people wave their hand to touch the toilet and keep the germs away. Voice-activated security systems are another popular technology in 2015. Faucets from manufacturers like Moen are motion-activated and a favorite addition to custom kitchens designs this year. Motorized kitchen cabinet doors from a company called Elmwood Fine Custom Cabinetry lets the homeowner touch the door to operate it.

This year, the combined theme is along the lines of retro blues and whites with a flair for modern customization. Attractive technologies packaged in patterned themes to blend in with the decor. The sleeker, the better when it comes to home appliances, fixtures, and faucets. Streamlined and colorful will never look bad in this years modern home. Trendy homeowners are not afraid of personalization. They just want it organized and neat.