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Homeowners are trying to maximize their space by taking on remodeling projects geared toward creating new living areas while overhauling their property\u2019s style, according to the 2023 Houzz U.S. Emerging Summer Trends Report. Houzz, a home improvement site, analyzed the latest search insights from homeowners, designers and contractors to identify the following top trends. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Online searches for \u201cfinishing a basement\u201d have increased significantly over the past year as more homeowners look to turn their large, open spaces into a family or recreation room. Basements are being refinished to create a spot for watching movies, playing games and exercising, according to the report. The search term \u201cbasement golf simulator\u201d posted one of the biggest upticks among home improvement-related searches, the report shows.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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More homeowners are looking up to expand their spaces. Houzz found that \u201crooftop deck\u201d and \u201crooftop patio\u201d searches increased by 90% and 40%, respectively. The trend is mostly occurring in metro areas where outdoor space is a hot commodity, the report notes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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More homeowners are showing an interest in renovating their bathrooms to include accessible features that enable them to live in their homes longer as they age. Houzz found that searches for \u201cage-in-place bathrooms\u201d and \u201chandicap-accessible bathrooms\u201d more than doubled compared to a year ago. Popular add-on features include handheld shower heads, ADA-compliant bathroom vanities and curbless showers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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A greater number of homeowners are showing a desire to swap out their pristine, all-white kitchens for something a little more rugged. \u201cIndustrial kitchens\u201d are generating greater interest, particularly for features like \u201ckitchen track lighting,\u201d \u201cpull-down kitchen faucets,\u201d \u201cstainless steel countertops\u201d and a \u201cbrick kitchen wall.\u201d Houzz researchers also noticed a growing interest for \u201cconcrete countertops\u201d and \u201ccopper kitchen backsplashes\u201d that fit within this style.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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More than half of renovating homeowners surveyed say they\u2019re designing their kitchens for entertaining. Searches over the past year have grown for \u201copen-concept kitchen to family room\u201d and \u201cisland cooktop and ranges,\u201d the survey says. These features allow hosts to prepare a meal as they engage their guests. Searches also have doubled for a \u201cwalk-in kitchen pantry,\u201d with a space to not only tuck away kitchen goods but also hide toasters, coffee makers and other smaller appliances.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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Open-concept design is popular in the kitchen, but homeowners still desire some privacy. Houzz researchers saw an uptick in interest in design elements that create temporary separation like a \u201cliving room divider,\u201d \u201cShoji screen\u201d or \u201cpartition wall.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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The fifth wall is becoming the new place for an accent wall. Paint and texture are dressing up more ceilings. The trends report shows searches have spiked over the past year for \u201chigh-gloss ceilings,\u201d \u201cpainted ceilings\u201d and \u201cblack ceilings.\u201d \u201cTongue-and-groove ceilings\u201d\u2014which are wooden planks that fit side to side across a ceiling\u2014are also up significantly, with searches growing by 73% over the past year, Houzz reports.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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Classic architectural elements are being mixed in with contemporary ones. Notably, search trends are up for features commonly associated with Colonial and Spanish Colonial styles. For example, homeowners are searching for Colonial design elements like \u201cfront porches\u201d and \u201cformal living rooms\u201d as well as \u201cSpanish Colonial exteriors.\u201d \u201cHomeowners are hiring architects and designers to help them honor the roots of their homes, while updating them with a cohesive, intentional look,\u201d the report says.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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Homeowners are making the most of their outdoor space and aren\u2019t letting limited size shrink their plans. Searches for \u201csmall swimming pool,\u201d \u201csmall plunge pool,\u201d \u201csmall pool house\u201d and \u201csmall screened-in porch ideas\u201d grew over the past year, the report notes. Also, researchers report that searches for \u201csmall outdoor kitchens\u201d have more than doubled over the past year.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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Find out what home styles\u2014both interior and exterior\u2014are seeing dramatic increases in online searches. Homeowners are trying to maximize their space by taking on remodeling projects geared toward creating new living areas while overhauling their property\u2019s style, according to the 2023 Houzz U.S. Emerging Summer Trends Report. Houzz, a home improvement site, analyzed the latest … <\/p>\n