It’s no secret that the housing market in Central Oregon has been a wild ride over the past few years. People have come from far and wide to enjoy everything this little mountain town has to offer and it’s made buying a home here incredibly competitive. This has left homeowners in an interesting situation. Sure, you could sell your home in Bend for much more than you may have purchased it for, but could you really find somewhere else to go without finding yourself up against multiple other buyers and paying far more than you’d like to?
Enter: the remodel. You’re ready for an upgrade, but you’re not ready to leave the town you love for a less competitive housing market. Your job is here, you’ve got relationships with friends, and you love how easy it is to get out and enjoy the outdoors. Why not make the most of what you’ve got and invest in a new kitchen, bathroom, or addition to your house? Hold onto everything you love about living here while making your home feel brand new.
A great way to get started on a remodel is to gather some inspiration and check out what’s trending in home design. You might not be a fan of everything that’s trending right now, and that’s okay! It’s more important to focus on choosing finishes that you’ll love for years to come. Plus, if you ever do decide to sell your home, you’ll want it to have a timeless look that doesn’t seem out of date 5 or 10 years from now.
Right now we’re really seeing a focus on organic, natural materials that bring a sort of tranquility to the home environment. These are things like wood and stone and they are often paired with muted, neutral paint colors in shades of green, clay, and cream. Linen, wool, and cotton textiles pair beautifully with these finishes to bring the whole design together. Check out this fireplace we recently completed; we were able to achieve a timeless look while taking inspiration from trends in natural finishes and modern clean lines. It calls back to Central Oregon’s rocky, volcanic landscape while giving the room a beautiful feature that acts as a piece of sculptural art.
If you’re looking to go a bit out-of-the-box, another 2022 home trend that’s starting to emerge is the use of unique tile. Tile can really bring a pop of personality to your kitchen or bathroom, especially when it’s paired with more toned down finishes on your cabinets and countertops. This trend can look vastly different depending on the style of the home and the way that it is utilized. Maybe your tile is a super bold color, it could be textured giving it a 3-dimensional appearance, or it’s fashioned from a material not often seen in traditional design styles.
The tile we used for this next project is anything but traditional. Its graphic illustrations, bold text, and vibrant colors combine to create a feature unlike any other. Forget the all-while kitchen, marble countertops, and modern aesthetic - this kitchen breaks all the rules. Don’t think you have to stay in any kind of lane when it comes to your remodel! It’s your home after all, you should enjoy what you’ll be looking at every day. If you’re worried about what the next buyer might think, just remember that everything can be changed, and most people will want to do some kind of upgrading to their new home anyway. And who knows, the next homeowner might just have as much personality as you do.
If you’re really stuck on what to incorporate into your remodel, don’t worry, you can always go back to the basics. Trends, unique features, and bold choices are fun, but if you’re just looking for an upgrade that will add value to your home and to your daily life, there’s nothing wrong with following some tried and true design guidelines. This next project is a great example of that.
Quality is the shining star of this kitchen remodel. While the design itself is quite simple, it’s easy to see how much of a difference it makes when the materials you choose are well made. From the cabinetry to the gorgeous island and countertops, this kitchen brings together a beautiful neutral palette to create a clean yet cozy feeling. The appliances pair perfectly with the other finishes, and the lighting and seating choices really complete the space. This is a great example of a kitchen that’s just plain nice. It doesn’t look like an obvious trend was used here, and it will stand the test of time and look just as beautiful if the homeowner ever decides to move on from it.
No matter what you decide to go for with your remodel, know that Total Home Solutions is ready for the job. From the kitchen to the bathrooms, we’re able to provide all the services needed to make your home feel brand new to you. No job is too big or too small.
With multiple decades of knowledge and hands-on experience, you can depend on our team to get your project done right. We value quality and service, and we work hard to make sure the relationships we build with our clients are positive. It’s important to know and trust the people working in your home - it’s your personal space and we want to treat it well! We hope that at the end of your project, you’ll be excited to reconnect with the people who helped you along the way should you want to start another renovation.
If you’re looking to get started soon, we encourage you to reach out to us as soon as you can! It’s the busiest time of year for us and the sooner we get things started for you the better. We make sure we have everything we need to complete your project before we start it, so it’s important to get on the books early.
Call our office at 541-647-0213, email us at info@mytotalhomesolutions.com, or submit your information at mytotalhomesolutions.com/contact. We look forward to making your current home feel like your dream home!