Green homes are a trend to be on the watch for, according to Architecture Digest’s, “10 Renovation Trends You’ll be Seeing a Lot of in 2022.” The onset of the pandemic has made the importance of health and environmental awareness top of mind. Reusing furniture, repurposing flooring and adopting sustainable materials and lighting that consumes less energy will be popular in the upcoming year.
Expect to see landscaping that is eye-catching yet protects, especially in areas prone to wildfire or flood, as well as exterior walls of brick or stone. There is an ever-increasing attention to sustainable options like bamboo or cork. Solar panels on the roof that take eco-friendliness even further may also bring added value.
Progressive building professionals focus on green building and sustainable living, including Internet of Things, smart home technologies, energy efficiency, intelligent water, indoor air quality, resilient housing, renewables, and clean transportation. These builders expect surging demand for net-zero, all-electric, healthy, resilient, connected homes.
The concerns from the pandemic led to realizations about safety and storage in the home, according to Bob Vila’s remodeling trends for 2022 predictions. HVAC units with “whole house” air filtration systems or anti-microbial tile could also become more common. “Many households now have several generations under one roof, and that means accommodating the difficulties the elderly might have with their day-to-day lives. To that end, expect to see many people renovating their homes for aging in place, complete with roll-in showers, grab bars, and nonslip flooring.”
