December 3, 2024

Home Renovation Trends for 2025

If you’re a fan of home decor, you might find yourself browsing trends and taking note of what’s popular, including what people like to do with space and floor plans. If you’re planning a remodel for your home, you may use some of these trends as inspiration for your own project or help you find useful solutions for creating space and storage. 

Of course, no two homes are alike, and everyone’s needs and tastes differ. While keeping up with trends can be a great start to deciding what you want for your home remodel, remember that you have the power to shape your space according to your unique preferences. Don’t feel like you have to be limited by “what’s popular.” 

We’re sharing what design choices were the most popular this year. 

Kitchen Trends

Kitchens are one of our most requested renovation projects, and we see many emerging trends and popular choices for this space. 

Kitchens embodied serene yet functional this year. Cabinets took on warm white, blues, and greys for a tranquil color palette. Many of our clients still gravitated towards warm white countertops, and mismatched islands and cabinets were also widespread in many of our kitchens. 

Fans of subway tiles will be happy to know that they are still a trendy choice in the kitchen and look amazing in any shape or color, depending on your tastes. Quartz remains highly sought-after for countertops, especially from Cambria. 

Other popular design choices for the kitchen include:

1. Bar sinks and faucets
2. Air switches for garbage disposals
3. Gas ranges 
4. Drawer microwaves

Trending Colors and Materials

Of course, paint choices vary depending on the homeowner’s personal tastes, but Greek Villa by Sherwin Williams, in particular, is always a crowd favorite. This warm white can help brighten a space while still making it inviting and homey. Like Greek Villa, other warm white tones and blues were often the hues of choice, perfect for an area in a coastal setting. While the “all-white” aesthetic may be fading for some, we’re seeing clients still lean towards warmer whites and adding pops of personality for a space that feels light and open but still has a bit of color and character. 

Quartz isn’t just a popular countertop choice for kitchens; it’s great for bathrooms, too! Because it’s nonporous and easily sanitized, quartz is a great low-maintenance material. Clients opted for a classic quartz look with beautiful veining, but some also loved quartz that mimicked the look of natural stone to bring a little of the outdoors in. Also, with some of the new quartz technology, clients can have the aesthetic natural stone brings but the added lasting benefits of quartz.  

Brushed nickel is always a classic choice for many clients and pairs beautifully with the warmer color palettes we’ve seen homeowners gravitate toward. It’s a timeless finish for hardware, plumbing, or light fixtures that complements a wide range of aesthetics and decor preferences, providing a sense of reassurance in your design choices.

Styles for Now and Beyond

Charleston homes are steeped in history; many have stood for several decades. Even homeowners moving into homes that desperately need some updating and renovation still try to maintain the house’s original aesthetic. Many of our clients with older homes naturally gravitate to traditional or transitional styles; however, seeing more contemporary touches in newer structures isn’t uncommon. 

Of course, the coastal aesthetic will always be popular in Charleston. Even clients moving from out of town fall in love with the serenity, rustic touches, and light that come with coastal decor. While clients are starting to gravitate towards warmer colors, the whites, greys, blues, greens, and yellows found in the coastal aesthetic remain popular in the Lowcountry. 

As the new year approaches, we still expect clients to opt for these timeless aesthetics while adding their own spin. Wallpaper has become very popular for powder rooms or adding a bold touch to a space, and we expect to see this continue as homeowners move away from stark white. With people moving from other states and even from overseas, we are excited to see new combinations and styles come into play in 2025. 

The most important trend of all, however, is individuality. 

Your unique style and personal touch are what truly make a house a home, and this trend is one that will never go out of style. Embrace your individuality and let it shine through in your home decor choices.

Recently, homeowners and designers have forgone what’s “popular” in favor of adding uniqueness and personal taste to a space. Whether you like to have the current color of the year on your walls, have a themed game room, or turn your space into an ode to the Victorian era, one thing that will never go out of style is your sense of what will make your house feel like a home. Ready to make your home inspiration a reality with our 30 years of superior performance, craftsmanship, and service? Contact us today!