2025 is here! With the arrival of a new year comes new resolutions and new chances to make your home the comfortable, attractive space you've always wanted. The last few years have seen changes in the way we build and decorate our homes and our interior spaces. Just five years ago, it seemed like gray was on every surface in every room, and white was the color of every kitchen.
Today, we're seeing shifts in color preferences, pattern preferences, and designs of all types. In Connecticut, homeowners seek ways to make their spaces more inviting, intimate, and personal.
Whatever you're hoping to achieve with your home renovation, work with a Connecticut contractor that you trust. Hiring a design-build contractor can make your job easier because your contractor will have an in-house design team to help you create the style you've been looking for. Either way, choose a professional contractor with good references, great communication skills, and a reputation you trust.
Gray is still a preferred color for many Connecticut homeowners, but recently, earthy neutrals have made an appearance in more Connecticut homes. Shades of cocoa and cream can be found in hallways, dining rooms, living rooms, and more.
Renovating a kitchen? Painted cabinets are preferred over natural wood in most homes. Deep blues, rich earth tones, burgundy, chocolate, deep green, sage green, charcoal gray, and black are all colors homeowners turn to for their kitchen cabinet colors. Consider painting your kitchen cabinets a color that matches the walls to create a sense of continuity in your kitchen space.
Also becoming more common is Connecticut homeowners' interest in painting each room a different color. When choosing varied colors for your indoor spaces, remember to consider how each color will look from the next room. Clashing colors can be unsettling. For best results, coordinate colors from one room to the next to create a unified space, even as the palette shifts from one room to the next.
Creating a spacious bathroom is easy when you're using the right materials. More than ever, Connecticut homeowners are turning to glass showers with curbless entry to make their bathroom space appear larger and more open. Make your bathroom space feel even bigger with ample natural light. You can achieve this by replacing an old, small bathroom window with one that's larger. Privacy glass allows daylight to filter in without giving neighbors a view of your home interior.
Biophilic design is a concept that's taking over indoor spaces, both residential and commercial. The core idea behind biophilic design is that you can increase your connection with nature by bringing nature indoors. From potted plants to natural materials, there are many ways you can incorporate nature into your indoor space. Some suggestions for creating a biophilic design:
Of course, biophilic design also relies on potted plants. Consider installing an atrium or sunroom in your home to make growing plants easier and more rewarding.
You've heard the phrase "less is more." In modern interior decor, more is more. Homeowners around the state are getting more adventurous as they mix patterns and textures on floors, furnishings, and walls. Consider mixing patterned tiles and wallpapers to create a vibrant indoor space. Have a plan for coordinating these patterns and textures with your furnishings, pillows, curtains, and throw blankets.
Many homeowners work with interior designers to make their patterns pop. Work with your designer and your design-build contractor to create spaces that are playful and visually interesting without being overwhelming.
It's becoming more common for homeowners to dress up their interior spaces with colorful ceilings. In one version of this trend, homeowners paint their walls, millwork, and ceiling the same color. This is great for creating a contemporary space and setting the mood in your home interior.
Another option is to paint your ceiling a dark color while the walls remain a light neutral color. This dramatic interior design can create a more intimate feeling in your interior space, especially if your home has very tall ceilings.
One more option to consider for your ceiling is wallpaper installation. This is quickly becoming an option for homeowners who want to add visual interest to their rooms in a way that is creative and bold. If you live in a historic home, consider a tasteful pattern with a classic style. If you live in a modern home, patterns like stripes add personality and flair to your space. Consider consulting with an interior designer, or have your contractor present sketches or designs to ensure that your ceiling colors or patterns will look right in your new space.
In 2025, organic designs will be more popular than ever. From curvy, organic furniture to textured walls, you'll find hints of natural shapes and softened lines all around the home. On a related note, arches and curves are also rising in popularity and can be found in doorways, windows, and in alcoves in custom-made homes.
Home renovation trends are more exciting than ever. If you're ready to start your home renovation, start by finding the right contractor for the job. Check out Litchfield Builder's free guide to finding the right Connecticut contractor for your upcoming home remodel. Or, call us to schedule an in-home consultation.