March 1, 2020
From fashion that repeats every couple decades to returning fascinations with classic music, or literature. There is something in all of us that is swayed by popular opinion and wanting what is current and trendy. What does that look like in the homebuilding industry, shiplap anyone? In essence, much of the rationale behind remodeling and renovating is based around the “feel” of the house not being or looking how we know we want it to. On sales calls, I am often told: “my house just doesn’t feel current,” or “I can’t imagine what they were thinking when they picked this paint color, these fixtures, these cabinets, tiles, hardwoods…” Well…I know exactly what they were thinking… they were thinking: “This looks great, I love it!” Just like we all do when we get a new outfit (shout out to Eddie Bauer for my latest flannel). We all make immediate decisions that will, at some point, result in us being stupefied by our prior awful taste. Which begs the question, how do we remain current in our homes without having to remodel all the time?
Part of keeping a home looking fresh and current is maintenance, consider budgeting for paint and small updates in-between major renovations.
Avoid choosing tiles and other more permanent surfaces based on current trends. Find these patterns and themes in decor items that are more easily replaced!
Invest in quality brands for important fixtures. Select brands that are less expensive to repair than to replace!
**As always, design is crucial. Implementation is also very important, but it is far more important to sweat the process of creating spaces to allow for beauty now and in the future. I went to a tile store yesterday and saw a tile inlayed with brass bars. Installing a finish like this into a surface as permanent as tile will likely date your home to that span of 2019-2021 and you'll be remodeling again in no time!! Get great design advice, and choose to have excellent installation and craftsmanship. We would love to help, and would love your referral if you know someone looking to remodel or renovate!
Give us a call at 206-383-8084, or email tim@rwandersonhomes.com