Do you know which types of homes, both inside and out, are getting a lot of attention online these days?

According to the 2023 Houzz U.S. Emerging Summer Trends Report, homeowners are looking to make the most of their space by tackling remodeling projects that not only create new living areas but also give their property a whole new look. Houzz, a popular home improvement site, analyzed the latest search data from homeowners, designers, and contractors to discover the top trends currently buzzing in the industry.

A Basement Refinish

Hey, did you know that a lot of people have been searching online about finishing their basements recently? Apparently, homeowners are really into turning their big, empty spaces into cool family or recreation rooms! They're doing stuff like adding movie theaters, game rooms, and even exercise areas. I read a report that said the search term “basement golf simulator” saw a huge increase in popularity among all the home improvement searches.

Rooftop Lounging

Did you know that more and more homeowners are looking to expand their living spaces? According to Houzz, searches for "rooftop deck" and "rooftop patio" have gone up by 90% and 40% respectively. This trend seems to be happening mostly in urban areas where outdoor space is highly sought after.

Bathroom Accessibility

It seems like more and more homeowners are considering renovations in their bathrooms to make them more accessible as they grow older and want to stay in their homes. According to Houzz, there has been a significant increase in searches for "age-in-place bathrooms" and "handicap-accessible bathrooms" compared to last year. Some of the popular features people are looking for are handheld shower heads, bathroom vanities that meet ADA standards, and showers without curbs.

Industrial-Style Kitchens

More and more homeowners want to switch up their clean, white kitchens for something with a bit more edge. They're getting intrigued by the idea of having an "industrial kitchen," with cool features like track lighting, pull-down faucets, stainless steel countertops, and a brick wall. And now, people are also starting to take a liking to concrete countertops and copper backsplashes to complete the look.

The Entertainment Kitchen

Did you know that more than half of homeowners who are renovating their homes are actually designing their kitchens with entertaining in mind? It's true! According to a recent survey, people are increasingly searching for features like open-concept kitchen to family room designs and island cooktops and ranges. These layouts allow hosts to interact with their guests while they're busy preparing a meal. Another popular feature that people are now searching for is a walk-in kitchen pantry. This not only provides extra storage space for kitchen goods, but it also serves as a hiding spot for smaller appliances like toasters and coffee makers.

Carving Out Some Division

The open-concept design is really popular in kitchen designs these days, but homeowners still want some privacy. The folks over at Houzz noticed that more people are getting excited about design features that can create temporary separation, sort of like a fancy room divider or a cool partition wall. They even mentioned something called a "Shoji screen," which sounds pretty interesting!

Painted Ceilings

You know, people are starting to think outside the box when it comes to accent walls. Now, they're looking up at the fifth wall, the ceiling, to add some flair. It seems like painting and adding texture to ceilings is all the rage lately. According to the latest trends report, there's been a huge increase in searches for "high-gloss ceilings," "painted ceilings," and even "black ceilings" in the past year. And guess what? "Tongue-and-groove ceilings," which are those wooden planks that go across the ceiling, have seen a whopping 73% increase in searches too. It's a whole new way to jazz up any space!

A Historical Revival

People nowadays are blending classic architectural features with modern ones. It's interesting to see that there's a rising popularity in search trends for Colonial and Spanish Colonial styles. Homeowners are specifically looking for design elements like "front porches" and "formal living rooms" in the Colonial style, and "Spanish Colonial exteriors". According to the report, homeowners are seeking the assistance of architects and designers to preserve the traditional essence of their homes while giving them a fresh and well-planned look.

Enhancing Outdoor Style

People are really getting creative with their outdoor spaces and not letting limited size hold them back. According to the report, there has been an increase in searches for things like "small swimming pool," "small plunge pool," "small pool house," and "small screened-in porch ideas" over the past year. And it seems like having a small outdoor kitchen is becoming increasingly popular as well, with searches for that doubling in the past year.