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Hot Home Project Trends

If you’re planning on a home-improvement project in 2022, you won’t be alone. One HGTV survey said nearly 40% of Americans have the same idea. But what to do? Here’s a look at what’s trending.

KITCHEN UPGRADES

Ease of use is often an initial consideration when deciding on a home project. But building equity is important, too, and kitchen upgrades address both issues. The HGTV survey asked thousands of people to name which space most needed an upgrade, and more than half pointed to their kitchens. Many have already done some work, as pandemic-era safety precautions kept us at home. Some 84% of respondents in a separate survey by Hausera said they worked on their kitchen, bathroom or laundry room over the last two years. Some twothirds of them said there was still more they hoped to do. Almost 40% of them had an eye on improving the space’s functionality.

PAINT IT BLACK

Minimalism and shades of gray have been popular for some time. Now, a Sherwin-Williams survey of interior designers found that some two-thirds intended to go darker in 2022. They’re going to incorporate the color black more into their kitchen projects, particularly matte versions. Minimalism in the kitchen is still on trend, as cabinets hide appliances via lift-up panels or pullouts. Stainless is still king, as convection ovens and air fryers continue to proliferate. Granite is set to continue as a go-to material for countertops. Premium options that are hot in

2022 include quartz and porcelain.

NEW FLOORING

This is one of the most common home projects, year in and year out. Low-maintenance flooring like ceramic tiles and hardwood also boast a timeless visual appeal. Technological advances also give us a wider array of choices in the form of versatile manufactured options. In fact, the engineered versions of hardwood flooring now make up a bigger share of the market than the traditional kind. Consider putting a consistent flooring choice through the home, since it provides greater cohesion but also makes the space appear to be bigger.

BOLDER BATHROOMS Bathroom makeovers are a stable in home improvement. DIYers will be taking it up a notch in 2022, as ambient lighting, industrial-style sinks, integrated shower seating, toilet tech like seat- warmers, auto-closing lids and underfloor heating systems proliferate. Brass finishes are back, in particular brushed brass. As with kitchens, gray will be giving way to black.

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