The home remodeling trends that last are the practical ones: open, multi-use living spaces, built-in storage, clean-lined kitchens with hidden appliances, walk-in showers with frameless glass, warm natural materials, and smarter, more efficient fixtures. Here's how each one shows up in real remodels.
Trends come and go, but the best ones make a home easier to live in, not just nicer to look at. These are the ideas we see homeowners asking for again and again.
Open, Multi-Use Living Spaces
Homeowners still want open, flexible spaces:
- Open plans that connect the kitchen, dining and living areas.
- Rooms that do two jobs, like a guest room that doubles as an office or a gym.
- Built-in wall storage that keeps open rooms from feeling cluttered.
Home Offices That Actually Work
Remote work made the home office a permanent room in many houses:
- Built-in shelving and a dedicated desk wall instead of a corner table.
- Good task lighting and plenty of outlets.
- Storage that closes, so the room can stay tidy when the workday is over.
Clean-Lined Kitchens
- Minimal cabinets. Flat-panel and handle-free doors, like our Delinea frameless line, give kitchens a clean, modern look.
- Hidden appliances. Paneled dishwashers and refrigerators that blend into the cabinets.
- Durable counters. Quartz remains a favorite because it is durable and never needs sealing.
- Touchless faucets and smart ovens for convenience.
See how to design your kitchen for style and functionality for more.
Spa-Like Bathrooms
- Walk-in showers with frameless glass.
- Lighted, anti-fog mirrors and better vanity lighting.
- Water-saving fixtures, like dual-flush toilets and low-flow shower heads.
See bathroom remodeling ideas for more.
Warm, Natural Materials
- Earthy colors like warm beige, terracotta and deep green.
- Mixed materials, with wood, metal and stone used together.
- Classic with modern, like vintage pieces in a contemporary room.
Modernizing an Older Home
Older homes can feel new without losing their character:
- Keep original details like brick or woodwork, and pair them with clean modern finishes.
- Update electrical and plumbing while the walls are open. It's the right time, and it's essential for safety.
- Trade dark, closed-off rooms for natural light and more open layouts where the structure allows.
Planning Your Remodel
Whatever you're planning, a GID remodel starts with a free in-home measure. Then you sit down with a designer at our Raleigh showroom and get a written quote for the full scope. See home remodeling for the projects we take on.