This new year is all about starting fresh. After the past two years that we’ve all had, we can all agree that it’s time for a change. What does that change look like for you? Cleaning out your closest? Organizing your bookshelf or making some changes to your home’s aesthetic? 2022 is the time to take those steps.
As it turns out, we’ve been spending more time in our homes than ever before. Have you noticed things about your home that you aren’t exactly in love with? You aren’t alone in that discovery. So much time at home has given us a chance to stop and consider our space. If you’re looking to add more space to your home or modernize its design, it’s helpful to look at the latest trends in home design. Take inspiration from how others are reimagining their homes to make your home the best possible version of itself.
Reclaimed is the New Luxury Home Style
As with other areas of our lives, many of us are moving towards a more “green” lifestyle. It’s more clear than ever that our decisions and actions matter. Many homeowners are opting for reclaimed materials when constructing or renovating their homes. Reclaimed and sustainable materials help to reduce our environmental impact. But that doesn’t mean they are also without modern style. According to a survey of interior designers, 97% of them believe that sustainable materials will remain as one of the most popular design trends moving into 2022.
Reclaimed wood and stone are becoming increasingly associated with luxury architecture design. These elements not only represent timeless style and functionality, but also bring sustainability to home design. Repurposing existing materials relieves the need and demand for new materials. Adapting materials from previous constructions revitalize homes with new yet classic designs. Reclaiming also offers a second life to those materials.
Monumental Windows and Doors has been ahead of the green trend for some time. All of our products are constructed with sustainable, environmentally-friendly aluminum. We’re one of the few door manufacturers that adopted sustainable design early on. Compared to the alternatives, aluminum is a durable, recyclable, and low-maintenance material. It also happens to be one of the most abundant resources on the planet. By combining reclaimed materials with modern, sustainable construction, you can design a home made for 2022 and beyond.
Say Goodbye to the Open Floor Plan
Open floor plans have been popular home designs for years, but you can bet on the trend tapering off in 2022. If the past few years have taught us anything, there’s a desire to distinguish between working and living spaces. As the opportunity to work from home has soared across occupations and industries, many of us have tried to create multifunctional spaces in our homes to no avail. Establishing flexible working and living spaces is increasing in popularity with homeowners. These spaces can accommodate parents working from home and children engaging in remote learning, allowing entire families to live together and accomplish their daily activities with little interference. Open floor plans are trending out in favor of proportioned, ordered living spaces.
Of course, we recognize that achieving transitional architecture is intimidating for a lot of homeowners. The costs and challenges to build and destroy walls aren’t on the plate for most. So what can you do instead to renovate your home? Monumental Windows and Doors manufactures glass doors for this exact purpose. You no longer have to choose between an open layout and a multifunctional space. Achieve the openness of an open layout while maintaining privacy and multifunction design with glass doors. Distinguish between spaces in your home without compromising the true size and depth of your living space.
Floor-to-Ceiling Glasswork
Since we’ve had to rein in a lot of our outdoor activities these past few years, it only makes sense that bringing the outdoors to us has become a trending home design. Floor-to-ceiling windows provide a constant, bright flow of natural light into any home. Whether you’re in the city or out in the country, installing glass walls in your home provides ample lighting any time of the year. Modern exterior window design perfectly insulates homes during any season or environmental conditions. Here at Monumental Windows and Doors, we manufacture windows using multi-pane, Low-E-coated glass that creates a thermal break between outside weather and the home’s interior. Whether it’s a snowstorm or record heat, your home will use less energy to remain at a steady, comfortable temperature.
Feeling inspired? The most popular design trends of 2022 aren’t simply about style and aesthetics, but also about living better. Consider renovations that will improve you and your family’s lifestyle when making a decision. If you want to learn more about upgrading your home with durable, energy-efficient windows and doors, contact us today to find a dealer near you.