If you’re looking to update your home, there are some wonderful trends sweeping the nation right now. Whether you want to focus on the kitchen or the bathroom, we’ve compiled some of the more popular ideas below!

Bathroom Remodeling Tips:

• One Material (Bathroom)

For those old enough to have lived through the 1980s, this is a trend you’ll probably recognize. From floor to ceiling, the idea is that you use just one material for everything. While the most popular option is tile, there could also be a potential for custom concrete, plaster, fabricated natural stone, and other materials.

Offering simplicity and uniformity, this change can have quite the impact.

• Statement Mirrors (Bathroom)

Of course, there’s nothing new about having mirrors in the bathroom. However, standard mirrors are no longer enough. In 2019 and beyond, it seems we can bring out a playful and rule-breaking side with a fancy mirror. While the rest of the room conforms to the straight-line design, a wacky mirror of an unusual shape can add a new lease of life.

For those on a small budget, this is a fantastic trend because it won’t break the bank.

• Freestanding Tubs (Bathroom)

As the world focuses more on self-care and designing a home that suits their needs, it seems there’s a movement back towards the classic freestanding tub. Is this because walk-in showers have dominated in recent years? Perhaps homeowners are craving a good soak at the end of a long, hard week? Whatever the reason, this is quickly becoming a favorite for bathroom remodeling projects.

Kitchen Remodeling Tips:

• Smart Technology (Kitchen)

Technology has taken over the world, and our kitchens haven’t escaped this change. These days, more and more people are investing in smart technology for the kitchen and it’s something you’ll see everywhere while looking online and in stores.

When remodeling, you’ll have an opportunity to integrate smart technology with everything from your lighting to the faucets and the fridge. For example, with the faucets, you can add a motion sensor where they switch on automatically as soon as you put your hands nearby. Meanwhile, there are gadgets that start making coffee before you wake up, help with monitoring eggs, and more.

For those of you that like ice cream, consider following the lead of the Cold Stone Creamery franchise in Arizona. They have taken the craft of ice cream making to the next level with frozen granite slabs that they build their frozen concoctions upon. Quora has a great article about a DIY version of building a frozen granite surface. Using smart technology to help you cool the insulated granite slab will be necessary if you want the results that Cold Stone gets. One of the firs things you will need to do is purchase a slab of granite, after that you can hire a granite fabricator to measure your space and make the cuts. Once the cuts have been made, you are ready for installation. This may also require the help of a professional.

• Dark Cabinetry (Kitchen)

For many years, white has been the standard for kitchens. In fact, there were times that we thought this would never change. However, we’re on the cusp of a new trend and we encourage you to join. Slowly, more and more designers and manufacturers are providing sleek black cabinetry for kitchens.

What we love about this trend is that it really brings character into the kitchen; rather than looking the same as every other kitchen in the country, you can go with a black theme and sprinkle pops of color about the room. With an accent piece or a marble island, it provides a focal point and also brings the black cabinets to life.

• Efficient Storage (Kitchen)

As our final trend, we have a resolution to the many storage problems that homeowners have in the kitchen. If you find yourself cramming food or pots and pans into cupboards, this is for you because it looks to utilize the space in your kitchen more effectively. With caddies for pans, drawer dividers, pull-outs, roll-out trays, and other clever designs, you make use of the available space and aren’t left having to store certain objects in other rooms (we’ve all been there!).

There are six of our favorite bathroom and kitchen remodeling trends; will you be following any this year?