Whether you're shopping for a new home around Albany and Corvallis or thinking about how you'd like to re-imagine your current home in 2024, it's helpful to get familiar with the latest in home trends. Researching the trends can provide inspiration for your own projects, help you decide what you want when purchasing a home, and even give you an idea of what buyers might want if you're planning to sell in the near future. Our real estate agents have more on some of the top home trends to look out for in 2024.

• Sustainable and Eco-Friendly Materials
  From small DIY projects to major renovations, additions, and new home construction, more homeowners than ever before are opting for sustainable, eco-friendly materials for projects around the home. This can include construction materials made through sustainable, eco-friendly practices. It can also include using reclaimed materials, which are especially popular for creating furnishings and home décor.

• Smart Home Technology Integration
  One trend that seems to become more widely adopted every year is the integration of smart home technology. Many pieces of smart home technology, like smart thermostats, offer enhanced functionality over traditional tech while also offering environmental benefits – a great choice to complement the use of eco-friendly materials in other projects. Many smart appliances offer similar benefits. Of course, with how robust smart home systems are now, you can also opt for smart home technology that allows you to control nearly every aspect of the home from one place.

• Multi-Functional Spaces
  The trend of working from home really picked up steam in 2020, and it still remains a popular choice in many industries as we turn our attention to 2024. Whether you're making design choices for a new home or considering how you'd like to renovate an existing room, creating a multi-functional space can be a great investment. Create a room that serves as your office during the day, but is ideal for working out, relaxing, or spending time with the family outside of working hours. With a little creativity, there are so many combinations that you can make work for a multi-functional space.

• Minimalist and Clutter-Free Living
  Out with the clutter, in with the sleek, minimalist spaces. At least, that's the trend for many homeowners when it comes to interior design. While many trends involve adding things to the home, the cool, unique thing about this trend is that it's focused on the opposite. Clear out the unneeded clutter to create cleaner, freer living spaces, while selectively adding new furnishings and décor to suit the new minimalist vibe of the room.

• Outdoor Living Spaces
  With so much natural, outdoor beauty to be enjoyed around Albany and Corvallis, it's only fitting that outdoor living spaces are a popular trend for homes, as well. Part of the reason that so many people love outdoor living spaces is that you can customize the space to suit your unique needs and budget. Outdoor kitchens are an especially popular choice, providing the perfect place to entertain guests, spend time outdoors, and create family memories. There are many more options to consider, from an outdoor dining area under a scenic pergola to a comfy, cozy sitting area centered around an outdoor fireplace.

Shopping for a home that you can customize with all of your favorite new trends in 2024? Our local team is here to help with all of your real estate needs. Contact us to buy and sell homes throughout the Albany and Corvallis, OR area.