Renovating a home is always a transformative endeavor, a labor of love that you’ll enjoy for years to come—or perhaps it’s an effort to make it more attractive to future buyers. No matter what your motivation is, there are plenty of reasons why it’s a wise idea to keep your goals, and specifically, trends, in mind as you complete these renovations.

Brittany Bromley of Brittany Bromley Interiors words it this way: “There are two primary factors that come into play when renovating your home. In a perfect world, you are looking to update the conveniences of your home, such that it better suits your lifestyle needs, but secondary to that should always be the understanding of how these renovations and improvements can add value to the equity of your home.”

There are some trends that are prevailing more than others this year, and they will into the coming year as well. If you’re about to renovate your home, these trends are sure to keep your abode looking its freshest while showcasing sought-after features.

Wellness Spaces

Bromley has been seeing an uptick in home spas, saunas, and general wellness areas, saying that there’s both a renewed interest and scientific backing behind many of these latest home wellness trends.

“Whether it’s an infrared sauna, a steam, or a cold plunge, not only can these spaces be aesthetically pleasing but they act as a retreat and respite from the outside world,” she says. “And the health benefits are just starting to be more clearly defined, so the space continues to grow in both data and popularity.”

Smart Systems

In general, Michael Ladisic, owner and builder at Ladisic Fine Homes, says that technology has been huge within home renovations. He says, “We’ve been building homes focused on technology for years, but have been seeing more and more that they want whole home integration.”

Bromley further details these features that are being included in home renovations.

She says, “These smart systems allow you to integrate a multitude of functions into a single control panel. Whether you are looking to have every room of your home be adjusted from a temperature perspective to suit each room’s exposure needs, or you are looking to have a preset lighting scheme for specific events, such as entertaining, these systems allow you to do it all with the touch of a button. And more than likely, that button actually exists in your pocket on your phone, which makes adjusting them and keeping track of them even while not at home a dream come true.”

Traditional Kitchens

Ladisic has observed that open concept kitchens are on their way out, even though they’ve been popular for the last few years. Instead, “homeowners are wanting more defined spaces and are moving away from the open concept style,” he says.

Bold Hues

Neutral, expected colors have also had their day in the sun. Now, Ladisic is witnessing a “rebirth of color inside and outside,” adding that “the days of all-white homes are going away, leaning more into color.”

Separate Dressing Areas

Bromley says, “Gone are the days of a shared primary suite dressing room.” As an alternative, she’s seeing more and more clients requesting separate spaces for themselves and their partner, with each space reflecting their individual needs.

“An example of this would be a dressing room we just completed for clients in which the ‘his’ dressing room featured several shallow drawers to display his watch collection, whereas ‘hers’ had several tall drawers with insert dividers to accommodate tall boots,” she adds.

Integrated Storage

Nowadays, people are thinking about storage when renovating their homes—and organization is top of mind.

Ladisic says, “With everyone’s busy lives, our homeowners strive for organization, from their kitchen cabinets to laundry rooms, to their closets—this is a priority right now.”

Minimal Woodwork

Ladisic has noticed that minimal woodwork, spotlighting clean lines and popular design styles, is being requested more. Calling this a “more modern approach to millwork,” this type of woodwork features less crown molding and wood trim.

Niche Kitchen Features

“Morning rituals are an essential part of enjoying one’s space, and by creating a dedicated coffee and tea station within the kitchen itself, you are taking what was formally relegated to a countertop and often unsightly and turning it into a design element,” Bromley says.