Top 2025 Home Remodeling Trends in Oregon
Oregon’s design professionals at Neil Kelly, a Portland-based company with 78 years of experience, are steering clients toward creating homes that prioritize function, comfort, and joy. Here are the top 10 home remodeling trends they predict will dominate in 2025.
Timelessness
Designers are seeing a shift towards timeless, classic designs that will stand the test of time. This approach ensures a home looks sharp for decades and reduces the environmental impact by minimizing the need for frequent updates. According to the National Kitchen and Bath Association, 69% of designers expect transitional, timeless styles to remain popular over the next three years.
Personalization
Homeowners are moving away from generic, algorithm-driven design trends and are instead creating spaces that reflect their unique style and lifestyle. Layers of complementary colors, patterns, and textures, along with personalized touches like antiques, can transform a space into a warm and inviting haven. It’s important that each homeowner has exactly what they love to look at and what brings back happy memories in their surroundings.
Nature-Inspired Design
Nature-inspired designs are gaining traction, with a focus on creating calm and happy homes. The “Japandi” style, which blends Japanese wabi-sabi and Scandinavian hygge, uses earthy neutral colors, natural materials, and organic shapes to evoke a sense of tranquility. Large windows and ample natural light further enhance the serene atmosphere.
Dark and Moody Spaces
While light and bright spaces are popular, many homeowners are also drawn to dark and moody designs. These spaces, characterized by deeply saturated colors and low lighting, are perfect for lounging areas, bedrooms, and even kitchens and bathrooms. Incorporating brighter lighting options ensures functionality in these spaces.
Color Drenching
Color drenching involves painting nearly every surface in a room with the same or very similar hues, creating a cohesive and calming environment. This trend is particularly effective in relaxing areas like bedrooms and nurseries, offering a low-budget way to achieve a trendy look.
Quiet Luxury
The “Quiet Luxury” trend emphasizes understated elegance and high-quality, long-lasting materials. Custom white oak kitchen cabinets, artisan-made bathtubs, and aged brass fixtures are examples of elements that can bring this sophisticated look to a home.
Designer Laundry Rooms
Laundry rooms are no longer just functional spaces. Homeowners are seeking joy and beauty in every room, including the laundry area. Designers are incorporating features like ample storage, folding surfaces, wash sinks, and decorative elements such as wallpaper and tile to create a more enjoyable and efficient space.
Natural Kitchen Materials
Natural wood cabinets, particularly white oak, continue to be a top choice for kitchen designs. Light-to-mid tone cabinets with a soft finish are leading the trend, while darker wood cabinets are gaining popularity. White cabinets, especially in warmer, creamier tones, remain a timeless option, often paired with wood accents, stone countertops, and metal hardware.
Concealed Storage
Good organization is a constant in home design. Hidden pantries, small appliance garages, and trash pull-outs are common requests. Designers are also seeing a trend towards concealing kitchen gadgets and appliances with panel-ready models that blend seamlessly with cabinets, making open shelving less popular.
Spa-Like Bathrooms
Spa-inspired bathrooms are on the rise, with features like large walk-in showers, freestanding tubs, and ample storage to reduce clutter. Heated floors, shower benches, vanity chairs, and layered lighting with natural light are also key elements in creating a luxurious, relaxing space.
By focusing on these trends, Oregon homeowners can create homes that not only look beautiful but also support their emotional and physical well-being.
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