5 Bold Trends for 2020

Via Plush Emisphere

 

In 2019 we began testing the waters with moody colors in small areas such as an accent wall, feature fireplace, island cabinets, and smaller rooms. This year we’re already seeing less fearful design and bold colors in unexpected and dramatic settings. A few vintage trends are rolling back around with fresh, new looks, and some of our favorite classics are being used in the most surprising ways. That being said, 2020 is a very bold year for design! So, get ready to say goodbye to rustic farmhouse décor, banana leaf wall paper, tuxedo kitchens, and white everything.

 

1. The year of blue – A real classic color in so many past eras, blue is making a comeback in very cool way. We’re seeing kitchen cabinets, walls, and accessories all take on a medium colored baby blue. Mix it with a burnt orange and you’ll be extremely on trend for 2020.

 

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2. 80’s glamour – Don’t panic, there’s a new twist to this retro style. We’re seeing curvy pieces coming back in velvet jewel tones, mirrored finishes that add some sparkle, and brushed brass details to top it all off.

 

 

Via Harika Hobiler

 

3. New country – I know what you’re thinking, and yes, we’re all sick of rustic farmhouse, but do not fear this new trend that’s about to steal the spot light in a big way. A mixture of natural textiles, neutral colors, and a warm feeling, this style takes a new approach to country living. A trend that I think will be the biggest of the year combining all of my favorite aspects of different design elements: neutral and natural, comfortable, appeals to the majority, has a minimalist vibe, with cleaner, more modern lines.

 

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4. Modern Mediterranean – I feel as though many trends in the last 5-10 years were boxed into a very short list of rules and no one stepped outside that box until now. Yes, it’s possible to create your own style by combining your favorite elements from each, and we’re finally seeing a bolder approach in design today. Modern Mediterranean may seem like a contradiction, but I assure you, in the right setting, a clean Mediterranean background with classic elements such as arches and natural stone can be the perfect setting for sculptural forms, a mix of bold colors, and loud patterns.

 

 

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5. A moody 2020 – This year we’ll be seeing more risk in design as we’ve gotten bored of the all-white kitchen, patterned tile, and farmhouse fixtures. This year will feel like a year of luxury with dark, yet bold colors on both walls and cabinets, black limestone on countertops, textured and detailed millwork on walls, and décor colors in jewel tones. We’re no longer only looking for “light and airy” design, we desperately want more and this is the year it will show the most.

 

 

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How Our Clients Made $276,000 in 9 Weeks

Charter Oak was a fun and unique remodel in the Cactus Acres area. This neighborhood is full of acre-sized lots and several new builds as well. Having new builds in the neighborhood definitely helps the value when we determine how much to spend on a remodel and the return that the homeowner will get. This home in particular we deemed to be worth $1,000,000 if it was purchased in as-is conditioned. In fact, the homeowner had it on the market previous to contacting TopComp at $1,174,000 with no bites for nearly a year. Because there were homes in the area that had sold for $1,300,000-$2,400,000 varying in size of course, we had quite a large spread for the remodel and significant potential upside for the homeowner. We determined that we’d spend $160,000 on the remodel and then list the home at $1,350,000.

 

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The 9 weeks seemed to fly by and the transformation was extreme. The first week was mainly focused on interior demolition of all the old travertine tile floors, carpet, cabinets, light fixtures, mirrors, countertops, old appliances, and those quirky pop-outs on the fireplaces that were in style 20 years ago. During this time, we also tackled the exterior paint and some minor landscaping. Once the inside was bare, we had the paint crew go through to spray it all down with primer and paint – a job that’s much easier when there’s not tile or cabinets to be protected. The next couple weeks were spent entirely on tile work; because no one can step on floor tile while it gets installed and sets, all the other crews were on stand-by.

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Come week 6, the new tile had been installed on the floors and bathrooms were completed. We were eager to get the cabinets installed that we had measured, designed, and ordered a couple weeks back. That week we also measured for glass showers and wine feature, we installed the custom fireplace features, custom range hood, and floating shelves. Next, we installed the new quartz countertops, light fixtures throughout, wall paper, cabinet hardware, wine racks, and mirrors. It was really starting to come together and looking impeccable. The finishing touches came next: we installed all new lightbulbs throughout, did paint touch ups, new outlet covers, door stops, smoke alarms, and professional cleaning. The final few steps are to have the home professionally staged, photographed, and we do a Matterport virtual tour to add to the listing online which is a great tool for out of state buyers.

 

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Along the way we made a few additional improvements that we, along with the homeowners, determined were important at the price point we were listing at. These upgrades included the Ring Video Doorbell, Nest Thermostats, new BBQ and burners, a deep cleaning of the windows, exterior and interior, and a few other improvements. So, we ended up spending $175,000 total, but because of the add-ons, we also determined listing at $1,499,000 was very reasonable with how beautiful the home turned out. We ended up getting several offers shortly after and closed at $1,451,000 making the homeowners an additional $276,000 that they wouldn’t have otherwise made listing the home in as-is condition.

 

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This is an extreme example of what TopComp does, but whether a minor renovation or a full renovation like this one, it always pays to make updates to the home that appeal to TODAY’S buyer’s taste if you want to get the highest price possible for your home. And there’s no easier way than to have TopComp pay for and handle the updates and sale of your home from start to finish.

 

If you’re interested to know more about how we work, and how much you can net from the sale of your home by updating before listing, please give us a call and schedule a free in-home consultation at 855-235-2667.