While overall home real estate inventory is low, now's a beneficial period to remodel and renovate home interiors, assures Jennifer Lynn Myers, local interior designer and owner of Newtown-based Rittenhouse Home. She explains, "With fewer people buying and moving, it's a great time to invest in our current homes to increase our property values." She recommends considering three refresh steps for starters.
Soothing earthy color palettes, natural stone surfaces, organic modern tones and deep moody hues are among popular colors this year, says Jennifer. Neutral colors, mixed with warmer tones and wood hues, replace grey tones. Warm beiges, browns, camels and cream colors will be everywhere in 2024, she adds.
In bathrooms, muted green colors are being incorporated. She adds clients are removing bathtubs to add steam showers. Additionally, curbless shower entries are popular for stylish aging-in-place options.
This luxury interior designer shares many clients are requesting first-level renovations that include floors and stairs, with warm overall approaches morphing into family room spaces, often with tone-on-tone themes. "Black is still being used for accents, but the lines are cleaner. Rich leather is coming back, as well as crushed velvet chairs," says Jennifer.
The desire of consumers for home spaces to feel truly timeless may come from homeowners aiming to stay in their homes for a longer duration of time, well into retirement.
"A home should tell your story without saying a word. I tell my clients to make design decisions based on what you love because things you love never go out of style," suggests Jennifer.
- Kitchen Renovations
Farmhouse kitchens now maturing into more sophisticated aesthetics, borrowing aspects from modern cottages, Belgian farmhouses, organic modern, and California casual styles.
- Bathroom Renovations
More attention to detail; beautiful faucets, mirrors, statement lighting, and hardware are new jewelry of bathrooms.
- Warm Yet Moody Color Palettes
Pieces from natural elements: wool, linen, rattan, organic, with performance fabrics, and comfortable seating options. Chocolate neutrals are new grey.
Blending function and timeless sophistication: Jennifer Lynn Myers founded Rittenhouse Home, a full-service design, furniture/decor and contracting company that's been upgrading and renovating home interiors for 15-plus years. Her showroom is at 2845 S. Eagle Road in Newtown. Call 215.584.7988 or visit RittenhouseHome.com.
