We all want to be living our best life – and that’s certainly reflected in the emerging home design trends we’re seeing right now. “Insights drawn from the 2024 Emerging Trends Report reveal a desire to bring a sense of calm into the home, through wellness features and soothing shades of green,” says Amanda Pollard, senior editor at home and design platform, Houzz. “Along with those trends, homeowners are showing a growing interest in dedicated leisure spaces for all ages, and an emphasis on elevating home entrances.
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1. Wellness retreats There’s an appetite for home design that conjures wellness vibes. As we increasingly seek stress-free environments, an increasingly popular concept is multi-functional wellness.
“Which can include a combination of workout facilities, spa-like bathrooms and, in some cases, even an adjoining kitchen for post-workout refreshments,” says Pollard. Zoe Grey, regional design consultant for outbuildings and extensions at Oakwrights, says: “Many of our clients looking for a pool house or gym opt for a single storey building – a wonderful vaulted ceiling and plenty of glazing creates a light, fresh room. “It’s important to ensure wellness outbuildings have all the facilities to be self-sufficient,” Grey adds.
“Including showers, water closets and kitchens, or bars to entertain friends and family. And a door that connects .
