2020

2020 Bathroom Trends

October 16, 2020 by iccfloors Leave a Comment

The demand for new master baths in Indianapolis is increasing. Now that many families in Indianapolis are spending almost all of their time at home, they have a new appreciation that a bathroom can offer so much more than function. A master bath can be a refuge from Zoom fatigue, a wellness center and a room to spend a few minutes devoid of email, texts and family members, all to yourself. That’s why the results of a recent 2020 Houzz.com bathroom trend study does not come as a surprise.

A Desire for a Makeover

Most homeowners nationally and in Indianapolis want to change their master bath style when they renovate. The Houzz study found 69% of homeowners perceived their existing bath as projecting “an old and outdated look.” The primary reason homeowners in Indianapolis want a complete makeover is to achieve a current vibe with clean lines. The most popular design trend is modern, favored by 20% of homeowners in the Houzz study, followed by transitional motifs (19%) and contemporary (18%). Traditional motifs were favored by 12% of homeowners, and 5% of survey respondents opted for a farmhouse design.

Health and Wellness Take Center Stage

More than 40% of renovating homeowners converted their master bath into a space for relaxation. 55% of Houzz study respondents reported that soaking in a tub helps them relax. Conversely, 54% of respondents enjoy taking long showers.

Shower appeal is growing. Nearly 50% of homeowners removed the tub during the remodel, opting for larger and multifunctional showers.

High Tech Fixtures

Nearly 50% of faucets and more than a third of toilets in renovated baths feature advanced technology that includes increased water efficiency and finger-proof finishes on faucets and self-cleaning toilet systems with heated seats.

Accentuated Spaces

Accent walls are hot in bath remodels in Indianapolis. Nearly 40% of remodels cited in the Houzz study featured accent walls in the master bath. 19% of homeowners opt for an accent wall inside the shower; 18% placed an accent wall outside the shower. Using different surface materials, such as tile or stone, was the most popular method to create an accent wall in the master bath, followed by colors, patterns, or textures that differ from the rest of the bath. The most popular accent wall color was blue.

Light Up Your World

80% of homeowners renovating a master bath improved their lighting, and that makes sense because lighting affects how a room looks and feels.

If you would like to create a personal haven in your home where you and your family can go to relax and rejuvenate, give us a call or make an appointment to visit our showroom either in person or virtually.

New Year, New Design Goals

December 31, 2019 by iccfloors Leave a Comment

With the New Year, it is time to set some goals for your design. And while the New Year does not mean you need to revamp your design completely, it is time to start taking proactive steps in your home’s design. Educating yourself on design tips and tricks to use in your home can only go as far as you allow it. So, you will need to start by setting goals. For instance, do you have a room that does not have the most functional layout? Or, do you have a space that feels like you have not designed it? Perhaps, you have been talking about remodeling your kitchen, yet never got to the task. Well, this year is going to be different. We are going to set achievable and obtainable goals to help our design theme reach the next level, and here is how:

Types of Goals

Before you can make a goal, you need to understand the three types of goals. You can have long-term, medium-term, and short-term goals.

A long-term goal may be something like a kitchen remodel or an addition to your home. It can take a significant investment, incorporate many mini-projects, or consist of a long period of time to complete.
A medium-term goal may be redesigning your master bedroom’s theme. Perhaps, you need to invest in a new bed frame, mattress, furniture, and bedding. You may be able to complete this within a week.
A short-term goal is almost just daily maintenance. Doing your dishes or cleaning up after yourself.

SMART Goals

Now, it is time to create your goal with a plan. The SMART acronym is designed to help you easily obtain your goal with structure. Some refer to this method as the oars and rudder. Your goal is your oars to your boat. The plan of how you are going to carry out this goal is your rudder. Without the rudder directing your boat, you are meaninglessly paddling and will not reach your destination.

Specific

Make your goal specific. Having a goal like “remodel my kitchen” is not very specific. A goal that says, “I want to have new cabinets, countertops, and flooring in my kitchen by May 1, 2020.” This goal has specific actions and deadlines.

Measurable

A good goal is trackable. Make sure you can measure the progress of your goal. If your goal is to have your home’s flooring all redone, you can measure this goal by how many rooms you complete. If you have three out of four bedrooms’ flooring redone, you are 75% of the way complete.

Attainable

Make sure your goal is obtainable for you. If remodeling a bathroom is not in the near future budget, do not set this as a goal. Setting an unattainable goal can set you up for failure.

Realistic

Likewise, you do not want to make an unrealistic goal. If your home has zoning laws or limited property, do not set a goal to add to your home. This goal . is not realistic because your home cannot have this addition feasibly.

Time-Bound

Lastly, set time boundaries. You can use short-term and medium-term goals to help you obtain your long-term goals. If you are looking to finish your basement, setting aside a budget from each paycheck can be your short-term goal, while each project in and of itself could be a medium-term goal. Perhaps one month, you put up drywall and paint it. The following month you add flooring. These medium-goals can help move you along to the grand scheme plan, so make sure to set dates.

Setting these goals can help you obtain and achieve them. What are some of your design goals? Let us know below in the comment section. Remember, they can be all different sizes. Sometimes, stacking goals can actually make you stay more focused, so try not to overwhelm yourself.

Color Predictions for 2020

December 13, 2019 by iccfloors Leave a Comment

Paint can quickly make or break a room’s aesthetic appeal. What colors we choose can be one of the most critical influences on our room’s overall design. Therefore, picking the perfect paint can be a big decision. With millions of color options available, it can be overwhelming to choose the perfect color. To help, we took a look at some of the top selected colors this year and made predictions of great colors to choose for the upcoming year. Here are our top picks for 2020’s color predictions:

Whites & Creams

Let’s be honest; white will always be a great neutral. We can all remember the beige craze several years ago. However, lately, we have seen a lot with greys throughout the design and fashion industry. Now, we see the return of bright whites and creams as a reliable, neutral color option. In fact, many businesses and homes are starting to add white for its sophisticated and clean-cut look that it contributes to the design.

Muted Pastels

Adding a slight hint of color can significantly change your room’s whole design. For instance, recently, we are starting to see more pastels being used as a neutral color. The washed look of the pastel color can slightly influence the design without coming across overwhelming. We believe choosing a pastel color for your home will be a safe choice in 2020. You can choose from any shade of red, blue, yellow, and green to capture this feeling. In fact, making the color more muted can allow a subtle but noticeable difference in each environment.

Sage & Forest Green

The interior design industry tends to follow the fashion industry. For instance, we have been watching a lot of sage and forest green enter the fashion industry lately, and we believe this is not going to stop any time soon. Perhaps it will make its way into the interior design industry as we roll into the new year. This earthy tone is excellent for enriching the environment and give more vitality to the space. You can use these two different shades of green in one space while allowing them to complement any plant life you bring into your home.

While all of these are just predictions, they are some great color choices that could be more than mere fads. Do you have any predictions on what colors may be highly influential next year? Let us know below in the comment section and remember to subscribe.