For anyone looking to tackle big home renovation projects in 2024, now is the perfect time to pin down the details. Start by making your own list and checking it twice—noting which rooms or areas need a refresh, what your budget entails, and what style options toe the line between on-trend and timeless.

If you need some ideas for how to improve a space for 2024 that’s fresh and current, we turned to a few of our favorite renovation experts. Here’s what they told us they’re predicting in the year ahead.

Sustainable and Eco-Friendly Upgrades

As we’ve seen with many other design trends for 2024, people are ready and willing to make their homes as sustainable and eco-friendly as possible in the year ahead. According to Brian Petranick, the group president of Neighborly, this applies to home renovations, too.

Among the most popular ways to reduce your environmental footprint and focus on eco-conscious renovation projects, Petranick says he sees a lot of low-flow fixtures, water-efficient appliances, and tankless water heaters getting installed and upgraded.

Renovations with the Next Buyer in Mind

According to Cameron Johnson, the founder and CEO at Nickson Living, the current market is driving a lot of homeowners to make changes to their homes that will appeal to potential future buyers.

According to Johnson, this has resulted in a big uptick in outdoor renovations, kitchen upgrades, and added smart home features, in particular.

“We think a lot of projects are going to be geared toward long-term investment return in 2024 and that we will see more enhancements to space versus additions,” Johnson says, who notes this also means projects that are more widely appealing will be more on-trend next year.

Warmer, Cozier Changes

According to Amy Youngblood, founder and lead designer for Amy Youngblood Interiors, she predicts 2024 will show us renovations with a warmer, more welcoming home in mind.

“I feel people will stop going with industrial-looking renovations,” she says, predicting warm and contrasting colors and materials, shelving instead of built-ins, and sustainable materials like reclaimed wood, cork, recycled plastic, and glass.

Smart Home Integrations

Even if you’re not making any changes with the plan to eventually sell, Petranick says integrating smart technology is a great way to upgrade your home next year. This can include smart switches and outlets that improve convenience, upgrade your energy efficiency, and allow for you to manage your home from a mobile app.

Along with lights, Petranick says you can also look at installing or integrating a smart thermostat into your HVAC system.

Tile Upgrades and Fixture Replacements

Johnson says that anything tiled is always worth considering for an upgrade, as these areas tend to show their age the most—plus, they’re a DIY project most homeowners can tackle.

On a similar note, fixtures such as faucets, lighting, and cabinet hardware are also great to consider.

“These are very value-add projects that can make a home feel ‘like new’ and can be tackled on a DIY basis,” Johnson says.

Multi-Functional Spaces

While open-plan layouts remain a divisive design concept, Petranick predicts multi-functional spaces aren’t going anywhere in 2024. Homeowners are seeking versatile spaces that can serve multiple purposes, such as home offices, gyms, and entertainment areas, Petranick says.

If the thought of a playroom-slash-office sends chills down your spine, Petranick clarifies that this renovation idea can be applied to anywhere in your home that can double as something else.

“Utilizing the space under stairs is a great way to add more storage without adding to your footprint,” he says, noting that hallways and mudrooms can also be upgraded and adapted to feature more storage space.

Outdoor Living Rooms

Stunning outdoor spaces have truly taken off in recent years, and Petranick predicts that will continue into 2024. This includes patios, decks, and landscaping, and now is a great time to make a plan for which areas need improving.

While colder temps might make it tricky to do any actual work outside, you can make a list of what needs doing. Petranick says staining decks instead of painting them is preferable, especially if you want to enjoy peeling paint.

If you’re looking to upgrade your landscaping, Petranick also says mulch or gravel can be great, or plan to add container plants to your porch.

Color Drenching

Adding a layer of paint is a wonderful project on a budget, and Becca Stern, the co-founder and creative director of Mustard Made, predicts 2024 will be the year people start to go all-in on their favorite hues. This is called color drenching, which is the act of using one shade on every element of a room.

“Color drenching a tiny space like a powder room can make it a real feature, while going all-out in a larger space can help to make a room feel more cozy,” Stern says.

Stern suggests sage green or ocean blue for a calming effect, dark green for something moodier, or earthy terracotta for a beautiful classic. Just be sure to always spot-test your shade of choice on various walls and with different lighting effects.

Best of all, color drenching is one renovation trend you can do even as a renter.

“You might have to spend time painting everything back to white at the end of your lease, but I’ve always been a firm believer in making your space your own and this is a great way to do it,” Stern says.

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