Home Remodelling Trends 2025 and why it is more than renovating a home?
Home renovation is described as a practise to repair or restore something old into better shape. It is used to introduce modern aesthetics in a home. On the other hand, home remodelling means to change the structure or design of a home to enhance functionality and expand living space. While home renovation in 2025 is all about maximalist decor, indoor wellness, colour-drenched rooms, multi-functional spaces, pattern mixing and sensorial interiors, remodelling a home is much more. Since most Indian homes are over 20 years, new-age homeowners are looking at remodelling a home to blend with their lifestyles. Home remodelling may include changing the layout or structure, renovating the exterior and interiors, adding or extending a room, installing new plumbing, electricals, HVAC systems, etc. It is time-consuming and costlier than home renovation as it not only refreshes the space but completely transforms the home. Home remodelling also increases the home’s functionality and its market value.
Home remodelling trends
The decision to remodel an aging home is driven by several factors that influence modern-day living. Here are 10 remodelling trends 2025 to consider while remodelling a home.
1. Design less open floor plans and integrate more specific rooms like a work-from-home room, meditation room, laundry room, butler’s pantry, etc.
2. While expanding indoor living spaces also plan for healthy outdoor living spaces
3. Consider biophilic interior design to emulate and maximise nature’s beauty
4. Integrate smart home technology
5. Save home energy with solar panels, LED lights, energy-saving appliances.
6. Use engineered wood, VOC paints, bamboo, jute, cork and other sustainable materials for an environmentally friendly home.
7. Maintain minimalist aesthetic
8. Use trending colours, textures and wall papers to enliven the space
9. Maximise built-in storage to reduce clutter
10. Upgrade safe bathrooms with anti-skid floors and grab bars if needed.
Why is home remodelling more than home renovations
Remodelling a house is a huge task that requires the expertise of a professional architect and interior design firm. The step-by-step process requires in-depth planning, time and money beginning with establishing the goal or purpose of the remodel. Here’s how a home remodelling progresses: –
1. Hiring a professional team of architects, interior designers and contractors
Since home remodelling can be overwhelming, it is better to consult a professional architecture and interior design firm. Once you set the end goal, engage with two or three interior designers or contractors who are professionals at home remodelling. Discuss your complete requirements, inspirations, and the desired outcome. Get 3D design samples before you appoint the best interior design firm to handle the job.
2. Establishing the end goal
The first step involves understanding the need to remodel, the areas that require remodelling, and visualising how you want your home to look and function. Understand which rooms you spend the most time in and how you can add value to them. For example, do you require more storage space in your kitchen, do you need a separate area for a gym, or do you want to modernise the bathroom? Once the goal is clear, is it easy to share your thoughts with the architect and interior designer.
3. Planning the remodel
Firstly, are you planning to remodel the entire house or just the kitchen or bathroom? Consider every aspect, like flooring, plumbing, painting, appliances, furniture, etc., while planning a remodel. Also, check with the contractor whether you and your family can continue to live on the premises or need to move out during the remodel.
4. Budgeting
Next, get a quotation or estimate from the interior design firm with payment schedules. It will help determine your overall budget and how many tranches you need to finance the project. Also, get a clear idea of the work to complete at each stage before paying out the next instalment. Since remodelling is more expensive and time-consuming than renovating a house, pay attention to detail while budgeting for every aspect. Luxury designs and upgrading tech can be expensive.
5. Setting a reasonable timeframe
Most home remodelling assignments take 6 to 18 months, so carefully choose a desired start date. Consult with your interior design firm or contractor to determine the time lines to import decorative lights, or order customised hand-painted tiles, or shift a wall, etc. Also, check rules and regulations if you are remodelling an apartment in a residential building. For instance, many societies do not allow noisy remodelling work between 2 pm and 4 pm or after 7 pm. So, schedule the tasks accordingly.
6. Preparing for contingencies
When remodelling a home, always be prepared for any delays caused by unexpected issues. For example, wrong measurements may warrant returning a particular item, some material can be out of stock, or the client may not like the design onsite. Hidden structural issues may also cause unforeseen problems. However, be prepared for last-minute contingencies that can affect smooth workflow, disturb the timeline, and increase the budget.
7. Following the correct order
Every home remodel has to prioritise tasks. For instance, begin with decluttering and moving items into storage. Then, dismantle or break down any existing walls, tiles, bathroom fittings, or kitchen cabinets that need to go. Next, proceed with the structural work, like fixing the foundation or repairing cracks in the wall. Install new tiles and hardware like doors, windows, and grills. Complete the plumbing, electrical, and HVAC jobs before painting the interiors or exteriors. Follow through with installing new cabinetry or appliances, keeping the finishing touches for last.
8. Paying attention to material selection
At every stage in the remodel, involve yourself in selecting and confirming the materials of your choice. Since the remodelling cost largely depends on the quality of the material and brand preference, it can directly affect your budget. Opt for quality tried and tested materials and established brands for long term use.
9. Inspecting thoroughly
The next step is to inspect the home. A homeowner can undertake the inspection or have a home inspection company examine the work. Most home inspection companies undertake pre and post-remodel inspections. They do a thorough check of ceilings, walls, floors, plumbing, electrical fittings, doors, windows, furniture, and appliances.
10. Final handover
Once the work is completed, the interior design firms hands over the home to the homeowner. Most homeowners in India prefer to call a priest to perform a puja before shifting into their newly remodelled home. Also, since home remodelling changes the overall look and feel of the home, homeowners invite close family and friends to partake in the puja and show them their upgraded property.
