No one remodels to have their home look the same as before. It’s a chance to freshen up your environment and also to choose finishes that reflect your current personal style. Your style evolves over time, and it’s more than okay to look at the aesthetic you’ve been living with and admit that it’s not for you.

But how you should go about defining your new style? Your designer will help you. Starting a shared Pinterest board is a fun way to save images that inspire in one place. Eventually, themes and color schemes will emerge.

Given how home design shifts over the years, don’t be surprised if the colors you like are different than years ago. If you’re looking for more longevity, choosing a neutral that carries throughout the rooms will go a long way in updating your style. Cleaner lines also have staying power.

But a renovation is also a time to add a few “wow” moments. From lighting fixtures to statement appliances, there is a likely a lot more on the market today than when your current kitchen was designed or remodeled. Tile and stone are also available in options so gorgeous it can be hard to choose. They are also now made in ways that ensure what you see in the showroom is what you’ll see in your home. Quartz countertops offer consistent veining so you’re no longer dependent on the slab that comes out of the ground. Similarly, porcelain tiles are durable and available in nearly every color, pattern and finish imaginable.

Once you and your designer have made your selections, assess what’s working in your home and what’s not. For the items you still like, there are ways to improve how they fit in with the new design. Put old with new if you love it, and it’s quite possible that they might go together and really make a statement. It’s also possible that not only your style has changed, but your household needs as well. Perhaps this stage of life calls for more open layout, an addition, or even first-floor living as part of an aging-in-place remodel. The layout of your home, not only its style, often fluctuates over the years with how it best serves you.

If you are ready for a revamp, you can set up a time to talk with a designer about a renovation you have in mind. There is much inspiration to be found in the Normandy Remodeling photo galleries and even more on Facebook, Instagram, Pinterest, and TikTok. Follow along with us anytime.