Building trends change each year, sometimes in big ways and sometimes in smaller ways. Knowing what these materials are when building or renovating a home is important, as these products can help create a better home. Whether it is a material primarily for aesthetics or to improve your home's efficiency, you want to consider everything. Here are seven trending materials for home renovations in 2021.  

1. Add Decorative Hardware to Your Garage Door

Garage doors do not always get the attention they deserve. While there is nothing wrong with a simple door, you should want it to match the rest of your home's exterior. One way to enhance the appearance of your garage door is by adding garage door decorative hardware. Timberlane offers a wide range of beautiful options made from corrosion-resistant cast aluminum. No matter what style you choose, you will get a beautiful, durably designed handle that will enhance the appearance of your garage door and last for years to come.

2. Install Smart Glass Windows

Over the years, bigger windows have become increasingly popular. They allow more light to enter the home, reducing the need to rely on electricity–but that also means your home can be hotter during the summer. That is where smart class comes in.

Smart glass is a newer window material that changes its heating properties based on the home's temperatures. That means that, during the summer months, the glass will be translucent, letting light pass but blocking the heating wavelengths that could force the air conditioner to work harder. The window then turns transparent in the winter, allowing the sun and heating waves to pass through, taking pressure off the heating system. Smart glass is an innovative way to lower your utility bills and make your home more energy-efficient.

3. High-Quality Window Casings

Window casings are the perfect finishing touch that all windows need. These moldings can be simple or intricate and help provide a finished look and further seal the window from the cold and rain. While it is easy to buy something off the shelf at your local home improvement store, you want to invest in quality materials for your home. Metrie is a company that offers modern window casing options. No matter your style preferences, Metrie's custom window casing options make it easy to create the perfect casings for your home.

4. Insulated Concrete Framing

Concrete has long been known as a durable construction material. It is used mostly for foundations, but now, you may start to see concrete framing rather than the usual wood framing. Unlike wood panel framing, which can have small cracks and crevices, insulated concrete forms (ICF) are solid, providing an airtight barrier. ICF construction will ensure there are no unwanted energy transfers and no chance of moisture penetration. ICF is a construction method that has been around for a while but is not becoming more popular as homeowners seek to create safer, more energy-efficient homes. 

5. Bamboo Flooring

The floors of your home get the most use out of anything in your home. Naturally, you want to choose the most durable flooring option possible without giving up on the aesthetics. While some turn to tile, another option to consider is bamboo flooring. 

Bamboo is a sustainable material that offers more durability than other flooring options. It may not be a floor you want throughout the entire house, but it is a good option for areas like mudrooms, entryways, and any additions. 

6. Impact Resistant Shingles

Considering how important the roof is in protecting your home, it makes sense to want the best roof possible. To get such a roof, you want to consider impact resistant shingles, preferably those with a Class 4 rating. Shingles with this rating have gone through rigorous testing to ensure their safety and durability and can withstand harsh impacts. A Class 4 rating is the highest possible and offers the assurance of withstanding winds up to 110 mph. 

Brava Roofing Tiles offers Class 4 composite impact resistant shingles that mimic styles like slate, cedar shakes, and Spanish tiles. They are durable options that require less maintenance and will have a longer lifespan. With these shingles, you will also find your home's resale value increase–another benefit to consider. 

7. Updated Wallpaper

Wallpaper has gone through different design phases: for a while, in the past, it was all the range. Then, it fell out of style, and people wanted it out of their homes. It is now back in style, with unique options, offering different patterns, textures, and colors. It is an excellent way to create an accent wall in your home without too much work or mess.

If your home is wallpaper-free, it is an easy task. Homes with wallpaper, however, need some prep work before any new wallpaper can get installed. Products like Roman's Piranha wallpaper paste removal help make removing old wallpaper easier and less time-consuming. This removal paste, coupled with the appropriate tools, makes quick work of old wallpaper more safely.

New Year, New Renovations

As we start the new year, people are looking to make changes in their lives and homes. With renovations beginning to take shape, you want to choose the right building materials to ensure everything meets the highest standards possible. The seven materials listed above are a great place to start, as they will become more common as the year goes on. They offer aesthetics, durability, and an opportunity to make homes more energy-efficient, saving homeowners money in the long run. Keep them in mind, and you will not get disappointed.