# Spring 2014 Home Remodeling Trends

- Link: https://mycoastalwindows.com/spring-2014-home-remodeling-trends/
- Published: 2014-01-13T19:23:19-05:00
- Author: Jeremy Wood

### Spring Remodeling Trends: Why More Homeowners Are Renovating Instead of Moving

As home remodelers, we look at trends as clues to what customers will be looking
for in the upcoming spring. We figured we’d put in this spiffy infographic to speed
the process along. The big trend of spring 2014 is remodeling instead of moving.
More and more couples, especially baby boomers, are aiming to remodel instead of
move. Many couples are realizing that homes are becoming so expensive that if they
were to move they need to sell their houses at the highest value possible.

This chart on the right shows some trends projected for 2014. First and foremost
we see lots of landscape activity, it’s true that landscaping makes a huge first
impression. So why is it a trend? We theorize the rise in DIY blogs and sites like
Pinterest are getting people out of the house. People are building elements into
their home like edible and native plants. Others still are inspired to hire landscaping
companies to perform trendy eco-friendly services. Having a green home wasn’t really
on peoples mind until a few years ago.

### Windows, Doors, and Roofing Lead High-Value Projects

[Remodeling Magazine](https://www.jlconline.com/cost-vs-value/2013/) provided some
of the data shown on this chart. They publish the home improvement industry’s most
accurate trend report each spring. [Entry doors ](https://mycoastalwindows.com/doors/entry-doors/)
consistently rank among the tops as far as home resale value is concerned. Also 
consistently ranking in the Top 10 of the report are [windows](https://mycoastalwindows.com/windows/)
and [roofing](https://mycoastalwindows.com/roofing/), products we also specialize
in.

According to remodeling magazine, there will be a huge increase in remodeling activity
over 2013. Starting this spring, homeowners will increase their spending by [20.2% ](https://www.jlconline.com/business/big-ticket-remodeling-spending-to-speed-up-in-2013-lira-predicts).
Jersey, a publication covering suburban New Jersey, just published an article detailing
the story of two baby boomers who decided that the money they got buy selling their
home would not be enough to buy their dream home. In that case, [they decided to make their dream home](https://www.northjersey.com/news/239794821_Baby_boomers_remodel_instead_of_moving.html)
out of the house they have now.

There is a projected increase of 20.2% in total amount spent. However, the [amount of total projects completed is only going to rise 7%](https://www.jlconline.com/business/remodelers-expect-an-even-better-2014-new-forecast-suggests-why)
according to remodeling magazine. What this means is that there are only a small
amount of projects constituting a huge increase in sales, meaning that people are
doing more big-ticket remodeling jobs. Last fall’s hottest trend was window replacement.
This spring, what will be your project of choice? Feel free to explore the rest 
of the site for more inspiration.

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## Comments

### By: tinagleisner

- Link: https://mycoastalwindows.com/spring-2014-home-remodeling-trends/#comment-57
- Published: 2014-03-06T09:40:00-05:00

Stephanie, I loved this infographic when I first say it but didn’t connect it to
you … and now, I’m even more excited that we’ve connected & know we’re going to 
work together. Thanks for reaching out to me

### By: StephanieVanderbilt

- Link: https://mycoastalwindows.com/spring-2014-home-remodeling-trends/#comment-58
- Published: 2014-03-06T10:12:00-05:00

So glad we connected and look forward to educating homeowners together! So glad 
we share this passion!