Whether you’re thinking about following one of the 2025 trends with new windows, siding or are remodeling inside your home, there are pros and cons when it comes to following those trends. What we want to emphasize is that the biggest reason not to follow a trend is because you don’t personally care for it.
How Long You’ll Have to Live with Your Choices
If you’re painting your home and repaint every 8 or so years, you have a short time that you’ll need to live with and love your choices. However, vinyl siding can’t be painted and lasts about 20 years, so following a trend (especially one that you don’t love or that doesn’t historically have staying power) may not be as good an option. If you’re considering black replacement windows, choose the interior color with careful thought. Black and dark interior window frames and sashes are one of the 2025 trends, but do you want to live with black window frames inside your home for 20 plus years?
Your Budget
Trends in general, but especially, new 2025 trends, require a bigger investment. It’s a combination of supply and demand and new things often cost more in manufacturing. For example, black replacement windows are more expensive than white due to manufacturing costs. The same goes for vinyl siding, both materials and installation cost more when you’re mixing siding styles and including decorative siding. Only you can decide how important something is in relation to your budget.
Overly Trendy Homes May Not Sell Quickly
If you’re updating your windows or siding because you know that it’s necessary before selling your home, you may not want to choose something too trendy as it may not sell as quickly as a more neutral exterior. You want your home to look like it belongs in the neighborhood. The same goes for interior remodeling.
Will the Trendy Element You’re Considering Compliment the Rest of Your Home?
Not all trends are meant for all homes. For example, if you have a Victorian style home, black replacement windows, although one of the ongoing 2025 trends, will not improve your home’s curb appeal. One of the best things you can do when looking at an exterior remodel is to utilize one of the many visualizer tools before making a final decision. Ask your siding or roofing company what visualizer they recommend for your remodeling project.
Cooley Roofing Can Help Guide you with Your Remodeling
Whether you’re considering one or more of the 2025 trends in exterior remodeling, Cooley Roofing can help. We offer free roof, siding and window replacement estimates. If you want guidance on how your home will look, we can help with visualizers. Call us today at (336) 766-6488 or fill out our contact form to schedule your free estimate. We offer financing and accept all insurance claims.
