Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) are no exception to the annual evolution of decoration and remodeling trends. These trends can significantly enhance the value of both your primary residence and the ADU. In 2024, we are excited to introduce you to the latest design elements and styles that you can incorporate into your space.
It is important to highlight that ADUs in San Diego are subject to specific neighborhood and city regulations. Our team at San Diego Casitas specializes in ADUs and is well-equipped to guide you through the process, ensuring your new space complies with all relevant regulations. Let us help you transform your vision into reality with the newest trends in ADU design.
Trends for ADUs
The interior design that will be in trend in 2024 aims to create sophisticated spaces, utilizing every corner of ADUs to maximize the space. Indeed, this year seeks to give Accessory Dwelling Units a modern, functional, and minimalist finish. However, creativity is always a useful element when bringing a space to life.
Therefore, the following features that will be in trend can be a good option to add to your property.
Casement Windows
One element that is extremely practical in your ADU in San Diego is a casement window to make the most of space. Casement windows have a simple mechanism that allows them to open from the inside out or vice versa. Moreover, they are safer than sliding windows, as the lock is more solid and difficult to force, providing more protection to your property. They are also resistant to strong winds and give a sensation of increased ventilation indoors.
Sensory Gardens
If your secondary property has access to a garden or you plan to adapt one outside, you can create a sensory garden. Specialists note that these gardens, being in a small space, help bring more life and a sense of tranquility to the outdoors. They are called sensory gardens because various elements with textures, smells, colors, and even flavors are incorporated. You can have your own garden with agricultural products or edible herbs.
It is recommended to check with neighborhood permits if you can have a small garden on your secondary property to avoid violating zone rules.
Iron Elements
Industrial finishes will also be in trend in 2024. However, they should have a subtle and minimalist style to maintain an elegant atmosphere. In this case, you can place small metal chandeliers with bulbs instead of lamps. You can even use this type of lighting for the bathroom or the exterior of the ADU to give it a different touch than the one in the main property. Additionally, you can include old iron chairs or decorative elements that are only meant to catch the attention of visitors or tenants. If you want to take interior updates to the next level, you can add an iron ornamental dining table for four, giving it an industrial style.
Add Wood to the Decor
If your Accessory Dwelling Unit in San Diego currently lacks wooden elements, it’s time to add this feature to the property. In this case, walnut wood will be in trend this year. Therefore, you can place furniture with this wood or add a wooden slat cladding to the walls to give it a different and unique texture. You can also select a space in the ADU and decorate it with this wood to highlight the area from the rest.
Update the Paint
In 2024, the color trend will focus on soft but vibrant tones. Therefore, you can choose shades that go well with velvety peach, jade green, or lavender. Additionally, even though ADUs in San Diego are often times designed with open spaces with only the bathroom having a door, you can paint cabinets in different colors to delineate the areas that are part of the property. Remember that you can play with colors and dare to add shades that are not present in the main residence. With this, you will ensure that each property has its own style.
Lighting Upgrade
In previous paragraphs, we mentioned that you can use chandeliers with bulbs to illuminate your space. However, LED lights will continue to be in trend in 2024. Therefore, you can add an installation with an LED strip on the edges of the floor to give it a modern touch. You can also be more subtle by placing it behind the TV to illuminate it gently. If you don’t want to use LED strips, you can replace them with smart bulbs controlled by a mobile device to change the color of the light according to the situation or scenario.
Add Raw Concrete Floors
Finally, another element that will be in trend in 2024 is raw concrete flooring. It should be clarified that regulations require Accessory Dwelling Units in San Diego to have ceramic floors or some other laminated finish. However, you can give it a different touch by adding raw concrete in some space, such as the kitchen or bathroom. You don’t need the entire floor to have this finish; you can choose only a few square meters to add this flooring.
In conclusion, the ADU design trends for 2024 in San Diego represent a blend of functionality, style, and compliance with local regulations. From the practicality of casement windows to the tranquility of sensory gardens, the incorporation of iron elements for an industrial touch, and the warmth of walnut wood decor, these trends are tailored to enhance the aesthetic and practicality of your space. The choice of soft yet vibrant paint tones, innovative lighting solutions like LED strips and smart bulbs, and the unique appeal of raw concrete flooring, all contribute to creating an ADU that is not only modern and stylish but also comfortable and inviting.
At San Diego Casitas, we are dedicated to helping you navigate these exciting trends while adhering to all regulatory requirements. Our expertise in ADU design and construction ensures that your project will not only meet but exceed expectations. Remember, involving our team from the start ensures that your ADU project is executed flawlessly, considering all aspects of design, functionality, and compliance. Let us help you make your ADU in San Diego a standout example of contemporary living in 2024.