Home improvement trends for 2023
Looking for ways to improve your home in 2023? Look no further than smart home technology as a way to not only stay on trend but save money and the planet too.
The new year is always the perfect time to start something new. Whether that’s a new fitness regime, an interesting hobby or even taking the time to make some changes to your home.
From a fresh lick of paint to a much-needed extension for a growing family, there are a range of ways that you can look to improve your home in 2023. But, to ensure your home is up to scratch with the most in-demand and popular home improvement products for the year ahead, the experts at Yale have shared their insight into the particular areas all homeowners should be prioritising.
Home offices
Although we’ve been used to a few years of regularly working from home and hybrid working models, home offices continue to be the home improvement trend of the new year.
For the modern-day homeowner in 2023, it’s all about finding a space that allows for peaceful working, away from the traditional corporate work lifestyle we’ve all been used to in past years. With the addition of plants to bring a natural element to your office space, to smart home technology to allow for seamless control of your home during your work day, there are plenty of ways to bring your home office into 2023.
Smart home technology is a particularly handy area of investment for those looking to design or upgrade an office space. From smart plugs that can turn on appliances from afar, to smart doorbells that allow you to answer the door without moving from your office chair, these gadgets are a great way of making life run that little bit easier during your work day.
And if you’ve got an array of expensive gadgets such as smartphones, tablets or laptops on show in your home office, an Indoor Camera is a great way of keeping an eye on your valuables at any time. Whether you’ve left the room for a short time or left the house entirely, a smart indoor camera allows homeowners to check in remotely from their phone. This ensures their prized possessions are taken care of, even when they can’t be there.
Energy efficient appliances
Protecting our planet for future generations has never been more important. Along with homeowners looking to greatly reduce their energy costs, it’s clear to see why they’re opting for more energy-conscious home appliances to upgrade their property with for the new year.
Smart home technology has again been utilised as a way to be more conscious over our energy usage. From monitoring our heating with smart thermostats to controlling devices remotely using smart plugs for minimal energy wastage, smart home products continue to not only make life a little bit easier, but also encourage a reduction in energy costs.
In terms of upgrading your property to follow with the trends of 2023, investing in such appliances as smart heating, lighting and security will certainly help to be more energy conscious in your home design. By updating to a smart thermostat, upgrading to LED lights and opting for smartphone-operated security products, you can ensure you not only have convenient control over your home, but also help the planet and your bank balance.
These types of gadgets will also appeal to prospective house buyers. A recent UK survey from ‘Compare The Market’ revealed that over half of UK homeowners would pay more for a home with smart technology.
Particularly if you’re looking to move on from your current property over the next few years, investing in smart home gadgets will not only help to save money on your energy bills and the planet, but also potentially make you a profit too.
A smart home
With their convenience and control via a smartphone a huge selling point, smart home gadgets have continued to grow in popularity over recent years.
According to Statista, the number of smart homes is estimated to grow by over 350 million in 20231, showing just how popular these types of products will be over the coming year and beyond.
From smart heating, lighting, security and more, there are an array of ways homeowners can upgrade to a smart home this new year. And one particular product that is expected to grow in popularity again this year are smart locks.
Running on either Bluetooth or Wi-Fi, smart locks are designed to allow homeowners to control their door locks from the convenience of their smartphone. Wi-Fi connected devices are growing in popularity as they allow homeowners to remotely unlock and lock their door from anywhere at any time.
According to statistics from the UK home and lifestyle magazine, Good Housekeeping, adding an array of smart home gadgets, including a smart lock, can add up to £16,000 to the value of a property2. That’s around $19,000. This just shows that more and more homeowners are looking for homes with smart products, making them a great investment for the year ahead.
When picking a smart lock to add to your home, it’s wise to opt for a product from a trusted brand, such as Yale. These products, such as Yale’s Linus Smart Lock, offer heightened security, along with the convenience and remote control that we expect from all smart locks.
And, as these smart locks now come in an array of styles and finishes, you can even pick a smart product to suit your home effortlessly, offering style, sophistication and smart control.
With an array of smart products now available to help upgrade your home for the new year ahead, now is the perfect time to pick the must-have smart home gadgets to secure your home in style.
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1Smart home - Statistics & Facts, Statista, 2022
2Good Housekeeping, 2020