One of the results of the entire world being locked down for the past year and a half is that fewer of us are taking holidays or even leaving our homes unless we have to, this being one of the reasons so many Australians are choosing to renovate their home since they're spending so much time there anyway.

Top-notch building renovations in the Gold Coast include all types of projects, both big and small, that have helped people feel a little better about staying at home so much. And if you're curious about some of the most popular renovations taking place, below are a handful of them.

1. Textured Walls

Textures add a lot of ambience to any room in your home, and at one time, the only textures you saw in a house were added by rugs, blankets, and curtains. That is no longer the case. Today, the walls can have a textured look as well, and we're not talking about that tacky raised wallpaper that we saw in the 1970s.

These textures are subtle and mimic luxurious materials such as marble and many others. They come in a variety of shades and colours to match anyone's decor. People can also add wall panels and wooden beams to add texture to the room, and it certainly adds some pizzazz to each and every room in your home.

2. Emphasis on Nature

Perhaps due to being confined to the home for so long, one of the things that has resulted from this is a desire to connect with the great outdoors. In turn, Australian homeowners have turned to things such as wooden furniture, concrete kitchens, organic shapes, lots of textures, and even earthy, very neutral tones and shades. Bringing the outdoors inside, so to speak, is also a great way to connect with nature in a simple way, but it also helps to make the rooms in your home look a whole lot better.

3. Minimalism

Professional building renovations in the Gold Coast now often include very minimalist designs because people are more anxious to get back to a simpler lifestyle. Minimalist artwork, in fact, can bring not only aesthetic appeal to the home but also a sense of calmness and serenity. A minimalist design means less clutter and usually the use of tones and colours that calm you down, including earthy tones and soft colours such as lavender. It is a great look for anyone who loves the idea of getting back to basics.

4. Kitchens That Contrast

The kitchen is a very important room in any home, and since it sometimes doubles as a home office these days, people are paying a lot more attention to how it looks. And you don't always need expert building renovations in the Gold Coast to get this done.

You can just give the cupboards a new coat of paint and suddenly you can enjoy contrasting colour themes such as black and grey, red and white, or just add a splash of colour to a kitchen that consists of mostly neutral tones. It's easy to do and inexpensive as well, making it the perfect home-improvement Project.