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Remodeling in 2025 looked different from what many expected, but we identified some notable trends. In this blog, we talk about what Portland home remodels looked like this year, what we learned as your local contractor, and how we're focusing on these themes to serve you better and ride out the housing and remodeling markets in 2026.
What you can expect in this blog:
- Remodeling Trends and Changes
- Home Additions
- All About Basements
- Bathroom Trends
- Low Ceiling Issues
- Reusing or Recycling
- High ROI Remodels
- Multigenerational Living
- Whole Home Remodels
- The 2026 Housing Market
- Practical Additions and Remodels
- Portland Remodelers You Can Trust
Remodeling Trends and Changes in Portland
Remodeling trends show us what you cared about. This year gave us a lot of changes as the remodeling and housing market kept evolving. We quickly realized that our friends and neighbors were looking for remodels that would be long-lasting and practical. You asked for basement remodels, added spaces, whole home remodels, and turned the spaces you use every day, like kitchens and bathrooms, both more useful and more beautiful. Let's take a look at what popped up in 2025.
1. Home Additions
Home additions in Portland are rising in demand as more people choose to grow in a home they bought years ago. Whether it’s adding a second-story primary suite, expanding a kitchen, or creating a new wing for guests or grandparents, additions create lasting value.
Our team ensures the addition feels like it’s always belonged by matching architectural details, integrating systems seamlessly, and handling every step from design to permit to build. We help clients add the space they need without sacrificing the home they love. Because of the influx of home additions in 2025, we officially added this service to our website.
2. All About Basements
In 2025, you started thinking about the space beneath your feet and what a basement remodel could add to your home. Even small basements in Portland can deliver a big impact with the right plan. Modest square footage can become valuable when designed and remodeled by the experts. There are a few factors to consider when remodeling your basement, and we're here to go through them with you.
We’ve helped homeowners create home offices, hangout spots, wine cellars, and guest nooks in basements once thought unusable. With creative layout choices and thoughtful finishes, even the smallest spaces can feel expansive.
3. Bathroom Trends
Bathroom trends in Portland continue to evolve, blending luxury with practical upgrades. You're asking for spa-style showers, floating vanities, layered lighting, and radiant floor heating. Many of our clients found themselves remodeling this often-used space and searching for the right details and finishes.
Curb-free showers are especially popular for aging-in-place strategies, while timeless finishes help bathrooms remain stylish for the long haul. We’re also seeing more clients request double vanities, walk-in wet rooms, and smart mirror technology. Whether you’re remodeling for comfort or resale, our team designs bathrooms that live as well as they look.
4. Low Ceiling Issues
Low ceiling issues are common in Portland's older homes and basements, and dealing with them is a surprisingly big topic. However, smart design can solve them. At Creekstone Design + Remodel, we focus on education and making the best design choices.
We use recessed lighting, open layouts, and vertical materials to visually elevate rooms. White ceilings, streamlined fixtures, and appropriately scaled furniture also help maximize the feel of a low-clearance space. Our approach is to work with the architecture rather than fight it, ensuring low ceilings don't limit your lifestyle.
5. Reusing or Recycling
Salvaging wood flooring often raises the question: Should you reuse or recycle? Portland homeowners are rightfully interested in sustainability, but practicality matters too.
We evaluate the condition and layout impact of existing hardwood to help you decide whether refinishing is feasible or if new flooring will provide better value. In many remodels, we’ve helped clients repurpose wood flooring in secondary spaces while installing new flooring in key living areas. The goal is always to respect both budget and craftsmanship.
6. High ROI Remodels
A long-lasting remodel is truly the greatest ROI you can find. We know you're remodeling to find lasting value, and 2025 proved that over and over again. At Creekstone Design + Remodel, that means fixed pricing, no change orders, and a tenacious level of detail from day one. Our team helps you make decisions that hold up over time and support your lifestyle for years to come.
From finish quality to layout flow, we prioritize function, craftsmanship, and futureproofing at every step. Here are a few signs that you should reconsider your home layout if you're still debating a remodel.
7. Multigenerational Living
Multigenerational living is reshaping how Portlanders think about home. More households include grandparents, adult children, or extended family, and the home has to work for everyone.
We help you remodel for independence and connection by combining shared spaces with private zones. That could be a basement suite, a converted garage, or a full new addition. It’s not just about today’s needs. We plan with flexibility in mind so the space can evolve as life does.
8. Whole Home Remodels
Remodeling your home lets you get a new home without giving up the zip code you love. One of our favorite projects was this whole home remodel in Raleigh Hills, where we delivered exceptional quality without breaking a tighter budget. It takes planning and skill, especially these days, but we did it successfully.
The 2026 Housing Market
The 2026 housing market in Portland is defined by smart remodeling over relocation. Rising rates and limited inventory have more homeowners looking inward rather than outward.
Instead of upsizing, Portlanders are finishing basements, adding square footage with thoughtful home additions, and planning for multigenerational living. Homeowners want flexible spaces, energy efficiency, and designs that support aging in place.
This shift means homeowners are choosing to partner with experienced remodeling contractors near them who can guide them through complex projects, from design through construction.
Practical Additions and Remodels
Practical additions and remodels will continue to be popular in the next few years. Once you learn how much a remodeled basement can change your home and how an addition is often a better decision than moving, it becomes difficult to make any other choice.
Portland Remodelers You Can Trust
At Creekstone Design + Remodel, we believe a successful remodel starts with education. That’s why we take the time to walk you through every step of the process from initial ideas to final finishes. We don’t just show design options. We explain how costs are affected, how choices affect function, and why certain materials last longer than others. Our goal is to help you make informed decisions with confidence, not pressure. Because when you understand the why behind the design, the end result feels even better.
Working with Creekstone Design + Remodel
Our process means we walk you through every step. Our portfolio shows you what you can expect and what your transformed look may be like. Take a look at our cost guide to see what your remodel might cost and start planning your investment. We know and love our service area, and focus on making Portland a better place one home at a time.
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