Do you want to experience a spa-like experience in your master bathroom? According to design experts, the new bathroom trends are geared toward looking and feeling like a spa. “My clients want that hotel experience with neutral colors and a more luxurious feel with such things as towel warmers, heated floors, and a large shower with benches,” said Davia Gallup …
A new bathroom or roof can add value to your home, but will not increase the value of your home. A recent analysis by Remodeling Magazine and the National Association of Realtors (NAR) found that 35 upgrades will not increase your home’s value enough to cover the projects average price. Judy Moore, a Boston real estate agent and NAR board …
Traditional kitchen design has recently seen a shift to the open-space kitchen design, according to architects and homebuilders. It’s a trend that was started last year and homeowner’s continue to put focus on designing their kitchen as the main entertainment area of their home. Homeowners want to use this entertainment area for everyday life and special occasions. However, designing the …
Have you been considering an outdoor kitchen, but don’t want to use all your backyard space for a kitchen? A great alternative is a grill island. Grill islands come in a variety of shapes, sizes, colors, and materials. You can save money and time by installing an outdoor grill-island instead of a full-blown outdoor kitchen. The various island shapes you …
We recently discussed what was trending in color and design. Today we’re going to talk about the trending finishes and fixtures. Homes are so much more than a roof on your head and these trends prove it. Tops in countertops: Granite remains the surfacing material of choice, used by 87% of kitchen designers and 71% of bathroom designers, but quartz …
The National Kitchen & Bath Association (NKBA) released its annual report for the top home trends in 2013. Interest in white-painted cabinetry has increased along with using gray as a foundation color. The survey confirmed there’s a new neutral color, that white is still at the top, and what the top design styles in kitchens and bathrooms are. Over 300 …
Theatre rooms are a big trending feature of today’s homes. Having a theatre room is more than a large big-screen TV and popcorn. There are many options available when creating a theatre room. You can build a room that resembles a real movie theatre or you can build a themed theatre room. Themed home theatres can be a Bat Cave, …
It’s spring time again and it’s finally warm enough for some backyard barbecues. Barbecuing chicken, sausage, and burgers is easy, but what about a nice smoked brisket? Have you ever wondered why your brisket doesn’t have enough smoke flavor and why it’s too dry to enjoy? To achieve the right amount of smoke flavor and have a tender brisket, you’ll …
Do you want to have a kitchen that looks elegant and stylish, but you don’t want to pay the expensive prices for marble or granite countertops? Are you wondering if there are any alternatives to real granite and stone countertops? It doesn’t matter if you’re building a new home or remodeling a home, designing a beautiful kitchen is important for …
