Take a cue from high-end homes.Luxury homes showcase the latest in floor plans, appliances and décor. Check out your local tour of homes or visit some open houses in new construction neighborhoods. Living spaces like mudrooms and home offices are all the rage; formal living rooms are not.
Stick with your style
Many experts agree that your remodeling projects should reflect they style of your home. For example, if you live in an ultra-contemporary condo, a quaint country kitchen might seem out of place and turn off potential buyers when you’re ready to sell.
Kitchen updates
The kitchen is the heart of the home for many families and in addition to food preparation, it’s also a place to pay bills and do homework. Today’s kitchens tend to be open and often include cabinets for TV’s, computers and small appliances.
Go green.
Eco-friendly materials like bamboo flooring are gaining in popularity. So are Energy Star appliances, windows and lighting products, which increase energy efficiency.
Go outside.
Outdoor living spaces are the latest trend in adding a room without adding four walls. At the high end of the market, outdoor living rooms, kitchens and fireplaces are becoming standard.
Technically speaking.
As our lives become more dependent on technology, homes will become ‘smarter’, allowing homeowners to remotely arm a home security system, turn appliances on and off, and control thermostats.
Artisan color trends.
The colors of 2008 turn over a new leaf encompassing the natural, the ethereal, the homespun and the restful. These vivid elements inspire sophistication, regality and simplicity. Courtesy Lowes
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