Hot Trends

Published on 08/23/04
By Lewis J. Corcoran - Realtor-Associate - Weichert, Realtors

Hot Trends

The remodeling industry is booming! Homeowners spent $125.2 billion to remodel their homes last year. Rising home values and lifestyle changes have played parts in the home improvement craze.

The latest trends in remodeling are:

* Comfort colors - Natural shades are increasingly popular.

* Large kitchens - The average size of a kitchen is growing. It used to be a place to prepare and eat meals. Now it's the focal point of the home.

* Luxury bathrooms - Sumptuous details such as granite floors and counters, spa-like tubs with whirlpools, and televisions make bathrooms an indulgence.

* Laundry rooms - No longer just for dirty clothes, they can be a status symbol complete with high-tech appliances. The space is even used for crafts or as a mudroom.

* Specialty rooms - Trendy "extra rooms" can be custom designed as wine cellars, media rooms, libraries or gyms.

Regardless of the current trends or hot new design ideas, the goal of remodeling is to make your home a comfortable and functional place to live, ideal for your lifestyle.

If you'd like more information on hot trends in homes, please feel free to email or call.

Owner's Tip:

Garages are becoming larger and more high-tech, suitable for storing big toys like jet skis, boats and large SUVs.

Owner's Tip:

Rumor has it that the '70s look is the next hot style for homes, complete with shag carpets!