I'm thrilled to be part of this months "All Things Real Estate" issue! What every realtor needs to know about home trends. What will your buyers be looking for and asking you about?
In the kitchen: The days of all upper cabinets in a kitchen are gone. Open shelving
continues to be what people want. Open shelving provides an opportunity to
display art and treasures acquired on family vacations. More deep drawers than
doors are in demand. Cooks kitchens and fancy faucets are still on everyone’s
wish list. Kitchens are becoming glamorous with jewel tones and companies like
Caesarstone provides counter tops that look like semi-precious stones!
In the bathroom:
Curb-less showers are
taking the lead in bathroom design.
Some say tubs are going
out of style, but I’m seeing freestanding
tubs in demand. Tubs may not be used
as often as showers but are visually enhancing and serve more as a decorative
art piece in the bathroom. As you can see in the BEFORE photo below this tub enclosure is outdated.
In the bedroom: Many people use their cell phones as the only source of telephone
and even if they have a land line they want their cell close by the bed.
U-socket wall plugs have two built-in USB ports to power iPhone, Kindles, iPads
etc. These U-socket wall plugs are handy all over the house!
Homes in general:
Open floor plans
continue to dominate buyer’s wish lists.
2014 is seeing a move
away from industrial design. The hard edges of sleek/modern are now being
replaced with softer more graceful lines. Example: Curved counter tops and crown
moldings.
Technology reigns
supreme in new homes. Nest Thermostat learns our living habits and adjusts
temperatures saving 20% annually on heating and cooing bills.
Multi generational
living is a huge trend in housing for the largest segment of our population-baby
boomers.
Carpet trends are away
from the mini- shag to the soft velvety looking carpets.
Mixed metals make magic: Golds and bronze are back and you no longer have to have all meatal matching. The powder room can have burnished bronze and the rest of the home can have brushed silver! Remember how all the metals HAD to match in a home? Well everything is mixed
metals now! Example stainless appliances with black cabinet pulls and oil-rubbed
bronze track lighting mixed with a pendant that has stainless accents over the dining
table. Copper is a big influence and so is gold/brass.
Remodeling can make an already GREAT home into a DREAM home with the right team to make it happen! Please let me know if I can be of service. I believe that being surrounded with an envoinment that you love can nuture your life and soothe your soul.
Best,
Kim
503 407-9525
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