Top 10 Home Remodel & Design Trends of 2014

Undeniably, Pinterest and Houzz are both popular ways to search for remodeling ideas for your home. Both well known websites are fed trends by the top general contractors, engineers and interior design firms around. So, what do you ask are on this year’s list for design trends? Here is a snap shot of the most popular that you don’t want to miss out on …

1. Living Rooms are now more high tech and spacious with coffee tables becoming scarce. Families want more room for activities.

2. Black is the latest and greatest color trend. Houzz has done countless polls asking homeowner their opinions on black interior doors, kitchens, walls, fabrics vanities, etc and the results are unanimous. People are a fan!

3. Sleek backsplashes are in. Homeowners want materials that are easy to clean and maintain making the addition of a kitchen backsplash a top priority in your kitchen remodel.

4. Smart capabilities have gone from bragging rights of having the most advanced cell phone to now having “smart home” options such as being able to control your alarm system, heating and cooling temperatures, locking your doors and starting your oven. Many have made home improvements such as having USB outlets and adding docking stations for smart devices in their kitchen remodel for the avid baker who loves trying new recipes found on Pinterest.

5. Man caves are back and open for all to see! Gone are the days of hidden space for your man to hide out with his buddies. Homeowners are remodeling their Great Rooms to offer multi-purpose space for entertaining and fun.

6. Breaking down the barriers of walls. Kitchen remodeling remains a hot trend when it includes removing the wall separating it off from the living space. Taking the concept of enclosed rooms out of the equation instantly creates the illusion of having additional square footage.

7. Less outdoor maintenance required, more fun and entertaining needed. Families are opting out of having front and back lawns that require regular mowing and watering expenses, and renovating their homes to have extended covered patios, built in barbeque areas and porch space for relaxation and more time to enjoy time with friends.

8.  Wood grain is back. Kitchen remodels are including butcher block islands and counter space for food prep. Flooring is being upgraded to porcelain wood planks offering the look of wood without the maintenance and constraints of real wood flooring.

9. Spa bathrooms are this years’ desired luxury. Let’s face it. Bathrooms are one of the common areas of the home and cost less than a typical kitchen remodel. Owners want the feeling of going to the spa and the lavish amenities of a 5 star hotel in the comfort of their own home. Walk-in spacious showers, steam and music capabilities, and stand-alone tubs are just a few of the top trends in bathroom remodeling.

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