Top Trends
Today's renovation trends involve color, function and the use of eco-
friendly systems that improve the health and longevity of the home.
Color palees are embracing deeper color, with charcoal as the star,
embellished with white, and satin nickel as neutrals. Shades of grey in
warm or cool hues handily accommodate a broad range of textures.
ese are especially popular ways to create dramatic visual elements
in any room. Metal accents, especially copper and oiled finishes, are
finding their way into stylish sinks. e kitchen and bathrooms are
expanding , moving from closet-sized utility to expansive, light-filled
spaces that give these rooms the status they deserve.
Function is the new renovation buzzword. Smart homes have
improved universal designs to accommodate changing phases in
lifestyle, and making these rooms truly serve a bigger purpose.
"Keeping rooms" take cluer and brilliantly organize it away from the
kitchen, family rooms, and utility rooms, the places that oen collect
an assortment of odds and ends. Children's toys, games, hobby
materials, and possessions all find their proper place in these specially
designed rooms and drawers.
W hile "going green" is not a new term in home renovation, using
advanced eco-friendly products with surfaces and materials that do
not contain formaldehydes or emit toxins has increased. Demand for
water and air filtration systems that clean these important necessities,
along with technologically advanced appliances, are also a strong
factor in upgrades. A treatment system can be installed to deliver
water for drinking , showers, laundry, and saltwater pool systems that
is kind to skin, clothing , and a home's infrastructure.
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