Remodeling kitchen trends are creating stylish kitchens with cleaner lines, built-in dining, and pops of color, according to a recent article in RISMedia.
Here are some recent trends in kitchens across the country.
- Built-in dining areas. Eat-in kitchens are in high demand as more remodelers are opting for extensions in counters that resemble a table, either in lower or higher height to the countertop. The counter extension is different than bar seating because diners can sit around the edge and face one another, and not just sit in a row. The counter extension saves space, offers an extra buffet service, and more kitchen storage, says Deanna Carleton of Kitchen Design Group.
- Dressing up the kitchen with lighting. An affordable way to upgrade a kitchen is just by switching out the lights, designers say. For example, hand-blown glass shades on pendant lights, contemporary drum shades, and chandeliers can quickly update a kitchen. Layers of light continue to be popular, such as with a ceiling lighting fixture combined with under-counter lighting as well as ambient lights behind a glass-front door, designers say. LED under-counter lighting and LED recessed ceiling lights are also popular.
- Pops of color. Neutral colors in the kitchen is the safe preference, but more kitchens are adding bolder pops of color–such as in persimmon or pomegranate–to spice up the kitchen. Colored knobs, kitchen accessories, and even appliances are bringing in these pops of color. Designers say pops of color can also be brought in by the fabric choice in kitchen window seats, the upholstered seats, or window valances.
- Striving for simplistic luxury. Clean lines and transitional designs are “in” while ornate Tuscan and French country kitchen styles are falling out of favor in the kitchen. Betty Nairn of Cabinet-S-Top in Granger Township, Ohio, says “simplistic luxury” is the kitchen trend nowadays.
Source: “8 Areas to Pay Attention to When Updating Your Kitchen,” RISMedia (March 5, 2011); Blog distribution provided by Kenneth Bargers and Bargers Solutions residential real estate services located in Nashville, Tennessee
March 9, 2011
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Most home owners opt to add some upgrades to a new home, which can be rolled into the mortgage opposed to paying for them later on their own. But the choices of what flooring, lighting, or other upgrades to choose can be overwhelming.
Designer Candice Olson, author and host of HGTV’s “Candice Tells All,” says lighting and extra wiring are key upgrades new home buyers should consider.
“Adding lighting — or at least the wiring for it — means you’ll be able to have bathroom sconces instead of that one overhead light the builder gives you,” Olson says. “Your flat-screen TV can be where you want it. You’ll have a floor outlet for the lamp in middle of the open room. And you won’t be ripping out walls later to do all this.”
Also, she says home owners shouldn’t forget about the exterior lighting either. “Outside lighting, plus landscaping, will set apart your house from the others in the neighborhood where buyers chose from plans A, B and C,” Olson says.
As for flooring, Olson recommends hardwood floors for the main living areas, and cork floors for the basement, since there’s potential for water leakage in basements.
She also says the addition of taller baseboards, chair rails, crown molding, coffered ceilings, built-ins or a banquette also are smart investments for upgrades.
Source: “Decisions, Decisions: Add Character to Your Home With a Few Choice Upgrades,” Chicago Tribune (Feb. 4, 2011); blog distribution provided by Kenneth Bargers and Bargers Solutions residential real estate services located in Nashville, Tennessee
February 10, 2011
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According to HomeGain.com’s newly released 2011 home improvement survey, the top five home improvements (under $5,000) that real estate professionals recommend to home sellers based on average cost and return on investment (from highest to lowest ROI) are:
- Cleaning and de-cluttering ($290 cost / $1,990 price increase / 586% ROI)
- Lightening and brightening ($375 cost / $1,550 price increase / 313% ROI)
- Home staging ($550 cost / $2,194 price increase / 299% ROI)
- Landscaping ($540 cost / $1,932 price increase / 258% ROI)
- Repairing electrical or plumbing ($535 cost / $1,505 price increase / 181% ROI)
Cleaning and de-cluttering continues to rank as the top suggested home improvement (since the survey was originally conducted in 2000), recommended by 99 percent of real estate professionals, costing less than $300 and returning a value of nearly $2,000 to the home’s sale price, or a 586 percent return on investment. …read complete story CLICK LINK
Source: Michael Gerrity, Real Estate Channel, Homegain.com; blog distribution provided by Kenneth Bargers and Bargers Solutions residential real estate services located in Nashville, Tennessee
January 24, 2011
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Remodeling and decorating trends in 2010 are likely to reflect the fact that many home owners are settling in for the long haul.
Here are some ideas for updating homes and gardens from decorators and leading real estate practitioners:
- Environmentally sensitive furniture. Natural fibers, sustainable woods, and recycled products are key to attracting environmentally concerned buyers.
- Classic neutral colors. Deep gray browns and gray blues, muted beige, and chalky white will be particularly popular shades, Pittsburgh Paints predicts.
- Backyard gardens. First Lady Michelle Obama led the way in 2009 when she installed one at the White House.
- Backyard living. Wood-deck additions offer an 80.6 percent payback, according to the annual Cost vs. Value Report from Remodeling magazine and REALTOR® magazine. Simple fire pits and outdoor fireplaces also will be popular, trend-watchers say.
- Made in America. As more people feel compelled to support local employment, U.S. manufactured products and antiques will become more popular, says Patricia Shackelford, author of design blog, Mrs. Blandings.
Source: Orlando Sentinel, Jean Patteson (12/26/2009) and Kansas City Star, Stacy Downs (12/27/2009)
December 30, 2009
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A proposed requirement that all newly constructed homes have sprinkler systems in order to meet most building codes survived a challenge by the National Association of Home Builders.
Members of the International Code Council, which writes the code that is recognized and adopted by almost every state, county, and city nationwide, soundly defeated the amendment supported by the home builders to delay the sprinkler implementation requirement from 2011 to 2012 and then make it an option rather than a mandate. The home builders say requiring sprinklers would add several thousand dollars to the cost of a new home.
Supporters of the sprinkler requirement considered the vote last week at the code council’s annual meeting in Baltimore to be a strong bellwether because it means that removing the sprinkler proposal from the code that is up for final approval in May would require a two-thirds majority.
Source: The Baltimore Sun, Jamie Smith Hopkins (10/31/2009)
November 3, 2009
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Kenneth Bargers | Prudential Woodmont Realty | kb@bargers-solutions.com | (615) 512-9836
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3324 Dumas Drive, Nashville, TN
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The completely renovated ranch home offers a natural flowing floor plan with large bedrooms, hardwood floors and tile throughout with carpet finishing
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3BR/2BA Single Family House
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offered at $214,500
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1952 |
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1,966 |
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3 |
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2 full, 0 partial |
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1 |
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Unspecified |
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29,185 sqft |
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$0 per month |
DESCRIPTION
| Welcome home to this south Nashville beauty in the established and serene Glencoe Acres subdivision. The 1,966 s.f. residence sits on a gorgeous .67 acre lot located on the corner of McCall and Dumas Drive.
You will be impressed with the privacy and character of this property.
The completely renovated ranch home offers a natural flowing floor plan with large bedrooms, hardwood floors and tile throughout with carpet finishing the sitting room.
Call today to schedule a viewing of this rare opportunity! |
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PROPERTY FEATURES
| - Central A/C |
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- Walk-in closet |
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- Family room |
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 3324 Dumas Drive Entry |
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Kenneth Bargers
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Prudential Woodmont Realty
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(615) 512-9836
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October 8, 2009
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More than 80 percent of new single-family homes have at least two bathrooms, which occupy an average of 300 square feet of floor space, or 12 percent of the total area, according to a study by the National Association of Home Builders.
The home builder’s study reports a major return on value for extra bathrooms: “When the number of bathrooms is approximately equal to the number of bedrooms, an additional half-bath adds about 10 percent to the home’s value, and one additional bath adds about 19 percent.”
A mid-range bathroom remodel, which costs $10,500 on average nationwide, repays a home buyer at least 100 percent of the outlay when the property is sold, the home buyer study concludes.
Source: Chicago Tribune, Mike McClintock (09/21/2009)
October 6, 2009
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