by Marty Rosenzweig | Feb 8, 2020 | Uncategorized
One in 10 homeowners remodeling a kitchen upgrades electronics as part of the project, and among this group nearly one-third include a home assistant such as Amazon Alexa or Google Home, according to the 2020 U.S. Houzz Kitchen Trends Study. Noon Home Home...
by Marty Rosenzweig | Feb 1, 2020 | Uncategorized
Hardwood Is the No. 1 Flooring Choice Natural hardwood is the top choice (29%) among homeowners upgrading flooring as part of their kitchen renovation, followed by ceramic or porcelain tile (23%) and vinyl or resilient flooring (14%). This is a reversal from last...
by Marty Rosenzweig | Jan 25, 2020 | Uncategorized
1. Beige and Neutral Shades Neutral tones are no longer there just to play up more daring colors: They now take the starring role in decorative palettes. This year we’ll see them on walls and furniture, energizing the final result with darker accessories or smaller...
by Marty Rosenzweig | Jan 18, 2020 | Uncategorized
Homeowners often add or upgrade an island as part of a kitchen renovation, choosing features that make the island both stylish and functional. Cabinet styles, countertops and colors that differ from the rest of the kitchen are commonly used on the island, according to...
by Marty Rosenzweig | Jan 15, 2020 | Uncategorized
1. Research the Dollar Value of Items That Might Be Valuable Often clients hold on to items that might be worth something. These could include antique furniture and artwork; stamp, coin and baseball card collections; old books; crystal, china and silverware;...
by Marty Rosenzweig | Jan 8, 2020 | Uncategorized
Be Water Wise “Water is a valuable resource and not one to be wasted, as every little drop counts,” Probert says. “Where possible, try to remove sprinkler systems or, if they’re necessary, set them on a timer for minimal use.” Drip systems can be a more efficient...
by Marty Rosenzweig | Jan 7, 2020 | Uncategorized
1. Lone accent wall Let us be clear: We’re definitely not kicking bold looks to the curb (more on that in a minute). Instead, we just want more, more, more of them. That means one measly little accent wall won’t cut it anymore. “It’s...
by Marty Rosenzweig | Jan 1, 2020 | Uncategorized
Kitchens 1. Three-tone kitchens. Two-tone kitchen cabinets — meaning the upper cabinets are one color and the lower cabinets another color, or the perimeter cabinets are one color and the island is a different color — dominated kitchens in the past couple of...
by Marty Rosenzweig | Dec 15, 2019 | Uncategorized
Pantone, the color management company, recently announced its pick for 2020 Color of the Year; most of the major paint companies also pick colors they think will dominate homes in the year ahead. As usual the selections are a mix, but there are some clear trends...
by Marty Rosenzweig | Dec 4, 2019 | Uncategorized
When you’re tackling a bathroom remodel, whether with the help of a bathroom designer, architect or contractor, including ample, efficient storage is an important consideration. Read on for 10 inspiring examples of compact, hallway...
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