TREND SPOTTER: One Eye On The Market, One Eye On Design Trends
The
recent recession sparked a move to create smaller, more modest, and
more efficient kitchen and bathroom spaces within their homes. With the
real estate market on the mend, people want more out of their homes.
Architects are reporting home owners are expressing the desire to have
larger kitchens once more (many even are looking for multiple kitchen
spaces) and more bathrooms.
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“We
are not seeing the same level of demand for larger and additional
kitchens and bathrooms as we saw during the peak of the housing market,
but there has been a shift away from downsizing those rooms that has
taken place over the last two years,” says AIA Chief Economist Kermit
Baker. (http://styledstagedsold.blogs.realtor.org/2011/04/15/trend-watch-kitchens-are-getting-larger-bathrooms-are-getting-cozier/)
KITCHENS
Specifically
within the kitchen, much of the extra space desired is put to use in
nuance, functional ways that have risen in popularity in the last
decade. Recycling centers, recharging docks for electronics and the
integration of the living and food preparation space are all the top
listings dream home features. Design-wise, stylish sustainability sweeps
the floor. Bamboo and cork for cabinet and flooring and concrete
countertops are becoming the standard rather than the exception.
BATHROOMS
Similar
to kitchen features, water conserving toilets, radiant heated floors,
doorless showers, LED lighting, and other more sustainable nuts and
bolts are setting a new standard in bathroom design. But keep in mind,
the size and number of bathrooms/home is on the rise so delegate
budgeting appropriately.
With new construction on the rise, these are the trends real estate professionals and builders alike need to pay attention to. IF YOU ARE A CONSUMER, WHAT ARE YOU LOOKING FOR IN YOUR HOME?
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