Realtor.com® recently featured an article on the smaller details that can help elevate a bathroom’s look. Here are 4 suggestions that can make a difference: Luxe Shower Head: Low-flow showerhead systems and models that detach from the wall are trending. Designers also suggest raising the showerhead a foot or so higher. Clean Tile Grout: Grout has the potential to make a bathroom look cleaner. Make sure the grout blends with the tile. Towel Rack: A place to hang the towels can

Here are some helpful guidelines when thinking about selling your home. Factors that Impact Your Home’s Value: Market Conditions – the current supply (or inventory) of homes for sale, buyer demand, interest rates and availability of financing, prices of recently sold properties, economic factors and seasonal demand all play a role in pricing Your Home’s Condition – location, age, size of the home and lot, floor plan and architectural style. Be objective about your home and tr

In a recent survey by ShelterZoom, 1000 consumers were asked about how soon they would be willing to reduce the price of the home if they had not receive an offer. Here are the results: 20% would reduce price within 1 month 33% would reduce price after 3 months 17% would reduce price after 5 months 12% won’t Sell for less than they listed The largest number of potential buyers will view a newly listed home within the first 14 days on the market, and the number will decrease a

Today, young buyers have different ideas about luxury living. Here's a list of some of their wish list items: Less space, more functionality: Millennials are choosing smaller luxury homes that make smart use of space and are filled with high-end amenities and furnishings. They want open-concept living areas, showcase kitchens, spa-like bathrooms, and multiuse rooms. Technology focus:. Fast internet access for telecommuters who work from home is a must and a smart home filled

Things are always changing but many designs recycle. Here are some of this summer's design trends: West Coast Cool: Rooms will feature furnishings with relaxed, natural textures - rattan and cane, wood, stone and earthy tones. Light, airy fabrics like linens and sheers will be layered in and the botanical and floral patterns will be popular. Mixed Furniture & Styles: Mixing old with new creates interest in any room. Mid Century modern paired with a french antique. Mixed it up

I do agree that a staged house may help sell your home faster especially when you have a small space or an odd shaped room. Spaces can be deceiving and people often can't picture where things will go. In the living room, TV location seems to be the biggest issue for everyone. If there isn't a logical place, buyers get discouraged. Recently, a very small bedroom only had a desk and a chair for furniture. Visitors thought a bed wouldn't fit in the room but with staging, 2 twin

Here is some information about interior house painting and....a few comments from me! Dark paint colors make a room look small - Lots of design magazines do show dark wall paint and sometimes they look really great but make sure to choose your colors well and maybe consider an accent wall first. Once on the wall, things can look very different! Using primer means you don't have to clean the walls - Wiping down the walls would not be something I'd skip and the experts say the

Interesting news on the home design front......We're moving away from neutrals and grays and opting for bolder colors throughout the home! Here's a look at 5 projected trends for the next couple of years: 1. Bolder colors for cabinets, walks and even sinks. Terra Cotta, purple, blues and black to name a few 2. Brass and bronze accents continue to remain popular with hardware, lighting and faucets. 3. Geometric shapes such as squares, triangles and diamonds provide interest in

Here are 5 home design trends for 2019 courtesy of Taylor Morrison: 1. Pastels and jewel tones: Baby blues, mint greens, and blushing pinks will gain popularity in 2019, according to the home builder. If pastels aren’t for you, bold jewel tones like emerald and sapphire are another popular option for the new year. 2. Monochromatic schemes: The builder also picks high-contrast, monochromatic designs as a go-to trend for 2019, particularly in the kitchen. 3. Florals: Florals ar

Here are some top trends that were reported by Fixr, a company that creates remodeling cost guides and polls industry experts to find out what they see in the building industry. Where are homebuyers most likely to build a single-family home in 2018? 50% urban area 42% subdivision 5% rural 3% resort area What will be the most popular floor plan for single-family homes in 2018? 76% open floor 11% single level Split level 5$ Two-story-3% What ways are homebuyers most likely to i

A recent survey from Northshore Fireplace has the following as the most important features for a dream home: A view with peace and quiet Land and privacy Living room/family room as the center of the home There were some gender and generational differences for the ideal location of a perfect home. Males tended to say their dream home would be on the beach Females said their perfect home would be in the country. Generational Location Preferences: Baby boomers preferred the beac

Bamboo is making its way into more home interiors. From flooring, window treatments to wall accents, furnishings and more, this sustainable material is popping up everywhere. Why?: Bamboo is widely available and more affordable than many other wood products. Bamboo is traditionally considered a type of wood flooring, but it’s actually not a wood at all, but a grass. And at growth rates of three to five feet per year, bamboo is one of the fastest growing plants on Earth, which