The #1 Trend for 2015 Remodeling
It seems we're always inundated with lists of what's in and what's out for remodeling. Magazines are brimming with remodeling design trends for the year and websites are mapping out the hottest new types of remodeling projects, materials, and finishes. It's all a lot of fun. But if you're planning to remodel this year, trends actually aren't really all that useful. What "should" you be selecting this year? Brushed or polished bathroom fixtures? Granite or quartz kitchen countertops? Glass or ceramic tiles?
Following “the fashion” can make you crazy
Whether it's clothing design or remodeling trends, what's in fashion is always changing. It can be fun to follow fashion by adding trendy touches to your home decorating, but trying to plan a remodel based on all the latest trends will make you crazy. Plus, you can end up with a home that's got all the latest style, but lacks lasting satisfaction.
That's why we think the #1 remodeling trend for 2015 isn't a trend at all: It's having a clear idea of your own unique wish list plus what you need to change about your existing home – the flow and features to make your home feel pleasant, comfortable and welcoming. This is what remodeling should be all about.
Creating a home that's you
Start with an honest look at how you live and what you love. For example, if you're wildly busy, should high-maintenance choices like stainless steel appliances and granite countertops even be on your radar? If you'd like to stay in your home for many years to come, how should aging-in-place concepts be integrated into the design? If you really don't like the white, unadorned cabinet designs you see online, shouldn't you go with a style that lifts your spirits each time you walk into the kitchen?
Then, once you're clear about how you want to feel inside your home, go ahead and start exploring the colors, products, floor plans and finishes that will create that feeling for you.
And good news: this is the perfect time of year to begin – because those lists of ideas are everywhere! Once you've finished your initial browsing and Googling, call us and share your reactions to all you've seen. This is a great starting point for planning an "inside out" remodel in 2015 that will continue to delight you no matter how trends come and go.
Maintenance Tip: Have Your A/C Inspected Before the Summer Heat
Your air conditioner should be inspected once a year. By getting it inspected early, you can catch minor problems that could potentially become major ones in the hot summer. Not only that, but proper maintenance adds years to your unit's life and helps it run more efficiently.
Thank You for the Referrals!
We would like to thank The Kurey's of Arlington for referring The Pryor Family of Falls Church.
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