Kliethermes Homes & Remodeling, Inc.

April 2014

In This Issue

2014 Spring Parade of Homes

Happy Spring!

New Design Directions for Kitchens

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2014 Spring Parade of Homes

April 5 and 6, 2014

1 to 5 pm

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54th Annual

Mid-Missouri Home and Lifestyle Expo & Hot Air Balloon Event

April 11-13, 2014

Central Missouri Events Center - Home of the Boone County Fair

Weekend Schedule:

Friday, April 11

Expo Open 4-8pm

Saturday, April 12

7am Hot Air Balloon Ascension
Expo Hours 10-6

Tether Hot Air Balloon Rides 6-8pm

Balloon Glow 8-8:30pm

Sunday, April 13

7am Hot Air Balloon Ascension

Expo Hours Noon-4pm

EXCITING THINGS AT THE SHOW:

-Kids Zone activities & family entertainment

-Food Concessions

-Beer Garden

-Seminars

-Increased Vendors

-Raffle Prizes every day

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Kliethermes Homes & Remodeling is a family owned design/build company serving Mid Missouri since 1976. From the beginning we have worked with our clients to build a Tradition of Trust.

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We specialize in the design/build process, which is a unique process that offers creative solutions for kitchen, bathroom, entertaining areas, outdoor living spaces or additional space for a growing family. We are with you every step of the way.

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It's spring--are you longing for some fresh, new ideas for your home? If your kitchen looks worn and dated; if your appliances are not functioning properly; if you feel hemmed in by walls and cut off from the rest of the family when preparing meals--it's definitely time for a kitchen makeover. As you are planning your remodeling project, you should check out the list below of the latest styles and finishes that are in the forecast for kitchens in 2014.

HAPPY SPRING!

Cale Kliethermes

It certainly took long enough to get here but we sure are glad to have it. With the warmer weather we are getting a lot of people interested in looking at the possibilities in and around their home, with a large focus towards outdoor living projects. There are near-endless possibilities and a lot of people are looking for ideas. Even with the access to ideas through Houzz.com or Pinterest.com many people aren't sure if what they see can be done in or on their home.

Coming up April 11-13 is the Mid-Missouri Home and Lifestyle Expo - traditionally known as the "Home Show". After 37 years we will have a new booth (at least our third if not fourth) this year displaying everything from inexpensive kitchen and entertaining upgrades to a pergola and screen system to help keep all those pesky bugs away while you enjoy the amazing Missouri summer and fall. There will be ultra-low-maintenance decking as well as LVT or Luxury Vinyl Tile (don't get grossed out by the word VINYL!) The Expo will be held at the Central Missouri Event Center -- Home of the Boone County Fair.

The committee for the Expo has been working hard on making this a destination for the whole family. There will be classes taught by local experts, activities for the kids and a beer garden for the adults! There will be a balloon glow and other balloon related activities. We look forward to seeing you at the Expo and would love for you to come say hello. See you there!

New Design Directions for Kitchens

This year the International Builders Show (IBS) and the Kitchen and Bath Industry Show (KBIS) joined forces for one fabulous Design and Construction Week in February. Co-locating in Las Vegas, the building industry trade shows attracted more than 75,000 attendees. Remodelers, kitchen & bath designers, and builders crowded together in the aisles, anxious to see and experience all the new product introductions from cabinet and appliance manufacturers, etc.

A fascinating display in the Merillat Cabinetry booth was

this sunny kitchen from 1946. Orville Merillat, company founder, built this kitchen by hand from birch wood. His wife, Ruth, applied the finish. The countertops are the original, missing only the metal edging. The appliances are all from the same time period.

Even though this retro-kitchen fills our hearts with nostalgia, we cannot help but say, "You've come a long way, baby!" The many exciting kitchen exhibits at the show made that very clear. From doors and drawers that open automatically with just a light touch, to touchless kitchen faucets, to smart-phone enabled ovens--today's kitchens offer unprecedented convenience and functionality.

The results of the 2014 National Kitchen & Bath Association (NKBA) Design Trends Survey presented at KBIS provided further insight into new design directions for kitchens. According to the report--cleaner, more contemporary designs will dominate in 2014. Homeowners are increasingly requesting universal design amenities and easy maintenance features. The following kitchen features are expected to grow in popularity this year:

Style: 1. Contemporary; 2. Transitional; 3. Shaker
Color Schemes: 1. Grays; 2. Whites and off-whites
Wood Cabinets: 1. Maple or bird's eye maple; 2. Alder; 3. Walnut
Cabinet Finishes: 1. Painted colors other than white; 2. White Painted; 3. Dark natural stain
Faucet Finishes: 1. Polished chrome; 2. Satin nickel; 3. Stainless steel
Faucet Type: 1. Pullout; 2. Touch-activated
Cooking Appliances: 1. Microwave drawer; 2. Convection; 3. Gas cooktop
Refrigerators: 1. French door; 2. Freezer-bottom; 3. Built-in cabinet depth
Electronics: 1. Docking/Charging stations; 2. Home office area; 3. Flat-screen TV

Countertops: 1. Quartz (by a large margin); 2. Butcher Block and other wood (tied)
Backsplashes: 1. Glass; 2. Ceramic or porcelain tile; 3. Natural stone tile
Flooring: 1. Wood; 2. Ceramic or porcelain tile; 3. Natural stone tile
Sinks: 1. Granite composite; 2. Stainless steel
Dishwashers: 1. Integrated dishwasher; 2. Two dishwashers in one kitchen; 3. Drawer-type
Storage Features: 1. Trash/Recycling pullouts; 2. Pullouts/rollouts; 3. Spice pullouts
Lighting: 1. LED Lighting is way out in front; 2. Incandescents; 3. Halogen


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