Professional Remodeler Magazine has just released its annual trends list which breaks down the top style projects that homeowners are using in their bathroom and kitchen projects. $276 Billion was spent on remodeling in 2011 and that number is only going up with numbers in the 3 billions at end of year in 2013. Remodelers and General Contractors state that 94% of their business entails a bathroom or kitchen makeover.
Professional Remodeler’s
Top 8 Bath Trends for 20141. The bathroom spa experience
2. Free Standing TubsStand-alone baths are popular and offer different bathing experiences such as bubble-massage, massaging jets, heated tub surface, and even chromatherapy.
3. Radiant heating
4. Multigenerational design
5. High-quality faucets
6. Diverse color palettes
7. Freestanding and hovering vanities and cabinets
8. Natural stone and custom tileProfessional Remodeler’s
Top 8 Kitchen Trends for 20141. Open kitchen design
2. Kitchen lighting
3. Countertop material, black color
4. Refaced kitchen cabinets
5. Apron/farmhouse sinks“The general trend we see across the country, and especially in cosmopolitan areas, is a push toward cleaner, simpler lines on the interior of the homes whether mixed with a traditional and contemporary exterior. The apron sink, with a flat simple front, integrates well into this look.”
6. Appliance finishes
7. Kitchen islands
8. Floating shelves