Top Kitchen Trends for 2010

March 26, 2010

 

Realtor® Magazine recently published its Top Kitchen Trends for 2010. In their findings, the most popular trend for kitchen design for this coming is the hidden appliances.  New trends such as under-counter refrigerators and the dishwasher-in-a-drawer. Both of these appliances save space, can help save on energy costs, and fit right in with the rest of your kitchen design!

Other top trends among the list include:

Top Colors: whites and off-whites

Top Cabinetry: cherry, followed by maple

Top Design Style: traditional, followed by contemporary

Top Flooring: ceramic/porcelain tiles, followed by natural stone

Top Counter tops: Granite, followed by quartz


8 Quick Fixes to Increase Home Value

March 1, 2010

Use this list from Realtor Magazine for some quick, easy updates that can help you have your home looking its best in no time! Here’s their list:

  1. Buff up curb appeal
  2. Enrich with color
  3. Upgrade the kitchen and bathroom
  4. Add old-world patina
  5. Screen hardwood floors
  6. Clean out and organize closets
  7. Update window treatments
  8. Hire a home inspector

With just a few quick, easy home upgrades, you could easily add a momentous amount of value to your home! It’s also good to always remember that sometimes you can gain the most value on your home by just fixing a lot of the “little” problems. Some of the bigger projects are not always worth the time and effort for the amount of value you will get out of them!

To read the full article from Realtor Magazine, click here.