Spring Remodeling: Trends in Kitchens and Baths

Among countertop materials, McKenna favors Quartzite and Caesarstone because they are low maintenance. For appliances, "we are still seeing Wolf and Sub-Zero in the upper bracket, but Miele is being introduced in more transitional and contemporary applications. I also think Jenn-Air is making a comeback, due to the price point and uber-current features," McKenna says.

Built-in kitchen desks were all the rage about 10 years ago, but they've fallen out of favor, Glink says. Homeowners are replacing kitchen desks with "more usable" countertop space and shelving, she says. "How people use technology in their kitchen has evolved for designers over time. People are using laptops now, and you don't need a whole desk for that," Glink explains. Consider building a technology station with lots of outlets in your kitchen, and create a space for everyone to recharge their electronic gadgets and cellphones.

Smart home technology is also an attractive feature for homebuyers. Homes that boast programmable thermostats and the ability to lock your front door remotely "make your house sell faster for a little more money," Glink says. Such technology extends to the kitchen as well. "Today we see refrigerators that will monitor and know when you are out of milk. In the next few years, you will be able to place your order with your food delivery service that will automatically deliver milk once you are out," Glink says.

Read more: http://money.usnews.com/money/personal-finance/articles/2015/03/31/spring-remodeling-trends-in-kitchens-and-baths

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