Over at CNN.com, they have a story on home improvement called, 5 Home Trends We Never Saw Coming and I wanted to provide you with a sampling of the article. Check out the rest of their article when you get a chance."Some of the latest trends in homebuilding and remodeling were not too hard to spot. Is anyone surprised that Americans, already living in monster homes, want even bigger ones?
But there were some developments we never saw coming.
Here's a few that Mark Nash, author of Real Estate A-Z for Buying and Selling a Home, has gleaned from a survey he conducted questioning 923 real estate agents, brokers and industry executives:Upscale garages: Who knew that those smelly, greasy spaces overstuffed with junk and empty boxes would morph into showplaces for Home Improvement types?
'Today's owners want them decked out with cabinet and storage systems, matching refrigerators, air conditioning and residential looking flooring," says Nash.
Garage remodeling starts at around $7,500 and goes up, sometimes steeply, from there depending on size and just how nice you want it.
Caving: People want more personal space - for both mom and pop. Apparently, married people often like time alone. Who knew?
So, an amenity of choice these days is 'personal, dedicated space for one person in a household to go and work on projects or simply chill,' says Nash.
Rejuvenation rooms: No, This is not simply to work out in. These are one-stop sites for exercising, meditating, yoga, sauna and fancy steam showers.
'This is kind of a new age, serenity room where you do these quiet exercise things and then jump in the spa,' says Nash.
First you get your head together, then your body and then you steam off the sweat you expended doing it."
The article also lists Outdoor Kitchens, but we told you about those a while back. There's also a trend called a "Snoring Room" but I doubt something like that will be sweeping the nation anytime soon.
Spiral staircases, which were once the rage, are now death to the home seller. Aging boomers don't care to climb them and they're tough on pets and small children. Nash advises sellers to remove and replace them before putting a home on the market.
Bamboo floors are also out. The early reviews are in and owners have found them to be easily scratched and prone to warping.
Hardwood laminate flooring is also a no-go. 'They don't stand up to multiple sandings to change color or remove stains,' says Nash."
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