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2013 Home Remodeling Trends

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What’s going to be “in” for home remodeling this year? We’ve consulted our designers, as well as those from around the country, to bring you the latest trends for your home. Here’s what 2013 has in store:

KITCHENS: The brains behind the beauty will continue to be the theme for kitchen design  in 2013. Today’s kitchen must move beyond looking gorgeous, serving the practical needs of the busy family.  Innovative storage solutions, quick-cooking appliances, low maintenance materials and functional flow will be integral parts of kitchen remodeling projects. “Open –concept kitchens that allow for flexible space, including a central gathering point like an island, or even two islands, will still play a central role in kitchen design this year,” according to Deborah Mader, an Interior Designer at CaseIndy. “With the growing interest in food culture, shared cooking space is in high demand. Kitchens that include many work stations, as well as casual eating spaces, are a growing trend.”

BATHROOMS: Removing the large garden tubs of old and installing large, custom showers will continue to be the trend in 2013. “Many homeowners are tired of the unused tub taking up so much valuable space in their master bathrooms,” states Larry Greene, president of CaseIndy. “As long as there is another one somewhere on the same floor, taking out the tub adds tremendous value to a home. The new technology available allows us to bring the “shower experience” to our clients. Multiple shower heads, body jets, lighting, music, and steam systems are just a few examples of the options that can be included in today’s shower.” Bringing the spa-feel into the everyday will also continue as a popular bathroom remodeling trend, including details such as frameless glass enclosures, free-standing soaking tubs, glass tile, heated floors and soothing color schemes.

TECHNOLOGY: Today’s family is electronic and mobile, and home remodels must support this trend. Planning for items such as electrical outlets for charging and use stations, as well as Wi-Fi-enabled appliances and other smart home technology, allows for a home to keep up with the times.

COLORS: The bright, bold hues of the past few years are being pushed aside by softer, more subdued shades. Gone are the days of chili red and deep gold. “We are now seeing spa-influenced colors move out of the bathroom and bedroom and into the public spaces of the home, says Mader. “Grays, deep tans, and pale greens and blues are being used in kitchens and baths more and more these days.”

OUTDOOR LIVING: Moving the comforts of indoors to the outdoors will continue to grow in 2013. “There is a large demand for designated outdoor entertaining areas these days,“ says Greene. “Many homeowners want their screened porches to become multi-use, three or four-season rooms. Open engineered wood decks with built-in fire pits, and stamped concrete patio areas with stone fireplaces are popular as well. Homeowners are looking to recreate the central gathering place of the indoors in their backyards.”

Want more information on upcoming trends for home remodeling? Schedule a free, in home consultation with one of our designers. Send us an email, or give us a call at 317-846-2600.

Project Highlight: Creating an Open-Concept Kitchen

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Removing walls between a kitchen and an adjacent room is a common way to create a more open feel for a closed-in kitchen. However, many homeowners do not realize how bulkheads can make a kitchen appear small as well. Popular in many homes from the 80s and 90s, bulkheads are structures that fill in the space between the top of cabinetry and the ceiling. Bulkheads were also used over kitchen islands to house canned lighting. For this homeowner, removing outdated features and bringing in taller wall cabinets and pendant lighting had a huge impact on remodeling their new open-concept kitchen.

ORIGINAL KITCHEN: This home was built in 1985 in the Thistlewood subdivision on the west side of Carmel, IN. The homeowners had been living there since 2000. When asked why they wanted to remodel, their response was, “It was time to update. We always hang out in the kitchen and we had been thinking about remodeling for a couple of years. We like the neighborhood and our neighbors, and we wanted to stay put!” The homeowners were looking to open up their kitchen to the adjacent family room, as well as to create a more spacious feel in the work area.

REMOVING WALLS: A structural engineer was brought in to determine if the wall separating the kitchen from the family room was load bearing. It turned out to be non-load bearing, which made it economical to completely remove the wall and open up the two rooms.  “We are so glad we had the wall taken down between the kitchen and the family room. What a dramatic difference it makes in opening up the entire house.”

NIXING THE BULKHEADS: In the kitchen, the existing bulkheads were removed and new maple wall cabinets that extended to the ceiling were installed. The addition of decorative two-piece crown molding added to the feeling of height. The taller cabinets were especially beneficial to the homeowners, who stated, “We’ve increased our storage capacity tremendously with the new cabinetry.”

DESIGN FEATURES: The new cabinetry featured raise- panel full-overlay doors, flat slab drawers, dovetail drawer boxes and full-extension drawer glides, and were painted in cashmere white. Existing lighting was relocated for better ambient and task illumination. Decorative pendants were added over the peninsula as accent lighting.  Other updates included a stone-tile backsplash, under-cabinet lighting, and countertops in India Copper Brown granite.

FINAL RESULT: The homeowner commented, “Our newly remodeled kitchen area is warm and inviting. The designers were able to capture the reflection of our style. Our home seems more up-to-date and really brings our whole house together. We absolutely love it!”

When designing your open-concept kitchen remodel, do not forget about the benefits of removing bulkheads. You will not only create a more spacious feel. You will also gain more storage and better lighting options. For more advice on open-concept kitchen remodeling, send us an email, or give us a call at 317-846-2600.

Project Highlight: New Master Bath with Custom Closet

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The transformation of this 1990s master bath was spectacular. The finishes reflect the homeowner’s desire to add a more modern look the space. The design also allowed for additional functionality.

Original bathroom: This home is located in the Woodacre subdivision on the west side of Indianapolis. The homeowners built the house in 1990 and now that they are empty nesters, they are slowly remodeling the whole house to get it ready for eventual sale. They had already remodeled the kitchen, so the master bath was next.

Double entry doors opened to highlight an overly large garden tub, which dominated the original space. The small, closet-like shower was located in the same area as the commode. The two vanities consisted of lower cabinets only, and plate glass wall mirrors. The master closet was located in the bathroom area, and although large, did not use its space very well.

Design: Increasing the functionality of the large space was a major goal in this remodel. The new design called for pulling out the garden tub to open up room for a much larger shower. Tower cabinetry was added to the vanities to increase the storage space. Finally, reconfiguring the large master closet was to provide better organization.

Husband & wife design: The owners worked together with the design team on the selection of the materials.  “My husband was in charge of the shower and I focused on the vanity areas.,” said the homeowner. “I wanted the vanity tops to be granite, but I did not want them to look like a kitchen, so that led me to my color choice. The plumbing fixtures were chosen to be sleek and modern.”

New soaking tub: The new design took advantage of the original footprint. By keeping the double door entry and pulling the garden tub, the installation of a soaking tub had the “wow” factor the homeowners were looking for. The owners commented, “The bathroom had a huge garden tub, and I like the sleek look of the new one. After having a garden tub for years, I wanted something different.”

Glass: From the tile back splash on the vanities and the stair risers to the textured shower doors, beautiful glass is found throughout the new bathroom. According to the homeowner, “The glass block behind the tub was a last minute change. I was having trouble finding a window treatment that I liked, and my designer suggested the glass block. We did not choose the most popular style. We did not have to be too concerned with the amount of light the glass block let in because we also have a skylight. We were able to choose the glass style even though it did not let in as much light as other styles. We also found that replacing the windows and getting new window treatments was actually going to cost more than the glass block.”

New closet space: The new design called for the removal of the railings that were originally located in the loft space in the closet, making the space feel much larger. Adding additional shelves, hanging bars and a library ladder made the closet more functional.The homeowners noted, “My favorite part of the bathroom remodel is the closet. The old one had a loft that felt very dark and closed. Now the closet is bright and new, and I can see everything. We have many more shelves and the space has been opened up. It helped me organize my things.”

Are you ready for a bathroom redesign? Send us an email or give us a call at 317-846-2600 to schedule a free consultation.

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