Top Remodelers Talk Trends
—Sport Nobles, Sport Nobles Construction
There’s a high demand by homeowners for low-maintenance products. And they’re more willing to invest up front in high-end, longer-lasting products and installation methods. They’re choosing quartz over granite countertops because they’re non-porous and don’t require sealing, they’re designing walk-in showers with no glass enclosure or doors for easy cleaning and they’re investing in waterproofing shower and tub systems to eliminate leakage and the potential for future mold growth.?????
—Don Brewer, Coastal Residential Corp.
Energy efficiency has become a huge motivation as part of the continued movement toward green building and construction. Homeowners are asking on the front end what they can do to reduce future energy costs, and they’re becoming even more conscious of ways to help the environment. The trinity that is most important in green energy is good sealing and insulation, high-quality windows and energy-efficient heating and air systems.
—Todd Bosco, Todd Bosco Custom Homes
The trend toward integrating kitchen spaces into living spaces is continuing, and clients have asked to make their formal dining rooms more accessible to their kitchens. They’re also using appliances and gadgets that make their life simpler, such as installing larger refrigerators in their homes rather than second fridges in their garages and adding extra freezer drawers. Built-in water filters have been popular as homeowners try to decrease their dependence on bottled water and address health and ecological concerns.?
—Katrina Hosea, BeeTree Homes