Today's Trends

The hot trends we’re finding our clients want include imported tile, hardwood floors, paver driveways and frameless glass enclosures. Homeowners are starting to get away from rounded items and going back to straight lines for a cleaner, smoother look. ?— Nathan Cross, NWC Construction

People are looking for multi-person showers. They’re moving away from the bath showers; they want them open with lighting and no doors. Even the older generation is requesting this look. They also want multi-head jet features. ?— Kelly Mehigan, JLM Design and Remodeling

Homeowners are looking for full bathrooms for each bedroom if the budget allows. If not, there’s the option for the “Jack and Jill bathroom,”’ which gives each bedroom its own sink area but a shared shower and toilet. Outdoors, the “Phantom screen” is popular. They recede into the header and slide down into the columns. It adds to the aesthetics of the back of the home, without the screen intrusion.?— Stephen Gidus, CGB, CGR, PSG Construction

Vessel sinks and faucets that come through the wall to fill are gaining popularity instead of the sink itself. We’re also seeing an increase in engineered wide-plank distressed wood flooring. ?— Marion McGrath, Jonathan McGrath Construction

Large is in, be it in appliances, chandeliers, master showers or master closets. Personal comforts are a must in the bathrooms—body sprays, a bubble/jet/massage extra-deep whirlpool tub, and, of course, the ever-loving bidet.? And garage doors have certainly come a long way, with the great styles now available.?— Deborah Ehrhardt, East Coast Craftsman

Trends I’m seeing are hard surfaces that can be swept easily, Low-E glass windows, ‘curbless’ showers and safe rooms. ?— Paul Kish, Kish Builders

We’re finding a lot of our clients are going with Travertine floors and are switching to Rinnai tankless water heaters. These water heaters are highly efficient, compact, wall-mounted units with a life expectancy of 25 years.? — David Elliott, PDE Homes