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Dear <<First Name>>,
Are you planning to remodel your home in the near future? What do you think are the most popular features other homeowners are asking for in their new kitchens and baths? Keep reading for a report on the latest Home Design Trends Survey by the American Institute of Architects (AIA). You might be surprised…
Joe French, President
Louisville Handyman, Inc.
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Save the Date!
Tour of Remodeled Homes
August 8th and 9th
For the fifth consecutive year, Louisville Handyman will have a remodeling project featured on the Tour of Remodeled Homes. This year, we will showcase a St. Mathews two-story Cape Cod-influenced home built in 1957 where we performed a full kitchen remodel, a bathroom remodel and converted a screened-in porch into a three season room.
The kitchen remodel included eliminating soffits, changing the layout, installing new custom cabinets, new hardwood flooring, upgrading the electric and lighting and new appliances. The kitchen features custom white Amish made cabinets with Shaker-style doors paired with a coffee-brown Group B granite. Innovative features include deep pot and pan drawers, a pantry cabinet with adjustable, full extension rollouts and tray dividers, a deep cabinet over the refrigerator, a cookbook niche over the sink and a trash pull-out. The finishing touches include a two-piece crown molding, ¾-inch mosaic glazed ceramic tile backsplash with sandstone beige grout and under-cabinet lighting.
The first floor bathroom remodel included a new cast iron tub with an adjustable hand-held shower device, a tub surround of beveled subway tiles, a 12” x 24” porcelain tile floor, crown molding and faux finish paint on the walls.
The porch remodel involved removing the old screens and cloth awnings and replacing them with new double pane, Low-E windows and a new full view fiberglass door to be more durable. Lower transom windows were used in place of a solid knee wall to maximize lighting in the room. The previous floor tiles were removed and prior to re-tiling, a cork thermal barrier and new tile floor heater were added. The new tile floor features a pinwheel pattern. The tile floor and new programmable thermostat along with painting the two brick walls complete the transition to a three-season living space.
The Tour of Remodeled Homes will take place on Saturday and Sunday, August 8th and 9th from Noon to 6 pm both days.
We look forward to seeing you there!
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Most Popular Features for Kitchens and Baths
Homeowners who wish to remodel their existing homes or build new homes are placing primary importance on the design of their kitchens and baths. This fact is confirmed by the most recent Home Design Trends Survey conducted by The American Institute of Architects (AIA). This survey of AIA members indicates that the kitchen has moved beyond its position as the primary gathering spot for the family—today’s kitchen is emerging as the center of operations for the entire household. AIA members have coined the new term “Activator” to better describe the kitchen. Anyone planning a whole house remodeling project or a new home must take into consideration that the kitchen has become the essential focal point for the total design of the home.
 The survey pointed out that the kitchen should be designed with high functionality to accommodate its multiple activities. Here are some of the major areas detailed in the report:
- Kitchen size
- Double islands
- Pantry space
- Butler’s pantries
- Under-counter and high-end appliances
- Wine storage and refrigeration
- Computer work/electronics recharging
- Accessibility and adaptability
- Water conservation and purity
- Energy efficiency
 Over a third of respondents to the survey indicated that the overall size of kitchens is increasing. This corresponds to homeowners’ expanding food prep and storage needs. For example, there is a growing emphasis on double islands and pantry space for storage, and even butler’s pantries are coming back for the purpose of meal staging. In addition, a resurgence of under-counter and high-end appliances, along with wine refrigeration and wine storage facilities, reflects the general shift towards more upscale kitchens. Not surprisingly, one of the most requested features in the kitchen is a computer work and recharging area for portable electronic devices.
Two of the strongest emerging trends for kitchens, however, revolve around sustainability: healthy home design and energy efficiency. As homeowners find themselves staying in their current home for longer periods of time, they want to be sure their home will function well for their ever-changing needs. Therefore, homeowners are increasingly wanting their kitchens to promote accessibility and adaptability. Concerns about water conservation and healthy living are indicated by a growing interest in sensor faucets and drinking-water filtration systems, and zero VOC construction materials. The desire for energy efficiency is seen through the dramatic increase in use of LED lighting and induction cooking appliances—products that also promote safety due to their cool-to-the-touch surfaces.
The survey indicated that many of the trends for bathrooms are similar to the trends for kitchens. In addition to an increase in bathroom size, the typical number of bathrooms in a home is rising. Again, healthy design—including accessibility, water conservation and energy efficiency—are top on the list. Products such as large walk-in showers, LED lighting, low flow water fixtures, and sensor faucets are extremely popular in bathrooms |
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