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There are many reasons why quartz is the number one countertop material selected by homeowners in Avon, OH and throughout the U.S. Quartz is made from engineered stone and is comparable in appearance to granite and marble however, it is not porous and is far more resistant to staining, making Quartz easy to maintain and clean. There are an almost limitless number of colors, patterns and finishes available. Quartz can even incorporate veins in interesting patterns to resemble marble and natural stone. Typical quartz slabs are the same thickness as granite, 3cm. However, quartz is heavier than granite and much stronger, allowing for larger tops and longer overhangs. Plus, quartz’ durability means that it won’t chip or crack as easily as other surfaces.  

COVID 19 dramatically changed the way homeowners in Avon, OH and nationwide think about and use their homes. A new America at Home study identified a “historic paradigm shift with homeowners’ attitudes, lifestyles, design preferences and purchasing decisions undergoing a complete reconstruction.” The study was conducted in three phases, at the start of the pandemic, in the middle of COVID 19, and at the end of the health emergency, and revealed key insights into how Americans and homeowners in Avon, OH view their homes and the most important features that are wanted and needed and the most important features that are wanted and needed.

We are seeing a gentle shift in color preferences among homeowners in Avon, OH who are renovating their kitchens, baths and other spaces in their homes. Neutral color schemes that include shades of white, beige and gray remain extremely popular because they provide a clean, timeless and versatile palette that allows homeowners in Avon, OH to use pops of other colors to create unique and personal design statements.

How much will it cost is the number one question homeowners in Avon, OH ask when they plan to create their dream kitchen. That’s a difficult question to answer, because there are so many factors to consider. That is the reason many homeowners in Avon, OH have a difficult time determining their goals and setting a realistic budget for their kitchen remodel without the help of a professional. Sure, you could search the Internet or watch home improvement television for estimates and ideas, but those sources are riddled with misinformation and misrepresentations. Home improvement television often does not include the cost of appliances, custom features that you want, design fees or infrastructure expenses, e.g. the movement of electrical lines, plumbing lines, structural changes, ventilation and so on. Plus, their timetables typically don’t include time for design, code approval, scheduling, product ordering and other factors, giving homeowners in Avon, OH unrealistic and unachievable expectations.

Increasing, we find homeowners in Avon, OH gravitate to spa-like shower systems as part of their bathroom remodel because they can provide a few minutes every day all to themselves, devoid of texts, tweets and the even the demands of little feet. A multifunctional shower system helps promote health and wellbeing with systems that can relax and rejuvenate tired muscles and soothe arthritic pains, remove toxins from the body and enhance circulatory functions. Plus, several studies have found that taking a shower can enhance creativity.

Interest in well-connected kitchens has skyrocketed among homeowners in Avon, OH. Technological innovations have made kitchens easier to use, more efficient and more enjoyable. Smart appliances are a main feature of a technologically savvy kitchen. Ovens, dishwashers, refrigerators, coffee makers, countertop appliances, faucets and steam and microwave ovens offer Bluetooth connectivity that can be operated remotely from a smart phone or tablet and by voice command through Amazon Alexa, Siri or Google Assistant. You can have your kitchen appliances recommend recipes based on ingredients in your fridge and pantry, play music during meal preparation and dining, set timers and preheat ovens on your way home.

Many homeowners in Avon, OH have been spending more time in their homes than they could have ever imagined a couple of years ago. Working either full-time or part-time has illuminated the need and desire for a space that provides a refuge from day-to-day stresses. That desire has created a boom in demand for a primary bath that provides a few minutes for homeowners in Avon, OH all to themselves devoid of texts, tweets or even the sound of little feet. During the past several years, we have designed numerous primary baths that provide spa-like experiences in the home. Here are a few of the secrets that we have learned to help homeowners in Avon, OH create the bath of their dreams.

More than 9 in 10 homeowners reported that high-quality lighting is an important design element for their homes, found a recent lighting trend report and forecast conducted by The Harris Poll for Lutron. The company revealed that in addition to natural light, homeowners want customized lighting solutions especially in the kitchen and primary baths. We have found that homeowners in Avon, OH gravitate toward creating in-home spas that include customized solutions that create a relaxing and rejuvenating vibe through products, fixtures, design elements and light.  

The primary bath has been transformed from a functional room to brush teeth, bathe and prepare for the day to an in-home refuge where homeowners in Avon, OH can spend a few minutes all to themselves devoid of texts, tweets and even little feet to recharge and rejuvenate their body, mind and spirit by washing away the stresses of the day.

The number one regret among homeowners in Avon, OH and nationwide who recently renovated their kitchens was insufficient storage and organizational tools.  We highly recommend to homeowners in Avon, OH to plan for adequate storage because a well-designed kitchen is an organized kitchen. A good starting point is to measure and inventory the kitchenware that you use most often and that cater to your lifestyle and family needs. 

We know that homeowners in Avon, OH spend months researching different products, styles, kitchen design trends and other factors that they believe they want and need before coming to our showroom to create their dream kitchens. We find that despite their best efforts most homeowners in Avon, OH don’t know where to begin. Here are best practices to help save time, improve focus and make the process a lot more enjoyable and fun.

A national survey confirms trends among homeowners in Avon, OH that countertops are becoming a more important feature of new kitchen, serving both aesthetic and functional purposes. A Kitchen & Bath Design News survey of more than 400 kitchen and bath design professionals found that countertops have increasingly become an integral part of the modern-day kitchen, being called up to serve multiple purposes ranging from a traditional space for meal preparation, cooking and cleanup to providing space for school work, hobbies, working from home, mobile device charging and other activities.

The number one reason why homeowners in Avon, OH decide to create a dream kitchen is that their existing kitchen does not work well or meet their needs. We frequently hear from homeowners that their kitchens don’t have enough storage capabilities, countertop space or cabinetry. Other common reasons are lack of maneuverability, appearance and poor ventilation.  

Homeowners in Avon, OH, especially those who are working from home either part-time or full-time, dream about creating an in-home spa where they can take a few minutes all to themselves to wash away the stresses of the day, recharge and rejuvenate the bodies and spirits. Demand for in-home spas featuring steam systems, message therapies, aroma, sound and color therapies, heated floors, smart mirrors, toilets and faucets have skyrocketed. If you want to join other homeowners in Avon, OH to create the primary bath of your dreams, here are several of the most successful practices for your dream bath remodel.

Kitchen cabinets set the tone for the look and feel not only of a new dream kitchen, but also the look and feel of the entire home. When it comes to cabinetry, there are countless options to help make your remodeling dreams a reality. That’s why most homeowners in Avon, OH should focus first on cabinets. While it’s great to have choices, selecting cabinets can be overwhelming. To assist homeowners in Avon, OH curate the multiple options for kitchen cabinets, a good starting point is to consider the style of your existing home. To help match and complement what currently exists, we account for the shape of the kitchen space, ceiling height and other details that can be used to create contrasts or complements the existing space. One of the joys that many homeowners receive when they create the kitchen of their dreams is the opportunity to make a personal design statement that speaks to their individual tastes and aesthetics. This is accomplished in the selection of finishes, hardware, and door styles.

The Kitchen & Bath Industry Show (KBIS) is the largest event of its kind in North America for kitchen and bath showrooms, designers, sales professionals and manufacturers. Featuring more than 600 exhibitors and attracting some 70,000 attendees, KBIS serves as the event for manufacturers to introduce new products and showcase trends that are likely to dominate kitchen, bath and home renovation for the months and years to come.

Fixr has released its 2023 Bathroom Trends Report whose findings are consistent with demands we are seeing among homeowners in Avon, OH. The major trends found are as follows:

Homeowners in Avon, OH continue to work full time or part time from their homes. They want a sanctuary space where they can spend a few minutes all to themselves, devoid of texts, tweets and even little feet, to recharge, refresh and wash away the stresses of the day. Half of respondents to the Fixr survey cited the ability to create an in-home spa experience as a top priority. Creating a calming environment can be accomplished with the use of wood-look and natural materials in addition to specifying products that provide different types of therapies that include message, color, sound and light in shower systems and tubs.

Many homeowners in Avon, OH continue to invest in their homes to make them more functional, enjoyable and valuable. Desire for a better home is particularly widespread among homeowners in Avon, OH who are working part-time or full-time from home. Our showroom has received increasing demand for more efficient, effective and beautiful kitchens, baths, entryways, mudrooms, and laundry rooms among other spaces in a home.

Is now the time to start the remodeling project that will add value to your home and family and make your home more enjoyable to use and live in? That’s a question many homeowners in Avon, OH are considering and the vast majority are answering in the affirmative. Current economic conditions make the decision much easier. Nearly 80% of American home mortgages are 4% or less. With interest rates more than doubling from a year ago, purchasing power for a new home has declined by 40%. Plus, with new and for sale home inventory limited, many homeowners in Avon, OH have determined it is more cost-effective and beneficial to enhance their current homes than to purchase a new one.

Did you know that a great shower can boost creativity and novel thinking? A 2019 University of California at Santa Barbara study of professional writers and physicists found that 20% of their most creative ideas occurred while they were in the bathroom shower. A shower not only has the power to clean one’s body, showering also has the ability to relax your mind and unleash streams of consciousness, clarity and creativity. The technical term for this is the “shower effect.”