Home improvement Trends 2011

HOME IMPROVEMENT TRENDS 2011 Due to the housing market, homeowners will choose to stay in their homes and invest in updates rather than upgrade by Staying moving. While renovations that Put add value to the house will be Homeowners will realize that small updates to their home can dramatically change the look and feel of the space. For example, Mini- Renovations repainting existing shelves and important, homeowners will pursue designs that embody their personalities and transform their home into what cupboards or installing decorative crown molding can have a large impact without the need for a major remodel. Home they love most. Updates In the past, many Curb Appeal homeowners have focused Larger projects will be less about adding new space and more about simplifying and Simplified reorganizing existing space. Homeowners will consider moving or removing walls in order to open up rooms and maximize on renovating their inside living spaces. In 2011, there will be more exterior facelifts to the home, spanning projects from installing new roofing and siding to simply painting the front door. Spaces the space they have. More homeowners will light their homes in eco-friendly ways in 2011. Natural light, through the use of skylights and large windows, and Eco-Lighting energy-efficient LEDS will become more common ways of illuminating the home. Green Living Homeowners will be more aware than ever of the components that make up their homes. Recycled and reused materials will be used While homeowners will be more concerned with promoting a healthy environment through green homes, they will also take time to make their homes safer for their families. Look for the rise of low-VOC throughout the house. Natural resources that can be harvested without harming the Sustainable environment, like cork and bamboo, will play a larger role in flooring and furniture. Materials paints, more accessible than Water efficient faucets, toilets, Healthy Homes and showers, as well as tankless water heaters, will be installed in more homes. Homeowners will Plumbing embrace greener plumbing systems, such as gray water recovery and solar options. ever, and products that increase indoor air quality in 2011 Green As more and more people work from home or bring their work home with them, hybrid rooms, such as home offices, will become increasingly important. Other multifunction spaces will merge the purposes of existing rooms and become family destinations, such as "kitchen lounges". Hybrid Spaces Efficient Spaces In order to save money while Smaller still breathing new life into their Spaces homes, homeowners will Tech Takeovers concentrate on maximizing the usefulness of the space they have. Emphasis will shift from large indoor spaces and expansions to designing limited spaces to have multiple functions. Experts predict more smart appliances, lighting, meters, and home automation this year, but caution homeowners to Smart phones and media devices have changed when and where we listen to music. On-demand movies and television have AV Systems changed our viewing expecta ns. understand the systems they install. Technology is a large part of our lives and it will continue to evolve in the home. Homeowners will be more willing to spend a portion of their budget on entertainment technology, including audio systems, big screen televisions, and home theaters. Smart Homes Rather than extend indoor living spaces, homeowners will bridge the divide between outside and inside spaces. When expanding the home, building new decks and porches will become more popular in 2011. Outdoor Extensions Nature Indoors Bringing nature inside the home will be a theme this year. People will balance their increasingly tech-heavy lives with inspirations from the natural world. Through the use of color and organic materials, homeowners will evoke nature through smart design. Natural Inspiration Energy efficient lighting and appliances, as well as faucets and fixtures that promote water conservation, will be used not only for Efficiency & Conservation greener living, but cheaper living. Homeowners will start choosing greener options simply because they are more cost-efficient in the long term. Value Awareness Consumers will educate themselves on the choices Consumer they are making and become pros at hunting down Collaboration bargains. Expect homeowners to be active participants in the home improvement process rather than passively taking expert advice. By visiting more flea markets, buying more antiques, and reupholstering or Luxury renovations will take a backseat in 2011 as homeowners pursue projects that provide the biggest bang for the buck in terms of increasing their home's value. rearranging existing furniture, homeowners will save money and & Redone go greener by choosing the old Home Worth Recycled instead of the new. Gray continues to be a popular choice for a neutral color. Homeowners will target big pieces and walls with neutrals, but inject color into accessories and smaller pieces. Neutral Bases More Color Pantone announced the 2011 color of the year: Honeysuckle. Small doses of vibrant colors like Honeysuckle will be embraced by homeowners to large effect this year. These splashes of bright color will uplift and revitalize the home. Vibrant Splashes eLocal com Oelocalusa, lic. all rights reserved HOME IMPROVEMENT TRENDS 2011 Due to the housing market, homeowners will choose to stay in their homes and invest in updates rather than upgrade by Staying moving. While renovations that Put add value to the house will be Homeowners will realize that small updates to their home can dramatically change the look and feel of the space. For example, Mini- Renovations repainting existing shelves and important, homeowners will pursue designs that embody their personalities and transform their home into what cupboards or installing decorative crown molding can have a large impact without the need for a major remodel. Home they love most. Updates In the past, many Curb Appeal homeowners have focused Larger projects will be less about adding new space and more about simplifying and Simplified reorganizing existing space. Homeowners will consider moving or removing walls in order to open up rooms and maximize on renovating their inside living spaces. In 2011, there will be more exterior facelifts to the home, spanning projects from installing new roofing and siding to simply painting the front door. Spaces the space they have. More homeowners will light their homes in eco-friendly ways in 2011. Natural light, through the use of skylights and large windows, and Eco-Lighting energy-efficient LEDS will become more common ways of illuminating the home. Green Living Homeowners will be more aware than ever of the components that make up their homes. Recycled and reused materials will be used While homeowners will be more concerned with promoting a healthy environment through green homes, they will also take time to make their homes safer for their families. Look for the rise of low-VOC throughout the house. Natural resources that can be harvested without harming the Sustainable environment, like cork and bamboo, will play a larger role in flooring and furniture. Materials paints, more accessible than Water efficient faucets, toilets, Healthy Homes and showers, as well as tankless water heaters, will be installed in more homes. Homeowners will Plumbing embrace greener plumbing systems, such as gray water recovery and solar options. ever, and products that increase indoor air quality in 2011 Green As more and more people work from home or bring their work home with them, hybrid rooms, such as home offices, will become increasingly important. Other multifunction spaces will merge the purposes of existing rooms and become family destinations, such as "kitchen lounges". Hybrid Spaces Efficient Spaces In order to save money while Smaller still breathing new life into their Spaces homes, homeowners will Tech Takeovers concentrate on maximizing the usefulness of the space they have. Emphasis will shift from large indoor spaces and expansions to designing limited spaces to have multiple functions. Experts predict more smart appliances, lighting, meters, and home automation this year, but caution homeowners to Smart phones and media devices have changed when and where we listen to music. On-demand movies and television have AV Systems changed our viewing expecta ns. understand the systems they install. Technology is a large part of our lives and it will continue to evolve in the home. Homeowners will be more willing to spend a portion of their budget on entertainment technology, including audio systems, big screen televisions, and home theaters. Smart Homes Rather than extend indoor living spaces, homeowners will bridge the divide between outside and inside spaces. When expanding the home, building new decks and porches will become more popular in 2011. Outdoor Extensions Nature Indoors Bringing nature inside the home will be a theme this year. People will balance their increasingly tech-heavy lives with inspirations from the natural world. Through the use of color and organic materials, homeowners will evoke nature through smart design. Natural Inspiration Energy efficient lighting and appliances, as well as faucets and fixtures that promote water conservation, will be used not only for Efficiency & Conservation greener living, but cheaper living. Homeowners will start choosing greener options simply because they are more cost-efficient in the long term. Value Awareness Consumers will educate themselves on the choices Consumer they are making and become pros at hunting down Collaboration bargains. Expect homeowners to be active participants in the home improvement process rather than passively taking expert advice. By visiting more flea markets, buying more antiques, and reupholstering or Luxury renovations will take a backseat in 2011 as homeowners pursue projects that provide the biggest bang for the buck in terms of increasing their home's value. rearranging existing furniture, homeowners will save money and & Redone go greener by choosing the old Home Worth Recycled instead of the new. Gray continues to be a popular choice for a neutral color. Homeowners will target big pieces and walls with neutrals, but inject color into accessories and smaller pieces. Neutral Bases More Color Pantone announced the 2011 color of the year: Honeysuckle. Small doses of vibrant colors like Honeysuckle will be embraced by homeowners to large effect this year. These splashes of bright color will uplift and revitalize the home. Vibrant Splashes eLocal com Oelocalusa, lic. all rights reserved HOME IMPROVEMENT TRENDS 2011 Due to the housing market, homeowners will choose to stay in their homes and invest in updates rather than upgrade by Staying moving. While renovations that Put add value to the house will be Homeowners will realize that small updates to their home can dramatically change the look and feel of the space. For example, Mini- Renovations repainting existing shelves and important, homeowners will pursue designs that embody their personalities and transform their home into what cupboards or installing decorative crown molding can have a large impact without the need for a major remodel. Home they love most. Updates In the past, many Curb Appeal homeowners have focused Larger projects will be less about adding new space and more about simplifying and Simplified reorganizing existing space. Homeowners will consider moving or removing walls in order to open up rooms and maximize on renovating their inside living spaces. In 2011, there will be more exterior facelifts to the home, spanning projects from installing new roofing and siding to simply painting the front door. Spaces the space they have. More homeowners will light their homes in eco-friendly ways in 2011. Natural light, through the use of skylights and large windows, and Eco-Lighting energy-efficient LEDS will become more common ways of illuminating the home. Green Living Homeowners will be more aware than ever of the components that make up their homes. Recycled and reused materials will be used While homeowners will be more concerned with promoting a healthy environment through green homes, they will also take time to make their homes safer for their families. Look for the rise of low-VOC throughout the house. Natural resources that can be harvested without harming the Sustainable environment, like cork and bamboo, will play a larger role in flooring and furniture. Materials paints, more accessible than Water efficient faucets, toilets, Healthy Homes and showers, as well as tankless water heaters, will be installed in more homes. Homeowners will Plumbing embrace greener plumbing systems, such as gray water recovery and solar options. ever, and products that increase indoor air quality in 2011 Green As more and more people work from home or bring their work home with them, hybrid rooms, such as home offices, will become increasingly important. Other multifunction spaces will merge the purposes of existing rooms and become family destinations, such as "kitchen lounges". Hybrid Spaces Efficient Spaces In order to save money while Smaller still breathing new life into their Spaces homes, homeowners will Tech Takeovers concentrate on maximizing the usefulness of the space they have. Emphasis will shift from large indoor spaces and expansions to designing limited spaces to have multiple functions. Experts predict more smart appliances, lighting, meters, and home automation this year, but caution homeowners to Smart phones and media devices have changed when and where we listen to music. On-demand movies and television have AV Systems changed our viewing expecta ns. understand the systems they install. Technology is a large part of our lives and it will continue to evolve in the home. Homeowners will be more willing to spend a portion of their budget on entertainment technology, including audio systems, big screen televisions, and home theaters. Smart Homes Rather than extend indoor living spaces, homeowners will bridge the divide between outside and inside spaces. When expanding the home, building new decks and porches will become more popular in 2011. Outdoor Extensions Nature Indoors Bringing nature inside the home will be a theme this year. People will balance their increasingly tech-heavy lives with inspirations from the natural world. Through the use of color and organic materials, homeowners will evoke nature through smart design. Natural Inspiration Energy efficient lighting and appliances, as well as faucets and fixtures that promote water conservation, will be used not only for Efficiency & Conservation greener living, but cheaper living. Homeowners will start choosing greener options simply because they are more cost-efficient in the long term. Value Awareness Consumers will educate themselves on the choices Consumer they are making and become pros at hunting down Collaboration bargains. Expect homeowners to be active participants in the home improvement process rather than passively taking expert advice. By visiting more flea markets, buying more antiques, and reupholstering or Luxury renovations will take a backseat in 2011 as homeowners pursue projects that provide the biggest bang for the buck in terms of increasing their home's value. rearranging existing furniture, homeowners will save money and & Redone go greener by choosing the old Home Worth Recycled instead of the new. Gray continues to be a popular choice for a neutral color. Homeowners will target big pieces and walls with neutrals, but inject color into accessories and smaller pieces. Neutral Bases More Color Pantone announced the 2011 color of the year: Honeysuckle. Small doses of vibrant colors like Honeysuckle will be embraced by homeowners to large effect this year. These splashes of bright color will uplift and revitalize the home. Vibrant Splashes eLocal com Oelocalusa, lic. all rights reserved HOME IMPROVEMENT TRENDS 2011 Due to the housing market, homeowners will choose to stay in their homes and invest in updates rather than upgrade by Staying moving. While renovations that Put add value to the house will be Homeowners will realize that small updates to their home can dramatically change the look and feel of the space. For example, Mini- Renovations repainting existing shelves and important, homeowners will pursue designs that embody their personalities and transform their home into what cupboards or installing decorative crown molding can have a large impact without the need for a major remodel. Home they love most. Updates In the past, many Curb Appeal homeowners have focused Larger projects will be less about adding new space and more about simplifying and Simplified reorganizing existing space. Homeowners will consider moving or removing walls in order to open up rooms and maximize on renovating their inside living spaces. In 2011, there will be more exterior facelifts to the home, spanning projects from installing new roofing and siding to simply painting the front door. Spaces the space they have. More homeowners will light their homes in eco-friendly ways in 2011. Natural light, through the use of skylights and large windows, and Eco-Lighting energy-efficient LEDS will become more common ways of illuminating the home. Green Living Homeowners will be more aware than ever of the components that make up their homes. Recycled and reused materials will be used While homeowners will be more concerned with promoting a healthy environment through green homes, they will also take time to make their homes safer for their families. Look for the rise of low-VOC throughout the house. Natural resources that can be harvested without harming the Sustainable environment, like cork and bamboo, will play a larger role in flooring and furniture. Materials paints, more accessible than Water efficient faucets, toilets, Healthy Homes and showers, as well as tankless water heaters, will be installed in more homes. Homeowners will Plumbing embrace greener plumbing systems, such as gray water recovery and solar options. ever, and products that increase indoor air quality in 2011 Green As more and more people work from home or bring their work home with them, hybrid rooms, such as home offices, will become increasingly important. Other multifunction spaces will merge the purposes of existing rooms and become family destinations, such as "kitchen lounges". Hybrid Spaces Efficient Spaces In order to save money while Smaller still breathing new life into their Spaces homes, homeowners will Tech Takeovers concentrate on maximizing the usefulness of the space they have. Emphasis will shift from large indoor spaces and expansions to designing limited spaces to have multiple functions. Experts predict more smart appliances, lighting, meters, and home automation this year, but caution homeowners to Smart phones and media devices have changed when and where we listen to music. On-demand movies and television have AV Systems changed our viewing expecta ns. understand the systems they install. Technology is a large part of our lives and it will continue to evolve in the home. Homeowners will be more willing to spend a portion of their budget on entertainment technology, including audio systems, big screen televisions, and home theaters. Smart Homes Rather than extend indoor living spaces, homeowners will bridge the divide between outside and inside spaces. When expanding the home, building new decks and porches will become more popular in 2011. Outdoor Extensions Nature Indoors Bringing nature inside the home will be a theme this year. People will balance their increasingly tech-heavy lives with inspirations from the natural world. Through the use of color and organic materials, homeowners will evoke nature through smart design. Natural Inspiration Energy efficient lighting and appliances, as well as faucets and fixtures that promote water conservation, will be used not only for Efficiency & Conservation greener living, but cheaper living. Homeowners will start choosing greener options simply because they are more cost-efficient in the long term. Value Awareness Consumers will educate themselves on the choices Consumer they are making and become pros at hunting down Collaboration bargains. Expect homeowners to be active participants in the home improvement process rather than passively taking expert advice. By visiting more flea markets, buying more antiques, and reupholstering or Luxury renovations will take a backseat in 2011 as homeowners pursue projects that provide the biggest bang for the buck in terms of increasing their home's value. rearranging existing furniture, homeowners will save money and & Redone go greener by choosing the old Home Worth Recycled instead of the new. Gray continues to be a popular choice for a neutral color. Homeowners will target big pieces and walls with neutrals, but inject color into accessories and smaller pieces. Neutral Bases More Color Pantone announced the 2011 color of the year: Honeysuckle. Small doses of vibrant colors like Honeysuckle will be embraced by homeowners to large effect this year. These splashes of bright color will uplift and revitalize the home. Vibrant Splashes eLocal com Oelocalusa, lic. all rights reserved HOME IMPROVEMENT TRENDS 2011 Due to the housing market, homeowners will choose to stay in their homes and invest in updates rather than upgrade by Staying moving. While renovations that Put add value to the house will be Homeowners will realize that small updates to their home can dramatically change the look and feel of the space. For example, Mini- Renovations repainting existing shelves and important, homeowners will pursue designs that embody their personalities and transform their home into what cupboards or installing decorative crown molding can have a large impact without the need for a major remodel. Home they love most. Updates In the past, many Curb Appeal homeowners have focused Larger projects will be less about adding new space and more about simplifying and Simplified reorganizing existing space. Homeowners will consider moving or removing walls in order to open up rooms and maximize on renovating their inside living spaces. In 2011, there will be more exterior facelifts to the home, spanning projects from installing new roofing and siding to simply painting the front door. Spaces the space they have. More homeowners will light their homes in eco-friendly ways in 2011. Natural light, through the use of skylights and large windows, and Eco-Lighting energy-efficient LEDS will become more common ways of illuminating the home. Green Living Homeowners will be more aware than ever of the components that make up their homes. Recycled and reused materials will be used While homeowners will be more concerned with promoting a healthy environment through green homes, they will also take time to make their homes safer for their families. Look for the rise of low-VOC throughout the house. Natural resources that can be harvested without harming the Sustainable environment, like cork and bamboo, will play a larger role in flooring and furniture. Materials paints, more accessible than Water efficient faucets, toilets, Healthy Homes and showers, as well as tankless water heaters, will be installed in more homes. Homeowners will Plumbing embrace greener plumbing systems, such as gray water recovery and solar options. ever, and products that increase indoor air quality in 2011 Green As more and more people work from home or bring their work home with them, hybrid rooms, such as home offices, will become increasingly important. Other multifunction spaces will merge the purposes of existing rooms and become family destinations, such as "kitchen lounges". Hybrid Spaces Efficient Spaces In order to save money while Smaller still breathing new life into their Spaces homes, homeowners will Tech Takeovers concentrate on maximizing the usefulness of the space they have. Emphasis will shift from large indoor spaces and expansions to designing limited spaces to have multiple functions. Experts predict more smart appliances, lighting, meters, and home automation this year, but caution homeowners to Smart phones and media devices have changed when and where we listen to music. On-demand movies and television have AV Systems changed our viewing expecta ns. understand the systems they install. Technology is a large part of our lives and it will continue to evolve in the home. Homeowners will be more willing to spend a portion of their budget on entertainment technology, including audio systems, big screen televisions, and home theaters. Smart Homes Rather than extend indoor living spaces, homeowners will bridge the divide between outside and inside spaces. When expanding the home, building new decks and porches will become more popular in 2011. Outdoor Extensions Nature Indoors Bringing nature inside the home will be a theme this year. People will balance their increasingly tech-heavy lives with inspirations from the natural world. Through the use of color and organic materials, homeowners will evoke nature through smart design. Natural Inspiration Energy efficient lighting and appliances, as well as faucets and fixtures that promote water conservation, will be used not only for Efficiency & Conservation greener living, but cheaper living. Homeowners will start choosing greener options simply because they are more cost-efficient in the long term. Value Awareness Consumers will educate themselves on the choices Consumer they are making and become pros at hunting down Collaboration bargains. Expect homeowners to be active participants in the home improvement process rather than passively taking expert advice. By visiting more flea markets, buying more antiques, and reupholstering or Luxury renovations will take a backseat in 2011 as homeowners pursue projects that provide the biggest bang for the buck in terms of increasing their home's value. rearranging existing furniture, homeowners will save money and & Redone go greener by choosing the old Home Worth Recycled instead of the new. Gray continues to be a popular choice for a neutral color. Homeowners will target big pieces and walls with neutrals, but inject color into accessories and smaller pieces. Neutral Bases More Color Pantone announced the 2011 color of the year: Honeysuckle. Small doses of vibrant colors like Honeysuckle will be embraced by homeowners to large effect this year. These splashes of bright color will uplift and revitalize the home. Vibrant Splashes eLocal com Oelocalusa, lic. all rights reserved HOME IMPROVEMENT TRENDS 2011 Due to the housing market, homeowners will choose to stay in their homes and invest in updates rather than upgrade by Staying moving. While renovations that Put add value to the house will be Homeowners will realize that small updates to their home can dramatically change the look and feel of the space. For example, Mini- Renovations repainting existing shelves and important, homeowners will pursue designs that embody their personalities and transform their home into what cupboards or installing decorative crown molding can have a large impact without the need for a major remodel. Home they love most. Updates In the past, many Curb Appeal homeowners have focused Larger projects will be less about adding new space and more about simplifying and Simplified reorganizing existing space. Homeowners will consider moving or removing walls in order to open up rooms and maximize on renovating their inside living spaces. In 2011, there will be more exterior facelifts to the home, spanning projects from installing new roofing and siding to simply painting the front door. Spaces the space they have. More homeowners will light their homes in eco-friendly ways in 2011. Natural light, through the use of skylights and large windows, and Eco-Lighting energy-efficient LEDS will become more common ways of illuminating the home. Green Living Homeowners will be more aware than ever of the components that make up their homes. Recycled and reused materials will be used While homeowners will be more concerned with promoting a healthy environment through green homes, they will also take time to make their homes safer for their families. Look for the rise of low-VOC throughout the house. Natural resources that can be harvested without harming the Sustainable environment, like cork and bamboo, will play a larger role in flooring and furniture. Materials paints, more accessible than Water efficient faucets, toilets, Healthy Homes and showers, as well as tankless water heaters, will be installed in more homes. Homeowners will Plumbing embrace greener plumbing systems, such as gray water recovery and solar options. ever, and products that increase indoor air quality in 2011 Green As more and more people work from home or bring their work home with them, hybrid rooms, such as home offices, will become increasingly important. Other multifunction spaces will merge the purposes of existing rooms and become family destinations, such as "kitchen lounges". Hybrid Spaces Efficient Spaces In order to save money while Smaller still breathing new life into their Spaces homes, homeowners will Tech Takeovers concentrate on maximizing the usefulness of the space they have. Emphasis will shift from large indoor spaces and expansions to designing limited spaces to have multiple functions. Experts predict more smart appliances, lighting, meters, and home automation this year, but caution homeowners to Smart phones and media devices have changed when and where we listen to music. On-demand movies and television have AV Systems changed our viewing expecta ns. understand the systems they install. Technology is a large part of our lives and it will continue to evolve in the home. Homeowners will be more willing to spend a portion of their budget on entertainment technology, including audio systems, big screen televisions, and home theaters. Smart Homes Rather than extend indoor living spaces, homeowners will bridge the divide between outside and inside spaces. When expanding the home, building new decks and porches will become more popular in 2011. Outdoor Extensions Nature Indoors Bringing nature inside the home will be a theme this year. People will balance their increasingly tech-heavy lives with inspirations from the natural world. Through the use of color and organic materials, homeowners will evoke nature through smart design. Natural Inspiration Energy efficient lighting and appliances, as well as faucets and fixtures that promote water conservation, will be used not only for Efficiency & Conservation greener living, but cheaper living. Homeowners will start choosing greener options simply because they are more cost-efficient in the long term. Value Awareness Consumers will educate themselves on the choices Consumer they are making and become pros at hunting down Collaboration bargains. Expect homeowners to be active participants in the home improvement process rather than passively taking expert advice. By visiting more flea markets, buying more antiques, and reupholstering or Luxury renovations will take a backseat in 2011 as homeowners pursue projects that provide the biggest bang for the buck in terms of increasing their home's value. rearranging existing furniture, homeowners will save money and & Redone go greener by choosing the old Home Worth Recycled instead of the new. Gray continues to be a popular choice for a neutral color. Homeowners will target big pieces and walls with neutrals, but inject color into accessories and smaller pieces. Neutral Bases More Color Pantone announced the 2011 color of the year: Honeysuckle. Small doses of vibrant colors like Honeysuckle will be embraced by homeowners to large effect this year. These splashes of bright color will uplift and revitalize the home. Vibrant Splashes eLocal com Oelocalusa, lic. all rights reserved