According to an Angie's List survey
of more than 1,000 highly rated remodeling professionals, the bathroom is
poised to be the most popular remodeling project. Kitchens remain a focus, too.
Bathroom. A continuing trend from 2014, more homeowners are electing to do
without a tub to make room for a larger, more luxurious shower with rain head
faucets and handheld sprayers. Homeowners used to worry that their home's
resale value suffered if the bathroom didn't have a bathtub, but as more
homeowners plan to stay in their homes longer and age in place they are opting
instead for comfort and accessibility. Those who still want a tub are
choosing freestanding bathtubs, and are continuing to select the contemporary
basin style or antique clawfoot tubs instead of whirlpools or fiberglass.
In terms of bathroom tile, the
popular newcomer is 12-inch by 24-inch tiles, which are being staggered on
floors and shower walls. Tile also caters to the growing interest in radiant
floor heating among homeowners.
Kitchen. Custom cabinets are gaining in popularity, especially in the
kitchen, where cabinets are used daily. When it comes to appliances,
stainless continues to be the go-to choice, except when homeowners choose
custom-made fronts to match their kitchen cabinets. As for countertops,
homeowners are exploring different surfaces, such as quartz, but granite
remains the most popular choice.
Color. Gray is the new beige. Throughout the home, and especially in
kitchens and bathrooms, gray has become the modern standard for walls, cabinets
and tile.
Storage. While homeowners still want to open up their living areas by
removing walls, they also want sufficient storage to eliminate clutter.
And when it comes to closets, homeowners want bigger, better-organized
spaces to store their clothing and accessories.
