According to Apartment Therapy, If there’s one piece of advice homeowners provide time and time again for major kitchen renovations, it’s to plan for extra: extra time, extra materials, and, of course, extra budget needed to finish the project. That rang true in Rebecca Reece’s kitchen transformation. When she and her family were planning their kitchen reno, they had only seen photos of the space and didn’t realize exactly how much work it would take to give the kitchen a new lease on life. “Have a very big buffer pot!” Rebecca…
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Home Depot Sees Renovations on the Rise Upon Release of Fourth Quarter and FY24 Earnings
According to Realtor.com, Home Depot’s outlook is optimistic, with the company predicting that sales will grow as more homeowners stop putting off home improvement projects. For the full year ahead, the company said it predicts total sales to grow by 2.8% as consumers will tackle home projects. “Appliances and our gift center business, which had record sales,” are a big driver, says Bill Bastek, Home Depot’s executive vice president of marketing. It also expects comparable sales, which take out the impact of one-time factors like store openings and calendar differences, and are also…
Read MoreNKBA Announces 2025 Hall of Fame Inductees and Design + Industry Award Winners
Paolo Bertazzoni and Manuel Gutierrez are inducted into NKBA Hall of Fame; Annual competition recognizes excellence in kitchen and bath design and execution Bethlehem, PA – The National Kitchen & Bath Association, owners of the Kitchen & Bath Industry Show (KBIS), kicked off KBIS on Monday, February 25, 2025 with the highly anticipated NKBA Design + Industry Awards gala at the Lafite Ballroom in the Wynn Hotel, Las Vegas. The annual event captured the celebratory spirit for which KBIS is known, honoring the best of kitchen and bath and recognizing…
Read MoreRemodeling Market Expected to See Gains in 2025, According to Expert Panel
According to industry experts at a panel hosted by the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) during the International Builders’ Show in Las Vegas, aging housing stock, record levels of home equity and favorable demographics are creating positive growth prospects for the remodeling sector in 2025. According to NAHB, The outlook bodes well for the remodeling sector. Consumer inflation remains a concern as shelter costs continue to be sticky despite tightening measures by the Federal Reserve. And while lower mortgage rates are potentially on the horizon, the process will be…
Read MoreTop Exterior Remodeling Trends for 2025
Homeowners are looking for innovative ways to refresh their home’s exterior as we continue through 2025. This year’s trends focus on blending aesthetics, functionality, and sustainability to create homes that are not only beautiful but also environmentally conscious and efficient, according to remodeling experts at Bella Construction. According to a recent article, top trends include: 1. Sustainable and Eco-Friendly Materials Sustainability continues to lead the charge in remodeling trends. Homeowners are increasingly choosing eco-friendly materials like reclaimed wood, recycled metals, and composite siding. These materials not only reduce environmental impact…
Read More56% of Gen Z Homeowners Have Renovation Plans for 2025, Vs. 32% of Baby Boomers
With high mortgage rates and the lasting effects of inflation, according to a Hippo Housepower Report, 55% of homeowners plan to take on more DIY home maintenance projects in 2025 as unexpected repairs strain budgets and drive creative solutions. 83% of homeowners faced unexpected repairs in 2024. A rate nearly doubled from 2023, with 46% of homeowners spending over $5,000 on those repairs. More than half of homeowners surveyed are shifting from calling a contractor to taking on home repairs DIY style, as a result, hoping to trim costs and…
Read MoreNorth Arlington Remodel Opts for Livability and Style, Leaving Dated Designs in the Past
Alexandria, Virginia-based interior designer Corinne Back of Corinne Victoria Designs was sought out for a redsign of a dated 1990s main level via social media platform TikTok. The owners of the five-bedroom, 4,498-square-foot North Arlington home told Back that they wanted a stylish yet livable space with room for entertaining. “The homeowners brought me in to make their ‘empty white box’ house feel like a home. They wanted to incorporate their style and personality, and refresh some of the outdated ’90s elements,” Back said. According to North Virginia Magazine, The interiors…
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