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Outdoor Kitchens

Outdoor kitchens remain high on homeowners’ wish lists, and can range from a simple “plug and play” grill island to a far more complex addition of built ins under shelter designed to take every cooking chore outdoors. Outdoor living and outdoor kitchens are the number one desire for many homeowners, according to Carol Sullivan of Nashville’s Hearth & Grill Store. “The demand for outdoor living has led to the expansion of manufacturer’s offerings,” she says, everything from portable outdoor grills to grills installed in custom islands, with added features such as refrigerators, side cookers, ice makers, smokers from The Big Green Egg, …

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Bedroom Trends

Sitting areas, statement headboards, and generally relaxing colors are the trend for bedrooms, according to industry experts. Kristie Barnett of The Decorologist says upholstered headboards in solid or patterned materials are very popular, as are fully upholstered beds and pairs of chests or small dressers in lieu of bedside tables. “We’re also seeing a lot of mixing of new lighting and fabrics with heirloom pieces, statement lamps, painted ceilings, and increasing embellishments in fabrics and casegoods.” Wallpaper is one solution to setting the mood in the bedroom, according to Bohnne Jones of Decorating Den Interiors. “You can select a lively, …

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Flooring Trends

Industry experts agree that homeowners are seeking flooring materials that answer their personal needs and that may have been given a special treatment to make them unique in design and/or texture. Whether you’re attracted to fumed wood, blanched flooring, textured tile, or tile that closely resembles wood, you are looking for new and exciting options, as long as they are aesthetically pleasing, durable, and easy to maintain. “We see increased desire for durability and low maintenance,” says Kate Fudim of Beth Haley Design. “For clients looking for hardwoods, we see a renewed interest in hardwoods rather than engineered hardwood because …

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Perfect Pantries

                The function is key for today’s homeowners when designing the perfect pantry. When remodeling or building, the focus is often on the most highly trafficked room in the house: the kitchen.   Due to the open floor plans that remain so popular, it is more important than ever to keep the kitchen neat and tidy. And thus, pantries are quickly becoming a necessity for homeowners for not only storing food and supplies but for organizing appliances and preparing some food for family and guests.     Not simply a utilitarian space where …

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Wonderful Windows

                    While perhaps the driving force in today’s window trends continues to be energy efficiency and ease of care, homeowners also want high-quality windows that can do it all—function efficiently, provide energy savings, and add style to both the façade and interior of the home with lots of light and unobstructed views. When shopping for windows, homeowners should pay attention to more than looks, according to industry experts. According to Don Stewart of Window and Door Concepts, “Not only are there countless design options, but there are also many operational styles …

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You Can’t Miss This at the Nashville Home + Remodeling Expo

In its second annual year, the Nashville Home + Remodeling Expo, scheduled February 9-11 at the Music City Center, offers thousands of products, decorating, construction, and remodeling ideas for home enthusiasts. Additionally, the three-day event features celebrities, special guests, and exhibitors on the exhibition floor and the Fresh Ideas: Home Stage, designed by Decorating Den. While each of the more than 200 exhibitors bring a fresh, unique perspective to the show, below is a list of must-see features at this year’s show! BELGARD Belgard sets the stage for landscape design and innovation with its remarkable level of quality and craftsmanship …

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Design Star Vern Yip to Starring at Nashville Home + Remodeling Expo

Nashville Home + Remodeling Expo at the Music City Center will be featuring: VERN YIP Star of TLC’s Trading Spaces and HGTV’s Urban Oasis, Design Star, Bang for Your Buck, and Live in Vern’s House. One room at a time, Vern Yip is designing his way across America, having knocked down walls and made over countless homes and restaurants during his four seasons on TLC’s Trading Spaces and during his over ten years as one of HGTV’s most recognizable designers Vern’s past HGTV projects include four seasons of his own show titled Deserving Design with Vern Yip and two seasons …

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Sunrooms, Outdoor Rooms

“People want to feel connected to the world around them even while they’re indoors,” says Christine Marvin of Marvin Windows and Doors. “More people want to spend their time outdoors, or at least feeling connected to what’s outside their walls,” she says. While screened porches remain popular, allowing outdoor living with barriers to the weather and bugs, homeowners today often opt for three- to four-season sunrooms. Sunrooms not only bring the outdoors in but are a space that can be lived-in all year.       Jonathan Miller Architecture and Design Reporting that people want to make as much use …

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Fabric Trends

Fabric Trends Trends in decorating fabric cover the gamut of texture and colors, according to Bohnne Jones of Decorating Den Interiors. “There is definitely something for everyone, but we are starting to see a trend toward plush fabrics such as velvets and mohair. And performance fabrics are making serious inroads.” Experts report homeowners are favoring a broad range of color choices and are also mixing patterns and artisan accents. Those same authorities report that homeowners are extending their lives into outdoor spaces, and design is following suit with indoor-outdoor fabrics on upholstered pieces and a focus on neutral, earth tones …

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Man Caves Home Theater Systems

Man Caves Whether building or renovating a home, homeowners continue to show interest in establishing a “man cave,” creating a place of refuge and relaxation for the man of the house. Experts point out that man caves are as individual as the men who inhabit them. “More than just a spare room, today’s man caves are built around themes and are a place to showcase a man’s hobbies and interests,” says Stansell Dye of Ferguson. “From a haven for his favorite sports team to the ultimate in home theater entertainment, a man wants a space that is particularly his.” Richard …

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