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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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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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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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