When remodeling your home, focus on updates that you’ll benefit from for an extended period of time. Also keep your family’s comfort and overall lifestyle in mind when choosing products and materials.

Creating a Smart Home

Smart homes are in. If you haven’t transitioned into the technological world yet, now is the time to do so. If, in the future, you decide to sell your home, being able to list “smart home” as a feature, can impress potential buyers. Just how much technology you include in your remodeling project will depend on your budget and your lifestyle. You can have your home equipped so that you can control appliances, the alarm system, lighting, your sound system, television and much more with the touch of a finger.

Choosing Faucets for Your Remodeling Project

From a decorative standpoint, you want the finish on your bathroom and kitchen faucet to complement the countertop color and material. For 2017, faucet finishes such as satin black, bronze or rose gold finish are expected to be quite popular. Installing water-saving faucets is a money-saving benefit you can appreciate immediately after installation and in the years to follow. There’s a diverse selection of water-saving faucet designs to select from. Touchless faucets are trendy, convenient and can reduce the spread of germs.

Installing Stone in Your Home

If your remodeling project includes the addition of a fireplace, you’ll want to explore the exquisite selection of stone at places, such as Harristone, that manufacture precast, natural-looking stone. As you’re browsing through their diverse selection of stone, you may get some ideas as to how to incorporate stone into your remodeling project. If it’s an open floor plan you’re creating, stone columns can be included in the project to frame a dining area or living space. Adding a stone wall to any room can make the overall design more impressive. Areas that are often overlooked as a decorative feature can be transformed into a main feature when stone is added to that area.

2017 Lighting Trends

Your remodeling project most likely requires the installation of new lighting. Industrial and modern lighting fixture designs are highly popular. Lighting in 2017 kitchen designs includes recessed lighting and under cabinet lighting. Bathroom lighting expands to include mirror lighting and money-saving dimmer switches.

When you plan your remodeling project, it’s best to choose design features that accommodate your needs. Making choices that will increase the value of your home is also a factor to consider.