Happy National Kitchen and Bath Month

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It’s National Kitchen and Bath Month, according to a Google Alert I received, so we’re celebrating by talking about ideas for your kitchens and bathrooms. Let’s jump in!

The National Association for Home Builders unveiled a report on kitchen trends, and granite countertops, wood cabinets and stainless steel appliances are leading the way.

An interesting wrinkle: While builders seem to prefer those classics, homeowners might be looking elsewhere on a couple of items, according to Zillow.

First, tuxedo cabinets (cabinets painted in complementary colors) seem to be catching on. Also, some homeowners are looking into quartz, butcher block, and marble countertops.

For bathroom trends, we are taking the advice of HGTV guru Matthew Muenster, who recently spoke to WTOP, Washington D.C.’s top news.

First up, unless you use a bath tub regularly, don’t plan for a tub. He says they take up too much space in what are usually smaller rooms.

Next, since people start and finish their days in the bathroom, he is a fan of injecting some comforts, namely built-in coffee machines or music players. But that’s not even the craziest suggestion!

Muenster makes the case for a fire place with a wine fridge, if you have the space and money to do so, of course. And it makes sense. I know my wife enjoys a glass of wine with a long bath.

Lastly, if you are looking for a less expensive type of bathroom luxury, check out heated floors or towel warmers.

Have a great week!

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