July is almost here, which means we are almost halfway through the year. What better time than now to look at the remodeling trends so far in 2018?
A HomeAdvisor article that appears on the Bristol Herald Courier’s website lists the top trends in home remodeling, and it features some classics and some new demands.
First up are outdoor spaces. As the article notes, since our phones can do anything, we are all free to enjoy our entertainment with the elements. More people are adding outdoor kitchens to complement improved seating and entertainment spaces under the sun and clouds.
Speaking of kitchens, more people are embracing the open floor plan, and with that comes updates to the kitchen. Whether it is adding smart elements, more storage, or a dedicated workspace, like the article says, kitchens will continue to be a priority for remodelers.
Rounding out the top 3 are bathrooms. More people are looking to expand their bathrooms for many reasons, like adding luxury, aging in place, or universal design. All three can improve accessibility, safety, and style.
If this talk of trends sounds a little familiar, you are right, because back in February we outlined some early trends, which included smart home upgrades. Not too shabby, if I do say so myself.
More ways to save
No matter the year, saving money is always in style.
Reader’s Digest has a list of 32 (!!!) ways to save during a home renovation, so chances are you will find something you haven’t thought of. Some of the tips are a little far out there, so be sure to check with your contractor before taking a task upon yourself.
Have a great week!
If you are ready to do some sprucing up around the place this weekend, take a look at these tips from our friends at All Pro Appliance and Refrigerator Repair.
The MK Remodeling & Design family needs your help to support a great cause.
One of our good friends from our Arizona State days and a former client, John Gray, needs our help raising money for the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society (LLS) Man and Woman of the Year fundraising campaign — a 10-week competition to raise the most money for blood cancer research, support, and advocacy.
John’s daughter, Lily, aka Lily Panda, is a three-year-old warrior fighting acute lymphoblastic leukemia, a cancer of the blood. You can learn more about her journey in the video above or at this link right here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kChEcZDnESA
John’s goal is to raise more than $150,000, an amount that will connect Lily’s name to a pediatric cancer research project. But time is running out!
We have until 11:59 a.m. TODAY to make a donation and help reach that goal at John’s Man of the Year Fundraising page right here: http://pages.mwoy.org/az/az18/jgrayq
If a silent auction is more your speed, you are in luck because we have something special for you.
Here is a link to our silent auction item, a $5,000 kitchen remodeling package from MK Remodeling & Design, which is good for a free cabinet design consultation, up to $2,500 in SOLLiD Cabinetry for the kitchen, and up to $2,500 toward installation: https://mwoy18phx.auction-bid.org/microsite/items/759677
If you are more of a social butterfly, or you are trying to hit the trifecta of links, you can register and buy tickets for Saturday’s Man & Woman of the Year Grand Finale 2018, and hopefully see John accept his Man of the Year Award: https://mwoy18phx.auction-bid.org/microsite/event
Thanks so much for your consideration!
