From soaking tubs to powder rooms, a deeper look at luxury trends

In addition to providing more luxury, bathroom remodels are also cost-effective since they return around 60 percent of their investment upon resale.

Many homeowners are opting for more stand-alone, soaking tubs to give their bathrooms the next level in comfort.

Here’s a closer look: https://www.chicagotribune.com/special/adsections/aranet/chi-ara-8085760606-20140609,0,5891070.story

Of course, soaking tubs aren’t the only way to upgrade your lifestyle.

Sprucing up a powder room is another cost-effective way to add luxury to your home.

Whether it’s a move up to a modern look or a style to another time period, a few small touches can have a big effect.

Which look is your favorite? https://www.forbes.com/sites/houzz/2014/06/09/dream-spaces-10-ultraglam-powder-rooms/

11 top remodeling mistakes, and other hot links of the week

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Not knowing your DIY limits, ignoring local building codes, and failing to make a realistic budget are just a few items on this list of remodeling mistakes.

At MK Remodeling & Design, we make sure that jobs are up to code and ensure that all work will be built to last. Our commitment to quality is evident in all our jobs.

https://www.philly.com/philly/classifieds/real_estate/11-biggest-remodeling-mistakes.html

We all love saving money. While kitchen remodels can lead to beautiful results, costs can get out of control if you are not careful.

Knowing where to save and where to splurge can take your kitchen to the next level. Here are a few tips to help you save money on kitchen remodels:

https://www.today.com/home/kitchen-remodel-where-spend-how-save-2D79749253

We’ve all heard that beauty is only skin deep. But did you know that also applies to remodeling?

As this article explains, putting a premium on comfort and safety can have a better return than basing remodels on style.

https://www.sooeveningnews.com/article/20140602/NEWS/140609991/-1/news

Houzz survey says more people are remodeling instead of moving, and other links

The Houzz and Home survey was released this week, and its numbers suggest people are remodeling to stay in their homes for the long haul.

Among the highlights:

  • Sixty-six percent of non-millenial homeowners who are remodeling plan to stay in their home for the long term.
  • Fifty-three percent of U.S. homeowners are remodeling to increase the value of their home, but do not plan to move for at least five years.
  • Fifty-two percent of homeowners planning a project in the next two years are looking to hire a general contractor.

Articles: https://www.forbes.com/sites/houzz/2014/05/20/remodeling-likely-to-trump-selling-in-2014-houzz-says/

https://www.supplyht.com/articles/97820-home-remodeling-trumps-moving-in-current-market

Full report: https://info.houzz.com/rs/houzz/images/Houzz%26Home2014_U.S..pdf

We spoke recently about how many homeowners are looking to modernize their bathrooms to make them feel more like a sanctuary.

Here’s a look at 25 small bathroom remodeling ideas to modernize bathrooms and boost home value:

https://www.lushome.com/25-small-bathroom-remodeling-ideas-creating-modern-bathrooms-increasing-home-values/116426

Sometimes a small tweak to a kitchen can have big results. Some bright paint or a new lighting structure (Check out the MK Design Shop!) can add lots of bang for your buck.

Here’s a look at some quick, easy, and affordable updates to kitchens:

https://www.bhg.com/kitchen/remodeling/makeover/budget-kitchen-remodeling-kitchens-under-2-000/?sssdmh=dm17.554473&esrc=nwkbi101711&email=3690129212#page=1