Although the economy is not yet quite where wed all like it to be it is improving
and all the indicators point to a good season for home remodeling contractors. But what are homeowners going to be spending their remodeling dollars on this season? Here are some of the top remodeling trends for summer 2010.
Going Bare Summer is all about staying cool and that often means homeowners think about ripping out their worn out old carpeting and replacing it with something a little lighter, airier and easier to clean (who wants to be lugging a vacuum cleaner around in 90 degree heat?)
This years hot flooring options are bamboo and cork. Both are durable, attractive and ever so environmentally friendly. With all the green buzz that is still building momentum, both options are increasingly attractive alternatives to the more traditional hardwoods and appeal to the eco-conscious homeowner who does not want to sacrifice style in order to do their part for Mother Nature.
Ceramic tile is another big trend for flooring in 2010 as well. More and more ceramic tile manufacturers are refining their processes to be more environmentally friendly and the design options that ceramic tile flooring offers are almost endless. Photographic technology similar to that used to create laminate flooring means that ceramic tile can now mimic almost any other material including metallic and wood grain.
Turning Down the Color Dial For Summer 2010 muted colors are in and suitable for use all over the home, from the walls and the floors to window treatments and furnishings. Homeowners are gravitating towards cool and comforting shades like dusty blues, muddy browns and muted purples and turning away from the harsher golds and bright, bright colors that were in vogue a few years ago.
In fact homeowners are looking to make their homes simpler and more comfortable in general. Formal dining rooms are being replaced with family friendly dining nooks in the kitchen. They are proving also not to be averse to having a couple of walls knocked out if it means they can get that wide open feeling for the family room that you find in so many newly constructed homes these days.
Outdoor Living Made Easy In the summer time everyone naturally spends a great deal more time outdoors. All over the country homeowners are remodeling their outdoor space to make outdoor living better than ever before. From something as simple as having their deck refinished or purchasing a brand new BBQ grill to indulging in the popular idea of commissioning an entire outdoor kitchen, people are looking to upgrade their outdoor living entertainment and relaxation possibilities as far as their budgets and imaginations will allow.
One big trend for 2010 is the outdoor home theater. Manufacturers are marketing new TV models that are especially made for outdoor use and, provided all the elements are installed by a professional, creating your own personal back yard screening room is easier and more affordable than ever before.