Headline: Does Your Kitchen and Bath Live up to your
standards & Lifestyle?

Is it time to update your kitchen and bath? If you’ve lived in your home for many years, you may have gotten used to looking at the original countertops, floors, appliances and fixtures. You’re so used to your not-so-up-to-date look, maybe it’s time to consider a fast and effective way to add value and update the look .  How about new granite countertops and natural stone or glass backsplash, full height to bottom of the upper cabinets? This cost effective way of providing the designers’ touch is a great investment in the one area of your house that has the best return when selling, the kitchen. The other best return on investment is the bathrooms. Making them more livable and stylish will both add to your personal enjoyment and help when trying to sell your home.

In 2010, there are a lot more choices of products than there was when your home was built, especially if it is 15 years or older.
  
What are some of the trends for 2010? Natural stone and hardwood are most popular for kitchen flooring. For countertops, granite is still the most popular option. Backsplashes are primarily natural stones and/or glass .
  
Bathrooms in traditional style with neutral colors are the most popular this year. Brushed nickel is still the leading finish for faucets. Under mount sinks lead the way, but drop-in sinks, vessel sinks and pedestals are still popular choices. Water saving toilets, easy to clean surfaces and overall comfort are issues you should consider in your plan.
  
No matter what the trends are, your kitchen and bath should be a reflection of you and how you want to live. The work surfaces should fit the way you cook and how you use your kitchen. If your family uses the kitchen as the heart of your home and a place to entertain, you will want a look and surface that works hard for you.
 
Whether the bath you want to remodel is a guest bath or part of your master suite, comfort and privacy is the goal.