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Feb 08, 2022

Countertops Seen as Top Priority During Kitchen Renovations



According to the 2022 U.S. Houzz Kitchen Trends Study, more than one-third of surveyed homeowners (35%) reportedly “splurged” on countertops, which were upgraded by more than nine in 10 homeowners, the most common feature improved during kitchen renovations.


When it comes to choosing new kitchen countertops, homeowners opt for materials based on the look and feel, durability and ease of cleaning, rather than cost, said Houzz, whose recent online survey was conducted among nearly 2,400 U.S. Houzz users who are in the midst of, are planning, or recently completed a kitchen renovation.


Among other survey findings:

  • High-Tech Appliances
  • Beverage Refrigerators/Wine Refrigerators
  • Large Kitchen Islands
  • White and Gray Prevail as Top Colors


You can read the full article HERE.

Bath Remodels Most Popular Home Project, Study Finds


Bathroom remodels are the most popular project for homeowners to tackle, with consumers seemingly willing to pay a premium for “spa-inspired” bathroom features, a major new research study has found.


According to the study, conducted by the real estate website Zillow, more than half of the homeowners surveyed would consider a bathroom renovation in 2022. Buyers also are willing to pay a premium for spa-inspired bathroom features such as curbless showers (3.6% price premium), heated floors (3.2%) and freestanding bathtubs (2.6%), Zillow said.


You can read the full article HERE.

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Kitchens, Bathrooms, and Cabinets

14 Dec, 2023
Read about what is trending in kitchens and bathrooms relating to cabinets and islands.

Kitchen Designs for a Better Life

01 Dec, 2023
We are surrounded by stimuli all the time in our world. In today's always connected digital environment, it can be debilitating. It really should come as no surprise that we feel more at ease when we encounter anything in our day-to-day lives that is orderly, balanced, or tidy. When we can move around easily, find what we need logically, and don't have to worry about looking for it, we feel happier. We can all live better when we are organized, and Hardware Resources organizers just make life better. Continue reading to learn about some of the creative ways Hardware Resources is bringing harmony to the disarray of contemporary life. Let’s Organize Drinks The kinds of organizational solutions that people require for their houses are directly influenced by lifestyle trends. Single-use beverage containers have been under increasing pressure from customers in recent years. The unusual sizes, forms, and attachments (straws and lids) of reusable drink containers, such as water bottles, insulated beverage containers, and tumblers, can make them challenging to store. Although traditional rollout drawers can facilitate access to certain objects, they are not the best option because the items have a tendency to move and fall out when the drawer is pulled out. Hardware Resources' Bottle Rollout Organizer is made to make handling and storing these bulky containers simple. Because of its double drawer design, the Bottle Rollout makes it simple to reach the bottom drawer by pushing the top drawer back and out of the way. In addition to the 15-bottle grid, the 21- and 27-bottle organizers contain a partially divided drawer to hold lengthy or bulky goods and a reversible grid system that allows for left- or right-hand arrangement. With a 15-bottle grid that can hold containers up to 4" by 4", the bottle grid system offers the greatest amount of flexibility. For a variety of households, including active families with sports-loving members, environmentally conscious consumers who wish to avoid single-use drinkware, and performers who utilize the bottle rollout for their home bar or beverage area, it is a clever option.

Accessible Kitchen Design Elements

06 Nov, 2023
When people talk about accessibility in the kitchen, they usually think of gadgets that make difficult-to-reach areas easier to access. The pullouts on today's internal cabinet fittings, which make the most of every available inch of space and are specifically made to accommodate things like spices, bottles, cans, plates, silverware, and more, are engineering marvels. However, the demand for safety is one of the primary concerns in accessible design, which extends beyond cabinet interiors. Cooking surfaces, movable countertops, WiFi-enabled ovens and hoods, and non-slip flooring are a few other items that fall under the accessible design umbrella, enabling the kitchen to be used by family members of various abilities. In terms of accessible kitchen design, some recent developments include:  Touch- and voice-controlled faucets and those that provide easy toggling between functions provide ease of use for homeowners. Smart cooking appliances that can be controlled and monitored via app allow the user to adjust temperatures and monitor the cooking process. Non-slip surfaces and pronounced designs provide safety when moving around the kitchen and dealing with depth-perception issues. Refrigerators and faucets with automatic measured dispensing aid in precise work and prevent accidental spills. Interior drawer and cabinet systems deliver more sophisticated operation, with electric push-to-open options and interior LED lighting providing better access and visibility. Induction cooktops stay cool to the touch, providing safer operation when working above the cooktop.
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