Kitchen renovations that improve functionality, usually by adding storage and meal preparation space. Islands remain popular, but increasingly, offer much more than simple gathering space, with sinks, dishwashers, and cabinetry built in. Also, the popularity of open floor plans, where the kitchen is exposed to living and dining areas, is diminishing a bit. Instead, we’re seeing homeowners widen openings between spaces while maintaining distinction between rooms.
These may be dangerous days for the iconic clawfoot tub. This year two different clients undertaking bathroom renovations decided to remove their tub and replace it with a shower. One set of homeowners never found time for a bath. The others had safety concerns: they were renovating a guest bath to be used by elderly parents and felt that a shower would be a safer option.