Carpeting is so yesterday. Hard surfaces, whether wood, laminate or tile are all the rage for floor coverings. And wallpaper? Well, it’s back. But now it’s called “wallcovering.” Interesting textures and styles have a place on accent walls and in bathrooms. And white is the hot new color.
Those are just some of the findings reported out to a group of Tidewater Builders Association builders and associate members by Brent Warren, manager of the custom builder program for Southern Living magazine. Warren spoke to the group at the Founders Pointe clubhouse on Friday, just before Homearama gates opened,
For the most part, the showcase homes reflected the “10 Trends for 2010″ that Warren outlined.
The kitchen is still king and where the resources should go, said Warren. Also in are drop-zones for cell phone chargers, coats and book bags to eliminate clutter in the rest of the house. Natural materials, such as stone and brick are in for both exterior and interior accents.
Consumers are cutting back on extravagance in favor of simple elegance, and functional spaces win out over style these days, he added.
Definitely OUT are half walls that separate kitchens from living rooms as well as laminate countertops.
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