Kitchen and Home Design Ideas

Millennials (those born between 1982 and 1996 or between 1980 and 2000, depending on who you ask) are buying homes now (36 percent of millennials have purchased a home, usually by age 31), and the most important room to them, according to surveys? The kitchen. Millennials are staying home to eat, and they’re cooking. And even when they’re not cooking, they’re still staying home to eat, as they're the biggest adopters of home delivery from restaurants. Reports show the kitchen is their number one priority, not only because they’re cooking and eating at home, but also because that’s where they are...

While the millennial generation may be on the verge of having the most wallet power in U.S. history, they're not quite there yet; baby boomers are still in the lead when it comes to who's spending the most. But according to Home Advisor's "True Cost Report" authored by chief economist Brad Hunter, it's the millennials who have completed the most home projects in the past 12 months – a whopping 42 percent more than the baby boomers. Let's take look at what's going on with remodeling based on generational divides. Millennials are more likely than any other generation to remodel and personalize their homes,...

Whether you're running a business from your home or occasionally telecommuting, a workspace that's as comfortable and inviting as the rest of your home is a place you'll actually want to spend time in. Here are some no-nonsense design tips for creating a charming and functional home office. 1. Location, Location... A big key to working successfully from home is separating work time from home life. The best way to do that is to select a space that’s away from the daily flow and distractions of your household. Will clients be stopping by? If so, a private area with extra seating is a...

According to the recent  2018 Houzz & Home Study on renovation trends, the home renovation boom we've been experiencing since 2015 will continue, with kitchen and bathrooms leading in terms of frequency and spend. And while homeowners who've been in their dwellings for six years or more drive the majority of home renovations, remodeling activity among recent homebuyers is growing and their spends are on par or higher than that of long-term owners.  Here's a look at some more highlights from the report from Houzz. What's Driving Most Renovations? According to the survey of over 150,000 U.S. respondants, "pent-up demand" continues...