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Home Design Trends for 2014
Happy 2014 faithful Halifax readers! We hope the New Year brings you happiness and success. While you work on that prosperity we will be busy helping you transform your home in 2014. Today we will talk about design trends for the coming year. The theme is transitions – how do we transition a home that was built in (and meant for) the late 1900s to today? For us, it’s about refocusing our homes to fit with the pace and technology of modern life without losing the comfort and tradition we are used to. Here’s how new trends can be applied to two rooms of your home! 

The Kitchen 

The kitchen is the hub of the home. Now that many Canadians are eating healthier and focusing on where our food comes from and how it is prepared, we’ve returned to a kitchen-centric life. However, not everyone has time to enjoy a slow-cooked, prolonged meal in their dining room each night, as lovely as that would be. For those with a fast-paced life, consider the kitchen table as your main dining area, and decorate it as such. Try to go not too sparse or too formal; it should be a casual eating space that you wouldn’t mind entertaining at if you were dropped in on. Be sure to embrace technology as well. From iPads as cookbooks to checking your schedule as you make breakfast, having gadgets in the kitchen can really boost your productivity. 


Traditional Kitchen with Dinning Area by Case Design/Remodeling Inc.

Traditional Kitchen by Case Design/Remodeling Inc. 


The Everyroom 

Is it a living room? A library? A play area? Gone are the days of strict room functionality. We’re sure that you remember the “guest living room” in your parents or grandparents house. It was the one you were never allowed to go in, and it was by far the nicest. What’s the point? 

Instead, try to view rooms outside of your traditional mindset. A large room could easily feature a media center at one wall and a desk for a home office on another. The laundry room could hide away the kid’s arts and craft supplies, or the kitchen could have a book shelf with a reading nook. Be creative but remember that practicality is king. 


Traditional Living Room by Case Design/Remodeling Inc.

Traditional Laundry Room by Case Design/Remodeling Inc.

We hope you enjoyed our take on 2014 design trends. We’ll be sure to update you later in the year with new hot trends and to see how our predictions are shaking out. Meanwhile, what would you like to see in home design trends this year? 

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January 10, 2014 6:19 pm
10 FEATURES THAT ADD VALUE TO YOUR HALIFAX, NOVA SCOTIA HOME

10 FEATURES THAT ADD VALUE TO YOUR HOME

1. An updated kitchen. No need to be top-of-the-line – just contemporary, functional and in character with your Halifax neighborhood.

2. Modern bathrooms. Buyers love finding that extra bit of luxury.

3. A well-appointed master suite. Room to relax and large closets are always in demand.

4. Natural materials. Fads come and go but natural materials never get old.

5. Curb appeal. Remember what your mother taught you about first impressions.

6. A light, airy floorplan. An airy room will feel much bigger than a dark, enclosed space.

7. Quality windows. No one wants to move into a cold and drafty house.

8. Landscaping. Mature trees, manicured gardens and outdoor living spaces draw people in.

9. Plenty of storage. Too much is never enough.

10. A basement. A clean, dry basement gives buyers the option of more storage or additional living space.

Visit Case Handyman and Remodeling online at Halifax.CaseRemodeling.com or Call (902) 454-2273.

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