Spa Girl agrees, Look for homes to become simpler, greener and more spa-like!

KITCHEN Entertaining in the kitchen Quartz counter tops Espresso-colored cabinets Secondary refrigerators as beverage centers Homework/computers in the kitchen BATHROOM Transformed into spas Whirlpools Multiple body sprays in showers Glass tiles as accents (blues/greens) Lighter colors in general COLORS Softer, neutral colors that signal comfort Grays, oatmeal, stone Citron, orange and purples as accents (Bolder colors are for times when people have more money… "If I don’t like it, I can change it…”)

FABRICS Chenilles, tapestries and woven fabrics Comfort Microfiber and leather HOUSE STYLE Complex roof lines Clapboard with stone or brick Open floor plans Two master bedroom suites Multiple fireplaces Media room for movies (people not traveling as much) Three-car garages Elevators (people are aging) REMODELING (more popular than buying) Remove walls for a more open floor plan Adding windows Expanding rooms Adding media rooms GARDEN Planting fruit trees and vegetable gardens GREEN DESIGN More energy efficient Solar panels Sustainably forested furniture Carpets made from recycled bottles Linoleum making a comeback because it is natural – also mamoleum.

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