Discover National Kitchen & Bathroom Month Now

Did you know that renovating your bathroom or kitchen could increase the value of your home? New appliances, shiny fixtures, and a modern aesthetic are things that homeowners are looking for these days. This is part of the reason why the National Kitchen and Bathroom Association declared October to be National Kitchen and Bathroom Month.

If you think about it, it makes perfect sense. October is the best time for a renovation since the kids are back to a regular routine and the hustle of the holidays is still far enough in the distance to get things done.

National Kitchen and Bathroom Month was designed to show homeowners the benefits and advantages of renovating their home while also offering numerous promotions and incentives to upgrade.

Here’s everything you need to know about bathroom and kitchen trends this year:

How to Avoid Bad Trends

Everyone can think of at least one bad kitchen or bathroom trend that did not stand the test of time. Whether it’s shag carpeting in the bathroom or those yellow and green appliances in the kitchen, there are numerous trends that we look back on and laugh at. So how do you know you aren’t investing in the next bad trend? The easy answer is to not be blindsided by trends. It’s easy to plan your renovation and go crazy adding everything that’s popular right now. But in the end, your new bathroom won’t make you happy.

The best way to go about it is to choose one or two trends that genuinely appeal to you and keep the rest classic and functional. That way, you are still taking advantage of the trends, but you’re also creating a bathroom or kitchen catered to your specific needs.

How to Choose Between a Shower and a Tub?

The trend this year is to separate the shower and the tub. The old-fashioned built-in shower/tub combo is simply not cutting it anymore. This is actually a good thing for consumers since it allows people to really personalize their new shower and tub to their specific needs and desires. The question then becomes, which do you prefer.

For example, if you are more of a shower person, then it’s a good idea to invest more money on an amazing shower. Although if you prefer baths, you can always upgrade the bath and make that the focal point of the room. There is really no wrong answer when it comes to design, it all comes down to your personal preference.

What’s Trending in Bathroom Remodeling This Year?

Here are some of our favourite bathroom trends for 2016:

• Trough sinks
• Heated floors
• Anti-fog mirrors
• Dual-flush toilets
• Square and rectangular faucets and fixtures
• Stand-alone tubs
• Shower seats
• Steam showers
• Open concept vanities and shelves
• What’s Trending in Kitchen Remodeling for 2016?

The latest kitchen trends combine form and function to create a beautiful and technological room.

Some of the best trends include:

• Commercial appliances
• Oversized fixtures and faucets
• Apron sinks
• Drawers with damping
• Architecturally designed faucets with features such as automation
• Quartz countertops

Call Lodder Brothers Limited in Waterloo, ON today at 226-780-4479 for help with your next renovation project.