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Home owners have you been wondering what is IN for housing trends for 2008?
Glamour is returning but only if its subtle and with exotic veneers according to lead design consultant Davis Remignanti.
Oversized furniture will be replaced with scaled down versions that are more in proportion to houses.
- A very hot trend is large scale patterns in fabrics and floor and wall coverings.
Black and white is in with accent colors for a chic look.
Accent colors this year are spice-inflected. These colors are:
- carnelian
- flax
- russet
- acid green
- blue is making a strong comeback
Reflective materials like chrome, mirrors and mercury glass for accent pieces are a must for 2008.
Vintage will be mixed when combining old with new.
Green is going to be the newest neutral color for home decorating along with eco-friendly environments and furniture.
In Real Estate for 2008 we will see a continued interest in home buyers wanting updated kitchens and baths along with property that is show case worthy with a good value. Again, Mark Nash has conducted a study of what home buyers are looking for in Real Estate for 2008 across the country which is:
Bathrooms will need to be roomy with big tubs, espresso machines and wine coolers along with multiple flat screen TVs. (Im talking about in the bathroom)
Home buyers want pet showers, elevators and outdoor living spaces.
Eco-friendly homes are top on the list with solar and wind backups to conventional power.
Quality is IN no matter what the size and ceiling height between 9 and 11 feet. No more high ceilings that raise the heating and air cost.
No more upgrade costs with new builders. Buyers want the price to reflect the total cost and not be continually jabbed with additional costs.
Pocket Doors in the kitchen are what buyers want in order to conceal appliances
Floating Homes ( I think this is obviously for those wanting to live on the water).
Technology friendly homes that allow operation using hand-held devices are a must for the technology savvy home buyer.
What is OUT for Real Estate in 2008:
Unrealistic Home Sellers who do not have their houses show quality and priced properly.
Living Rooms are out since more home buyers want larger Family Rooms.
Mosaic tile is a thing of the past and too costly to remove for the home buyer.
Retro-1970s chic is no longer appreciated by home buyers.
Empty for sale homes. If your home is not staged and empty, dont expect the home buyer to buy it!
Double-digit home value appreciation is no longer.
The catch phrase is Hello Green design, goodbye minimalism
From Europe the trend is wood and cork along with warm colors, like watermelon and carrot orange. Kitchen are going fruit colored lime, orange, yellow, kiwi and tangerine.
Colors like grey are considered sexy such as granite, putty and stone but should not be used in places where the light is harsh.
Furniture such as wicker or a bentwood chair will be combined with chrome. Old styles will be used with new materials.
Be watching for Asian influence in decor since the Olympics will be held in China this year. You will see bright reds, magentas, purples, pumpkin orange, peacock turquoise, jade greens and royal blues used as main colors and accent colors.
What do you think about these 2008 Real Estate Trends? Are you thinking of buying a house? Is your house currently for sale in or around the Sacramento area?
Check out some of the Real Estate tips below. They may help you with your Real Estate needs and if I can be of any assistance, just email me at Gena@GenaSells.com and Ill be happy to assist you with your home buying or with the selling of your house.
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By the way, if you happen to need the name of excellent home stagers to stage your house, just give me a call. I happen to know the best in the industry.
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