Design Trends: Quartz Countertops

Quartz countertops are becoming a trend among many homeowners today.  While compared to most other counter-top materials, Quartz is the appearance of the finished engineered stone is rich, and even luxurious. Quartz is non-porous as well, giving it the strength to resist staining.  Quartz also has the same durability as concrete and granite, but is quite a bit more forgiving so it won’t chip or crack as easily. It also works well with most styles! Take a look at a few examples below for more inspiration!

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Design Trends: Built-In Home Bars

The built-in home bar is one design trend that is back in a big way! Updated for 2019, this trend borrows heavily from other popular interior design trends. Many built-in home bars feature white or grey cabinetry, mixed metals, glass-fronted cabinets, or a reflective backsplash. If you’ve been thinking of adding your own home bar, check out these ideas for some modern inspiration!

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Design Trends: Industrial Furniture

A hot interior design trend we’ve been seeing over the past few years that shows no sign of losing steam is industrial furniture! Even if you don’t live in a cool loft with exposed brick and beams, you can still make the industrial design trend work in your home. Check out some of our favorite pieces of inspiration below!

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Design Trends: Geometric Wallpaper

When it comes to decorating your home, furniture and accessories are regarded as a necessity. But to many designers, decorating a home starts with the walls of the room itself! Geometric wallpaper is a hot design trend for 2019 that is expected to continue to enjoy popularity in 2020 and beyond! Whether you go with a more classic pattern or something completely wild, wallpaper is one way to make a statement with your decor.

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Design Trends: Stainless Steel

The use of stainless steel appliances and counters can really liven up your kitchen! Whats better than the satisfying shine of steel? There are many benefits of steel including; corrosion resistance, fire and heat resistance, aesthetic appearance, strength-to-weight ratio, impact resistance and much more! Stainless is often the best value option of material compared to others.  Take a look at a couple of these spaces below for inspiration!

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Design Trends: Wood-Beamed Ceilings

Exposed wooden beams on the ceiling are an elegant architectural feature that adds charm and character to any home! Many older homes in San Diego already have a wood-beamed ceiling, but with the recent popularity of this style, many new homes are also being built with exposed wood beams. If you love this look, but your home doesn’t have this type of ceiling, DIY options are available! Below, we collected some of our favorite pieces of inspiration:

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Design Trends: Kitchen Backsplash

Updating your kitchen backsplash is a good way to revive the space and give it a fresh look. Especially if you have a tract home, this is a good way to make your kitchen stand out on resale. For the best results, don’t DIY unless you really know what you’re doing. Always work with a professional: we’d be happy to recommend some. And if you’re planning to sell your home in the future, don’t get too crazy with the tile design. It may turn off some buyers who can’t look past the tiles in the kitchen or who don’t want to invest the money to change it.

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