This Census graphic illustrates the most common home improvements and their median costs:

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What might be some design trends for LIVING ROOMS in 2025? The living room may become more FORMAL again, the opposite of the ‘anything goes’ open family or great room, a more intimate setting with cozier seating arrangements. Curves are here to stay both in furnishings and otherwise…..and color-wise? The concept of jewel tones juxtaposed…

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Smart glass windows are made with PDLC liquid crystal film, which can transform regular glasses into a tinted one or something similar using electricity. When used, they block direct UV and IR rays from reaching a house on hot days. This, in effect, controls the heat in your house and reduces heating costs. On cold days,…

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The most sustainable initiative we can all easily do is to buy and build things that last a long, long time. ASKO’s new tech-infused dishwasher claims it’ll last 20 years of continuous use….Among its hygiene innovations is a UV Cleanse mode that uses UV light to eliminate 99.9% of bacteria, fungi and viruses, meaning that dishes…

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The OTHER garage is in the kitchen these days…. the APPLIANCE garage. Yes, hiding those somewhat awkward and ugly little creatures is a big part of kitchen design these days in our smoothie (blender) and avocado toast (toaster) world…. (NY TIMES) 11/7/2024

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Some people with really tall ceilings are installing radiant heating – most commonly used in floors – into the…..walls! (FT) 11/4/2024

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Want to know ELLE DECOR’s kitchen trends for 2025? The SECOND, dirty kitchen that hides dirty dishes and less attractive elements of cooking.

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Benjamin Moore has come out with its color of the year and Cinnamon Slate – a delicate mix of heathered plum and velvety brown – is the official 2025 Color of the Year! Glacier White and Leather Saddle Brown are pretty enticing too…. (COMPASS)

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