Home Essentials : What Homeowners Want Most

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"Ninety-four percent of luxury home buyers would give up 1,000 square feet of living space in their next home if they could gain such trade-outs as living in a better neighborhood or getting a shorter commute, a new survey finds." as stated in Remodeling Magazine.

When looking at purchasing a new home or even remodeling our current home to better fit your needs, what are the essentials that you would compromise for? In the housing industry today, many homeowners simply cannot afford to get out of their current home that prove to have no equity in order to obtain these trade-offs. Performing home improvement projects and remodeling are great alternatives if you are planning on staying in your home. However, studies show there are some "must-have" features that homeowners are compromising to get. Here is a quick look at some of the kitchen, bathroom and technology items that are increasing in demand.

Kitchen Essentials

The top "must-have" is additional appliances! Homeowners today are focusing on performance and functionality in their kitchen. Whether adding a wine refrigerator, a double oven instead of a single or the fancy coffee station to make the perfect cup of joe like the local barista, improving on the daily routine is at the top of the list. With that, a close runner up is adding an island into the existing kitchen for additional work space and/or sitting room for guests when entertaining. Lastly, upgrading from laminate to granite countertops is most likely on your kitchen project list.

Bathroom Essentials

Who wouldn't want multiple showerheads in their shower? If you have seen a luxurious spa-like bathroom, chances are it had multiple showerheads, which tops the list of "must-haves" for your bathroom remodel. Following closely is music capabilities, a focal point tub and dedicated grooming space. With musical choices and technology today, there are many ways to add sound to your space. Kohler has done an excellent job capitalizing on this wish list item with their Bluetooth showerheads and tubs to add the perfect ambiance.

Tech Essentials

Pre-programmable, energy efficient, wireless, smart-phone capable … these are just a few of the topics mentioned when talking about home technology. The sky is almost the limit when you are looking the latest and greatest technology on the market, and it changes daily! You can now operate anything from appliances to lighting and even the temperature of your home with just a press of a button on your phone from anywhere in the world. Tech items can help improve the efficiency of your home and your daily life, but can come with a pricey bill up front so be prepared.

It makes no difference if you live in a standard sized tract home or a million dollar chateau; chances are you have a wish list of items that need to be done whether for maintenance or purposes of adding a bit of luxury into your world. These are just a few of the infinite possibilities that are seemingly popular in today's housing market. Your next step is to find a reputable general contractor to help you in the journey of remodeling your home. In the Phoenix market it's an easy choice. The team at Todd Whittaker Drywall Inc., also referred to as TWD, has been awarded numerous awards on their superior customer service working with homeowners just like you. If you haven't heard of them, we recommend giving them a call at (623) 544-1211 or visiting their website at www.twdaz.com. You will quickly see why so many others have used them for their home improvement needs.