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Home Trends in Overland Park homes

Many think that the national trends influence our local markets here in Kansas City homes.  They do, but local personalities and trends tend to be very important also! Here are a few ideas on trends.

• Keep your style:  Remodeling projects should keep the theme of the home.  If you live in a quaint country cottage home then having an ultra contemporary kitchen might not be appropriate.  Later when you decide to sell, it could be a turn off to potential buyers.
• Kitchen updates:  It’s so important to have an updated kitchen.  Since kitchens are one of the main focal rooms that people tend to gather, do homework etc   Many people tend to enjoy the open style, newer appliances, countertops, space for computer stations, desk areas and more.
• Look at Trends of New Homes in Johnson County: The new home market usually showcases the latest in décor, floor plans, appliances & more. So visit the Spring or Fall Parade of Homes in Kansas City for an update on the latest features, styles & colors that you might want to add to your remodeling projects.
• Go outdoors: Using the outdoors can be like adding a room without the walls.  Many of the new luxury homes in Overland Park and Leawood are using patios as an extension of their home with adding a kitchenette, fireplaces, screened in porches.  So go ahead make use of the outdoors adding living area to your home.
• Use technology:  Today there are so many things that can make our lives easier in our Overland Park homes.  There are wireless security systems, in the wall speakers that are both wired & wireless, weather stations, in home controls for lighting and appliances, entertainment/multimedia systems and more.  So look at what’s available and use it to make your life easier.
• Going Green:  That is one of the latest trends.  Energy efficient lighting, the low E windows, energy efficient appliances and more.  So look for ways to make your home more efficient and more cost effective.

But be careful of the real trendy stuff. Because they can go out as quickly as they have come in. So use good judgement on those remodeling projects. You want to get the most return for the money & enjoyment in your Kansas City home!