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Trend Alert 2012

Posted on December 26rd, 2011

If you’re a trend watcher and can’t wait to know what’s on the design horizon for 2012, here are a few of the evolving shifts occurring within Canada and the US pertaining to home design, which are making our living spaces more practical than aspirational. These trends apply not only to new homes, but more extensive renovation projects.

Breakfast Nook. Now: Outdoor Spaces

Posted on December 24rd, 2011

Kitchen sizes have changed substantially over the years, with many now being the hub of the home and opening onto the family room. (Many also contain the home’s “lifestyle centre.”) Instead of breakfast nooks, they feature a bar area and stools. During the same time, outdoor kitchens have seen a dramatic rise and many would prefer to spend time outdoors when the weather is nice, and so the outdoor room continues to trend upwards. It includes more than just a dining table and a few chairs, though. Separate seating areas with a fire pit, for example, will grow in popularity as they help extend the outdoor season.