at home
FOR BREAKING NEWS VISIT WWW.QNS.COM FEBRUARY 15, 2018 • AT HOME • THE QUEENS COURIER 51
5 spring remodeling projects sure to brighten your home
During the coldest months of the year, it’s
hard not to think about the warmer months
to come - and all that they hold. You may
already be planning your next vacation or
outdoor activities to host in your backyard
this summer. Now is the time to brainstorm
about your spring home remodeling
projects that can add enjoyment and value
to your humble abode.
Home remodeling projects
on the rise
As the U.S. economy continues to
strengthen, home improvement project
investment by homeowners has increased,
according to the latest Residential
Remodeling Index (RRI) study. As spring
is a popular time for renovation projects,
you may want to start checking out popular
design trends, researching product
choices and fi guring out what you like
and what works for your family.
Here are fi ve projects that can help you
reinvent your home this spring. Besides
making your home more livable and
meeting your family’s needs, you will be
investing in the real estate value of your
property.
• Take the mud out of the room. You
don’t have to allow the mudroom to live
up to its name. Consider installing a Fiat
Molded Stone mop service basin with a
multifunction hand shower to give your
family a convenient and stylish spot to
wash off boots and other bulky items.
It’s also a great place to give your dog
a bath or wash off dirty paws to ensure
nothing is tracked into the house.
• Shed a little (more) light in your foyer.
Your foyer is the entry point into your
home, and the right lighting solution
can make this space all the more welcoming.
Newer LEDs or halogen light
sources naturally generate a warmth
that’s perfect for the entryway. Be sure
to install a dimmer switch with your
new lighting solution; it’s the best way
to ensure your lights provide exactly the
right ambiance for your entrance hall.
• A masterful master bath. Perhaps no
room is more capable of providing luxurious
relaxation than your bathroom.
If yours isn’t living up to this billing,
it may be time for some changes.
Th e DXV Oak Hill bathroom collection
off ers a freestanding slipper tub for ultimate
bathing comfort, along with a stylish
high-effi ciency toilet with a unique
traditional farmhouse style. A coordinating
high-back sink accented with a
charming wall-mount faucet can fi nish
off this bathroom remodel for ultimate
enjoyment and function. Th is may
be just the spruce-up needed to enhance
your personal space, while adding value
to your home at the same time.
• Make your outdoor space amazing.
Once the weather turns warm, spending
time outdoors will be top on your
list. Th at makes now the perfect time to
plan how you’ll use this outside space. A
pergola is an easy-to-build addition that
can give you a relaxing place to avoid
the sun. Adding a fl agstone seating area
or creating a decorative border for a
new fi re pit might be perfect for your
family. Try planting fl owers for a pop
of color, or invest more with new bushes
or trees to round out your landscaping
project. Plants like day lilies or hostas
can survive in almost any environment
and are an easy, eff ective way to
optimize your green space.
• Shower power for all. For the all-purpose
family bathroom, upgrading to a
highly functional shower system will
deliver results effi ciently and enjoyably
for all users. Th e American Standard
Spectra+ shower system employs fi rstto
market technology that allows you
to change the spray patterns simply by
touching the outside ring of the showerhead
for a customizable experience. Th e
Spectra+ eTouch system also includes
a remote control that can be mounted
to any surface, allowing anyone having
trouble reaching the showerhead to
enjoy the same personalized shower satisfaction.
It’s luxurious and accommodating.
What could be better than that?
Finding the perfect
project for you
Th e spring season is home improvement
season, so don’t let it pass you by.
Start thinking now, while staying warm
inside during the colder months. Figure
out what needs to get done fi rst, then
look online or in stores for ideas and
get inspired for your spring home renovations.
It will be project time before
you know it.
Headline: Start planning your home
improvement projects now
Here are projects that can help you
reinvent your home this spring.
• Take the mud out of the room.
Installing a Fiat Molded Stone mop
service basin with a multi-function
hand shower gives you and your family
a convenient place to wash off
boots, pets and other bulky items.
• Shed a little (more) light in your foyer.
Incandescent or halogen light sources
naturally generate a warmth that’s
perfect for the entryway. Be sure to
always install a dimmer switch as well.
* Shower power for all. For the all-purpose
family bathroom, upgrading to a
highly functional shower system will
deliver results effi ciently and enjoyably
for all users. Th e American Standard
Spectra+ shower system employs fi rstto
market technology that allows
spray patterns to be changed simply
by touching the showerhead for a truly
customizable experience.
Courtesy BPT
Bathing your pet or washing off bulky outside items is convenient with this Fiat Molded Stone mop
service basin and multi-function hand shower installed in your mud room.