“You will notice fingerprints and water spots a little bit quicker with the matte black, but (the finish) is easy to wipe off.” Homeowners are also incorporating mixed metals rather than matching fixtures. “The faucets will be in one finish and the lighting and knobs in another,” Petroff says. “We’re seeing some warmer tones in fixtures. Biscuit fixtures go well with gold faucets.” When adopting a new look, Petroff recommends starting small. “It’s best to introduce new trends in a way that’s fairly easy and cost-effective to change, while going for a more timeless look for stuff that’s going to be around for a while,” he says. Even those who opt for bold statement pieces tend to stick with light, neutral shades in cabinets, walls and flooring. Easy-to-clean wall-hung vanities and toilets have maintained their appeal, and Petroff is seeing more demand for integrated bidet toilet seats.
IT’S BEST TO INTRODUCE NEW TRENDS IN A WAY THAT’S FAIRLY EASY AND COST-EFFECTIVE TO CHANGE.
“Integrated bidet seats don’t take up any more space. With our population becoming diverse, more people are looking for that functionality.” Safety features such as grab bars are also increasingly popular, and they’re not just for older homeowners.
GINO’S HOMES — 11 Munnion Road — RidgeWood West
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