Page 1 Page 2 Page 3 Page 4 Page 5 Page 6 Page 7 Page 8 Page 9 Page 10 Page 11 Page 12 Page 13 Page 14 Page 15 Page 16 Page 17 Page 18 Page 19 Page 20 Page 21 Page 22 Page 23 Page 24 Page 25 Page 26 Page 27 Page 28 Page 29 Page 30 Page 31 Page 32 Page 33 Page 34 Page 35 Page 36 Page 37 Page 38 Page 39 Page 40 Page 41 Page 42 Page 43 Page 44 Page 45 Page 46 Page 47 Page 48 Page 49 Page 50 Page 51 Page 52 Page 53 Page 54 Page 55 Page 56 Page 57 Page 58 Page 59 Page 60 Page 61 Page 62 Page 63 Page 64 Page 65 Page 66 Page 67 Page 68 Page 69 Page 70 Page 71 Page 72 Page 73 Page 74 Page 75 Page 76 Page 77 Page 78 Page 79 Page 80 Page 81 Page 82 Page 83 Page 8416 GoodLifeFamilyMag.com MARCH | APRIL 2017 HOME & GARDEN We asked some local home décor and remodeling businesses to elaborate on the trends, both indoor and outdoor, and to weigh in on specifics. Color Trends Plumbing Fixtures Nothing transforms a room like a fresh coat of paint. It’s a simple way to change the look, the style and the mood. Deep, rich tones add depth and character, and soft neutrals can instill a feeling of calm. While everyone has their own preferences, there is always an industry favorite. Benjamin Moore’s color of the year for 2017 is “Shadow,” a rich, royal amethyst tone. “Allusive and enigmatic, Shadow is a master of ambiance. It is a color that calls to mind a ‘past,’ yet it can also make a contemporary, color- confident statement,” says Ellen O’Neill, Benjamin Moore Creative Director. “Shadow is sophisticated, provocative and poetic; it can bring energy to a space or harmony and a moment of respite.” Each year, The Benjamin Moore Color Studio conducts color research by attending industry trade shows around the globe, as well as taking note of the influence of fashion, textiles, home décor, art and architecture. This culminates in the selection of the color of the year, as well as a palette of complementary shades, which they call ColorTrends. For more information, visit www.benjaminmoore.com. When updating your home, don’t forget the fixtures…the plumbing fixtures, that is. Jay Katz, owner of H2O Plumbing Supply, Inc. in Lewisville and Kennedale,TX, says the trend in bathrooms is more open space.“You want to make the room look bigger,”he explains.“For instance, free standing bathtubs take up less space than conventional bathtubs in a box.”Sinks and tubs with clean, smooth lines and less grooves are easier to clean. Katz says bathroom hardware in“silvers,”like polished or brushed nickel, and chrome are replacing brass, gold and black. Energy- and water-saving mechanisms are important, such as low Gallons per Minute (GRM) flow showerheads, faucets and toilets—some are even required by law.“With today’s technology, you can have a restrictor on a device, and you wouldn’t even know it,”notes Katz. Katz says the aging population is also impacting plumbing fixtures, as older adults are selecting items that will allow them to care for themselves as they age. As the Baby Boom generation reaches 65+ years old, people are gravitating toward a higher height toilet.“The‘Comfort Height’toilets allow people to get up without assistance and the TOTOWashletbidetseatthatfitsonaregulartoilethelpsinthehygienedepartment,”saysKatz.Showersnowincludebodyjets,handsprayersandsteam.“Asthmaticpeopleare putting in steam showers because it’s good for their health,”adds Katz.“We sell things that make you feel better at home.” Homeowners are also updating kitchens with larger sinks featuring bigger bowls to accommodate oversize pans, touch operated faucets that don’t require moving a handle, and hands- free faucets that use an infrared sensor. All of these conveniences make it easier to clean the kitchen. Finally,entire-homewaterfiltrationneedingafilterchangeonly once every eight to 10 years are popular and can remove basic rust, taste and odor as well as bacteria, lead, carcinogens and microbes. “With one of these, bottled water isn’t necessary,”says Katz. Visit www.h2osupply.net for more information. “Shadow is sophisticated, provocative and poetic; it can bring energy to a space or harmony and a moment of respite.” - Ellen O’Neill, Benjamin Moore Creative Director “You want to make the room look bigger. For instance, free standing bathtubs take up less space than conventional bathtubs.” - Jay Katz, owner, H20 Plumbing Supply, Inc.