Jan 27, 2016
These top trends in bathroom design are sure to make your bathroom more than just the utilitarian space it has always been. Make your bathroom feel more like a spa by incorporating some of these ideas.
Classic White – Classic white tile, like subway tile or hexagon tile never go out of stile. They provide a clean palette with which you can add your own splash of color with framed artwork. A white tiled bathroom is great for smaller bathrooms because it makes it feel bigger than it is. Pair the tile with a large vanity mirror and you’ll feel like you’re in the Taj Mahal!
Smart Storage – If space is a problem consider using space that often goes unused. Install shelving or cabinetry all up the wall to take advantage of all the storage space you can use. Don’t forget the under sink area as well as above the door. Use harder to reach storage areas for items not used on a daily basis. Store regularly used items like toiletries and paper products at arms reach.
3D Tile – Use a textured tile to make your bathroom pop. Adding texture to any room can give it style and character. A tactile pop of beautiful tile can be used sparingly and still provide a big impact on the look and feel of the room.
High Tech Bathroom Fixtures – Built in audio and video systems, refrigerated medicine cabinet, and chromotherapy (color therapy) are some interesting high tech ways to make your bathroom more like a day spa and less like a room in the house. Refrigerated medicine cabinets keep medications at their optimal temperature while audio and video systems can keep you blissfully relaxed or plugged in to what’s going on.
Fireplace – More and more homeowners are adding gas burning fireplaces to their master bathroom. The fireplace is a source of heat and it is a great way to create atmosphere is a usually dull room. You’ll spend hours relaxing in that soaking tub with a fire to focus on.
Argon Charged Windows – Now that you’ve created the most peaceful and beautiful room in the house you’ll never want to leave it. You’ll also never want to close it off. Still, you need privacy. Argon charged windows allow you to keep the windows open while providing complete privacy while you bath or shower. Argon charged windows let you use the natural light from outside to flood your new bathroom with beautiful ambient light.
Jan 13, 2016
With the new year comes new trends in home design and decor. If you’re thinking about building a new home in Omaha, you might want to think about some of these design trends to incorporate into your new living space. Popular items from last year like chevron prints and grey paint everywhere are on the way out while color and softer designs are all the rage this year. Classic design never goes out of style and if you like it don’t worry if it’s a trend this year or last year. What matters is that you like the way your home is designed.
So what are the new design trends of 2016?
- Black Stainless Steel – Every year the powers that be decide that stainless steel kitchen appliances is on the way out and it never quite comes to pass. This year Houzz predicts that black stainless steel will be the trend of the year. While black stainless steel is beautiful it may not make it into every new kitchen. Stainless is a classic, black stainless could be the avocado of 2016, follow this trend with caution.
- Losing the Dining Room – More and more homeowners are opting to do away with a room that rarely gets used but on holidays and other special occasions. As more homes employ an open floor plan for the main level with the focus on the kitchen and living areas the formal dining room is getting incorporated into the open space.
- Bidets – This is another prediction that may hold for the east and west coast areas but not likely to gain much traction in the midwest or western regions. According to Houzz 5% of master baths include a bidet, it remains to be seen if that number will increase.
- Low Tech Living Room – As families become nostalgic for a simpler time many are opting for an area in the home where high tech gadgets aren’t allowed. A low tech family room is the perfect place for families to unplug from the digital world and reconnect with one another.
- Rear Entry Foyers – For families with kids who play sports there’s nothing more convenient than a rear entry foyer with lockers or cubbies for all the gear that gets thrown on the floor when the kids come home from practice. The rear foyer keeps everyone organized and ready to take off on a moments notice. By having a place for everyone to store their boots, coats and books you’re eliminate the time looking for lost mittens and scarves on these cold winter mornings.
Want to see more design trends for 2016? Check out the slideshow from Houzz.
Jan 6, 2016
Looking for great events in Omaha this January? Now that the holidays are over, the kids are back in school and it finally feels like winter, it’s time to get out and have some fun and there are lots of fun things to do this month. From a Star Wars themed extravaganza at the Omaha Children’s Museum to an indoor air show at the Strategic Air and Space Museum, there’s something for everyone to enjoy.
Here’s a list of some fun, educational and family friendly events taking place this January in Omaha:
Star Wars Night at Omaha Children’s Museum
When: January 9th, 2016 |5:30pm – 8pm
Where: Omaha Children’s Museum
500 South 20th Street, Omaha
May the Force be with you! Join us for Star Wars Night at the OCM galaxy and enjoy Star Wars character appearances, lightsaber crafts, Star Wars movie in the theater and a Star Wars Imperial March of all the characters at 6 and 7pm! Free with regular museum admission or membership.
Indoor Air Show
When: January 16th, 2016
Where: Strategic Air & Space Museum
28210 West Park Highway, Ashland, NE
The Indoor Air Show brings the fun and excitement of an air show inside with radio-controlled (R/C) models. Starting at 10:00 AM, model pilots will demonstrate all of the loops, flips, and barrel rolls in the museum’s climate-controlled Durham Restoration Hangar. The public is invited to come out to the museum and experience flight! Several R/C clubs will fly throughout the day. Viewing will be set up in Hangar B and on the Gilbert M. & Martha H. Hitchcock Observation Gallery. The event is from 10 a.m. – 2 a.m.; admission applies. The Museum is open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily.
Midlands International Auto Show
When: January 28 – 31, 2016
Where: CenturyLink Center
Midlands International Auto Show, featuring about 400 new cars, SUVs and trucks along with motorcycles and classic cars.
This May Hurt a Bit: Medicine in Old Omaha
When: Going on Now
Where: Durham Museum
This May Hurt A Bit will take visitors back to just after Omaha’s founding, and the colorful world of medicine that early settlers encountered. From blood-letting, to magic cure-alls, to doctors treating patients while shackled in a prison cell, this exhibit examines what constituted medical practice on the frontier. Using documents from the Byron Reed collection, visitors will see firsthand what life was like as both doctor and patient in the 1800s.
Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium
When: Now
Where: 3701 S. 10th Street, Omaha, NE
It’s all happening at the zoo… Head on out to the Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium to see the brand new baby hippo on display now! Other exhibits include an orangutan forest, aviary, the aquarium and the IMAX theater, just to name a few. Make a day of it at the zoo with picnic areas available!
Jan 1, 2016
Happy New Year!
From all of us at Regency Homes, here’s wishing you a New Year filled with wonder, success, joy and happiness!
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