Fireplaces have been a familiar feature in many homes.  Until recently, not much had changed in the style of a traditional fireplace. However the newest trends are bringing about a change and the fireplace is now seen as the design focus for many rooms in the house.  With new technological advances it’s now possible to do more with the fireplace than ever before.

 The following are examples of hot trends to keep in mind when looking for a new fireplace    this year:

Modern: This year will continue the trend of sleek and modern fireplaces. Look for clean, linear lines with less metal and more glass.

Gas: Gas fireplaces will continue to rise in popularity this year. The convenience of flicking a switch compared to collecting, piling and lighting firewood is quickly winning out.

Outdoors: This year will be a big year for the outdoor fireplace as people create or expand on their backyard oasis.

Heat rises: Much like HD televisions, consumers are placing their fireplace inserts higher up on the wall. New technology allows for homeowners to insert enclosed gas fireplaces almost anywhere in the house.

Unlikely locations: Much like the migration of fireplaces up the wall, more fireplaces are being installed in unlikely rooms, like the kitchen or the bathroom. These fireplaces are typically used to decorate the room, not to heat them.

In Real Estate, Spring starts March 1, so now is the perfect time to get a head start for sellers to put their homes on the market & for buyers to buy those homes. This has been the best market in 6 years.  Both home prices & interest rates are on the rise though! Contact me for details today!