Bathrooms are big business in the renovation world. They pack a large return on your investment and when renovated, can improve your life on a daily basis.

The ranch home has long been a symbol for American suburban expansion and represents a period of economic growth after WWII. Young soldiers were home, starting families, and looking for housing. The ranch provided an affordable entry into suburbia and became a staple in the architectural landscape of America.

When you are undertaking a renovation, whether large or small, there are so many decisions and details to attend to. One of the design selections clients often defer until the very end of a renovation is paint colors. Choosing just the right color for your home can make all the difference in your final result.

It’s the start of a new year and a new list of trends. What will be hot this year in renovation design, what is passé and what will stand the test of time?