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The New Meaning of Home

Confluence Kitchen and Bath • June 22, 2023

COVID 19 dramatically changed the way homeowners in Boulder, CO and nationwide think about and use their homes. A new America at Home study identified a “historic paradigm shift with homeowners’ attitudes, lifestyles, design preferences and purchasing decisions undergoing a complete reconstruction.” The study was conducted in three phases, at the start of the pandemic, in the middle of COVID 19, and at the end of the health emergency, and revealed key insights into how Americans and homeowners in Boulder, CO view their homes and the most important features that are wanted and needed and the most important features that are wanted and needed.

Emotional wellbeing was the most important concern of survey respondents, followed by financial wellbeing, mental health and physical health and fitness. Homeowners want their living spaces to provide comfort, security, relaxation, reflection, and a gathering space for family. The factors that affect wellness in a home include germ-resistant surfaces, home technology, energy efficiency, increased storage and better-equipped kitchens. 

The focus on wellbeing was also reflected in homeowners hopes for the future. When survey respondents were asked what they were most hopeful for, the most popular response was immediate family (62%) followed by a better healthier me (39%) and my home (34%). Factors identified that were most important to wellness in the home included private outdoor space or garden (67%), energy conservation (65%) and water conservation (54%). 

Homeowners in Boulder, CO want spaces in their home that work for their new lifestyle. We have assisted many homeowners in Boulder, CO respond to the desire for increased wellness and the changing functional needs of a home that include creating an in-home spa and specific zones in the kitchen that can double as a study, classroom, office, café, and conference room among other needs. 

What are the wellness needs that will best serve you and your family? Give us a call at 303-443-1339 or make an appointment to visit our showroom at 2460 Canyon Blvd, Boulder, CO 80302 and let us discuss how you can improve the wellness, efficiency and enjoyment of your home. 

How to Plan a Kitchen Remodel: A Step-by-Step Guide

By Confluence Kitchen & Bath • September 5, 2024
Looking for a kitchen redesign in Boulder, CO? It can be quite challenging to know how to get started. With all the different steps involved to make sure that the project is completed on budget and high-quality, it may easily become overwhelming.

How To Leverage Trends to Create a Dream Kitchen and Bath

By Confluence Kitchen & Bath • August 8, 2024
Our showroom tracks the most recent remodeling trends for kitchens , baths and remodeling in order to increase the value we provide to homeowners in Boulder, CO.

The Softer Side of Contemporary Kitchen Design

By Confluence Kitchen & Bath • April 29, 2024
Two emerging trends are capturing the attention of homeowners in Boulder, CO looking to create the kitchen of their dreams : soft minimalism and modern organic. These complementary styles are redefining what it means to have a beautiful, functional, and environmentally conscious kitchen. 

What Would You Put in Your Dream Bath?

By Confluence Kitchen & Bath • April 22, 2024
We know that many homeowners in Boulder, CO are fans of the Food Network’s The Best Thing I Ever Ate. The show features world renowned chefs discussing their favorite foods eaten at their favorite restaurants. Asking an expert what they like the best is not the exclusive province of celebrity chefs. Homeowners in Boulder, CO often ask our designers and showroom professionals what are the best things they would put in their primary baths? Here is a partial list of our showroom’s favorite features:

Eurocucina Showcases the Hottest Kitchen Trends in the World

By Confluence Kitchen & Bath • April 15, 2024
Eurocucina is held every other year in Milan, Italy as part of Salone del Mobile one of the largest furniture and design fairs in the world. Eurocucina offers a window into the trends that will dominate kitchen design , materials and products in the years to come. We are pleased to provide homeowners in Boulder, CO with this year’s Eurocucina perspectives and trends dominating design and materials. The trends included:

How to Stretch Kitchen Renovation Budgets

By Confluence Kitchen & Bath • April 8, 2024
How much will it cost to renovate my kitchen ranks among the top questions homeowners in Boulder, CO ask when they come to a showroom. The answer usually is the same, “that depends, because the cost of a kitchen remodel depends on the size of the space, the scope of the project and the design and product decisions made during the planning process. Despite spending weeks and months researching, few homeowners in Boulder, CO have a realistic grasp of the cost of a remodel due to the multiple variables involved or where to start. That’s okay. Designing dream kitchens, specifying products, and managing renovation projects are not skill sets that are easily acquired or often used by homeowners in Boulder, CO. Those functions are professional services that homeowners in Boulder, CO expect and deserve from a professional showroom and talented designer.

Induction Cooking Paves the Wave of the Future

By Confluence Kitchen & Bath • April 5, 2024
Homeowners in Boulder, CO planning to create a dream kitchen are gravitating toward induction cooktops and ranges because of the significant advantages they offer over traditional gas or electric cooking options.

What’s The Value of a Remodel?

By Confluence Kitchen & Bath • April 1, 2024
Popular media and industry publications record ongoing evaluations of the return on investment of a kitchen and bathroom remodel . Recent reports found that homeowners in Boulder, CO can expect to recoup 54% to 71% of the cost of a kitchen remodel when they sell their homes. Homeowners in Boulder, CO could expect to recoup 54% to 63% of the cost of a bathroom remodel.

Cha-Ching: Maximizing Your Return on a Kitchen Renovation

By Confluence Kitchen & Bath • March 29, 2024
Renovating your kitchen is one of the best investments homeowners in Boulder, CO can make. A new kitchen adds significant value to your home and makes it more attractive to potential buyers. Most importantly, remodeling your kitchen results in countless cherished memories of family gatherings and quality time with friends – truly priceless experiences.

Choosing the Right Range Hood for Your New Kitchen

By Confluence Kitchen & Bath • March 22, 2024
When renovating your kitchen or building a new one, selecting the right range hood is an important decision that in Boulder, CO should not treat like an afterthought. Range hoods serve two vital roles. One is functional and the other is aesthetic. Some homeowners in Boulder, CO capitalize on the opportunity to use the range hood as a focal point in their dream kitchen and have it serve as a reflection of their style. Others like their range hoods to be barely there. The advantage homeowners in Boulder, CO have is that their options are virtually limitless.
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