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According to a recent Houzz & Home survey, homeowners are investing more on bathroom renovations than in previous years, largely due to outdated designs and finishes. What types of upgrades are they spending money on? Here are some of the latest trends and tech updates being used in bathroom design.
Aesthetic Additions
You don't have to tackle a full overhaul to make a big impact in the bathroom. Smaller changes can often bring big rewards, both from a resale perspective and by adding value to your daily experience.
Cosmetic favorites, according to the National Kitchen & Bath Association's 2016 bathroom trends, include polished chrome finishes and neutral colors like white and gray. And bathrooms are becoming more streamlined with floating vanities, open shelving and undermount sinks. When larger changes are made, homeowners are incorporating amenities such as no-threshold showers and higher vanity heights that allow for aging in place.
Tech Touches
When you consider updating the appliances in your home, you may automatically think of doing so in the kitchen, living area or laundry room. Many, however, are quickly adopting technological advances in pursuit of the smart bathroom. Some of the more popular add-ons available include:
High-tech toilets: The most basic bathroom appliance now has seat-warming options, LED lights, motion sensors and automatic dryers.
Accessorized soaking tubs: You can take a basic bath, or you can soak in a chromotherapy tub with mood-enhanced lighting. Or enjoy an air bath, with massaging bubbles similar to a hot spring.
Digital faucets and showers: Along with reduced flow, which conserves water and money, faucet features also include touchless technology and programmable settings like a timed shower option.
Which market trends and tech updates appeal most to your family? When done well, these upgrades can improve your quality of life and increase the value of your home.
Metro Animal Care and Control Adoption Floor is at Capacity
Hosting an Every Pet Needs a Home Adoption Event (October 1-October 8)
Metro Animal Care and Control (MACC) is hosting a ‘Clear the Shelter’ Adoption Event. The adoption event comes at a crucial time for MACC as the adoption floor is at capacity. Currently, there are approximately 90 dogs and over 70 cats at the shelter waiting to find their forever homes. Adoption fees for all shelter pets will be half-off for qualified adopters during this week long event beginning Saturday October 1.
Adoption Events are a great way to raise awareness about the many dogs and cats that are in need of permanent homes,” said Rebecca Morris, spokesperson for Metro Animal Care and Control. “We need the support of the community to make events like this a success.”
Potential adopters will still need to meet with an adoption counselor to find the best match for their family. Metro Animal Care and Control is located at 5125 Harding Place. Metro Animal Care and Control is open for adoption Monday-Wednesday 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Thursday 10 a.m.-6 p.m. and Friday-Saturday, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. For more information visit www macc.nashville.gov
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Vintage charm in one of Nashville's most sought after neighborhoods! Rare opportunity to purchase in Historic Richland for under $500K. Urban location with neighborhood that throws it back to another era. Lovely deep lush lot! Take this one to the next level.
Roost of the Week
3904 Pheasant Drive
$99,900
MLS# 1762612
2 Bedrooms, 1 Bath, 1408 SqFt
Lovely all brick one level home in Davidson Co. at incredible price point! Lush green lot with fenced rear. Many original features make this a true find. Hot area 10 minutes from downtown Nashville!
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Roost of the Week
4012 Meadow Road
$128,000
3 Bedrooms - 2 Baths - 1961 SqFt
Great location and lot! Half acre lot and only 5 miles to downtown. The inside has a flexible floor plan with many possibilities.
Listed by: Marsha Mauney (615) 406-7196
Co-Listed by: Mike Matwijec (615) 294-2373
Roost of the Week
408 Rudolph Street
$117,500
MLS# 1758220
3 Bedrooms, 2 Full Baths, 1264 SqFt
Lovely all brick home with two car garage in great neighborhood! Rocking chair front porch, spacious floor plan, large lush lot, plenty of space for a growing family. Convenient to schools, restaurants and shops!
Listed by: Marsha Mauney (615) 406-7196
The winning dish from the Tomato Art Festival recipe contest.
The annual Tomato Art Fest recipe contest in East Nashville awarded the big prize to Michael Payne for his Gartland Gazpacho. This year’s theme was chilled and refreshing gazpacho — the dish that highlights peak-of-summer vegetables like Tennessee tomatoes, cucumbers and green peppers. The call for recipes summoned an array of entries from classic gazpacho to fusion-inspired twists.
Recipe contestants managed to navigate the Five Points tomato circus and deliver their entries safely to Margot Café. We joined Nashville Scene writer Dana Kopp Franklin and chefs Margot McCormack and Laura Wilson to judge the entries in the cool, quiet confines of the restaurant.
Loaded with fresh tomato flavor and beautifully presented with chilled shrimp, sliced avocado and a fresh lemon wedge, Gartland Gazpacho immediately caught the judges’ attention. Chef Margot was especially quick to recognize the secret ingredient in the winning dish — pumpernickel bread.
Don’t let the long ingredient list deter you from making a batch. Gazpacho is the ultimate make-ahead dish for entertaining and showcases the bounty of late summer at the farmers market.
Photo courtesy of Thinkstock
Gartland Gazpacho
3 ½ cups seeded and chopped Tennessee tomatoes
2 cups peeled, seeded and chopped cucumber
2 cups chopped celery
2 cups chopped yellow pepper
¼ cup chopped red onion
1 tablespoon chopped fresh garlic
½ cup grated carrot
½ cup chopped pumpernickel bread
2 tablespoons fresh basil leaves
2 tablespoons fresh parsley leaves
1 bottle (46 ounces) V8 juice
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
1 teaspoon paprika
1 teaspoon Tabasco sauce
Salt, to taste
Combine the tomatoes, cucumber, celery, yellow pepper, onion, garlic and carrot in a food processor. Whizz until well blended but still slightly chunky. Pour the mixture into a large bowl. Stir in the remaining ingredients. Cover and chill at least one hour. Makes 12 cups.
Article courtesy of Nfocus
http://www.nfocusnashville.com/food-drink/article/20830758/rb-and-mindy-gartland-gazpacho
