Showplace kitchens Granite, granite, and more granite. And why not, when you compare it to the price of other solid surface materials, which are just about the same price per linear foot. Kitchens are jazzed up because with the open concept they are more of an entertainment area and very visible, notes Lanaville. It's almost like that whole area is an extension of your entertaining and living area. So are large, walk-in showers in tile or marble with no door at all, adds Lanaville.
Every homeowner needs plenty of space to store the jet skis.
And don't forget about the motorcycle, the collector car and the boat. I guess it's one of the less expensive things to put on a house, and if you have the room everybody just likes bigger garages. Many large garages also have a back stairway leading to the basement. Other trends to watch Alternative heating systems such as geothermal and radiant floor heating are emerging in the Madison area. Bonus space above the garage may be handy for guests or a rec room for the kids.