NVS Kitchen and Bath is preparing once again for the 2022 Capital Home Show at the Dulles Expo Center and we have all the information you need for the greatest weekend in the home services industry.  Let’s take a look at some specifics to help you get ready for this great weekend. Attendee Information This year’s home show will run from Friday, September 23rd to Sunday, September 25th at the Dulles Expo Center. The Show will be open to the public all weekend from 10 AM – 8 PM. Admission for this year’s event is $10 for adults ($7 if you purchase online), $7 for Seniors (65 & Older ..read more

The way we outfit our kitchen has changed dramatically over the years, as almost everything we buy is going modern and into the digital age. Kitchen appliance designers are relying on technology to help update tasks such as cooking, storing, and cleaning up. These new technologies are bringing innovation to the kitchen like we’ve never seen before and will likely continue to grow and expand as the years go by.  Here are 5 kitchen technology trends we are keeping our eye on. Smart Appliances  Smart appliances that allow for improved automation and cleaning capabilities like touchless ..read more

The powder room in your home says a lot about your style and the vibe you want your home to give. It is often one of the first places your guests will see when they visit your home and can leave a lasting impression – whether good or bad. We’ve compiled our top 5 favorite powder room trends below! Vintage Elements One of our favorite design trends in bathroom remodels is to bring vintage furniture pieces into an updated bathroom space. It adds a touch of flair and guarantees that your powder room will be a one-of-a-kind. Using vintage pieces allows you to express your style while adding visua ..read more

Whether you are planning to refinance, sell your home or just want to choose to focus on the improvements that will give you the most bang for your buck, you’ve come to the right place. Renovations can make a world of difference in the way you and others feel about your home, but it’s crucial to understand the return you can expect from your next project. The 2021 Cost vs. Value Report from Remodeling magazine put in the legwork for you. The report, which analyzes nationwide cost data, determined that the following projects are some of the best remodels that you can take on to increase your h ..read more

As you or a loved one get older, challenges with mobility are bound to happen. When this occurs, you are faced with a decision – do you sell your home and move somewhere safer or do you adapt your home for aging in place? Adapting your home to accommodate these transitions in your physical health, on the outside, seems like quite the undertaking, but it can actually be more beneficial for seniors to remain at home. Living at home means more independence and freedom compared to living in an assisted living facility.  Aging in place is less stressful since there is no moving to a new envir ..read more

With most areas of the United States facing a shortage of inventory in the real estate market, more Americans are building new homes or remodeling their current spaces to fit their needs. New construction and remodeling projects are prime opportunities to incorporate the newest design trends in your home.  The kitchen is often the centerpiece of a home, and it can be one of the most expensive areas to construct or remodel. When planning a high-investment home project, most homeowners want to design a space with function and aesthetics that will stay in style for years to come. For 2022 ..read more

Planning a bathroom remodel? There are some definite dos and don’ts that you will want to take a look at before you start knocking down walls and ripping out your vanity and bathtub.    Here are 5 bathroom remodeling mistakes that interior designers and remodeling experts suggest you avoid. Let Your Bathroom Breath The first mistake to avoid is to forget the ventilation your bathroom needs. This may not be as sexy to think about as your new tiled stand-in shower or sauna but ya know, letting fresh air into your new bathroom is pretty darn important. Failing to do so can invite some ..read more

Is your kitchen out of style? Chances are if it’s completely soaked in white then it’s soaked in the trends of yesteryear. White will always be a timeless color, regardless of context, but white on white on is slowly moving away from center stage when it comes to the place you cook and enjoy meals in your home. Don’t worry. You don’t have to remodel your entire kitchen just because it’s all decked out in white. There are plenty of ways to add sizzling flavor to your kitchen in a way that is tasteful, unique, and will complement the parts of your white kitchen that will never go out of style ..read more

The COVID-19 pandemic has reshaped the way we view and live in our home. Our kitchens are no exception. Our kitchen has transformed from a place to cook and gather together for meals into a multi-use space used for working and teaching. This new expansion of the use expectancy of our kitchen is leading the charge in kitchen redesign. One of the most popular kitchen remodels that have surged during the COVID-19 pandemic is the double island trend. This trend seems to have a lot of staying power, enough so that it’s a safe bet that it will outlast the days of the pandemic. As more and more comp ..read more

Any home project is stressful, and it can be hard to know where to start even if you have ideas about what you want to do with space. If you’re having a hard time figuring out how you should remodel your kitchen, from appliances to paint colors, here’s some expert advice from Eric Benjamin of Keller Williams in Atlanta, and interior designer Kim Nielsen based in Charleston.  Kitchen Design Unless you plan on selling your house in the next 12-24 months, any remodeling should be about personal function, not what’s going to sell. Don’t worry about resale value! The kitchen is the center of ..read more