Today the housing market has changed substantially compared to what it was like over ten years ago before the housing recession.  Clients are more cautious in the present time, which tends to lean toward more conservative choices.  The face of design/builds has changed to keep up with the present economical canvas. Decisions are made during inception of a project that involve key players such as builders to be a part of the planning phases. Unlike the architect firms in the 60's giving the builders a blueprint.  Once the blueprint was turned over it was out of the architect's hands. Now it's everyone's goal of the team to prevent disasters, costly mistakes and a waste of time.  In the luxury home market this theory of practice remains especially true. 

Ask any interior designer in South Florida what the trends for 2016 are going to be and you’ll hear a few common themes.  We’ve put together an instantaneous list of the trends the designers are bragging about for this year in the Boca Raton area.

This year’s interiors have changed from polished stainless steel appliances to black stainless steel.  The new finish for appliances compliment stone, polished concrete and marble.  Black stainless steel is fingerprint-less making this finish top choice for kitchen remodels and upgrades for 2016. The finish flatters industrial modern designs which is part of the minimalist theme.  Kitchen Aid’s black stainless steel stove has outstanding features such as knobs calibrated with precision to reach true

Check Out The Current Top Interior Design Trends for Luxury Homes in Boca Raton

In 2015, the interior design trends of luxury homes in Boca Raton are increasingly reflecting the personalized needs of home buyers. In order to attract new buyers, many luxury homes in the Boca Raton area are offering new design features for every room including the bathrooms, bedrooms, kitchen, living room and even the outdoor areas. These designs feature a combination of traditional materials, as well as, eco-friendly materials, textures and other decorating elements. Here are some of the more popular interior design trends that you will find as features in Boca Raton homes.

Modified Floor Plans
Modified floor plans are becoming increasingly popular in modern homes

Top Tech Ideas for Your Luxury Home

Jean-Luc’s favorite tech products not only create a more convenient, secure, or comfortable environment in your luxury home, but add tremendous value to your property when it’s time to sell. These products allow you to control various facets of your home through your smartphone from anywhere in the world.

 NEST

Nest Labs reinvents unloved but important home products like the thermostat and the smoke alarm. Their designers focus on simple, beautiful and thoughtful everyday hardware that learns to think for itself to suit your needs and can be controlled remotely from your smart phone. Just this summer Nest made sweeping refreshes and redesigns across the entire company’s product line. It consists of the

This season, granite is in style, as an increasing number of luxury homeowners are rushing into stores to keep up with the trend. High-income homeowners are not only installing granite in their kitchens, but in their bathrooms, bedrooms and patios as well. 
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“Installing granite is an excellent way to increase the value of your home or condo for sale, especially in South Florida,” said Jean-Luc Andriot. “When people think of this region of the U.S., they think luxury, and that’s exactly what granite gives you.”

Not only is granite luxurious, it’s durable and versatile.

• Scratch, stain,

Home Improvements: Cost vs. Value

Should you renovate your luxury property before you put it on the market?

Preparing your home properly before it is shown can often make or break a sale. As a seller, what you see as a minor problem can be a major turn-off to buyers. Jean-Luc Andriot, of Jean-Luc Andriot Boca Premier Property Group, suggests taking the time and money to repair certain items, but also warns that some repairs are just not worth it.

“Be careful that you choose wisely in the projects you undertake when your goal is to maximize your selling price,” he says. “There are specific things that need to be done to impress qualified buyers. A member of our team will be happy to guide you on what improvements we think will bring you the