What Homeowners Want in Their Kitchen Remodels This Year

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Despite what many design experts may say is no longer in style when you may be watching a renovation show on TV, some people are still doing certain things in their kitchen remodels that are tried and true. Everyone of course wants to do what is in style, but then there still comes personal preference and budget into play. Here is what homeowners still love to have in a kitchen regardless of whether it is in vogue or not.

Granite and Butcher Block Counters

More trendy materials such as quartz or even concrete countertops may be the rage, but granite still makes the top 10 list of desirable features among builders. It has been extremely popular since the 90s when it replaced Formica. The same goes for butcher block as well with its warm and inviting tone even if just used for an island counter.

White Kitchens

Many colors are emerging as being very popular this year and often different shades of green. However, white continues to be a popular and safe choice for many where it looks clean, and organized and provides a neutral or blank canvas for adding colorful decor.

Gray Tones

For those who don’t want to do white, gray tones are still running strong for remodels. It is a practical color that hides dirt, adds some interest more than white, and can look chic.

Open Kitchens

Despite a quick questioning of whether separate kitchens may be best during so much time being spent at home for the pandemic, open kitchens are still very popular. Being able to easily entertain, cook and remain engaged with others is much easier with this open concept rather than being stuck in a separate room.

Stainless Steel Appliances

Despite pros recommending matte appliances as the new trend, stainless still remains a timeless and popular choice. Some design experts share that even black can be a strong runner-up to stainless for standing the test of time.

Tile Backsplash

Some trendy backsplashes have come about such as wood, chalkboard paint, or integrated stone that melds with countertops. However, tile backsplashes still remain a popular choice over glass, brick, or stone.

Beth Dickerson

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One of Boston’s most reputable real estate brokers, Beth Dickerson has achieved more than $2 billion in sales and thousands of successful real estate transactions over her nearly thirty-year tenure. Beth has received national acclaim from the real estate industry and represents some of the most prestigious residents and properties across Massachusetts. Her enduring record as a top producer comes from the intuitive gift of sensing her clients’ needs. She has built a business that is referral-based at its core—a testament to her relationship-driven approach and penchant for exceeding expectations. It is this nuanced expertise that Beth leverages to guide many of her clients-turned-friends through some of the greatest milestones of their lives.

Beth was the proprietor of her own real estate company before joining the residential division of R. M. Bradley in 1993, where she was a top producer for more than a decade. In 2003, she founded her own boutique real estate firm, Dickerson Real Estate, before merging with Gibson Sotheby’s International Realty in 2007. Today, Beth attributes her success to her comprehensive marketing and advertising strategies, exclusive contact network, and unparalleled insight into neighborhoods like Back Bay, Beacon Hill, the South End and Waterfront. With an understanding that no two clients are alike, she works with clients in all phases of life—from first-time buyers to luxury developers, seasoned sellers and beyond. Beth offers clients the resources to aggressively market their property locally, nationally and globally, and her attention to detail, drive and enthusiasm are unmatched.

Beth has appeared in prestigious media outlets including The Wall Street Journal, Mansion Global, The Boston Globe, and Boston magazine, and was prominently featured as Greater Boston’s real estate expert on WCVB Chronicle in 2020. She has had the honor of serving as President of the Downtown Council of the Greater Boston Real Estate Board. For over ten years, she has been a Co-Chair and Committee Member for the Massachusetts General Pediatric Hospital for Children’s Storybook Ball. She serves as a Board Member of the Community Music Center of Boston and a member for the Perkins School for the Blind, Emerald Necklace Park Conservancy, Justine Liff Luncheon, Youth Villages and the Boys & Girls Club of Boston, among dozens of other organizations throughout the Boston area.

A long-time resident of Boston’s Back Bay, Beth was an active member of the community as she raised her two children: she served as treasurer of the Clarendon Street Playground and was an avid supporter of the Hill House Community Center.