What's Hot.. and What's Not in Home Trends for 2007

Marshall Loeb, who writes for MoneyWatch, has some great ideas in 8 Trends to help You Sell your Home

What's In?

• His and Her Home offices:

I think this has been an increasing trend for sometime. This is especially true as more people work out of their homes.

• Sylstone or Other Manufactured Products instead of Granite:

Sylstone, Ceasar stone and other engineered products just hold up better and require less maintenance

• More Storage Space:

Walk in pantries, wine bars with storage and mini wine coolers are big for kitchen areas. An enclosed area where you can store large bulky items like luggage and Holiday/Christmas decorations is something all women dream about. Personally I think all homes should have coat closets by the front door.

• Wrought Iron Fencing:

It's beautiful...think old Spanish in Beverly Hills.. but it takes some maintenance if you are using it at the beach.

• Glass Tile instead of Ceramic Tile

Personally I love glass tile. I think it adds punch to any room.. whether used in the kitchen or bath.

What's Out?

• Stainless Steel Appliances:

I never figured out the fascination with stainless steel. My Mom had it in our kitchen when I was a kid and I can tell you it is miserable to clean.

• Bowl-Shaped above the Counter Sinks:

Here's another decorating item that I learned to hate from personal experience. I will never have another sink that is not an under the counter model.

• Bamboo Flooring

I was very surprised at this one as I was told bamboo was much harder then other wood floors. Reports say it dents and warps. I'm finding myself drawn to darker stained floors like walnut and cherry but I do wonder about the upkeep.

• Glass Fronted Cabinet Doors

I don't care I love these..The major complaint was that you always had to keep items in cabinets neat. Obviously these people never saw doors with opaque or design glass.