Inman contributor Gerard Splendore explores how kitchens and bathrooms have evolved through the decades, reflecting key historical shifts and design trends
Understanding different periods of design and architecture will give agents an advantage with clients, both sellers and buyers, Gerard Splendore writes
The series on kitchen and bath design concludes with a look at smart home solutions and the future of residential spaces
Being able to discuss trends with buyers and sellers will give Realtors a distinct advantage. Suggesting modern features to sellers before listing will also give agents additional power
The ability to discuss style, features and the changing lifestyle of homeowners from one decade to the next will prove to be very helpful in serving an agent's clients
Houses of this period are hitting the market all across the country. Many require updates and renovation to meet the needs of today's buyers
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The 1980s can be characterized as a 'more is more' period of design, with innovative building techniques and styles
After the exuberance, freedom and color explosion of 1960s design and architectural styles, the 1970s were more subdued and reflected the political, economic and financial concerns of this decade
Featuring an explosion of color, glamour and innovation, 1960s kitchens and baths offered style by the mile
Expert Gerard Splendore takes us back in time to when pastels and metals dominated the design world for kitchens and baths in the 1950s. This amazing time in design changes is still very popular today with those who love vintage fixtures.
Understanding the development of housing styles, including kitchens and baths, is an advantage for today's real estate agent
The 1930s is known as the beginning of modern design, with both Art Deco and Art Nouveau influencing the styles and colors of bathrooms and kitchens in American homes
The kitchens and bathrooms of 1910 will probably have been upgraded and remodeled, but the footprint of the original will still be in evidence
Although houses and their inhabitants have changed greatly over time, kitchens and bathrooms arguably show the most innovations and adaptations
Newer homes range from the tiny to the vast and from simple and straightforward to up to the minute smart homes
As homes continued to develop into the 21st century, there was a return to traditional aesthetics, updated with more modern features and conveniences
As the end of the millennium approached, homes became more about modern and contemporary styles, with a penchant for customization
The 1980s were a decade of success, excess and flashy expenditures of money in almost all areas of society. Conspicuous consumption was admired and something homeowners aspired to
Inman contributor Gerard Splendore walks real estate agents through architecture and home styles from 1900 through today
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Housing stock from the 1970s blends holdover aesthetics from the 1960s with a new emphasis on organic and global elements
