SOMA Living June 2025

CONTRACTOR’S CORNER

FIVE OF THE MOST IN-DEMAND HOME PROJECTS

HOME RENOVATION SPECIALISTS

Are you considering new flooring or creating an outdoor oasis? Homeowners invest in smarter, substantial upgrades to boost comfort, functionality, and long-term value. Here’s a look at the most in-demand home projects gracing to-do lists this summer. They focus on investing in their current homes rather than relocating, with initiatives ranging from full-scale remodels to backyard revamps. Flooring Installation Homeowners increase practical upgrades like floor installation. High-traffic areas such as kitchens, living rooms, and entryways benefit the most. Luxury vinyl planks and engineered hardwoods are excellent choices since they resist scratches and require less maintenance than traditional hardwood. Tile Installations To enhance spaces, homeowners opt to install tile in kitchens and living rooms. This approach adds texture with options like geometric and marble tiles or rough stones, transforming rooms significantly. Bathroom Remodeling Investors pursue bathroom remodels heavily. Nearly half involve complete transformations, while others focus on specific upgrades. These include new flooring, tile, cabinets, and fixtures. Landscaping Updates Summertime urges homeowners to spruce up backyards. Landscaping projects often involve large-scale outdoor renovations. People replace soil, add hardscaping, plant trees, or install sprinkler systems. Deck and porch remodels, concrete patio installations, and gazebo additions also gain popularity. Play Equipment Installations Families choose playhouses, swings, and slides, and include play equipment in their plans. Traditional features, however, see declining interest. Sandboxes and monkey bars become the least popular outdoor additions for families focusing on modern play spaces.

Kitchens Bathrooms Basements Attic Additions

SOMA resident and Columbia High School parent serving the South Orange and Maplewood community for over a decade

Rich Quadrini www.msohomes.com (518) 441-5479 | rquadrini69@gmail.com

Licensed Contractor 203K Certi ed Contractor License #13VH09229900

Rich Quadrini is the proprietor of MSO Homes. If you’d like a specific topic discussed here or have questions about a project please contact him directly. (518) 441-5479 or msohomes.com

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