{"id":1421,"date":"2016-01-27T22:05:19","date_gmt":"2016-01-28T03:05:19","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.opushomes.com\/?p=1421"},"modified":"2017-06-05T01:22:12","modified_gmt":"2017-06-05T05:22:12","slug":"2016-design-trends-more-space-more-fun","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.opushomes.com\/blog\/2016-design-trends-more-space-more-fun\/","title":{"rendered":"2016 Design Trends: More Space = More Fun!"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-1410 alignleft\" src=\"http:\/\/www.opushomes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/kim_portrait-copy.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"200\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.opushomes.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/kim_portrait-copy.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.opushomes.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/kim_portrait-copy-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.opushomes.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/kim_portrait-copy-24x24.jpg 24w, https:\/\/www.opushomes.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/kim_portrait-copy-36x36.jpg 36w, https:\/\/www.opushomes.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/kim_portrait-copy-48x48.jpg 48w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 200px) 100vw, 200px\" \/><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">Learn all about what&#8217;s hot in design and decor for new homes with our Decor Pro, Kimberly Bianchi.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">Kim&#8217;s helpful advice and assistance is one of the many OPUS Differences. With her personal attention and deep understanding of the construction process, she&#8217;s able to help homeowners envision their dream home!<\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_separator color=&#8221;white&#8221; border_width=&#8221;7&#8243;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Our 2016 Design Trends series looks at some of the most popular upgrades for 2016. \u00a0These great ideas can take your home &#8216;up a notch&#8217;. \u00a0They not only increase the potential for resale value, but also increase your enjoyment of your home![\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_single_image image=&#8221;1423&#8243; img_size=&#8221;full&#8221; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<h5 class=\"p1\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">More Space = More Fun!<\/span><\/h5>\n<p class=\"p1\">Finishing your basement gives you endless possibilities for growing families, so it\u2019s a good idea to talk to your builder about finishing yours.\u00a0 With this \u2018bonus\u2019 space, it\u2019s time to get creative! Finished basements make ideal games rooms, home theatre spaces, fitness studios and wine rooms.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">For those who like to entertain extended family or guests, a second kitchen in the basement means you can take meals to a whole new level.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">And for those who opt for a finished basement, it\u2019s worth a repeat: you can upgrade your ceiling heights in many cases.\u00a0 This will give you more natural light with bigger windows, and a more spacious feel.<\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Learn all about what&#8217;s hot in design and decor for new homes with our Decor Pro, Kimberly Bianchi. Kim&#8217;s helpful advice and assistance is one of the many OPUS Differences. With her personal attention and deep understanding of the construction process, she&#8217;s able to help homeowners envision their dream home! 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