KBIS 2018

We’re back from KBIS (Kitchen & Bath Industry Show)! With lots of new products and trends for 2018.

Here are a few of our favorites…

Beautiful white painted wood cabinetry with glass doors and walnut interior – a nice look. We just love it!

Free standing tubs with whirlpool jets which create a relaxing spa-feel for your next bath Renovision!

Kohler fixtures in all finishes from chrome to brushed nickel to new matte black and soft gold tones. With so many colors to choose from, what’s your favorite?

Useful Vanity Storage Options

NEW PRODUCT! ‘Berry Soft’ sprays from KOHLER.
A light spray that gently washes fruits and vegetables, the perfect way to prep without bruising produce!

Trending! White cabinetry with soft gold hardware, classic Carrera marble subway tiles and lighted glass cabinets – looks awesome!

Looking to be unique? Red and black are trending.

Quartz sinks for your next kitchen. Plenty of color options available.

Fabuwood, new product options with neutral grey tones.

Gold trends seen in all bathroom fixture manufacturers.

Beautiful bath trend, clean Carrera-look marble countertops, white under mount sink and soft gold faucet.

Awww, shower heads that feel like real rain!

We use Schluter engineered products for our bathroom Renovisions… and I selected the drain style!

What a beautiful and practical fireplace design.

Renovisions 4th Annual Fall Fling

Last Thursday we hosted our 4^th Annual Renovisions Fall Fling at our
Kitchen and Bath Showroom.
It was a night filled with yummy food, wonderful drinks and great conversations.

A Renovisions team effort was exemplified ensuring a successful night enjoyed by all.

Delicious food with an autumnal flair was served.
The delectable Pound Cake Bar with hot fudge, warmed apples and caramel was a big hit with all of the guests.

 A delightful array of scent-sational holiday candles are on display.
Feel free to stop in anytime to purchase some and keep in mind, we gift wrap!

We are grateful for the support our business receives from the local Hanover Chamber of Commerce community,
as well as from our clients, friends and family.
We enjoy giving and find that this warm and inviting time of the year is perfect to open our Showroom in gratitude.

Congratulations to our raffle winners! Our client Eileen St. Onge and Erik Burns from Dream Realty.

A big thank you to the very talented Moira at Ivy & Olive’s for this uniquely beautiful centerpiece for our Fall Fling. We love it!

Looking forward to next year’s 5^th Annual Fall Fling!

Power-Up Powder Room

These South Shore of Boston Homeowners approached the Team at Renovisions to power-up their powder room.
Their half bath, located on the first floor, is used by several guests particularly over the holidays.  When considering the
heavy traffic and the daily use from two toddlers in the household, it was smart to go with a stylish, yet practical design.

Wainscot made a nice change to this room, adding an architectural interest and an overall classic feel to this cape-style traditional
home. Installing custom wainscoting may be a challenge for most DIY’s, however in this case the homeowners knew they needed
a professional and felt they were in great hands with Renovisions.  Details certainly made a difference in this project;
adding crown molding, careful attention to baseboards and trims had a big hand in creating a finished look.

The painted wood vanity in color, sage reflects the trend toward using furniture-like pieces for cabinets.
The smart configuration of drawers and door, allows for plenty of storage, a true luxury for a powder room.  The quartz
countertop was a stunning choice with veining of sage, black and white creating a Wow response when you enter the room.

The dark stained wood trims and wainscoting were painted a bright white finish and allowed the selected green/beige
hue to pop. Decorative black framed family pictures produced a dramatic statement and were appealing to all guests.

The attractive glass mirror is outfitted with sconce light fixtures on either side, ensuring minimal shadows.

The homeowners are thrilled with their new look and proud to boast what was
once a simple bathroom into a showcase of their personal style and taste.

“We are very happy with our new bathroom. We received many compliments on it from
guests that have come to visit recently. Thanks for all of your hard work on this project!” 
– Doug & Lisa M. (Hanover) 

KBIS 2017

Ed and Cathy recently attended KBIS (Kitchen and Bath Industry Show) 2017.

They constantly strive through on going educational conferences
to offer you the best selections and valued products.

Fabulous faucet finishes. (left)
Innovative faucet design. Can you guess how this works? (right)

Shower Power – from standard to hand-held to rain shower heads, you choose! (top left)
Water technology making a difference for your new bathroom experience. (top right)
Wider shower head designs with magnetic hand held that works great. (bottom left)
Yes, it actually feels like real rain. Go ahead, splurge on your next shower head! (bottom right)

Do you want to be unique? Do something unique… a copper free-standing tub!
Or, perhaps an all cedar wood tub will do?

Renovisions now offers beautiful teak products. Stop in to see the fine quality
and compare with less expensive versions. You’ll be impressed!

Making vanities that work for us, a smart design idea!
Smart storage ideas. (bottom left)
We connected with this: de-clutter your vanity countertop. (bottom right)

Mirror, Mirror on the wall, whose the smartest of them all… Kohler introduced a re-positional magnifying mirror built into their medicine cabinet.

Check out the beautiful new finish on this rectangular sink. (left)
And for those who strive for a most interesting look for their bathroom sink. (right)

Let us ‘Choreograph’ your next bathroom renovation.
Check out Kohler’s choreograph products. (left)
Tune into your sensational shower experience and connect to your
MP3 for music played through this shower head. (right)

Rose colored fixtures and accessories; not just for jewelry anymore. (left)
Matte black is also an option for your bath. (right)

Introducing: self cleaning toilets by American Standard! (left)
Washlet toilet seats that work great and not cost you an arm and a leg. (right)

Creative look; your guests will line up for your bathroom.

Ship lap barn board is trending; mixed with metal accessories – outstanding!

This is one HOT idea!

We design for our furry friends too.

Push button attic storage. Working smarter, not harder! (left)
Ingenious! Jet your laundry to your laundry room, kids will love it. (right)

What a bright idea… so many colors to choose from for the right look in the right spot.

 Taupe and soft wood textures are trending in shaker door styles
for both the bath and kitchen. (left)
Cool idea! A back-lit cabinet. (right)

New tile designs to make your backSPLASH. (left)
Cathy loves the smart storage solutions. (right)

Want to wow your friends, concicer an under the floor wine cellar.

Coming to a home near you in July, 2017…
A new transitional style kitchen faucet you’ll love. (top left)
LIGHT THE WAY to a smart faucet idea. (top right)
New faucet design to be released in November, 2017. (bottom left)
Beautiful transitional faucet. (bottom right)

Rubber grids – a smart idea for your stainless steel sink. (left)
Cathy loved this wine glass drying rack from Kohler and… it doesn’t break the bank. (right)

Ed’s a WINNER! He spun the wheel and it all lined up for him.
Lowes booth presented with these super nice head phones.

Suburban Boston Home Show 2017

 The Suburban Boston Home Show returned to the
University Sports Complex last weekend January 27-29
and Renovisions was a proud exhibitor

Cathy, Ed and Liz enjoyed meeting new prospective clients and glad many past customers stopped by our booth to say hello.

And of course, making friends with out Neighboring booths! Thanks for the laughs
Mass Save, Sungevity, Unfinished Business and Mosquito Shield!

Anyone who signed up for our monthly informational newsletter was entered
for a chance to win this beautiful teak bath/shower mat.

And the winner is…. Ginny Gilmartin! Congratulations!

Of course Renee Visions was the center of attention. That martini looks pretty good!

The most popular display in our booth was the transitional bathroom
display including this beautiful furniture piece vanity in a dark grey painted finish, free-standing deep soaking tub, heated towel bar / heated flooring samples and teak accessories.

Our Outdoor kitchen display featured powder coated stainless steel cabinetry,
Dekton ultra compact countertop surface, a bartenders station and smoker grill. (our big red egg)

Thank you to everyone who stopped by our booth! We had a great time and
hope we provided you with some useful information. If you missed the show,
be sure to look out for it next year, the last weekend in January, 2018!

SHOWROOM HOURS
Monday: Appointments Only
Tuesday: 10:00 – 5:00
Wednesday: 10:00 – 5:00
Thursday: 10:00 – 5:00
Friday: 10:00 – 5:00
Saturday: Appointments Only
Sunday: Closed

Our next Informational Mini Presentations will be held on:

Friday, February 24th 12:00pm – 1:00pm
Saturday, February 25th 10:00am – 12:00pm

Kitchen & Bath Design Showroom
150 Broadway
Hanover, MA

CLICK HERE for more information and to register.

Hanover Four Corners Winter Festival

Renovisions enjoyed our First 
Four Corners Winter Festival
held on December 2nd & 3rd 2016.

Lights, Camera, Action…
The historic retail area of Hanover called “The Four Corners” was
the place to be this past Friday evening and Saturday afternoon.

Fabulous fun and merriment was enjoyed by all who attended this first of its kind
Winter Festival hostel by the Four Corners Businesses and the Hanover Cultural Council.

The Renovisions Showroom was decked out with holly and good cheer!

Our Holiday Candles (with no black soot) were on display,
perfect for the holidays, hostess and teacher gifts and more!

Available for purchase at our showroom and online!

Renovisions also proudly displayed a fine array of stunningly beautifully decorated
Holiday and Winter wreaths by Boston Wreath and Door.

Adorn your entrance or wall with a fabulous, homemade winter wreath made by a local company.

Available to purchase or by custom order; prices range from $15.99 and up.

Overall, it was a great event!
Thank you to everyone who came out and
we cannot wait for next year!

Re-Discover the Joys of the Kitchen

Our latest kitchen Renovision.

These Hanover, MA clients came to Renovisions as they wanted a local design-build company to rework and expand their small and outdated 1980’s colonial kitchen.

We collaborated and created an expanded 12’x15’ addition space to accommodate a newly designed kitchen which is now 21’x15’. Before we began with the construction process, proper structural engineering presented a challenge as the property was built on ledge. As expected, we determined that several concrete supports were necessary and needed to be built to support the expanded structure.

Our plan included both creative aesthetic and functional layout modifications to transform this ordinary kitchen into a spacious, well-lit, highly functional, stylish and welcoming space to cook, gather and entertain. The bump-out allowed for more functional cabinetry and a dining table which before was placed in a corner of the previous cramped kitchen. Now, there is a wide open space from the adjacent living room and a clear path to a 5’ French door opening to the pool deck. The homeowners also elected for us to extend a new roof over their existing deck creating a nice shaded space to entertain guests.

The island, which serves as the central gathering spot. is eye catching with contrasting dark cocoa colored cabinets and stunning natural looking Cambria quartz countertops. Large, easily accessible deep drawers provide much needed storage for pots, pans and lids as well as expansive countertop space for everyday prep and family get-togethers.

Overall, the clients were thrilled with their Renovision and cannot wait to throw a party to show off their stunning kitchen.

“Dear Cathy and Ed, We are abundantly grateful for the entire Renovisions Team that have provided us with a beautiful kitchen and porch to enjoy.  We will continue to make family memories for many years to come with this new addition. From the first time we met with you at the showroom, we were confident that high quality workmanship would go into our new construction. Mike, Brad, and Tom were very trustworthy and worked very hard every day they were on the job site.  They were very flexible and always put the homeowners safety first. They even offered a bit of comic relief! Every night the site was cleaned meticulously, never leaving tools or sharp edges of any sort in the open space. We were also very pleased with the help offered when designing and choosing cabinets, tile and other finishes. Liz was always very helpful and patient to answer questions when we came by the showroom. We are extremely pleased with all the choices and on a daily basis we enjoy the warmth and amazing space it provides.

We recently hosted a retirement party for 70 people and it never felt crowed! We relax under the covered porch in the morning for coffee, the afternoon for lunch and to watch the grandkids in the pool. And of course in the evening while we read or catch up on emails. It is an amazing space! Thank you all again, for your hard work and passion for your craftsmanship. We will be in touch soon to set up a date for you all to drop by to see the finishing touches and to enjoy refreshments.”

 – Paul & Beth H. (Hanover)

Outdoor Kitchens Focus on Flexibility

Entertaining at home is fueling the growth of the outdoor kitchen market, with more homeowners looking to extend the “heart of the home” outdoors. These outdoor living spaces that are enjoyed by all ages include stainless steel cabinetry, stone and ultra-compact, ‘Dekton’ countertops, outdoor rated refrigerators, wine units, water stations, ice bins, unique LED lighting applications and warming units allow the spaces to be used year round.

The whole idea is to create a personalized space that works for the way the homeowner cooks, entertains and uses the space.

Here are some of the hottest trends in Outdoor Kitchens right now:

There are a variety of grills on the market today including infrared cooking grills. There are other specialized items available such as pizza ovens, multi-use power burners, teppanyaki grills and the wood-fired egg to really wow your guests.

Outdoor islands and peninsulas are requested the most with designs that incorporate pull-out trash receptacles, bartender’s stations with storage for ice and drinks along with compartments for condiments & cabinet storage for outdoor dishware.

While stainless steel remains the classic outdoor finish for cabinets, there are beautiful powder-coat finishes in a wide array of colors in many different styles including the popular shaker look, as well as weather-resistant wood tones that look authentic!

Renovisions On Trend For 2016

The Renovisions team returned home from another successful kitchen and bath conference – bringing back several fabulous trending design ideas and innovative product development. As always, we enjoy showing our wealth of expertise and knowledge with out clients. Attending this event provides a great opportunity for us to learn about new products on the market that fit the needs, wants and desires of our client base. Striving to stay relevant and current is top of mind at Renovisions – maintaining good vendor relationships allows us to support client’s products needs and warranties. Here are a few unique products that we loved and are happy to share with you!

1. Stainless Steel Black Appliances

2. Italian Made Unique Pulls

3. Slim Profile Angle Power Strips

4. Free Standing 100% Acrylic Tubs

5. Grey Textured Cabinets

We are grateful for the relationships we have built with our customers and vendors and we constantly strive, through ongoing training, educational seminars, conferences, and review of our alliances with vendors, to offer the best selections and valued products.

Trends in Kitchens 2016

Transitional style kitchens are the most popular trend for 2016. This style blends both traditional and contemporary elements; modern stainless steel and other metal accents are incorporated in a more traditional interior design, thus a transitional look.

Shaker style cabinets in both a white painted and stained wood finish are a strong choice as they adapt with almost any style of kitchen. Colors: soft neutrals and light wood tones mix together nicely, creamy colored white tones with soft greys and black will continue as a trend. White works for cabinets and will continue to trend. Pops of soft blues and rose, pantones colors of 2016 will be seen as accent colors.

Clever and functional kitchen design strategies are being implemented using all available spaces for storage of pots, pans and cleaning accessories. Swing-out shelving is a big hit for those hard to reach in areas and tall blind corner cabinets.

Healthy living, ageing in place and digital integration are at the top of many minds when planning a kitchen remodel. Touch- free faucets and foot- operated trash pull-outs keep hands free and away from touching handles. Improved refrigeration keeps items fresher longer and new to the market is an under-counter appliance to grow your own herbs!

Connectivity is inevitable as more and more manufacturers feature technology in several products ranging from programmable lighting, heating, security, home automation and ventilation that can be controlled from a mobile device. Appliances are also included in smart kitchen management which continues to provide effectiveness, efficiency and convenience to a newly remodeled kitchen. Cooking tools interact with phones and tablets to start dinner remotely. GE introduced a refrigerator that dispenses coffee from Keurig K-cups. Dacor added voice commands to its IQ ovens and ranges.

Hardwood floors remain a strong option as well as porcelain “plank tiles” that looks like wood floors but are more durable and scratch resistant than real wood.

Farmhouse sinks (apron sinks) are trending as they tend to be the focal point of a space. Stainless steel sinks are equally as popular in a larger rectangular shape to accommodate pans and stacks of dishes.

Quartz may now be dominating the choice for countertops with its no-maintenance, high durability and healthy anti-microbial agent added by manufacturer.

The island is the most popular request and we implement them in the design if feasible. Other popular ‘must haves’ include wine refrigerators, TV connection and docking stations. Outdoor kitchens with bar-tender centers are gaining in popularity as they extend not only the grilling season but provide a great space to gather family and entertain with friends.

Overall, trends emphasize transitional style kitchens with cleaner lines and creative use of space to enhance the functionality, convenience and comfort in all life styles.