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OCTOBER 2015 HOMES PLUS 9 262-782-7185 www.snkpump.com 20880 W Enterprise Drive • Brookfield • WI • 53045 Water Treatment Specialists WHEN IT COMES TO WATER ONE CALL DOES IT ALL! Water filtration & purification Water conditioning & filtration COMPLETE WELL PUMP & PLUMBING SERVICE Residential • Commercial • Industrial 24 Hr. Emergency Service www.snkpump.com MPL #5980 • WPI# 4499 • All Plumbing Repairs & Installation • Water Heaters (Standard & Tankless Style) • Well & Sump Pumps, Pressure Tanks • Drain Cleaning & Emergency Service 20880 W. Enterprise Ave., Brookfield • 262-782-7190 From the Ordinary to the Extraordinary From the Ordinary to the Extraordinary Full Service Interior Remodeling and Additions Visit our showroom: Monday-Friday • 9 am- 5 pm 246479001 (StatePoint) — If it's time for a remodel — or even just a refresh of your home's dated décor — it may be time to think modern. Innovations in technology and design can offer your home efficiency, luxury and sophistication, and even improve your home's resale value. Here are a few trends to consider. New kitchen Whatever purpose your kitchen serves, be it simply a workplace for meal prep or the hub of the home, you can give the room a clean modern look while retaining its functionality and aesthet- ic appeal. Stainless steel appliances and hardware cou- pled with butcher block countertops harmonize nicely and are beautiful design elements that lend themselves to both modern form and function. Modern design is all about streamlined sim- plicity, so use this opportunity to rid your kitchen of clunky, clutter-causing gadgets you don't use — especially those that don't match your updated look. The fireplace The hearth has been, and continues to be, the heart of the home. While fireplaces may no longer serve as the primary way people heat their homes, they continue to be a focal point, both aes- thetically and as a gathering place for family and friends, even in spaces characterized by modern design. New gas fireplace designs are focusing on clean lines, sometimes replacing logs with materials like crushed glass, and the traditional masonry look with metallic fronts. Also consider incorpo- rating a fireplace into your kitchen, bathroom, master bedroom or anywhere you want to create ambiance with a stunning focal point. Check out options specifically designed to fit smaller rooms or unique spaces. From a resale perspective, a fireplace adds $3,600 on average to the value of a home, and cre- ates a design focal point that sets it apart from the rest of the inventory on the market. Hidden storage For a modern look, the more devoid your space is of clutter, the better. And this goal in minimal- ism is informing many homeowners' design deci- sions. Look for spaces that can serve as hidden, unique storage solutions, like carve outs or draw- ers that extend from under the staircase or stor- age spaces built between rooms. These modern twists on traditional storage will allow you to keep those items you need, but don't want dis- played, out of sight but not out of mind. Modern design can set your home apart, offer- ing sophistication and efficiency without com- promising comfort. Modern design tips to set your home apart Cut out the clutter when trying to achieve streamlined look StatePoint For a high-end look, the MEZZO unit fireplace features a modern, see-through front.

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