Q: What are some of the new design trends for 2014?

A: Now that spring is here, many of us are getting the urge to renovate and update our homes. According to the Zillow Digs Trend Report for 2014, heres whats trending for this year.

Black is the new, well, black when it comes to kitchen countertops, open shelves or glass-front cabinets. Black countertops are stunning in combination with white walls but also make an elegant statement with this years trend toward darker paint tones such as deep brown, dark red and rich copper.

For bedroom updates, designers are dialing back on color and keeping design elements simple for a more contemporary look and feel. Bedroom redoes are showing up in neutrals.

Gray is a top choice because of its multifaceted versatility. It can look rustic or contemporary and in the right shade, mixes well with other neutrals like beiges and blues. If you are redoing your master closet space, think about creating your own mini-boutique with compartmentalized storage, shoe walls, vanity areas and other focal points.

If your closet space is small, consider some of the many ingenious storage options such as under-the-bed storage or storage units that can hang from closet doors. An old trunk or storage bench at the foot of the bed can be other options.

One of the hottest bathroom trends is to build or remodel the space to accommodate large, frameless showers that have multiple shower heads, to create a spalike shower experience. It puts less emphasis on having a tub.

Glass tiles are on trend for their light and bright look, which can make a bathroom space seem larger. Heated floors and towel racks are also popular.

If you are planning a remodel, work with your contractor to create custom storage solutions to keep your new bathroom uncluttered. One of the advantages of the frameless shower and lack of shower curtain is the free wall space it leaves, which can allow for storage or showcase the glass tiles.

Due to the increasing popularity of telecommuting, another trend is for owners to create a home office. If space is a challenge, reconfiguring a guest room allows it to serve double duty.

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NEW YORK (TheStreet) -- At 78 million strong, baby boomers usually get what they want as consumer.

That's how we got the Ford Mustang, lite beer, granite countertops and video on demand. The younger half of the boomers famously said, "I want my MTV" -- and they got it.

So when boomers start saying they're tired of "going big" on everything from cheeseburgers to McMansions, businesses better begin paying close attention, and that's exactly what the generation born between 1946 to 1964 is saying now. It's a downsizing world they want, and they're going to get it,but not without the amenities and comforts the materialistic boomers are famous for.

"Those baby boomers who worked hard for and embraced the affluent lifestyle of the 1970s through the middle of the last decade owning large homes and spacious vehicles -- have reached a turning point," says Sheryl Connelly, global consumer trends and a "futurist" for Ford. "This generation is now trending toward a simpler way of living, one that doesn't eliminate the lavish comforts they've come to enjoy.

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Nutritional meals for one was featured in Healthy Living on the Morning News.

What do nutritional cooking for one, READ Saskatoon, Humans of Saskatoon and countertops have in common? All were featured on Tuesdays Morning News.

Cooking for one is not an easy feat, I am speaking from experience. When my boyfriend is gone for work, Im often left with the daunting duty of cooking single meals.

You learn tips and tricks on how to make it easier for yourself, and this segment with Brooke just helped me learn more!

Humans of New York is fascinating.

I read somewhere, a while back, with my digital SLR cradled like a baby in my arms, that the way to photograph a person isnt to ask them to smile its to ask them to think. Make them be responsive. Make them have to answer questions about themselves, or, better yet, their beliefs. Make them talk to you, and open up to you. Expose their hearts. Then, youll see their face, not the faade of a smile.

Thats what Humans of Saskatoon aims to do; Moe and Daniel Morin are taking this project around our fantastic city to expose us to the people around us.

Support them. Learn something new about a stranger. Sonder is a very complex thing, and this brings us one step closer to understanding it.

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This shop is truly a shop built for men. If youre one of the rare men in LA who actually dislikes shopping, this is the place you will enjoy to shop! Blair, the owner, is usually on hand to tend to all his customers and he wants all his shoppers to feel comfortable, whether they are just browsing or purchasing an item. Stop by and you will find an eclectic mix of amazing menswear at this fantastic shop.

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