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Pune, India, Dec. 16, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The global architectural acoustic panels market size is projected to reach USD 9,752.8 million by 2027, exhibiting a CAGR of 4.1% during the forecast period. Development of acoustic panels made from eco-friendly and recycled organic waste will be a prime growth determinant for this market, states Fortune Business Insights in its report, titled Architectural Acoustic Panels Market Size, Share & COVID-19 Impact Analysis, By Product Type (Metal Acoustic Panels, Plastic Acoustic Panels, Wood Acoustic Panels and Others), By Application (Residential, Commercial and Industrial) and Regional Forecast, 2020-2027. The construction industry predominantly relies on synthetic and inorganic materials such as polystyrene and glass wool for thermal insulation and noise reduction. However, these materials are known to have significant environmental impacts and as a result, acoustic panel manufacturers are showing increasing interest in utilizing biodegradable materials for making soundproofing solutions. For example, Soundproof Cow has engineered the Quiet Batt 30 Soundproofing Insulation, which is made from 80% recycled cotton and is non-toxic as well as itch-free. Similarly, Audimute has developed its green sound absorption solution, the eco-C-tex, which has been produced from recycled cotton and cellulose. With regulatory bodies emphasizing on reducing pollution from buildings, the demand for green architectural acoustic panels is expected to rise in the coming years.

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According to the report, the global market value stood at USD 7,862.8 million in 2019. The top features of the report include:

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Subdued Construction Activities amid COVID-19 to Stifle Market Growth

A major challenge impeding the architectural acoustic panels market growth is the on-going and the steadily intensifying COVID-19 pandemic that has caused unprecedented damage to the global construction industry. A recent survey by the London-based Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) found that construction activity contracted across the globe in the second quarter of 2020. With 25% of projects coming to a standstill and on-site productivity falling by 12%, the escalating costs are anticipated to exert tremendous pressure on the construction industry over the next twelve months.

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The adoption of architectural acoustic panels will be inevitably affected due to the sudden decline in constructions as these panels are widely utilized for noise control in this industry. Moreover, disrupted investment plans will further hamper the market as acoustic panels are expensive.

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Massive Investments in Infrastructure to Propel the Asia Pacific Market

Asia Pacific is expected to dominate the architectural acoustic panels market share during the forecast period on account of the massive public and private investment in infrastructure development in the region. The region is also witnessing a huge influx of foreign investments in the construction sector, which also favors the growth of the market. In 2019, the Asia Pacific market size stood at USD 3,533.4 million.

Europe is predicted to hold the second-largest position in the global market as a large number of multinational companies in the region are rapidly adoption architectural acoustic panels to comply with the green building regulations set by the European Union (EU). Robust growth of the construction industry in the US will accelerate the growth of the North America market in the forthcoming years.

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Apex Players to Implement Aggressive Expansion Strategies

With the intent to capture a larger market share, key players in this market are aggressively implementing strategies to entrench their position. Chief among these is the launch of sound-absorbing solutions made from sustainable materials as the emphasis on green buildings is rising worldwide. The other strategy adopted by the leading companies is the acquisition of regional players to deepen their presence in regional markets.

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10. Arper Outfits the CBRE Groups New Office in AmsterdamThe CBRE Group, the worlds largest commercial real estate services and investment firm, moved into new Amsterdam offices that once housed a car garage. The Dutch branch relied on their own design team to create the modern interior of The Core, which merged original details with new furnishings from Arper.

9. The noho move chair Is Made From Reclaimed Fishing Nets + CarpetsNew brand noho launched with a new chair thats completely sustainable, as its made from a 100% regenerated and regenerable nylon. Based in Aotearoa, New Zealand, noho collaborated with Aquafil to create an everyday chair collection made out of ECONYL regenerated nylon, a material from upcycled waste plastic, like reclaimed fishing nets and end-of-use carpets. The noho move chair is designed with dynamic comfort which allows the user to sit back and lean forward while the chair moves with you.

8. Montreals Empty Olympic Tower Revived into Offices for DesjardinsAbandoned since 1987, the Olympic Tower of Montreal was transformed into new offices for Desjardins, one of Quebecs largest financial institutions. Provencher_Roy designed the office interiors which span seven of the buildings 12 floors, equaling 80% of the available rental space. Now labeled the Montreal Tower, the structure was opened up when Provencher_Roy removed a good portion of the prefabricated concrete panels and replaced them with an all-glass curtain wall covering about 60% of the facade.

7. ROOM Launches New Modular Meeting Rooms for the Modern WorkspaceNew York-based ROOM continued to reimagine the modern workspace with modular architectural solutions that give employees options for privacy. The startup launched a trio of new designs the Meeting Room, Open Meeting Room, and the Focus Room offering private spaces for focused work or collaboration, whether its in-person or virtual.

6. The Ziggy Table and Stool Easily Adapt to Any Work SituationMany companies have been prioritizing adaptability to keep up with the needs of their ever-evolving workspaces and employees. The Ziggy Table and Ziggy Stool, designed by Brad Ascalon for Hightower, are compact pieces that keep that in mind. The geometric duo are both fun and functional and can easily be moved around as needed for solo work or brought together to collaborate with others.

5. H-E-B Digital and Favor Set up New Office in Austins 1st Recycling CenterOnce home to Austins first recycling center, this 81,000-square-foot warehouse was renovated by IA Interior Architects to become the new home of H-E-B Digital and Favor Delivery. The massive transformation resulted in an energetic headquarters decked out with local art and materials that give nod to its Texas location.

4. Nendo Infuses 1s and 0s into Glass Partitions at an Office in TokyoWhen designing the new interior of the IoT Center for a global professional firms Tokyo office, nendo dove into the digital world. In addition to the typical workspaces and conference rooms, the digital hub in Tokyo housesthree galleries and a lounge where new digital technologies are put on display and a multipurpose space for seminars and events. Instead of using typical partitions to divide the spaces, nendo designed transparent glass walls infused with binary code, i.e. the 0s and 1s computers use to write and store data.

3. Shapeless Studio Brings Geometric Shapes to the New NYC Ahlem Eyewear ShopLA-based Ahlem Eyewear enlisted the help of Shapeless Studio Architecture & Interiors to design their retail space in New York City. The modern eyewear brand, which specializes in design-focused frames handmade in Paris, moved into the flexible 500-square-foot space situated on Elizabeth Street in SoHo a space that can easily morph into a showroom, gallery, or event space. Taking inspiration from the brands unique eyewear, particularly their craftsmanship, geometric forms, and use of sustainable materials, the designers created a space that welcomes visitors with a floating curved wall, custom millwork, and sculptural walnut doors inspired by the work of Isamu Noguchi.

2. A Warehouse Is Transformed with Shipping Containers into Innovative OfficeWhen the Spectris Innovation Centre Porto was looking to expand, studium transformed an empty warehouse in Maia, Portugal. The basic warehouse with grey walls is now a colorful home to a variety of meeting areas, team spaces, individual work spots for about 60, and select places for leisure time.

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1. See Inside the New Art-Filled Offices of JAY-Zs Roc NationSurrounded by galleries in the Chelsea neighborhood of New York City, the new offices of Roc Nation fit right in with founder and rapper JAY-Zs collection of modern art displayed throughout. Working closely with Roc Nations CEO, Desiree Perez, architect Jeffrey Beers designed a sleek, collaborative environment perfectly complementing the entertainment companys impressive roster of talent and other creative ventures.

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The past several years have been a time of great change at first very good and now a bit more challenging (to say the least) for the Arizona hotel and lodging industry. Certainly, the impact of COVID-19 has been felt far and wide across the globe, with perhaps no group hit harder than those around the world working within travel and tourism sectors, including the millions of people employed by hospitality, food and beverage businesses of every shape and size. But, with steely resolve, Arizona hospitality forges ahead. Some recently completed significant upgrades. Others made the move to launch entirely new properties. And others are working toward opening over the next year, with still so much in the world uncertain.

A tip of the hat to those whove endeavored through any of the above given the challenges faced today. Among them, these forward-thinking Arizona hotels and resorts, including those that have re-imagined or reinvented themselves in the past year-plus, those that have opened, and those soon to open:

Earlier this year, Sanctuary unveiled a series of sweeping renovations and refreshments to its private villa collection. Rebranded as The Villas at Sanctuary, these eight architecturally distinctive mountain homes offer resort guests the intimacy of a private retreat with full access to Sanctuarys award-winning resort amenities, from the world-class Sanctuary Spa to critically acclaimed dining at elements restaurant and jade bar to a wide array of recreational activities. Now known as Villa del Sol, Villa Roca, Villa Montana, Villa Mesa, Villa Luna, Villa Norte, and Villa Ventana, the eight villas occupy more than an acre of land each and feature amenities ranging from private pools and Jacuzzis to wrap-around terraces and home theaters. Several have undergone changes in the past year ranging from complete transformations to modest remodeling.

In the early spring, Lake Powell Resort the only lodging inside Glen Canyon National Recreation Area reopened its signature restaurant, the Rainbow Room, after a head-to-toe renovation. Since the panoramic views of Lake Powell have always taken center stage from the dramatic floor to ceiling windows, the dcor needed to complement the views. As such, a fresh palette of earthy desert tones in the new flooring and furnishings define the contemporary sophistication, upholstered in rich shades of dark chocolate accented with cloth napkins in teal. New sleek custom lighting gives the restaurant a feeling of both elegant and inviting. New outdoor furnishings were also added to further enhance a relaxed and sublime dining experience.

The Fairmont Scottsdale Princess, Arizonas largest and longest-running AAA Five Diamond hotel, recently completed an impressive renovation of 458 standard guest rooms and 20 luxury suites. The new guest room design features a soft, tranquil desert dcor with clean, modern lines and furnishings; custom designed-mattresses and cool, crisp new bedding; modernized bathrooms with sleek, polished stone and oversized walk-in showers replacing the Mexican tile and bathtubs; and meaningful technology upgrades, including an Echo Dot with an Ask the Princess menu to answer guests most frequently asked questions. The upgrade also included an update to the famed Princess Pool, which was the first of the six pools to open with the resort in 1987 and recognized as one of the Top Ten Pools in America. The pool deck is now a single level with eight new cabanas and added seating, offering sweeping views of the McDowell Mountains and TPC Scottsdale. Two new whirlpools were also added as was a new waterside eatery and communal bar area.

This year, Wild Horse Pass broke ground on a $143 million expansion project in Chandler. Scheduled to open in fall 2021, at the center of the expansion project is a new 11-story hotel tower, which adds 205 guestrooms including six poolside suites, 27 tower suites and two 1,500-square-foot Platinum Suites. The expansion will feature an added 18,000 square feet of indoor meeting space and 4,000 square feet of outdoor meeting space as well as new amenities including an oversized oasis pool area with two hot tubs, full-service cabanas and access to the Bar & Grill and a new adult pool. The casino floor will also be revamped with new carpeting, color palette, lighting fixtures and a LED screen overhanging the floor stretching 80 feet wide and 12 feet tall. Every new element will be finished with custom artwork from 17 different artists who reside in the Gila River Indian Community.

Talking Stick Resort recently announced a host of new amenities slated to open in early-to-mid 2021. Notably, the enhancement will bring a new restaurant, new bar and significant renovations to its high-limit lounge. The restaurant will be modern and upscale with a Mediterranean influence. It will feature hand-crafted cocktails with fresh, local fruits, herbs and vegetables. Dining will be comprised of booths and tables for nearly 60, a full bar and patio as well as floor to ceiling windows offering amazing views.

Downstairs, final plans are still being made, but the planned bar called Sage Bar will surprise and delight with a bevy of new offerings.

ADERO Scottsdale debuted in October following a $100 million investment as a Marriott International Autograph Collection. With its elevated views of Arizonas famed Four Peaks and McDowell Mountain Range, ADERO is Scottsdales only Dark Sky Zone resort boasting 177 guest rooms including 16 oversized suites, fitness activities, nature experiences, art, wellness cuisine, and culture. Spanning across 55,000 acres of Sonoran Desert, with endless adventure at its fingertips, the propertys Adventure Concierge offers morning to night hikes, biking excursions led by McDowell Cycling, astrology sessions with on-property Star Dudes and more, to connect guests to the wonder of its natural setting. Guests can recharge with featured wellness cocktails or desert-inspired treatments at ADEROs boutique spa, or dine at its signature restaurant, CIELO meaning sky, which will offer one of the best views in Scottsdale and an inventive cuisine created with regionally sourced ingredients.

Designed as a natural extension of Scottsdales historic arts district, Canopy by Hilton Scottsdale Old Town opened in October and offers a vibrant Southwest energy infused with Mid-Century Modern sophistication in every aspect of its architecture, aesthetic, service and culture. The seven-story, full-service hotel offers a variety of locally inspired amenities that create a lively and energetic space to work, rest and play from early morning to late-night, including a state-of-the-art fitness center with Technogym equipment; the ground-floor signature restaurant, Cobre Kitchen & Cocktails showcasing a menu of thoughtful cuisine with an emphasis on Southwest touches and locally sourced ingredients; and Outrider Rooftop Lounge, the rooftop pool and bar that elevates the Scottsdale social scene with crafted cocktails, posh bites and unrivaled views of the Camelback Mountain.

Canopy by Hilton Tempe Downtown. (Photograph by Stephen Denton)

Also opened in recent months, Canopy by Hilton Tempe Downtown is a contemporary hotel nestled in the heart of vibrant downtown Tempe. The distinctive hotel offers 198 spacious guest rooms and suites with a modern aesthetic inspired by the spirit of the Southwest. Spanning 14 floors and amenities include approximately 5,000 square feet of meeting and event space, an expansive private fitness center with a wellness flex space and a rooftop pool deck including a terrace bar, cabanas and a fire pit. The hotels signature restaurant, Alter Ego, features modern American fusion cuisine crafted with locally-sourced ingredients and regional dishes. The 14th floor rooftop bar, Alibi, provides a scenic venue for gathering, tapas-style light bites and a curated local cocktail menu.

On track to open in Sedona in the fall of 2021, Ambiente will be comprised of 40 cubed-shaped guest atriums elevated above the ground by steel piers. Each atrium will offer striking 360-degree views of Sedonas famous red rocks and the surrounding Coconino National Forest. Built using matte-charcoal colored metal and floor-to-ceiling, bronze-tinted glass walls, many atriums will have access to their own private rooftop decks with a secure staircase for the ultimate sunbathing and stargazing experience. The center of the property, a lagoon-inspired pool and spa surrounded by private cabanas will be positioned contiguous to an open-air Poolside Lounge serving fresh, farm-to-table cuisine and locally-sourced juices. The Lounge will house a full service, indoor/outdoor bar complete with multiple TVs, ample lounge seating, fire pits and a catering kitchen.

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HOUSTON, Dec. 10, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --Allied Orion Group has been selected to manage three off-base military and corporate housing communities for The Accend Companies: M South in Tampa, Florida; The Flats at Big Tex in San Antonio, Texas; and The Watermark in Norfolk, Virginia--adding more than 800 units to its growing nationwide portfolio.

Located at 5110 S. Manhattan Avenue in Tampa, Florida, M South is 15 minutes from MacDill Air Force Base. The pet-friendly community offers a variety of both furnished and unfurnished floor plan options, ranging from one to three-bedrooms. Apartments feature open kitchens with islands, stainless steel appliances, designer backsplashes, granite countertops, and both light and dark cabinetry choices. Additional features include 9-foot ceilings, wood-style plank flooring, in-home washer/dryer, private balconies/patios and walk-in closets. M South offers a multitude of amenities, including a resort-style pool with private cabanas, outdoor bar and demonstration kitchen, Bark Park and washing station, social club room with billiard table and TVs, Bocce Court, fire pit area, business center and a car wash/cleaning station.

The Flats at Big Tex is located at 423 Blue Star in San Antonio, Texas with direct access to the Riverwalk and within close proximity to Fort Sam Houston, Lackland Air Force Base and Randolph Air Force Base. The pet-friendly community offers studios, one and two-bedroom fully furnished and unfurnished apartments as well as townhomes with attached direct access garages. Each apartment home features large kitchens with islands, quartz countertops, stainless steel appliances, light or dark cabinetry, polished concrete and wood-plank floors, patios/balconies, walk-in closets, stacked in-home washer/dryer and contemporary lighting fixtures.

Amenities include two Bark Parks, cardio room and flex studio with complimentary fitness classes, a resort-style pool, business center, gaming tables, on-site caf, media lounge, bike storage and repair stations, parking garage, and social lounge with view of the downtown skyline.

Located at 7221 Newport Avenue in Norfolk, Virginia, The Watermark is within minutes from Norfolk Naval Station. The pet-friendly community offers furnished and unfurnished one, two and three-bedroom apartments with high ceilings, fully equipped kitchens, walk-in closets, in-home stacked washer/dryer and patios/balconies.

Amenities include a salt-water pool, cabana with fireplace, outdoor kitchen and grills, fitness center, business center, coffee bar and community clubhouse.

"We are very excited about our new partnership with The Accend Companies," said Loyal Proffitt, President of Allied Orion Group. "We are particularly proud to be managing these three communities that are in total alignment with the mission of The Accend Companies and cater to those that actively serve in the Armed Forces, including military retirees, their respective families, and both military/civilian contractors who often require flexible leasing choices that are very difficult to find."

Allied Orion Group is a leading fully integrated, multifamily real estate investment, construction and property management firm headquartered in Houston, Texas, with additional offices in Denver, Dallas and San Antonio. Allied Orion Group has acquired or developed more than 15,000 multifamily units with a total aggregate value of approximately $1.3 billion and has a growing portfolio of more than 24,000 apartment homes under management throughout the nation. For more information, visitwww.allied-orion.com.

Accend serves a niche sector of the multifamily commercial real estate market. It's primary business focus is on serving the needs of owners, investors, and residents of multifamily housing proximate to strategic US military and government installations. Accend does so by providing quality housing alternatives, both furnished and unfurnished with short- and long-term leasing options, to government employees, uniformed military personnel, their families, and the contractors who support their mission. Secondarily, yet in conjunction with its primary focus, Accend also provides the same quality, class A multifamily housing alternatives/options to both individual and corporate conventional market rate tenants. Accend has no competitor with a similar degree of focus and specialization for this type combined off-base military/government and conventional housing. For more information, please visit https://www.accend.us.

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Lordstown Motors and Camping World are partnering to create a comprehensive electric vehicle-targeted plan that includes the electrification of RVs.

As part of the partnership, the two companies will also work with RV makers like Thor and Forest Rivers to create battery packs that replace onboard generators for road travel vehicles like travel trailers, Camping World chairman and CEO Marcus Lemonis said during the joint press conference announcing the partnership.

However, road travel electrification doesn't just stop at battery making. According to Lemonis, the partnership will run "the entire gamut," from creating battery packs that enable travel trailers to go off-grid, to building out an electric motorized RV.

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"Our goal is to make sure that the electrification of RVs doesn't start or stop with anything," Lemonis said.

Besides road travel, the partnership was also created to set up a "national electric vehicle service and collision network" for Lordstown Motor's vehicles, which include the upcoming Lordstown Endurance electric pickup truck, according to a joint news release announcing the partnership.

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"Lordstown's partnership with Camping World will help us help ensure that our fleet customers have the highest possible uptime of their vehicles," Lordstown Motors CEO Steve Burns said in a statement on the news release. "On top of that, working with [Lemonis] and his team to bring EV solutions to the RV market is quite exciting, and I'm excited about the first-to-market opportunities this partnership affords us."

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2.0 at Eastmark, a luxury multifamily housing community, recently submitted plans for construction in Mesa, Arizona. PCS Development will develop the project with commencement of construction slated for Q2 2021. This follows the immensely successful development of the teams first project at Eastmark, The Premiere at Eastmark. Located on the Northeast corner of Ray Road and Ellsworth Road, 2.0 at Eastmark will offer 354 luxury apartment homes to the Eastmark community, one of the nations most coveted masterplanned communities. Stunning architecture, immense attention to detail, cutting edge amenities, along with a proven team ensure the community will set another new standard for the East Valley. The community hosts a myriad of features including; an architectural stunning clubhouse, roof-deck lounge, full common area automation, luxurious heated pool and spa with an outdoor entertainment cabana featuring gas barbecue grills and fireplace, 24-hour indoor/outdoor gyms with a Crossfit studio, pickle ball courts, childrens playground and community park, putting green, dog park, a coffee bar, car charging stations, automated mail kiosks, and more.

We set a new precedent with design and technology, then added tremendous resident amenities. said Drew Olson of Route2.

The communitys one-, two- and three-bedroom floor plans range from 459 to 1,251 square feet and features many innovative eco-conscious, tech-forward amenities. These include Energy Star appliances, low-flow plumbing fixtures, LED lighting, dualpane Energy Star windows, and wifi thermostats. The community also offers more luxurious options like roller blinds, solid surface countertops, tile backsplash, walk-in closets, and stunning color pallets.

Boasting a fresh, hip and modern design, Eastmark 2.0 was designed and will be constructed by award-winning Route2 of Scottsdale. The project is financed by BNC Bank of Scottsdale.

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How will you upgrade your home in 2021?

The relationship we all have with our living spaces has changed significantly this year. Thinking ahead to 2021, its time to re-evaluate how we live in our homes. But if 2020 has taught us anything, its that the future is impossible to predict. However, the one thing we can be sure of is that the impact of the pandemic will last for years to come.

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There are two factors to consider when it comes to renovations right now what needs to be done to make your home as comfortable as possible for the immediate future and what investments make the most sense for re-sale value. Not sure where to begin? Here are the renovations that experts and interior designers suggest seriously considering.

At the given moment, most people are working remotely without an exact end date in sight, so a home office or designated working space may ultimately become just as indispensable as a kitchen or bathroom. According to Justina Blakeney, founder ofJungalow, home offices are essential. Even as business and offices reopen, many companies have made a conscious shift to a work-from-home hybrid model that only requires employees to come into the office a few days a week.

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However, if your home simply doesnt have enough square footage or the right floorplan to build out a home office, Blakeney suggests getting creative with what you have. For example, if renovations are out of reach, people may take off sliding closet doors and turn a guest bedroom closet into an office.

If there are no plans to stay in your current home for more than five years, interior designerCaitlin Scanlonrecommends a fresh coat of paint to upgrade the space. After all, paint is temporary, so this project is an opportunity to give your home a truly personal feel without impacting resale value. Its a low-cost way to make a huge impact, she says. British paint brands likeFarrow & Ballstarted the trend of deep saturated, highly pigmented colors, and Los Angeles based brandPortolaPaints has brought it to the next level!

A little paint can make a big difference.

Not sure what colors you want to use? Ask yourself how you want to feel in the room youre painting.Apartment Therapy'sHome Projects Editor, Megan Baker says, Generally, lighter colors will help brighten a room and make it feel a little bigger and more light-filled, while darker colors can help you lean into the small footprint by making a space feel a little cozier.

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Kitchens have always sold homes and apartments, but the pandemic has placed new emphasis on this rooms importance. This means that having a kitchen that is both functional and beautiful is an increasing priority, agentAllison Chiaramonteof Warburg Realty tells me. More and more, I see potential buyers even in city apartments looking at the kitchen not just for its appearance, but functionality for cooking multiple meals a day and storing excess supplies and food.

If youre planning to renovate your kitchen, Chiaramonte recommends adding a pantry if possible. Kitchen storage [is] at a premium since everyone is conscious of the ability to store extra food and pantry items these days.

A beautiful marble kitchen

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In terms of aesthetics, Samantha Gallacher, co-founder ofIG Workshopand founder ofArt+Loomrecommends using the same marble for the backsplash and countertop, as well as boxing out the kitchen hood, if possible. It gives the kitchen a clean and streamlined modern look.

But keep in mind that while Carrera marble is beautiful and timeless its not always the most practical stone because of its natural porousness. If you need something more durable, Scanlon says it is best to periodically re-seal the marble or opt for an alternative like quartzite.

No matter where you live, outdoor space has become much more valuable due to COVID. It used to be that sometimes peoples terraces/balconies and backyards paled in comparison to their homes, says Chiaramonte.

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However, times have changed. Looking forward, outdoor space is increasingly valuable and therefore maximizing its usability and appearance are great ways to add value for a future sale.

Outdoor space is more important than ever right now.

If you plan on selling your home in the next few years, the real estate agent emphasizes that adding shade/rain covers, as well as heating and outdoor kitchens are smart investments. She explains, More future buyers will be valuing outdoor space than in prior years due to the recent focus and the freedom outdoor living affords now.

As for what to do while were still in the middle of the pandemic, Deborah Fribourg, founder of DMF Interiors says, Focus on creating your personal jungle and hire a landscaper early on to make your oasis dreams come true.

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Her advice for both the short and long term? Consider adding extra seating such as built-in benches with colorful cushions for all your socially-distanced hangs.

With more people being home on a day-to-day basis, adding soundproofing to rooms and floors can make a big difference, along with closing off open floorplans. While there is something undeniably attractive about a big open loft-like space, I am seeing more buyers talk about how to add an office or Peloton room into the same square footage, says Chiaramonte.

The real estate agent recommends doing whatever is possible to create an extra private room. Whether it be a big walk in closet, finishing a basement, attic or making one giant room into two can, add value as room count matters more than ever with people needing privacy and quiet space.

One of the major impacts of the pandemic is a greater concern about the transmission of illness and germs. This has already and will continue to influence home design. Wayfair has noticed an increase in demand for hands-free and touchless features, as well as air purifiers, Pat Cullerot, home improvement expert withWayfairtells me. Given the pandemic and an increased awareness around sanitization, hands-free options in homes provide peace of mind for those who are hyper-conscious of keeping high-touch areas, and the air in their homes clean and germ-free.

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For example, even the seemingly minor act of choosing a touchless faucet or smart lighting in a powder room or mudroom with a handwashing station can make a difference now as well as in the future.

Want to add luxury? Baker recommends updating your bathroom to make it more spa-like. For big renovations, that could mean freestanding soaking tubs and big rain showers, she says.

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She also suggests installing a bidet. After 2020s toilet paper shortage, its easy to understand why this makes sense. Ive also seen a lot more interest in bidets this year, from low-tech options with no heat to high-tech toilet seats. This was certainly tied to the run on toilet paper back in March, but I think its also part of an overall trend toward accessible luxe bathroom upgrades.

These bathroom upgrades make life better in the short term as well as boost future resale value.

Many homeowners have space that they either dont use or under utilize. Because many activities that used to take place outside are currently taking place inside the home and will continue to be this way in the future, interior designerLiz Caansuggests rethinking how you use your current space.

While many people are converting formal dining rooms into home offices, there are other ways to use these spaces, especially if there is already have a home office. If you never use your formal dining room, turn it into something that adds value to your family like a game room, or envelop it into the kitchen and have one large area where you can all eat together, she says.

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Caan also advises if you have an unfinished basement and need more square footage, consider finishing it off and making it a space for health and fitness like a massage, yoga, or weight room. Another idea is a home salon where your manicurist and hairstylist can come and service you and your family now that so many services have been put on the road.

Attic and garage spaces can also be worth renovating. The garage could turn into an office or studio space, allowing you to work in a space separate from the main home, she says.

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Lindus Construction, a general contracting company in Baldwin, Wisconson, noted hiring a contractor in the colder months could be beneficial.

With fewer full schedules due to lack of exterior work, youll reap the benefits with virtually no wait time for an estimate and project installation. The same cant be said for the summer months thats when contractors are booked with renovations.

Sales galore

Since the wintertime is a slow period, materials may be more inexpensive, according to Angies List. Home upgrade resource website Modernize reported that many contractors will offer discounts and specials to entice homeowners to take them up for business, too.

Take advantage of timing

Usually, people enjoy traveling for the holidays. If you decide to have a getaway, it may be an ideal time to make changes around the house.

If youre traveling or have a busy social schedule during the holidays, you may be able to do without a kitchen for a few weeks, Katherine Jones, director of general contractors at contractor search service Sweeten told House Method.

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Sponsored content: As the continent renovates its buildings and homes, changing light bulbs can make a big difference to energy efficiency

The role of lighting, Signify argues, may be crucial in the success of a recently published continent-wide initiative by the European Commission.

Buildings account for about 40% of the EUs total energy consumption while only 1% are renovated to increase their energy efficiency each year.

But last month, the Commission released its Renovation Wave Strategy, which aims to double the rate of these renovations within the next ten years as part of its green economic recovery.

Through the initiative, around 35 million buildings could be renovated, seeing an addition of 160,000 jobs in the sector and helping to accelerate the goal of a climate-neutral continent.

We want everyone in Europe to have a home they can light, heat, or cool without breaking the bank or breaking the planet, said Frans Timmermans, Executive Vice-President for the European Green Deal, adding that the strategy would improve the places where we work, live and study.

Signify, formerly Philips Lighting, has welcomed the initiative and argues that lighting is a quick, easy, and non-intrusive way to immediately improve the energy efficiency of all types of buildings.

This year, the company achieved 100% carbon neutrality and this was, in part, realised by renovating its own buildings, switching to LEDs, and using electricity powered by renewable energy.

We welcome the Renovation Wave as the best kick-start of economic recovery in Europe, said Harry Verhaar, Head of Global Public and Government Affairs at Signify.

Increasing the renovation rate of our buildings is the biggest job machine at our disposal, and these are good local jobs that replace expensive energy imports, he added, echoing IEA Executive Director Fatih Birol who, in June, similarly described energy efficiency as a job machine.

The company has also joined the Net Zero Carbon Buildings (NZCB) programme, which calls on organisations to commit to taking urgent action in decarbonising the built environment.

Lighting, Signify says, presents a remarkable opportunity within the Commissions strategy and as a form of renovation can be as easy as changing a light bulb.

The Philips DimTone, for example, is 90% more energy efficient than a standard halogen bulb, while its LED streetlight technology can reduce consumption by up to 50% in a city, or 80% when paired with smart remote management.

When Deloitte Digital, renovated three floors in its Milan office, it had in mind reducing its emissions and giving employees greater control of their workspace in an open plan environment. The renovation included 250 connected Philips LED luminairesplus integrated sensors to collect, share and distribute data throughout the office environment all managed by Interact Office software.

The facilities managers not only saved massively on electricity costs but gained gain valuable data insights into how their office space was used resulting in improved office efficiency and reduced costs.

However, the company argues that, although these upgrades are simple, straightforward and would create early results for the EU, theyre just not happening fast enough.

A large part of the Renovation Wave and the Commissions recovery plan as a whole is to integrate digitalisation, which Signify says is crucial in fostering new forms of growth and strengthening the EUs resilience.

It argues it is lighting that, through renovations, can create a platform for other energy efficient technologies and improve the digital infrastructure of where we live, work, shop and play, bringing about real change in the coming months and years ahead.

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Blagdon told her, Come here. Youve got to see these videos, she said.

Both looked at the newspapers video from inside the White Horse space, where Mitchell had set up six barstools found in the Pawnee around where the bar used to be.

I said, Oh, my gosh, thats one of the stools from the White Horse, Shepherd said.

Soon afterward, Mitchell who was in California at the time was meeting with his North Platte team via FaceTime when they suddenly heard someone knocking on the hotels east door.

It was Shepherd with Blagdon and house manager Bryan Solko, bearing the barstool hidden under a white cloth and tied with a red ribbon.

I screamed (through the glass), Hello! Were your neighbors from the Fox Theatre. We have a surprise for you! Shepherd said.

Mitchell watched online as his colleagues unwrapped the barstool, leaving them missing only one of the White Horses eight originals.

I was pretty shocked to see a seventh White Horse Bar original stool, he said Monday. That was a great, great find.

As he toured the Fox with Shepherd Friday, Mitchell got his first look at the oak Mandel Bros. octagonal table that long has borne a tiny memorial plaque noting its hotel heritage.

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