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REALTOR magazine recently featured a few of the interior and exterior trends for 2008. Here are a few suggestions if you are stuck for new design ideas: Reduced Carbon Footprint --saving energy and money is not only trendy, but smart! Outdoor Living --Cozy stone fireplaces, outdoor kitchens and built-in grills are all ways to take the inside out and enjoy the outdoors. Fully Concealed Appliances --instead of just wood panels, many appliances are behind hinged doors. Home Elevators --not just for high-end homes anymore. Pet Showers --made part of a garage or mudroom, keeps dirty pets from making a dirty house. Freestanding Bathtubs --homeowners are leaning more towards soaking tubs rather than whirlpool tubs. Bathroom Suites --complete with flat-screen TVs, mini-fridges and coffee makers. Reprinted from REALTOR magazine by permission of the NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS. Copyright 2008. All rights reserved.

REALTOR magazine recently featured a few of the home color trends for 2008. Here are a few suggestions for making your home a little trendier in 2008: Natural colors and materials --handmade, undyed and unbleached materials; off-white, sandy and linen colors mixed with rock and soil colors and brownish greens. Blue hues --sky and water blues inspired by the environment and out-of-doors. Ethnic accents --color scheme influences from India, China, Latin America; Moroccan reds and glowing oranges with rosy pinks, sunny golden yellow and turquiose. Warm metallic finishes --copper and bronze tones are replacing chrome and nickel Reprinted from REALTOR magazine by permission of the NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS. Copyright 2008. All rights reserved.

Secluded retreat! A community with gorgeous trees and rolling land. Gated entry, street lights and a winding drive create a wonderful hideaway setting for your dream cottage or castle. Hurry for this special offering on the last 2 available lots. Each lot is $339,000. Maple Brook Estates in Zionsville 2327 & 2329 S 900 East MLS #2830796 & 2830792