Local Contractors Share Their Favorite Trends for 2014

We asked some of the busiest contractors and local business owners in the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex about their favorite remodeling and home DIY trends for 2014-2015. We got some interesting answers from the owners of these websites:

"Minimalism in the kitchen, especially in lofts. Removal of walls." -www.valorseo.com

"Gutters that have a flair all their own - copper and other materials that aren't normally associated with our industry." -www.dfwgutterinstallation.com

"Metal and slate roofing is quickly becoming more popular in the wake of the recent hail storms here in North Texas." -www.360roofing.org

"Patterned concrete has never been hotter, especially in peak months like June and July. We've been receiving a steady stream of referrals from satisfied customers over the past year as the housing marketing continues to stay strong here in North Dallas." -www.stampedconcretedallas.net

Other ideas we kept hearing include infinity pools, shower conversions and granite countertops.