Louisville Real Estate Blog

Written by LRG Intern, Alex Ginter

“In most homes the kitchen wears many hats—it’s the center of the family team huddle, the place for bantering with friends, the computer room for paying the bills, an entertainment center, a children’s art museum and let’s not forget its original purpose—a place to enjoy good food with family and friends.”

The household kitchen was originally designed for preparing and cooking meals. However, over the past few decades, the kitchen has slowly morphed into the epicenter of the home, according to Firenza Stone. We can all agree that the kitchen is the heart of every home, so why shouldn’t yours have its own style? Here are a few kitchen fads that you’ll see in every home in 2017.

					Tuxedo Cabinets This contrasting color scheme between the floor cabinets and upper wall cabinets aren’t all that new, but are becoming very popular. One King’s Lane claims this monochromatic color-blocking, timeless style and universal appeal brings elegance and simplicity to your kitchen.
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Pam Robertson will be in Locust Creek on Sunday showing these three beautiful homes. 

18817 Crestfield Circle is a fabulous painted brick with reclaimed wood beam accent Reservoir Home with 3 bedrooms, 2.5 baths and over 2900 square feet of living. Hardwood, granite and custom cabinetry are some of the luxury features. The large kitchen offers a stainless steel appliance package and opens to the adjacent Great Room with 10' ceilings and cozy fireplace and dining area with large patio doors.

18819 Crestfield Circle  is a 4 bedroom 3 full baths English County-Garden Style Home. This home features a first floor master suite, a first floor bedroom/office, 2 additional 2nd floor bedrooms, a 2nd floor loft, 9' ceilings, all granite surfaces, custom cabinets and hardwood floors throughout, spacious private garden porches, cedar beam details, see through fireplace to rear patio and so much more.

607 Weymuth Place is a fabulous 3 bedroom ranch on a cul de sac with 4 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms and a finished basement. The kitchen overlooks the front yard and allows for plenty of natural light throughout the home. Features include marvin windows, hardwood floors, ceramic tile, stainless appliances, walk-in...

5424 River Rock Drive | 1:00 - 5:00

Paula Thieneman-Bates welcomes you to this luxury ranch style home with 4 bedrooms, 3 baths and over 3,000 square feet og living space. This home offers many luxurious features including hardwood flooring, detailed trim work, custom cabinetry and granite counters. The owner's suite offers trayed ceiling, a spa inspired bath and a large walk-in closet. The eat-in kitchen features a stainless steel appliance package, generous pantry space, and raised bar seating. The formal dining room offer wainscoting and plenty of room for both formal and intimate dinner parties. Perfect for the family on the go is the centrally located laundry room off the oversized 2 -car garage. You can't miss out on seeing this beautiful home for yourself.

68 Links Drive | 2:00 - 4:00

Ashley Meadows will be showing a beautiful ''Energy Smart''* Bentley-built home! 1-1.5 stories, 4 bedrooms, 2.5 baths on a fabulous lot in...

817 Skylark Drive | 1:00-3:00

Join Valerie Nehring this Sunday in Foxboro to check out this new listing! This home offers an open floor plan, 4 bedrooms, 3.5 baths and a master bedroom on both the first and second floors. It includes a 2-car garage, a full basement, covered deck, and many more features!

4706 Saratoga Springs Ct. | 1:00-5:00

Carol Weber invites you to this fabulous brick/stone home in Saratoga Springs located in a cul-de-sac with a walk-out lower level! Many luxury features including granite counter tops, hardwood flooring, decorative crown molding and a covered rear deck are included in this home. It includes a large eat-in kitchen with custom cabinetry and ample pantry...

Written by LRG Intern, Alex Ginter

If you are selling a home, you may want to consider home staging- preparing a private residence for sale in the real estate marketplace. Don’t you want your house to give a great first impression to potential buyers? Staging furniture in your house helps buyers get a look and feel of a lived-in space. According to New Market Homes professionally staged homes sell almost 75% faster than empty ones, so your house most likely won’t be sitting on the market as long.

SixElements Home Staging Advice says most buyers have a hard time picturing their home while standing in an empty room. It’s easy for a realtor to tell a potential buyer where to put furniture in an empty room, but it’s another story when the buyer can visualize the space with furniture.

One of the biggest problems with home staging is the cost. Home sellers spend an average of $1,800 to stage a home, but costs can range from a couple of hundred dollars to $5,000 or more, according to Kiplinger.

Virtually staging your home is a newer way to put your home on display without spending a ton of money on staging furniture! Virtual staging uses computer technology to add furniture and other decor to photos of houses and rooms.

A few features of virtual staging include adding furniture, rugs, art and even plants to your empty room.

Louisville Realty Group has started to use this new technology on some of its current listings. Pictures of empty rooms were submitted and in less than 24 hours our agents were...

4902 Carriage Pass Place | 1:00-5:00

Paula Thieneman-Bates invites you to this gorgeous 1.5 story brick and stone elevation. This home is both elegant and functional with detailed trim work, hardwood flooring and a covered front porch. Enjoy both formal and casual dinner parties in the formal dining room with refined lighting and wainscoting. The eat-in kitchen offers custom cabinetry, granite counters and a center island with raised bar for additional seating. Snuggle up to the cozy fireplace or enjoy the family in the adjacent great room. The spacious main level owners suite offers a tray ceiling, walk-in closet and a spa inspired bath with soaking tub, separate shower and double vanity. The upper level offers 3 additional spacious bedrooms and a full bath.

5300 Pebble Creek Place | 1:00-5:00

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4706 Saratoga Springs Ct.

Carol Weber invites you to this fabulous brick/stone home in Saratoga Springs located in a cul-de-sac with a walk-out lower level! Many luxury features including granite counter tops, hardwood flooring, decorative crown molding and a covered rear deck are included in this home. It includes a large eat-in kitchen with custom cabinetry and ample pantry space. The great room is a perfect living area with a cozy fireplace. The generous owner’s suite features a large walk-in closet and private bath with separate shower, soaking tub and double bowl vanity. Three additional large bedrooms, a shared bath and laundry area finish the upper level. The unfinished walk-out lower level offers additional living with rec room, bedroom and full bath.

18819 Crestfield Circle

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607 Weymuth Pl.

Join Ashley Meadows this Sunday at this fabulous 3 bedroom ranch on a cul de sac in Locust Creek. The kitchen overlooks the front yard and allows for plenty of natural light throughout the home. Features include marvin windows, hardwood floors, ceramic tile, stainless appliances, walk-in pantry and closets. It also offers a double-sided gas fireplace, wall frame molding, large mudroom and an amazing outdoor living space. There is an unfinished bonus area above garage that could be used as a design opportunity for you and your family.

5300 Pebble Creek Pl.

Carol Weber will be in Rock Springs this weekend! Come see this beautiful 1.5 story open floor plan with 4 bedrooms, 3.5 baths and 3,100 square feet of living...

5309 Rock Ridge Dr.

Paula Thieneman-Bates will be in Rock Springs this Sunday! Take a look at this beautiful 1.5 story home that features 3 or 4 bedrooms and 2.5 bathrooms. It is perfect for the family on the go with a mud room including cubbies and laundry room with more cabinetry, drying rod and sink off the oversized two-car garage. The upper level offers a large loft, two additional spacious bedrooms and a Jack and Jill bath. The covered rear and front porch are added bonuses to this already fabulous home. Flexible plan for a growing family. Don’t miss out on personalizing your selections on this beautiful new home.

607 Weymuth Pl.

Join Ashley Meadows this Sunday at this fabulous 3 bedroom ranch on a cul de sac in Locust Creek. The kitchen overlooks the front yard and allows...