If your decorating style is more mix-and-match, than by-the-book, congratulations! The decorating trend of the moment is eclectic – meaning you can take everything you love and arrange it in a way that pleases YOU! If you still need some advice on this no-rules kind of design, take a look at these decorating tips from Associated Press writer Kim Cook. Here at Sal Paone Builders, we like to keep track of the trends we see in the industry – as well as in the amenities and upgrades chosen by our home buyers. So far this year, the winning amenities are granite countertops, seamless shower doors, brushed nickel hardware, hardwood floors, oak-tread staircases and stainless appliances.

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