The 18-to-34-year-old age group values displaying individual style in their living spaces. Chalkboard panels on this sideboard allow for personalization. (Lauren Beale / Los Angeles Times)
Jetted showers are in vogue, several consumer studies show. (Lauren Beale / Los Angeles Times)
Floating-style vanities are popular in bathrooms, reports the National Assn. of Home Builders. (Lauren Beale / Los Angeles Times)
Walk-in closets are must-haves in the master bedrooms of new homes. (Lauren Beale / Los Angeles Times)
Refrigerator fronts that blend with the cabinetry are in fashion. (Lauren Beale / Los Angeles Times)
Floating-style toilets offer a sleek profile in today’s bathrooms. (Lauren Beale / Los Angeles Times)
Jill Waage of Better Homes and Gardens discusses home improvement trends. (Lauren Beale / Los Angeles Times)
