Corian by DuPont is making work surfaces that do more by integrating wireless charging into their counter-tops. Checkout the link below to learn more: http://buildinginnovations.us.dupont.com/charging-surface?src=featurea

Some of these ideas in this Washington Post story seem simple but make a big design difference. Check out the trends in this story by Steve Wydler and Hans Wydler

10 renovation trends that will put your home on the cutting edge

Here is a great article about what to expect when taking on a remodeling project:
11 Things to Expect With Your Remodel - Anne Higuera CGR, CAPS
No surprise dust is number 1