Kitchen Cabinet Color Trends 2020
While an all-white kitchen has been popular for the past several years, many designers and homeowners are changing direction when it comes to kitchen cabinet color. When choosing your kitchen cabinet finish everything from the style of the cabinetry, color schemes in...
DIY: How to Keep Your Cooktop Shiny & Clean
Keeping your cooktop clean is no small task. This is slightly tongue in cheek as I am NOT always on top of wiping down my cooktop right after making our 7-course dinner (well…maybe 1-course dinner), but with 3 of our 4 kids home, my cooktop is definitely getting more...
Kitchen 101: Refrigerators and Freezers
Choosing refrigerators and freezers may not seem too difficult. However, when we work with a homeowner interested in a kitchen renovation, we assist them in making well-educated decisions on many options of which a refrigerator and freezer are near the top of the...
Demystifying Kitchen Island Lighting
Homeowners ask for guidance on choosing the “right” size or style of light fixtures over their kitchen island, but my response is that there is no true “right” type of fixture or even size of that fixture. It truly is a personal preference. That being said, there are...
Get the 411 on Microwaves
When planning a kitchen renovation one of the decisions you will make will be where to place your microwave (if you still use one). Since counter space is typically at a premium, you might want to consider where best to tuck it away while ensuring the most functional...
What To Expect on Your Final Walkthrough
That special day has finally come! The day you have dreamt about since you began this crazy journey... Your “Final Walkthrough” with your contractor! Just as you have experienced in the rest of our process together, we want your final walkthrough to educate you and...
What is a Warranty & Why You Should Care
When I say the word warranty, I know I hear a general groan of "how boring". I would rather be reading about an ice cube melting on a hot summer sidewalk than to read about a remodeling warranty. But the reality is, if you buy something you expect it to work and if it...
Choosing the Best Remodeling Partner for Your Remodeling Project
Buyers beware! Remodeling partners rank second in customer complaints as reported in an article by Remodeling Magazine and according to the Consumer Federation of America. You might be asking why a remodeling company like ours would want to pass this bit of...
Considerations for Pot Filler Faucet Placement
We like Wolf / Sub Zero appliances and they have helpful information on their website. Homeowners who are undertaking a kitchen remodel often ask us about pot filler faucets. While Wolf doesn't have specific location recommendations, here are some of the...
Get the 411 on Light Bulbs
With the advancement of the aesthetic, function and efficiency of the common light bulb, it’s important to understand your options especially as you're planning for a remodeling project. Understanding Watts and Lumens When buying lightbulbs, the packages have codes on...
Care and Maintenance of Marble Countertops
Marble is a natural stone, which means each countertop is unique—a quality many of our homeowners like. But before selecting marble for your countertops, be aware of the care and maintenance required when using a natural stone. Because of its porous nature, marble is...
Corinthian Wins Chrysalis Design Award
We are excited to be a recipient of the 2019 Chrysalis Award for Remodeling Excellence. The entries for this design award were judged on overall design, the creative use of space and materials, and the degree to which the project enhanced the original structure....
Getting Your Kitchen Remodeling Project Started: It’s Not as Scary as You Might Think
Starting a kitchen remodeling project can be a very scary endeavor, even similar to going on your first blind date. You might be asking yourself, “What should I wear? Where are we going? Will they show up on time?” The only thing scarier is that this blind date will...
Seasonal Home Inspections Can Save Water Leaks & Water Damage
If homeowners knew the risks for water damage they were taking when not seasonally inspecting their homes, they would be shocked. A few statistics that might change your mind relative to home inspections: According to Water Damage Defense, 14,000 people in the US...
Beautify Your Bath with a Linear Drain
When considering a bathroom remodel, it can be the seemingly little things that make all the difference and linear drains are one of those little big things. You may be asking, “what is a linear drain?” A linear drain is a long, narrow rectangular drain that maximizes...
Spring Home Maintenance Tips
Spring is officially here! During the winter months our homes take a beating, so it’s important to perform seasonal maintenance to keep your home in tip-top shape. To help you prepare, we’ve put together this list of spring home maintenance tips. Exterior Brick and...
Which Comes First, the Chicken or the Egg? Making Your Remodeling Selections.
Selecting all of the products for a renovation project can be very overwhelming. At Corinthian, our goal is to make the selection process as simple and enjoyable as possible by sharing our knowledge of various materials and styles to the best of our ability. Our...
The Prescription on Medicine Cabinets
When renovating your bathroom there are a lot of decisions and choices to make, from the room layout to fixtures. And you may not think much about it, but your fixtures also includes your vanity mirror. Many of our homeowner’s request modern-looking, convenient...
Ceramic Tile Layouts for Kitchen and Bathroom Remodels
You’ve picked the tile of your dreams…but you have some options when it comes to installing it. The tile itself is just one piece (pun intended) of a finished tiled surface like a kitchen backsplash or shower. We work hard to ensure that our clients can envision what...
Three Hamburgers: A Remodeling Project Fable
Usually a fable is a story told with animals as the main characters, but at Corinthian we like to eat. So, this fable features hamburgers. I bet you’re wondering what three hamburgers have to do with the remodeling industry. More than you might think when it comes to...