Affordable Ideas for Small Bathroom Remodels
“I want my bathroom to be my sanctuary, where I can escape my kids for an hour and soak in the tub with a glass of wine.” True quote from a past client. It is our goal with all our bathroom remodels, big and small, large budget or small budget, that the result is...
Green: Still A Relevant Color in 2022
Back in 2017 I wrote this blog on Greenery 2017 Pantone Color of the Year and ideas for choosing the right color palette for your home during a remodel. In 2022, this blog remains current, as practically every major brand of paint is agreeing that green will be an...
5 Steps to Prepare for a Primary Bathroom Remodel
Of all the rooms in your home, the bathroom is one of the most used. When preparing for a bathroom remodel you may be thinking, “how in the world am I going to survive this?” Knowing how to prepare for a bathroom remodel is one of the most important aspects of the...
8 Steps to Prepare for a Kitchen Remodel
Planning for a kitchen remodel is an exciting and potentially stressful time. No matter the size of your kitchen, no matter how big or small the renovation scale is, it’s important to prepare yourself for your remodel. By knowing what to prepare for before your...
8 Design Features to Include in Your Laundry Room Remodel
Laundry in the 1700’s was done near running water utilizing water and rocks. It has evolved slowly over time using heated water and soap. In the 1930’s laundry equipment was placed in the room with the most efficient plumbing and lighting supply, the kitchen. After...
How the Pandemic Continues to Affect Home Remodeling
Nobody enjoys overpaying for anything or feeling ripped off. For most purchasing decisions, from small items to large items, we are all doing mental math to see if the price aligns with our perceived value and quality. In general, we want the highest quality at the...
Choosing the Best Bathroom Exhaust Fan
Do you use your bathroom exhaust fan for anything other than removing odors? Believe it or not, the purpose of your bathroom exhaust fan is to remove moisture from the room. Turning your bathroom exhaust fan on during a shower or steamy bath is common sense. However,...
5 Tips to Get Your Bathrooms in the Holiday Spirit
‘Tis the season for baking cookies, decorating the tree, and singing carols. This time of year, we decorate the living room, the entry way, and the kitchen. We hang lights outside on the house and fill little bowls with special treats. We set out holiday scented...
5 Reasons to Use a Design-Build Firm
The term Design-Build may be new to some but is certainly not a new concept. It means to you and your project that the gap is removed between your home design and the construction of your project. We work not only as your visionary and designer, but also as the...
Pros and Cons: Solid Hardwood vs Engineered Hardwood Flooring
When working with our homeowners on selections, a common question we get is the use of solid hardwood vs engineered wood flooring. Solid wood flooring is one of the most popular flooring options but engineered wood has come a long way since its inception. Solid...
Wellness Spaces in your Home Create Calmness and Wellbeing
As our lives become more stressful, one of the simplest and most effective strategies to manage it is to create areas of wellness in our home. Research on mental health shows that the “human mind and body are interconnected and can be affected by many things,...
Kitchen Island: Make a Design Statement
The kitchen island can make a powerful visual impression and is often the main focal point in a kitchen design. The addition of one and sometimes even two islands if the space allows, continues to be an important aspect of our kitchen designs. Some families tend to...
The Motivations Behind a Kitchen Remodel
After being in business for 21+ years, we’ve done many kitchen remodels. From simple “pull and replace” kitchen remodels to full blown kitchen re-designs with removal of walls and completely new layouts, we’ve done them all. Part of our process is to identify the...
Confronting Remodeling Stigmas
Recently I heard about an article written by Sam Dogen, a financial expert for CNBC that states, “Expect your home remodeling to cost 50% more and take 50% longer.” I also read that he had had a poor experience with his own home renovation, so may have been a bit...
Paint: The Right Finish Makes a Difference
Once you’ve chosen your paint colors for each area of your home, the finish of the paint is an important decision that is often overlooked and left to the kid standing at the counter at Lowes. There are benefits to each finish but determining which finish to use is...
Cabinet Hardware: The Jewelry of the Room
Throughout the design process of a renovation, you are making decisions on important elements: plumbing and lighting fixtures, countertops, flooring, backsplash, and cabinetry. Choosing your cabinets was a difficult design challenge as it was; style of doors and...
2021 Chrysalis Awards
We are excited to be a recipient of the 2021 Chrysalis Awards for Remodeling Excellence x 2! 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....
What is Molding and Why Consider It?
According to the Encyclopedia Britannica (for those of you not old enough to remember a shelf of these in your classroom, google it) “Molding (which can also be spelled moulding) in architecture and the decorative arts, is a defining, transitional or terminal element...
Making Better Bathrooms: Shower Head Placement
“I’m tall and don’t want to hit my head on the shower head.” “I’m short and want to be able to reach it to adjust the flow.” Both are frequent comments we hear from our homeowners. So is there a “standard” height for placement of a shower head, and what are things...
The Five-Zone Kitchen Replaces the Triangle Layout
With increased focus on the kitchen being more than just the room you prepare your meals, but truly the heart of the home, the traditional kitchen triangle layout has been replaced with the five-zone kitchen. The concept of a kitchen work triangle was developed in the...