Most clients’ favorite part of the design & renovation is choosing their materials. It’s your opportunity to really customize your space and make it your own. Everyone has different taste and every client needs a different amount of time to make their choice. I have seen material selections takes minutes, hours and even days. It’s [...]
Though small spaces can be a pain there are several ways you can bathroom remodel to add storage and function. There are also a lot of bathroom design tricks to make the space look larger. […]
Years prior 18% of your budget, when building a home, would be allotted for your cabinetry. However, times have changed and today’s standards are much lower. Your builder may be allotting you as low as 5-7% of your budget for bathroom and kitchen cabinets. Ladies and Gents, this is absurd. Cabinets are the most utilized [...]
Here’s a few tips to keep you sane during your remodel: 1) Don’t decide in June that you want your install in July. The summers are the busiest time of year for remodels. Also, companies schedule out on a first come first serve basis so get in there as soon as possible. The ordering/receiving process [...]
Laminate Countertops, They couldn’t set hot pots on you. After a few years, your corners started to stab them. Their kids cut you while doing crafts. You are stained and despite Elmers, you are coming apart. You use to look like stone, kinda. Now you just look bad. I’m sorry, Laminate Countertops but I have [...]
Let’s talk about laundry rooms. We fix them. I have written about my kitchen before. It’s a poor excuse but my laundry room, well it simply doesn’t exist. I have a laundry closet with a stackable washer and dryer. I fold my towels on my bed and when I’m done, I put them on a [...]
I’m going to wrap this series up with some cabinet construction knowledge. We always tell our customers that our cabinets are “all plywood construction” but some may not know just what this means. Popular “big box stores” carry MDF construction cabinets. They’re less expensive than plywood construction and seem fair enough when looking at them [...]
When deciding what comparables to use for Part 2 I again thought about frequently asked questions. Customers usually come into the showroom with the idea of replacing their flooring but not knowing what direction to take. Flooring choices seem endless but we will focus on two. Engineered Hardwoods are extremely popular right now and all [...]
1) Check references and reviews. A lot of people don’t realize that Angie’s List is free for contractors to use. Any contractor can post his services on their list but the reviews are what count. Only paying members can post reviews so they are very accurate. 2) A contractor scheduling your job a week after [...]
DIY projects are hot right now. In years past, when the economy was booming, it wasn’t common to see a busy accountant/mom laying tile. However, today we love to hear about so and so’s new DIY office remodel. Doing it yourself can be both rewarding and economical but remember, you get what you pay for. [...]