Like many kitchen remodeling contractors, we’re seeing a back-to-basics trend with kitchen renovations. Now, basics doesn’t mean bare bones, Far from it. Homeowners still want a beautiful kitchen with luxurious extras, but they want kitchen remodeling to focus on functionality and personal style rather than on a “statement” kitchen remodel that features high-end everything and … Continued
Read MoreI just saw an article in The Washington Post that highlighted the work that architect Michael Graves has done for the US Army: He has designed homes to give injured and disabled soldiers a chance to live with dignity and independence. What I think shines about these new homes is the way the architect (himself … Continued
Read MoreEvery year, kitchen remodeling contractors – including us – pore over awards programs and magazine features showcasing the “Kitchen of the Year.” It’s a great way to stay current about the freshest trends in appliances, cabinets, colors, flooring, countertops and kitchen space-savers. But frankly, the three most important features of a great “Kitchen of the … Continued
Read MoreAs a home remodeling contractor, one of the biggest changes we’re seeing is a trend that has come to be known as “staying put.” For most homeowners, the turbulent housing market changed the notion that a home or condo is a fast-growing investment that can – and should – be traded in for a bigger, … Continued
Read MoreHave things gotten a little out of date and worn in your bathroom? Remodeling can do more than update the way your bathroom looks: it can also improve the way it functions. Faucets, for example, are an important element and it’s important to consider more than just “eye appeal.” As bathroom contractors, we consider a … Continued
Read MoreIn the remodeling industry, sometimes architects and design build firms just don’t get along. But we love working with architects, and here’s why. Working with an architect who knows how plans actually get built is the best of all worlds. It can be in-house architects or outside architects – they just need to work with … Continued
Read MoreI just came across a statistic showing that the number of multi-generational homes in the US has risen to a 50-year high. As a home remodeling contractor, this trend isn’t exactly news to me. Even before the recession, more and more home remodeling projects involved creating suites for college grads who returned to live with … Continued
Read MoreOne of the most interesting trends I’m seeing as a kitchen remodeling contractor is this: couples in their 40s and 50s designing kitchens today so the counters, lighting and layouts will continue to accommodate them when they’re in their 70s and 80s. Even if you don’t necessarily plan on being in your current home forever, … Continued
Read MoreWhen you call in a bathroom remodeling contractor, you want more than just a new bathroom. You want a bathroom that looks new, too. Achieving that means doing more than just having new cabinets and fixtures. You also want a fresh look for the “footprint” of your bathroom. Remodeling today is about opening up floor … Continued
Read MoreAs a home remodeling contractor, I was interested in an article I came across on the Motley Fool investment advisor website, and thought homeowners might be interested, too. According to this investment advisory team, “the U.S. housing market is a disaster.” Well, that’s not news. But the article goes on to say, “it may come … Continued
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