Remodeling is a messy business!  This is no secret, but it is still frustrating and often a top concern for clients when facing into a home renovation project.  90% of homeowners opt to stay in their homes during a kitchen remodeling or bathroom renovation project, choosing to live with the inconvenience of a building site rather than the hassle of moving out.  Once the design is complete and a trusted remodeling partner is on board, the top concern homeowners generally have is, “How will I cope with all the dust and mess?” 

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There are a few places in the kitchen where you are more likely to find yourself standing for extended periods of time, and one of those is the kitchen sink.  Even if you rely on a dishwasher, you will still stand at the sink to wash and prepare food, rinse dirty dishes, and shake off excess water when they come out of the dishwasher.  Consider carefully where you will place the sink when planning a kitchen design layout.

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When planning storage for a bathroom renovation, every little bit counts.  Isn’t it great that there are so many creative storage solutions that allow you to use every available inch of space?  Options like vanity cabinets, open shelving, shower niches, and medicine cabinets all offer places to store toiletries, hairdryers, laundry baskets, and much more.  One way to take advantage of available space is by incorporating recessed storage. 

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A kitchen serves many purposes, such as food storage, cooking, and eating.  It is also a place to gather and socialize, do homework, and much more.  An effective kitchen layout must take all the requirements of the household into account, but should always remember that food is the heart and soul of the kitchen. 

When embarking on a kitchen remodeling project, these elements come together in your kitchen layout.  The layout forms the foundation of any kitchen design, and a key part is careful positioning of appliances.

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Your stage of life and the needs of household members will in part dictate your ideal bathroom design.  A bathroom for a family with young kids may look very different to one designed for a couple planning to age in place.  Just like your family evolves over time, your home design must adapt to fit your stage of life, and a bathroom is no exception.

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Home design reflects your personal tastes as well as the practical requirements of the household.  The people in the house determine the unique design requirements for that home, and those needs change over time depending on the stage of life of the residents. 

A kitchen remodeling project is no exception. 

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Why not bring a sophisticated, yet fun, edge to your bathroom design by adding some glamorous details to create a luxurious environment?  There are a number of ways to incorporate glamor into your bathroom design.  Create a lavish space worthy of a Hollywood star with a complete bathroom makeover, or just give your new bathroom a bit of sparkle with some glam details. 

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The kitchen is not just a utilitarian space designed only for cooking meals.  You will ultimately live, work, and socialize in your new kitchen, so use the design process to make this space your own.  Go beyond the functional requirements of your space to create a warm, welcoming room that brings out your personal style. 

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Powder rooms are not just a smaller version of your hall or master bath; they are a unique space with different requirements to a full bathroom design.  A powder room is generally located downstairs in a place easily accessible by guests.  It includes a toilet and sink, possibly with a vanity cabinet, but no bathtub or shower.  A powder room may seem like an afterthought in the layout of your home, but it is an opportunity to offer comfort and hospitality to visitors that should not be ignored.

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