Home Remodeling Tips, Trends & Inspiration

Whole House Remodeling Review

This is our second project with Masters Touch. In 2018, we completely gutted the first floor which included a new kitchen! This 2nd project included a master suite with walk-in closet and spa type bathroom,…

How Will Building Supply Shortages Impact Your Kitchen Remodel?

The COVID pandemic impacted the building material supply chain in many complicated ways. If you’re already in the midst of a kitchen renovation project, your best source on the impact these changes have on your…

Creating Comfortable In-Law Suites – Kitchen Design Tips & Best Practices

As kitchen remodeling designers in Massachusetts we’d like to share some design tips and best practices about the kitchen portion of the in-law suite. In-law suites are multi-room additions to the home, often with separate…

The Local Kitchen: How To Create Love-Filled Spaces Within Your Home

“They say you don’t know what you have until it’s gone,” Jamie said. “I guess that’s one of the main things that became clear to me during 2020. Until I couldn’t go out to the…

Ask A Kitchen Designer: What’s the Deal With Sculleries?

If you’ve flipped through of home design magazine lately or you’re scouring Pinterest for kitchen renovation ideas, the odds are better than good than you’ve come across some beautiful sculleries – but these tend to…

Massachusetts Kitchen Remodeling: Top Trends You’ll Want to Know About

Thinking of upgrading the kitchen? It might be time. A year of spending a lot more time at home has opened many people’s eyes to how much they enjoy cooking and baking. Some of the…

How Big Should A Kitchen Island Be?

The days of minimal kitchen islands – no larger than you need to rest your phone, a cup of coffee and perhaps a muffin – appear to be behind us. Kitchen design trend articles are…

Another 5 Star Review

I can’t say enough about the hard work and care that was put into transforming our crowded living space into the most beautiful family home! From the beginning with Doug Masters and Alex Yavarow (the…

What are the essential design elements of a cheerful kitchen?

“When we bought our house, I knew the kitchen was going to need to be renovated,” Marti said. “It was just too small, dark, and depressing to be happy there. But what are the essential…

Considering an In-Law Apartment? What You Need to Know

“My Mother is one of the strongest, most independent women I know,” Brandie said. “To be honest, I don’t know how well she’d ever tolerate living in a nursing home. But after I saw how…

What Kitchen Design Trends Did the Pandemic Kill?

Boy, staying home most of the time for the better part of a year has really changed how people feel about their kitchens. Many busy families who were always on the go may not have…

Is The Soaking Tub Your Sanctuary? Stress-Busting Bathroom Design

If you’re interested in making 2021 a better year than 2020 is, one home renovation project that should be on your radar is upgrading the bathroom. This is especially true if you’ve had your home…

How Long Does It Take to Have an In-Law Addition Built?

“I’ve got to be real with you. I do not want my Mother going into a nursing home with this COVID situation going on. I just don’t,” Dennis said. “We have our home, she can…

Planning a Bathroom Remodel? Here’s How To Avoid Expensive Mistakes

Are your kids getting ready to go away to college but the family bathroom is still set up for pre-schoolers? Don’t stress out – it happens. Bathroom remodels happen for the typical family every 10-20…

Wonderful 5 Star Review

The Family Room: Where Life & Learning Happens Now

“Before the pandemic, I have to confess that our family room didn’t get a whole lot of use,” Tonya said. “We have three children, all of whom are active in sports and activities. My husband…

Has Your Kitchen Gotten Too Small Since Mom Moved In? Smart Solutions That Make Sense

The COVID pandemic has accelerated what was already a strong trend in the Weston area – generations of a family sharing a single address. Whether it’s aging parents moving to be closer to their children…

Kitchens Will Be Getting Bigger – Design Trends You’ll Want To Know About When Planning Your Kitchen Remodel

If you’d like a kitchen with clean lines, minimal detailing, large windows and natural finishes, you’re perfectly on trend with the majority of American homeowners. This insight is drawn from research conducted by the National…

Pandemic-Proofing The Golden Years: Why In-Law Suites are Now The Most Appealing Senior Housing Option

“At some point, you look around your house and say as much as I love it here, it’s not where I need to be any more,” Stephen said. “I’d been considering going into the senior…

Ensuring Your Kitchen Remodel Stands the Test of Time

Have you ever walked into a home and discovered that the kitchen just didn’t ‘fit’? You may have experienced this while shopping for your own home or when visiting a friend. There’s a visual disconnect…