Lots of times, when you see an article asking is it time for a kitchen remodel, the focus of the text is on the age and condition of your current condition. These are important criteria to consider, but as experienced kitchen contractors, we've found that it's also important for homeowners to …
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Every Inch Counts: What Small Space Living Teaches Us About Upscale Kitchen Design
New York City is notorious for the very small kitchens homeowners have to deal with. These culinary spaces are often less than 50 square feet, most often arranged galley style with limited counterspace. Because of this, design experts agree that prioritizing function over aesthetics makes sense in …
You Will Never Regret Having Space for Everyone: On Custom Home Design
"In life, time goes by so fast. The children who are being born today, tomorrow they are getting married." Maya lives with her daughter, son-in-law, and their three children. "In between, you try to be as happy as possible." Custom Home Design for Happiness How do you design a home for …
Trends in Kitchen Design and Remodeling
A recent survey by the popular website HOUZZ.com reveals some changing styles and trends for today’s kitchens. If you are not familiar with HOUZZ.com, it’s a must for anyone planning a home remodeling project. Be sure to visit the site and create your own idea book, a great way to engage with your …
Top 5 Mistakes Homeowners Make When Hiring a Designer or Contractor
Budget There are two main areas to focus on when it comes to a budget. If you are hiring a contractor or design-build firm directly, be sure to be open and honest about budget starting with the first phone call. The budget shouldn’t be a closely guarded secret. Ideally, the budget should be …
Project Profile: Philip Kitchen Remodel
This job is a kitchen remodel (with some surprise structural work) that took this kitchen from 1984 to the present. The homeowners bought this house knowing that it didn't fit their style, and they knew they wouldn't be able to call this house a true "home" until they could put their creative …