An outdated kitchen in a gorgeous 1920’s Normand-style home was in desperate need for a total revamp to bring it into the 21st century. The hexagonal terra cotta floor was uneven and the ceiling light boxes made the short ceiling seem even more oppressive.
All of the classics - the Eames Lounge Chair, the Saarinen Tulip Dining Table, the Metal Wire Bertoia Chair - of Mid-Century Modern Design have been all the rage the last few years (more like last 60 years!). With a recent client asking us to renovate her kitchen that is inspired…
The main reason why homeowners reject contractor proposals is because of price. No matter how emotionally invested homeowners are to their remodeling project, it comes down to the bottom line – cold hard cash. I’ve heard them say, “Even if you do deliver the high quality of work…
How many times have I walked into people's homes and heard them say, "We need new tiles around it, but we'll keep the tub." I have to laugh, because why would you keep the tub, put up a new wall with new tiles, and then have to take it all down again in a few years when the tub needs…
As time progresses, the goals of kitchen design are changing and evolving. One the most important considerations when designing new kitchen spaces is the growing need for more storage. Kitchen and Bath Design News ranks storage as the second most important consideration in kitchen…
Recommended: In a kitchen with three work centers*, the sum of the three traveled distances should equal no more than 26 feet with no single leg of the triangle measuring less than 4 feet nor more than 9 feet.
When homeowners decide to take the big leap into remodeling their space, many experience second thoughts and anxiety about the dozens of decisions they have to make. Homeowners wonder, "Did I make the right decision in choosing that tile material?" or "Is this color scheme going…
There’s an interesting new factor to consider in the remodeling world and it has everything to do with the trust factor: the thing that helps some homeowners make the final decision on which contractor they want to work with. In today’s society, women are an incredibly powerful asset…