Create an open floor plan with good flow by opening up the kitchen to the dining and living areas. This not only makes moving from one area to another easier, but makes the rooms feel

There’s no better time than winter to turn a boring bathroom into a spa retreat. While replacing a faucet, re-grouting tile, or repainting are relatively easy for some people to do, more ambitious jobs like

Typically, we think of bathrooms as the part of the house that most needs upgrading to be user-friendly to those with mobility issues or other age-related issues. However, the kitchen can really use some assistance

Guest rooms and living rooms are as important to the family as the bath and the kitchen. They just don’t have as many fixtures and appliances! Fresh paint, a remodeled fireplace, custom bookshelves; there are

Many homes have an unfinished or partially finished basement that ends up just being a messy storehouse for household and sports items not in use. But you paid for that space when you bought the

When updating your kitchen, you probably want new lighting fixtures – maybe even a complete change in the way the room is lighted. Older kitchens often only have a ceiling light, which too often leaves

We all need a place to put the shampoo and any other items we use in the shower; this can be done with a built-in wall niche in the shower. Tiling the little alcove for

So, you love the look of marble or stone, but your bank account loves laminate. Are you doomed to have countertops you hate? Definitely not! Modern laminate colors and patterns come in an infinite variety

Trick the eye! Create an impression of expansiveness by floor to ceiling curtains, see through furnishings, strategically located mirrors, and light colors. Customize storage with built-ins, even selecting furniture that has hidden storage. Have you

One too many kids for the number of bedrooms? Don’t want to turn your home office into a guest room? Then it’s definitely time to start thinking about an addition. The two basic ways to

Kitchen faucets are a stylish and functional focal point in for the kitchen. With the many stylish options available today, they can draw the eye. With a wide range of finish options and accessories, and

Rainfall shower heads give you a luxurious spa-type experience. The relaxing flow of water allows for total body coverage and feels like bathing in the rain. Warm rain. The rainfall showerhead is usually in addition

You don’t have to be “elderly” to love the features that professionals recommend for seniors. Too many homeowners wait until an elderly relative comes to live with them, or a spouse comes home from a

Pull out drawers in the kitchen island. Islands are for more than prepping dinner; be sure that your contractor builds in plenty of storage under that counter. Wine storage in the pantry. Keep your wine

The faucet should be tall enough to fit everything you need it to! It’s aggravating to have to fill a small container and pour into the tall container. Make sure your faucet is tall enough

So many homes have an unfinished, or partially finished basement. As the fall and winter months close in, we all could use a little more room; why not make this the year you have your

Here are some great ideas to consider while planning your Fall kitchen remodel: Use patterns in your kitchen backsplash tile. This can be prominent, or subtle, as in using subway tiles. They are all the

Two sinks and two vanities eliminate waiting in the morning, and each person can have their own space in the bathroom. Locating the toilet in it’s own room is great for shared master baths. Privacy

Most people can find at least one thing in their homes they’d like to change. Here is a list of 8 things most homeowners wish their homes had:   More energy efficiency Repairs of some

The bath lav faucet can be utilitarian, or it can be a work of art! When you upgrade your bathroom next time (or even sooner) think about the faucet as a focal point, rather than

If you are a well-organized type of person, you must have a pantry in your kitchen! The ability to find just the right ingredients and utensils you want, when you want them, will work wonders

A few hundred years ago, homeowners had less “stuff” to store, but no one seems to want to go back to those “good old days”, so we need to tackle the storage problem. Kitchens are

When the nights start to get longer, we tend to turn inward into our homes, as we spend more time indoors. Number one is probably light! In Bellingham, it gets dark as early as 4:30

Your home will have your unique touches, of course, but most homes would benefit from starting with the listed elements here: Single level. Yes, we admit, we get quite a few calls asking for a

If your kitchen just doesn’t work for hosting dinner guests, maybe it’s time to renovate; if your kitchen layout, appliances and even the faucet are so unappealing that the thought of planning and preparing a