I think a lot of us could really use a new kitchen. But how to remake it?  It costs a bundle, so we want to get it perfect. That calls for a lot of research.

Typical heavy sliding closet doors. There are a great couple of articles on built-in closets and wardrobe walls, from starcraftcustombuilders. There are a lot of homes built in the 70’s or earlier with tiny closets and

This photo displays a basement remodel by a Seattle firm, Ventana Construction.  Their description of the project: “We’ve built our share of basements and this is one of our favorites. A West Seattle spec home

The kitchen and bathroom, of course! Naylor’s Kitchen and Bath points out that “Kitchens continue to maintain their long-standing status as one of the two most frequently remodeled rooms in the house; the other is 

I know when I am thinking about how to remodel my master bath, I search out all the design bathroom sites I can find. It’s not that I don’t know what I want, but there

For some, books are a passion – and this can mean a library in your home! Ever since I was a kid I loved to see the 2-story libraries in homes. Unfortunately for me, this

Remodelista has an article today on black tile in bathrooms. It must be the weather (Fall is coming soon), because I was just thinking about dark bathrooms. It seems that most home remodels go for the

  This photo is borrowed from http://remodelista.com their bath remodel section. Remodeling projects vary so tremendously from almost austere styles to ornate.   A nice detail of a  concrete vanity top and chrome, single lever

I found a great article from www.renewaldesignbuild.com/blog/ that breaks down home remodeling into categories and discusses what you need to consider for each. Here are the titles of some of the articles: Replacing windows and doors

Ebuild.com has a great article on bathtubs, although I enjoyed the descriptions of each item in this traditional style bathroom. This bathroom features a reclaimed wood cabinet base for the lav, topped with countertop sinks.

Copper!  What else? www.coppersinksonline.com has a great website showing tons of gorgeous copper sinks, all shapes and sizes.     Is this bathroom lav cool or what?  It reminds me of a luxurious Roman bath.

  Warm tile colors run up some of the walls to give this bathroom a warm feeling. Simple, clean fixtures and patterns make this room work.       This small bathroom had a make

Yes, I borrowed the title of this posting from www.kitchenremodelideas.com. They have lots of photos and suggestions for the hard-to-design kitchen or bath. If adding or moving windows and walls are not in your budget, then re-designs

I’m always fascinated by a well-designed small space.  Just because a room is tiny does not mean it has to look claustrophobic or low quality. Take a look at this awesome little bathroom:   This

The website, www.houzz.com/ideabooks has some great remodeling ideas. One that struck me as very unique are the artistic lighting fixtures designed by Lindsey Adelman. They evoke images of nature – tree branches and glass floats, like

There are so many ways to remodel a kitchen or bathroom. The material available for countertops, flooring and cabinetry it can seem overwhelming. Kitchen renovation Reviewing what others have done in their remodels is helpfull

Well, besides everything working properly and no dripping faucets, that is.  Just kidding. Some research has shown that today’s bathrooms are trending toward larger, airy showers with hinged glass doors, like a spa.  Another trend

Kitchens.com has a collection of slideshows showing off unique kitchens, each very different from the others.   “The designer decided on a playful style highlighted by the baby blue colored base cabinets and overhead beam. A

This contemporary tub with wood framed legs distinguishes this master bath.  Tub filler is the Kohler Symbol Roman tub filler, with handshower in polished chrome. The shower tile has 3 soft grey tile strips for contrast.  Kohler symbol

Whether you just want a shelter from the rain while you hunt for the door key, or you are looking for a room that is part indoors, part outdoors, there are some things you need

This has to be one of my all-time favorite baths. I love the colors, and the simple, yet elegant furnishings.   This bath is in Toronto; it features a center panel tub, onyx inlays, carved

PERFORMA_brochure  Blanco, a German stainless steel sink design and manufacturing company produce a line of sinks that “offers the essential simplicities of balanced proportions, clever design and the fusion of form and function. Every PERFORMA

We recently constructed a 12 by 20 ft. pergola for a client who had previously installed a concrete pad with gas piping in ground for his gas grill.  This was a fun little project. It involved

The following is from Diamond Spas, it is a copper whirlpool tub: There are many of these curved free-standing tubs with very graceful lines. This one is from Kohler:  Here is a little blurb from

This bathroom remodel replaced a typical tub/shower combo with a glass shower. A new marble-topped lav was installed with open storage below. This bath is a now an elegant small bath! The next photo shows a brightly