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

Bamboo has been recommended as an environmentally friendly alternative to traditional wood flooring. It grows far faster than trees and so can be harvested far more frequently than the 40 year span most trees require to

Willow Creek vanity in shaker style. There are a nearly endless number of styles and colors to choose from, which is wonderful, but may make it hard to come to a decision when making your selection! The

Cree’s award wining LED bulb We often get asked what is the best type of lighting. Everyone knows incandescents are on their way out – but what is the best replacement?  It depends somewhat on

Here are some amazing bath tubs! Copper – yes its pricey, but unique and beautiful! If you are tired of the same old white porcelain or common, fiberglass tubs, check out the variety of sizes

Old world French kitchen I found this neat kitchen design blog that is showing off some of the authors favorite French kitchens. Most of them have a solid, homey comforting feeling – which I suppose

Step outside the box and be creative with your kitchen remodel. Kohler has an interesting sink, with matching backsplash tiles.   The faucet is “Revival” shown on the Kohler website. I like the comments I

If your home was built prior to 1978 and you are going to disturb the paint – i.e., sanding, sawing, then yes. For two reasons: 1) health concerns; and 2) The EPA’s Renovation, Repair and Paint rule.

Black tile floor retro style   I’m intrigued by this dramatic retro-style tile flooring, done in black with white trim.  We’ve renovated many bathrooms all over Whatcom County. Here are a few of our recent

Custom cabinetry will make any kitchen into a spectacular showpiece. Here is a wonderful example from a kitchen makeover in West Chester, PA, showing off custom cabinets of Bristo door style in a maple finish.

Ok, I admit it – I pirated this article and title from Kathy’s Remodeling blog, who borrowed it from a new DIY Network television show called “I Hate My Bath”. They feature remodeled bathrooms, using

Don’t go with the ordinary; these fixtures are works of art! Kitchen and bath design newsis the online source for these wonderful bathroom fixtures.  Another washbasin from Laufen’s collection is called the Il Bagno Alessi

The NAHB has a comprehensive article outlining aging-in-place issues. It is titled “Aging-in-place checklists for home remodeling”. The sections are: Exterior Overall floor plan Hallways Entry Thresholds Interior doors Windows Garage or Carport Faucets Kitchen and

Bathrooms can be big or small, but they never have to be ordinary! Creative solutions can be applied to every part of the bathroom. This wonderful sink is found on the Kitchen Design Concepts website,

So, what to do with that small kitchen? Small rooms do not have to be “too small”. They can be re-designed so that a more accurate description would be an “efficient kitchen”. After all, it