Top, undermount, and farmhouse sinks all have advantages in cost and convenience. Trough sinks, however, proved impractical. Consider functionality before looks; a single tub type sink might work better than a double. Besides friends, relatives

I am often scanning the internet, looking for information on the latest trends, countertop materials, cabinets and kitchen design ideas. Today I found a great resource; everyone who is thinking of remodeling wants the latest information,

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.

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

There are many variables in remodeling a room in an existing home; many of these cannot be seen until some demolition work is done. So you want new flooring in the kitchen and you have

This is a beautiful kitchen we completed recently, with cherry cabinets in shaker style and Shivikasi yellow granite countertops. The corner cabinets have nifty rotating shelves to access as much of the corner space as possible. There

Let’s just look at a kitchen remodel. You’ve come up with a list of the things you want done in the kitchen. You’ve done your research and selected a general contractor.  Now you innocently ask:

We get asked this question a lot, since many of our jobs are kitchen remodels. We,ve compiled some information to help you decide which would be the best selection for you. Definitions:  Granite:  Granite, otherwise known as

Housing zone.com has a great article that lists what is important in today’s tight economy when it comes to remodeling your kitchen or bath: 1. Color 2. Tactile appeal through textures – “Lines, colors, and patterns

No, not what “stuff” do you want to fill your house with; what do you want in kitchen cabinets, counter tops, flooring, wall coverings, sinks, faucets, and lighting fixtures.  That sort of thing!  Is your homes

Most of us are aware of how much difference adding the right tile to a bath remodel can make.  But when it comes to kitchens, tile seems to take a back seat to the cabinets and appliances. White

This is oue entry for the $30 – $60,000 category kitchen remodel that Rose Construction won a Whatcom County NAHB REX award for.   To achieve our client’s main objective to open up the space between the

The National Association of Home Builders and Remodelers and the Builders Industry Association of Whatcom County awarded Rose Construction Inc. three REX  awards. The awards recognize excellence in home remodeling. The company won Residential Remodel – Best

Of course! Here is a list of the top home renovations that pay off, from an article by that name. Wood window replacement Vinyl window replacement Minor kitchen remodel Foam backed vinyl siding Wood deck

I like the advice in this article called “How to renovate a kitchen“. “Unlike any other home remodeling project, kitchen renovation encompasses so many things–from the raw to the sublime, from the picayune to the

Another warm, inviting kitchen/ dining room Very warm, cozy dining Exciting dining! Light and airy dining room Plan your next remodel, of course. If you can’t go outside, or all your raincoats are hanging over

Light cabinets and glass doors open and brighten kitchen     Could your kitchen look like this? Well, how about if this was your kitchen?  Evaluating your kitchen, its square footage and layout is a

New countertops, thats what!  There are plenty of options to choose from, and none are as expensive as granite or marble.  The manufactured stone countertops look and wear great.  Options for countertops are: Laminate: Affordable, easy