Love this article from Kohler on six of the hazards you want to avoid when remodeling your kitchen. Title: 6 Kitchen-Planning Myths. I’ll list the topics here, but go to Kohler to read the article!
It’s the details that count!
When planning a kitchen remodel, we all know that the important items (and most expensive) are the cabinets, the appliances, the countertop material, and flooring. But . . . there are several details that while
How to select your kitchen cabinet material
Kitchen cabinets come in a variety of materials – everything from inexpensive composite wood products to stainless steel, glass front, bamboo, and a variety of hardwoods. This article will focus mostly on hardwoods, and much
What is the best sink for the money?
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
Kitchen design ideas collection
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,
Are you happy with your kitchen?
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.
Home remodel projects – how to choose your project
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
Kitchen Remodel Ideas
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
What would your ideal kitchen be?
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 kitchens inspire!
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
Be creative when re-designing your kitchen
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 cabinets make the kitchen
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.
Aging-in-place home remodeling
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
Making small spaces efficient and pleasant
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
Why is my kitchen remodel estimate so high?
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
A beautiful kitchen remodel
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
Events that affect construction schedules for home remodelers
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:
What is better for countertops, granite or engineered stone?
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
What is important in a kitchen or bath remodel now?
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
What do you want in your house?
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
Include decorative tile in your kitchen or bath design
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
Award winning kitchen before and after photos
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
Rose Construction Inc. receives three awards for remodeling excellence!
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
Is it worth it to remodel?
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
Can you handle a kitchen remodel?
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