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Designers NW: Kitchen Ideas for Aging in Place
As you age, the kitchen that once held so many wonderful memories of family meals and togetherness can become a place of dread as you notice you have begun having challenges making a simple breakfast for yourself. Things feel harder to reach and standing at the...
Custom Cabinetry for Easier Function and Use
Kitchens and bathrooms are the primary rooms in a home where cabinetry is a necessary design element. While many people often admire the beauty and design of cabinetry, what about how the cabinetry functions for daily use? In the old days, kitchens and bathrooms were...
Bathroom Remodeling After the Kids Leave
Raising children involves years of a flurry of activity as you spend your days and evenings shuttling them around, seeming to always be getting ready for something and trying to get them out the door for school, athletic games, music performances, and such. At home,...
5 Remodeling Projects That Add Value to Your Home
Home remodelers and improvement stores have seen an increased demand for services in 2020 as more people are living and working and going to school at home than at any time in modern history. This has led to a new regard for the home as one’s castle. Aside from the...
5 Reasons to Invest In a Bathroom Remodel
While it’s not typically the room where we spend the most time, a bathroom has many necessary uses as we begin and end each day. And with people spending more time at home now, the bathrooms in our homes are likely getting extra use. This may bring to mind ideas for...
2020 Home Office Trends
The home used to be a sanctuary to return to at the end of the day, but that’s changing now with the shift to remote work and online learning. What began as a temporary situation with makeshift workspaces set up in kitchens or dining rooms is driving bigger home...
3 Ways to Prepare for a Kitchen Remodel
You’ve dreamed of having a beautiful new kitchen, but also had nightmares about the remodel process. The kitchen is the most heavily used room in a house and it’s hard to think about how to survive without it for weeks or even months, depending on the extent of your...
Reasons to Invest in a Kitchen Remodel
Thinking about remodeling your kitchen? Why on earth do people put up with months of chaos in their home, especially in the kitchen? Here are some of the reasons! The top reasons for tackling a kitchen re-do are to upgrade worn-out, outdated surfaces and materials,...
Bathroom trends that are worth the money
Considering a bathroom transformation for your home? Changes can take yours from outdated to spa-like. Even a small powder room can become a work of art. Start your planning by thinking about hard surface choices, fixtures and cabinetry changes. These are the fun...
Why hire a professional home designer?
The time has arrived to finalize your plans for your remodel, and your bulging notebook of photos and ideas is out and ready for your remodeler. But wait, are these really the best final choices? Before plunging ahead, take the time to consult with a professional...