Category: Design Build Remodeling

Three Ways to Make a Small Kitchen Feel Bigger

We’re used to seeing gorgeous pictures on Pinterest and Houzz of huge kitchens with endless space for islands and double sinks. However, many of us live in older houses with small, cramped kitchens. How can we make these kitchens feel bigger? Of course, you don’t have to depend on little tricks to make a kitchen […]

Are You Looking for a Green Kitchen Remodel?

If you are passionate about shrinking your environmental footprint, make sure to ask your remodel contractor about green building techniques. Here are just a few ways to make your kitchen remodel more green: Your remodeling company can help you determine the best ways to make your remodel greener. If you live in the Dallas/Ft. Worth […]

Can I Save Money By Buying My Own Home Remodel Materials?

A home remodel is a big investment, and it makes sense (or cents!) that you want to look for ways to save money on your kitchen remodel or bath remodel without skimping on the quality of the outcome. We’ve had clients in the past wonder if they could save money by buying their own materials. […]

Should You Save up for a Kitchen Remodel or Take Out a Remodel Loan?

If money were no object, almost every homeowner would jump at the chance to hire a remodeling company to create the kitchen of their dreams. Of course, money is a consideration; often the biggest consideration that a homeowner must face when planning a remodel. If you have dreams of remodeling your kitchen, is it smarter […]

Should You Save up for a Kitchen Remodel or Take Out a Remodel Loan?

If money were no object, almost every homeowner would jump at the chance to hire a remodeling company to create the kitchen of their dreams. Of course, money is a consideration; often the biggest consideration that a homeowner must face when planning a remodel. If you have dreams of remodeling your kitchen, is it smarter […]

What to Do With Pets During a Home Remodel

Remodeling any part of your home, including the kitchen or master bath, will be noisy, messy, and will require a work crew to be in your home for a few days or a few weeks depending on the scope of the project. When you set the date for your remodel to begin, it’s important that […]

Add a Vibrant Splash of Color…with White!

Most of us don’t think of white as a “vibrant” color, but that’s only because we so often see rooms drowning in shades of eggshell and ivory. Painting the walls of a room white will demand lots of other colors to add flavor, but white can actually be a wonderful accent piece in the right […]

Don’t Be Afraid of Vibrant Colors in Your Room Remodel

If you are going to invest your time, money, and passion into a room remodel for your home, make sure that room reflects your special personality. Many homeowners are afraid of using bright, vibrant colors, but if done well, they can actually add tons of great personality to the room. Pick One or Two Bright […]

Two Lives, One Home – Is a Remodel the Right Compromise After Marriage?

In the 1960s, it wasn’t unusual for high school sweethearts to marry soon after graduation and to buy a house together as their first major step into adulthood. Fast forward five decades, and things have changed a lot. The average age of marriage in 2013 was 27 for women and 29 for men. Second marriages […]

Can You Bring in Your Own Sub-Contractor for Your Remodel?

In your circle of family and friends, you probably know at least one plumber or house painter or interior designer, or electrician. Sub-contractors represent a large cost when it comes to remodeling your home, so is it possible to save money by using your own sub-contractor who might be willing to give you a price […]

Three Unique Types of Lighting to Brighten Your Room’s Design

Your lighting choices don’t just illuminate, they can also support the design goals of your room and even be a focal point all on their own. There’s no reason that you have to stick with traditional lighting options. Be bold and add a unique glow to your room with these special lighting types: Don’t overlook […]

How to Choose Finishes with Your Spouse Without Driving Each Other Crazy

Nothing improves spousal bliss like going through a stressful remodel…just kidding! You both have decided to share the rest of your lives together, but that doesn’t mean you have the same taste when it comes to picking out cabinets, tiles, or deciding whether you want to splurge on a skylight. What do you do if […]