Category: Design Build Remodeling

How to Make Your Home Comfortable and Homey

The saying goes that home is where the heart is. But what makes a home feel comfortable, warm and cozy? Add these homey touches without breaking the bank. Just a few upgrades and additions…and your home will feel like the place you truly love to be. Bring natural elements indoors. Incorporate a water element, decorate […]

A Remodel is the Perfect Time for a Staycation!

Living in your home during a remodel can be difficult, especially if you are typically at the home during the day when the remodel team will be at work. A remodel is loud and messy. You’ll likely lose access to your room, which can be very inconvenient in the case of kitchens and bathrooms. Why […]

Expand your Master Bathroom with a Remodel

Standing in line to use the bathroom might have been the norm when you were a kid, especially if you had a few siblings, but that doesn’t cut it now that you are an adult and own your own home. If your master bathroom is almost small enough to qualify as a half bath, then […]

Understanding the Purpose of Sub-Contractors

When you begin working with a design and remodeling company, you may hear the term “sub-contractor” thrown around. What is a sub-contractor, and what does it mean when a remodeling company uses a sub-contractor to work on your project? Some homeowners may get the wrong idea when they hear about sub-contractors working on their remodel. […]

Three Ways to Save On Cabinets During Your Kitchen Remodel

Most kitchen remodels include new cabinetry. Brand new cabinets can dramatically improve the look of your kitchen, but they can also sap your budget. New cabinets don’t have to break the bank as long as you are willing to be a little flexible in your choice. Here are three ways to save on new cabinets: […]

How to Avoid Finish Paralysis

It’s time to pick out new tile for your bathroom floor. Should you go with ceramic tiles? What about porcelain? Isn’t natural stone so amazing, though? And what’s this you’ve heard about glass tiles? Okay, definitely natural stone. Now, what kind? You’ve got granite, limestone, marble, and onyx. Don’t forget about sandstone, pebble, and travertine […]

The Ten Questions You Need To Ask A Potential Contractor’s References

During your search for a remodeling contractor, you should definitely request contact information for previous clients. Every contractor worth their salt will have references ready. Speaking with previous clients – even ones vetted by the contractor – can give you crucial insight into what you could expect if you end up working with that contractor. […]

USI Design & Remodeling of Dallas TX. Awarded Best of Houzz 2016

Over 35 Million Monthly Unique Users Nominated Best Home Building, Remodeling and Design Professionals in North America and Around the World Dallas TX, USA – January 13, 2016 – USI Design & Remodeling of Dallas TX has won “Best of Service” on Houzz®, the leading platform for home remodeling and design. USI Design & Remodeling […]

2016 is Going to be a Rosy and Serene Year

2016 is going to be such unique, and multifaceted year that Pantone couldn’t pick just one color to represent it. In its annual announcement – much anticipated by designers and artists the world over – the color authority revealed two colors of the year: Rose Quartz and Serenity. According to Pantone, “Joined together, Rose Quartz […]

Need More Space In Your Home? Raise the Roof…Or At Least the Ceiling

Do the rooms in your home feel small or cramped? One easy way to solve this issue is to remove walls to help open up a home. Another surprising option is the raise the ceiling. Many homeowners don’t realize this, but it may be possible depending on your home’s configuration to raise up the ceiling […]