We’ve become a technology dependent society. Today, nearly everyone has a mobile device of some sort, whether it be a mobile phone, a tablet, a laptop, an MP3 player, cordless headphones, or a handheld game system. The kitchen counter tends to be the most common landing spot for all these devices. Before you know it, your counter is littered with … Read More
Create the Spa Experience at Home with a Steam Shower
Steam showers have become a hot remodeling trend as homeowners are looking for ways to recreate the spa experience at home. Steam shower are now surpassing soaking tubs and whirlpool tubs as the preferred way to relax and indulge. Steam showers provide a number of benefits: A steam shower can help reduce stress levels and improve sleep quality. It increase … Read More
Get Your Dream Bathroom with the Right Mix of Saving and Splurging
Bathrooms are challenging kitchens as the most remodeled room in the house. A driving factor is the trend to transform bathrooms from simply functional to fabulous and spa-like. But like all remodeling projects, spending can get out of hand before you realize it without careful planning. But it is possible to get the bathroom you want without exceeding your budget … Read More
Quartz Countertops are a Great Alternative to Natural Stone and Other Surfaces
If you’re undergoing a kitchen remodeling project, one decision you need to make is to choose a countertop material. While natural stone, such as granite, and solid surface tend to attract the most attention, you should also consider quartz. Quartz countertops offer a number of benefits. Quartz countertops, also called engineered stone, are made from crushed quartz mixed with a … Read More
Is Remodeling Your Bath with a Luxury Shower but No Tub a Smart Move?
Giant tubs have fallen out of favor. Over the last few years, designers and remodelers have been getting more and more requests to replace the tub in the master bathroom with a large, luxury shower. The question many homeowners face when considering this option is whether having a master bath without a tub will affect resale value down the road. … Read More
Balance Saving with Splurging to Create Your Ideal Kitchen without Breaking the Bank
Remodeling your kitchen is a significant investment. It can be easy to exceed your budget if you’re not careful. But with careful planning and smart choices, it is possible to get a kitchen you love and stay within your budget. By saving on some items, you can afford to splurge on others. Thing to Save… Cabinets – Cabinets account for … Read More
Bathroom Remodeling Provides Perfect Opportunity to Improve Energy Efficiency
As homeowners are looking for ways to make their homes more energy efficient, one room that can garner substantial energy savings is the bathroom. The bathroom is one of the most energy-consuming rooms in the home, rivaled only by the kitchen. By improving the energy efficiency in your bathroom, you save money and help the environment. Large amounts of water, … Read More
Top Trends for Kitchen Design
Remodeling your kitchen typically yields one of the highest returns on investment for home improvement projects. This is great news if your kitchen is ready for a facelift or a major overhaul. If you’re ready to update your kitchen but aren’t quite sure where to start, here are some current kitchen trends. Open design – As the kitchen has evolved … Read More
Give Your Kitchen a Modern, Streamlined Look by Concealing Your Appliances
Kitchen appliances have come a long way aesthetically since the bulky avocado green refrigerators of the past. But even today’s sleek, stylish appliances can disrupt and distract from the design of the kitchen. In response, the use of concealed appliances has emerged as a hot trend in luxury kitchen design. Concealed appliances, sometimes also called hidden appliances, are a great … Read More
Bring the Spa Experience to Your Bathroom with an Open Shower
In the past, showers consisted of little more than a shower head and a shower curtain installed inside a bath tub. Today, there is a vast range of shower designs to choose from. One that has been gaining popularity is the open shower. Open showers provide the luxurious feel of a spa retreat, making them especially popular for master suites. … Read More