How We Keep It Clean
Basking in the glow of a newly remodeled space is tremendously rewarding. Getting there can be, well, tremendously messy. If you’re the sort of person that obsesses over a throw pillow out of place or pet hair on the hardwood, be prepared to chill a bit because remodeling unleashes a whole lot of mess, and… Read More
Project Profile: Basement Finish Shines for the Entire Family
Basements provide welcome extra square footage and are often home to TV and recreation areas, bars, guest quarters and storage. This family is lucky to have all the above, and more, in their finished lower level. From concrete to cozy, enjoy the many facets of this basement remodel. BEFORE – Just your run-of-the-mill unfinished space… Read More
Remodel or Rehome?
“Some people look for a beautiful place, others make a place beautiful.” –Hazrat Inayat Khan This quote reminds me of a question we’re frequently asked. (As the Kinks put it, “Should I stay or should I go.”) Almost everyone, at some point, wonders if they should look for a new home, or try to improve… Read More
Love Your Home!
With spring in the air and summer around the corner, you might find yourself itching to make changes around the house. We’ve put together some suggestions for ways you can demonstrate affection for your home, now and throughout the year. When you love your home … it shows! Remodel – While not the least expensive… Read More
Maximizing a Small Kitchen
“I want a bigger kitchen …” “I NEED a bigger kitchen!” Many of us want or need a bigger kitchen, which can be achieved by adding on to the home or borrowing space from another area. But if neither of those options is feasible, due to space or budget, is moving the only option? Are… Read More
Project Profile: Marvelous Marble Master Bath
It’s hard enough to get going in the morning, but when your master bath is dreary and dated, morning can seem even more daunting. This master bath remodel has these homeowners up and at ‘em now that the space is lighter, brighter and more open. BEFORE: The bathroom was divided into two sections, which made… Read More
Talking Technology In the Bath
No, we don’t have flying cars like the Jetsons or the shrink ray from Honey, I Shrunk the Kids, but bathroom technology is decidedly futuristic and can create the height of comfort and luxury right in your home. Programmed Lighting – Programmed lighting encompasses everything from motion sensor lights – great for kids who “forget”… Read More
Kitchen Style Report: What’s Trending In Kitchen Design
Cleaner, more contemporary designs are dominating homes in 2015, according to the National Kitchen & Bath Association’s annual trend report. The report shares what’s trending nationally in kitchen and bath design. Since our customers are a little more centrally located – hello, greater Des Moines! – we decided to compare national trends with what we’re… Read More
Cabinet Trends 2015: It’s a Transitional Takeover
Each year, the National Kitchen & Bath Association produces a trend report, something they’ve been doing since 1952. But how do these trends, compiled from designers nationwide, compare to what we’re designing and building in our market? We’ve pulled together our very own 2015 trend report to see if our homeowners’ desires are on trend… Read More
Common Sense Tips for Maximizing Your Basement Finish/Remodel
Basements were once a dark, cobwebby, cold place to store unused items and do laundry. They’ve starred in horror movies as the place where scary things lurk. But basements have come a long way. Sure, some are still nothing more than a carpet remnant and cast off furniture, but most are a highly useful part… Read More
