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Kitchen Hardware and Faucet Combinations

Arguably my favorite part of my job is making selections. And two of my favorite selections to...

2023 Color Of the Year, Viva Magenta

Well here we are in 2023 and as sure as a new year always comes around so do the new colors of the...

The Biggest Expense In A Custom Kitchen

The biggest expense is the Cabinetry.  Custom kitchens usually include features in the cabinets...

The difference between a Kitchen Remodel and a Custom Kitchen Remodel

 Custom kitchens differ from general kitchen remodeling in (3) distinct ways; 1)  The material...

Design & Planning First, Labor Estimates, Second.

We figured out long ago that working with our homeowners on developing their budget and then...

Breaking Down Estimates into Categories

Making sure you're getting estimates that separate the Product Selections, those items you will...

 The first step, getting more from your research with better estimates

When I do my Free Zoom consults in order to get better estimates, we review priorities; new...

Three Ways To Get Better Kitchen Remodel Estimates

Why can’t it be easier?   That’s what I hear from the many homeowners I speak with every month as...

What to do when furniture lead times are long

Earlier this year we posted about the supply chain disruptions brought on by the pandemic and well...

The 1,500 Dollar Powder Room

 Well, here we are... again. I had big dreams of remodeling our home but I have to be honest I...

Ten Prompts To Get You & Your partner Talking

Hey Friends, Today I want to talk about having home remodeling conversations with our partners and...

2021 Supply Chain Disruptions

And how they'll impact your remodel, decorating, and other home improvement projects...2020 was an...
Kitchen Hardware and Faucet Combinations

Kitchen Hardware and Faucet Combinations

Arguably my favorite part of my job is making selections. And two of my favorite selections to make are kitchen faucets and cabinet hardware. I think they're capable of changing the entire vibe of a space and I love to coordinate them in subtle ways. Below you'll find...

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2023 Color Of the Year, Viva Magenta

2023 Color Of the Year, Viva Magenta

Well here we are in 2023 and as sure as a new year always comes around so do the new colors of the year. Since we work in the design industry we follow it rather closely because as much as I sometimes dislike the colors chosen they seem to always insert themselves...

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The Biggest Expense In A Custom Kitchen

The Biggest Expense In A Custom Kitchen

The biggest expense is the Cabinetry.  Custom kitchens usually include features in the cabinets for storage, organization and furniture details.  You can expect the cabinets could be 30-40% of your material allowance.  The lower your Material Allowance the greater the...

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Design & Planning First, Labor Estimates, Second.

Design & Planning First, Labor Estimates, Second.

We figured out long ago that working with our homeowners on developing their budget and then focusing on design and planning the remodel they want made for happier homeowners.  We find it’s so much easier to see where the costs are escalating and then work together...

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Breaking Down Estimates into Categories

Breaking Down Estimates into Categories

Making sure you're getting estimates that separate the Product Selections, those items you will have to go and pick out, from the Labor Cost, cost to build and install, will make it easy to spot estimates that aren’t considering the actual cost of Products for your...

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