Your home should always be a warm, welcoming, and cozy gathering place for family and friends. But Daylight Saving Time is behind us and the cold, dark days of winter are ahead. Turning up the thermostat is not the only ─ or even the best ─ way to
There are many aspects of design and décor to think about when you want to update your home. The fixtures and finishes you choose for your kitchen, bath or addition will set the tone for the space and bring smiles to your face every time you see your
Updated January 2021. When it comes to kitchen renovation inspiration, all the talk seems to focus on trends in cabinets, countertops and the smart appliances that make your family feel like the Jetsons. Everything but the kitchen sink! But we think the sink is one of the
We are all looking forward to a New Year and all the changes it will bring. This is the time of year we always think about transitions and starting fresh. For 2021, most of us really crave beginning the transition back to living life the way we did
It wasn’t so long ago that homeowners thought about how to make their home better suited to working only “occasionally” from home. Little did we know that in 2020 everything would change, and most of us would be doing most of our work there, trying to manage everything
Many homes today feature an “open concept” layout, also called an open floor plan. You’ll see it all over when you look for home remodeling ideas on Houzz or social media, and it’s one of the features homeowners ask about most when they start thinking about updates to
We know it’s been really tough spending so much time at home, trying to maintain some kind of routine and get work done, doing your best to isolate your family to make sure they stay healthy. You, no doubt, have noticed things about your home that you would
For a number of years, the most popular color for home design has been some shade of gray. Any discussion on Houzz and interior design blogs about choosing colors for your home has centered around, not which color, but “which gray” is best for your walls and
As we head into autumn, just thinking about relaxing in front of a fireplace evokes warm feelings of comfort and family togetherness. Maybe that's why we love them so much. A fireplace serves as a focal point in a room, creating ambiance and providing a gathering point
Nobody has ever said to us, “I want my master bathroom designed so it feels just like the locker room at my gym.” Nope, not a single person! We think you’d agree that the master bath should be a place that’s warm and relaxing, not cold and
When the “hazy, hot and humid” days of summer hit the DC Metro area, we know the best way to keep cool: stay indoors in an air-conditioned space. Historic heat waves like we’ve been experiencing mean we also tend to want meals that are lighter and having
Updated 2019 For most pet owners, animals are a very important part of the family. So when remodeling your home, why not remodel some areas that both help make life better for your pets and make it easier for you to care for them? According to a
How do you refresh and redesign your living space so that it truly reflects your sense of style and your lifestyle? Do you want to update your home, but don’t want to follow the crowd? Trends are fine to get you started on ideas, but there are
There are a lot of decisions to make when you’re doing a home remodeling project. You’ll likely start with personal preferences for the layout and the ways you’ll use the newly remodeled space. And we can help you with you comparing appliance brands and types of fixtures,
Back-to-school reminders are all around us now, and that's also a nudge that it's time to get into the back-to-work mode. You may already have a room - or a corner - in your home that you use as an office. The Bureau of Labor Statistics reports that
Today’s smart home automation innovations allow you to connect, monitor and control multiple systems and appliances from wherever you are, with a smartphone, tablet device or computer. Do You Need a Smart Home? If you’re unsure that you want or need to add smart home devices, we have
You love your home and neighborhood, and may have lived there for a while, but you might not have noticed that it’s starting to show its age. Just as there comes a time when it’s necessary to replace the roof, it can also make sense to update fixtures
As many families prepare to ramp up their time spent outside, it can be helpful to keep the latest trends in mind while planning for outdoor living spaces.According to research from the International Casual Furnishings Association, many people use outdoor rooms for things they can do indoors –
Every spring, homeowners get the urge to throw off winter doldrums and freshen up their homes. If your home needs a bit more than just some spring cleaning this year, you may have decided it’s finally time to remodel. Answer These 3 Questions... 1. Would you like to
Kitchen and bath remodeling trends that will simplify your life… Each January, the National Kitchen & Bath Association (NKBA) sponsors the Kitchen & Bath Industry Show (KBIS), an amazing event where more than 500 companies representing the industry's leading brands present new ideas for kitchen and bath remodeling
