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Choosing The Best Shower Tile For A Master Bath Design and Remodel
What is the best shower tile for a master bath design? A major element in any master bath renovation is choosing your tub and shower surround tile. In fact, it can be a defining element in your master bath design. Today, your choices are no longer limited to simple 4 x 4 glazed tiles. You can choose from a wide variety of materials, sizes, colors, patterns, and finishes to meet your aesthetic needs. While your master bath design relies on many elements from your vanity and va
Oct 203 min read


A Remodeler's Guide To Interior Trim Moldings and Finish Carpentry
It’s the details that matter in home design, especially details like interior trim moldings and finish carpentry. The choices are nearly limitless from the grandeur of crown moldings to the subtle elegance of baseboard moldings. This guide will explore distinctions between trim and finish carpentry, how to choose the right styles for your home, the different types of trim molding available, and finding the right remodeling partner. The Difference Between Trim and Finish Carpe
Oct 15 min read


10 Questions to Ask Before Hiring a Remodeler in Ann Arbor, MI
A remodel is your chance to give your home the perfect style and functionality refresh. There are so many possibilities—from simply changing materials and colors to completely gutting and redesigning the layout. Whatever type of remodel you’re looking for, a successful project always starts with selecting the best design-builder for the job. With so many contractors to choose from, how will you know you’ve partnered with the right one? As experts in the field for over 25 year
Aug 105 min read
Which Aesthetic Is Right for Your Home Remodeling Project?
One of the most popular aesthetics among homeowners changing their kitchen is the transitional style, followed by contemporary, according to Houzz. Recently, modern style has taken over farmhouse style. With so many to choose from, it can be tough to know which style to choose for your remodeling project. Keep reading for some tips to help you choose the right one for your home. Consider Your Existing Layout First, consider the existing structure and layout of your space. Do
Jun 82 min read
How Interior Designers Utilize Decor in Your Remodel
Interior designers in Ann Arbor utilize décor for many purposes and combine their formal training with a love of style to create one-of-a-kind home styles. Home décor professionals are in high demand now, and according to IBISWorld, the global home décor market will ring in at $838.6 billion by 2027. If you’re planning a remodeling project, then don’t forget about the interior design aspect. Let’s take a look at how professionals use décor in interior design. Used for Emphasi
May 182 min read
4 Kitchen Remodeling Ideas to Inspire You
How does your kitchen style look? Could it use a refresh? If so, you're not alone. According to a study by Kelley Blue Book, nearly a quarter of Americans (24%) expressed interest in doing a kitchen remodel. Here are some kitchen design ideas to give you some inspiration for your kitchen remodeling project. 1. Add Texture A kitchen without texture can come off as cold and unwelcoming. When thinking about your kitchen design, consider how much texture you want to have in your
May 42 min read
3 Bathroom Remodeling Tips for Senior Citizens That Don't Forget About Aesthetics
As you grow older, you may be considering remodeling your bathroom to ensure it’s more functional for a senior. You shouldn’t forget about the aesthetics of your home while improving the functionality of your bathroom. A glance at a bathroom's color scheme, structure, and accessories can send positive vibes and impressions to anyone in your home, including yourself. Aesthetics may be the reason why individuals between the ages of 35 and 54 are most inclined to make home impro
Mar 202 min read
How to Choose the Right Style for Your Bathroom Renovation
When it comes to bathroom renovations, there are a lot of factors to consider. But one of the most important decisions you'll make is choosing the right style for your new space. Do you want a sleek and modern bathroom with all the latest bells and whistles? Or are you going for a more traditional look? Maybe you're somewhere in between. No matter what your taste is, there's a style out there that's perfect for you. Let's look at the factors you should consider when choosing
Feb 22 min read
Design and Decor Ideas for Your Master Suite Remodeling Project
Grand is the word that comes to mind often when describing a master suite. It's a retreat for the heads of the family since it’s usually private, comfortable, and functional. Master suites can often include nice-to-have amenities such as a private bathroom, individual walk-in closets, a fireplace, furnished seating space, and so on. According to Soocial, many people who are 35 to 54 years old are the most likely to invest in home renovation. As you grow older in your Ann Arbo
Jan 202 min read
How To Pick a Style For Your Kitchen Redesign
While we may be entering a new year, remodeling your house should be timeless. The kitchen is one of the top rooms that is constantly remodeled. So if you have a kitchen redesign in mind, you might be wondering where to start. What do you have in mind for the kitchen redesign? There are so many styles to choose from. The trick is how to choose the right one. Here are a few tips for picking out the style that fits your home and your aesthetic. Will You Like it For a Long Time?
Aug 18, 20252 min read


2021 Tile Trends
Choosing kitchen or bathroom tile is the perfect opportunity to incorporate your personality, create a unique focal point, or add a tasteful touch of fun and whimsy to your space. With so many shapes, sizes, colors, and layouts to choose from, you’re guaranteed to find a style that fits your look. Need some inspiration for your next project? The search is over. Here are our favorite tile trends of 2021: Texture with Tile Looking to add character to your bathroom? Fun, bold pa
May 12, 20212 min read


What You Need to Know About Second-Floor Additions
You are perfectly happy with the aesthetics in your home, but you still feel like you need more. Have you considered adding second-floor additions? It Makes Sense to Add Space with Second Floor Additions It may seem drastic to rip off the roof of your home and add a second story addition. However, it is one of the best ways to gain more space and give your home a total makeover. Having second-floor additions built will make your home twice as beautiful and functional. Expert
Feb 11, 20212 min read


An Empty Nester's Guide to Spare Bedrooms
When your kids lived with you, they most likely decorated their rooms with posters, photos, eclectic paint colors, twinkle lights, sports trophies, and other trinkets. Their bedrooms may have evolved a lot over the years! But when they grow up and move out, you’re left with extra space you never had before. You suddenly have a spare bedroom — or maybe even two or three spare bedrooms. How can you take advantage of this new square footage? This guide will offer up some ideas f
Jan 3, 20205 min read


Guide to Popular Ann Arbor Home Styles
In addition to wonderful green spaces and beautiful scenery (we’re called Tree Town for a reason), Ann Arbor’s beautiful homes are a part of the fabric of our community. It’s not only one of the most beautiful cities in not only Michigan, but the entire country. In this post, we’ll take a journey through the many different home styles Ann Arbor is known for, highlighting characteristics and key features of each style. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Jennifer (@de
Sep 27, 20186 min read


What Is A Mullion Cabinet Door? Glass Door Cabinet Styles
Learn About Mullions and Glass Door Cabinets Textured, frosted, mullion or frameless, glass-fronted cabinet doors are a great compromise between open shelving and solid, door-enclosed cabinetry. They keep out dust and debris that affect open shelving while helping to open your kitchen up visually. Glass-fronted cabinets can be illuminated for ambiance, display your treasures, store functional items and even ease transitions from room to room in an open floor plan. They can al
May 30, 20183 min read


Choosing Kitchen Windows For An Ann Arbor Remodeling Project
Styles of Kitchen Windows For Remodeling When it comes to your kitchen, if you think about it, most of the elements not only have to function aesthetically regarding your design, but they also provide serious functionality. Your windows are a perfect example. A big beautiful window can turn an otherwise functional kitchen, into a design powerhouse, while a smaller window in the right place can bring in just enough natural light to pull a great kitchen together. Your kitchen w
May 18, 20184 min read


Kitchen Cabinet Finishes and Staining Terms and Their Definitions
Cabinet Finishes and Options Defined If you're planning or undergoing a kitchen renovation, it's a good idea to familiarize yourself with some of the terms surrounding your cabinet finishes. Your kitchen cabinets are a major component of your kitchen, and probably the most used element in the room. Cabinets are not only functional, they can set the aesthetic vibe for the entire space. If you're home features an open concept, your kitchen cabinet finish can tie your entire liv
Apr 13, 20184 min read


How To Select Bathroom Vanity Lighting When Renovating
Getting Bathroom Vanity Lighting Right When Renovating a Master Bath Today, a luxurious bathroom is one of the top remodeling requests among homeowners. The bathroom is one of the most used rooms in every home. It's the central hub for many of our most important self-care rituals and a part of our daily routine. It's where we prepare in the morning for work, where we relax in the tub after a long day, and is often the last room we visit at night before bed. When you think of
Apr 10, 20183 min read


Choosing the Perfect Paint Sheen For Every Room
Which Paint Sheen Is Best Where? We've all been there... you're painting your kitchen and the clerk at the paint store asks what sheen or finish you'd like for your project. In the not too distant past, it wasn't that difficult of a choice. You could pick flat, eggshell, semi-gloss or gloss. Today, it might take you a little bit longer since now you have more choices like lusters, satins, glosses, high-glosses, mattes and more! Why have paint manufacturers expanded their list
Mar 10, 20183 min read


A Remodeler's Guide To Interior Trim Moldings and Finish Carpentry
Choosing Interior Trim When Remodeling a Home One of the best ways to add an element of luxury, depth, and detail to any room in your home, is through the use of interior trim. From baseboards to casings, crown molding, and railing, trim gives your room a finished look that can bring a room to life! From Victorian homes with that signature gingerbread look to Mission or prairie style homes where function takes priority, to streamlined modernist homes with simple understated e
Mar 6, 20184 min read
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