Kitchen design is often created without consideration for the people living there. You inherit the kitchen that the previous owner or builder designed. Here are some design tips for a family friendly kitchen that everyone can enjoy. Refrigerators and Freezers Because large families require a lot of food and storage space, an American-style fridge-freezer is …
You have been there: invited over to someone’s house for dinner, school meeting, or party and it all just flows. The perfect family home isn’t magic. These homeowners planned their remodel around their family and lifestyle. Here are some key things to include in your home remodel that your family will love. Sufficient Storage Clutter, …
Using the most recent design trends can completely transform your home. The following interior design trends are not only trendy but also fun, eco-friendly, and practical. These are a few of the trends that our local clients are requesting for their projects. All-Over Wood Paneling Plain, unfinished wood walls that were once thought to be …
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The principles of drought tolerant landscaping can be applied to any garden, old or new, to greatly improve its water efficiency. Water-conserving landscaping is called a xeriscape. There are seven key guidelines for xeriscaping. You can create beautiful, colorful, and shady outdoor spaces using native and desert-adapted plants. The seven tenets of xeriscape design are: …
Real estate options in the Bay Area are often limited to older homes in need of significant renovation. Many have small rooms with outdated floor plans, electrical and plumbing that don’t support today’s modern families. However, it is possible to remodel one of these older homes to match the needs and lifestyles of today’s family. …
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Many Bay Area homeowners prefer to age in place. After all, our region offers so many recreational options for all ages. Why move! Aging in place refers to staying in their home into their senior years rather than relocating to a senior or assisted living community. In fact, according to an AARP survey, 76 percent …
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Many homes in the Bay Area have small, cramped, outdated laundry rooms that are difficult to use or are too small for newer appliances. With one of these dream laundry room designs, you can say goodbye to dreading laundry. In this frequently used room, both style and function are possible. Examine Your Existing Laundry Room …
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With interest rates rising and inflation looming, many homeowners think DIY remodeling is a great way to save money. Unfortunately, the majority of home improvement projects that are carried out by the homeowners themselves do not go as smoothly as planned. The results of a survey conducted by ImproveNet among 2,000 people living in the …
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Luxury bathroom ideas will make your space more opulent. There are a lot of different luxury bathroom ideas for every taste, from colors and materials to fixtures and finishes. These ideas can be used to update your master bathroom, upgrade a shower room, or turn unused space into a spa-like ensuite. Our top picks of …
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