Design considerations for aging-in-place, accessible spaces and adaptable dwellings have become the rule and not the exception. With that in mind, imagine a conversation with a Millennial couple about installing grab bars in their bathroom. Although they may not have a need for this feature at this time, as a design professional one should plan [...]
Archive for the ‘Kitchen & Bathroom Remodeling’ Category
September 8th, 2011
10 Post-Recession Kitchen and Bath Ideas
When homeowners today reach out to remodelers to update tired kitchens and baths, they do so with the expectation that they will get the latest kitchen and bath design ideas. And as kitchen and bath remodeling activity grows in the wake of the recession, some of the clearest and most promising new ideas are represented [...]
June 16th, 2011
Cooking Appliances Focus on Time Savings and Ease of Use
While the recovering economy may eventually drive consumers back to restaurants in droves, the past few years have taught many that cooking and entertaining at home can be every bit as enjoyable as eating out – and a lot less expensive. Whether they want to create restaurant-style gourmet meals or quick and easy eat-and-run dishes, [...]
June 16th, 2011
Kitchens for the Multigenerational
To understand the design elements Baby Boomers and Generations X and Y want or need in their kitchens, Masco Cabinetry, Taylor, Mich., completed its GenShift 2011 study. The online survey was conducted between Feb. 28 and March 2 by Harris Interactive, New York. Respondents were 1,027 U.S. adult homeowners aged 18 to 65. Based on [...]
May 16th, 2011
How can I prevent paint from peeling in my bathroom?
Moisture: If the paint was put on while the walls were still damp (previous leak, build-up, etc.) this can cause blistering and pealing. Ceiling fans are needed to help get this moist air out of the bathroom. Surface prep: It’s very important to get all the grease, grime and dirt build-up off the surfaces before [...]
May 10th, 2011
Quartz v/s Granite- What should I use?
Whether homeowners work on it before a meal or gather around it afterward, the counter-top is arguably the most visible item in a kitchen. And according to a 2010 REMODELING Reader Panel survey, homeowners are choosing granite counter-tops by a margin of about 3 to 1 over the next most popular materials (see chart). But [...]
July 20th, 2010
Bath Remodel in Damascus
“Kelli & I think the bathroom looks great. Thank you for all your hard work and getting things done before our family comes into town and we have the baby.” The Snyders Damascus, MD
June 17th, 2010
Bath Remodels Add Value
A study conducted by the American Housing Survey and the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB), shows that adding a bathroom can increase your home’s value by 20%. The study also concludes that remodelers can provide their clients with a precise estimate of how much bathrooms add to the value of their homes.The recently released [...]
