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09/02/2026

Design Detail: Open Shelving

Open shelving can make a smaller kitchen feel lighter while keeping everyday items easy to reach. In this space, the dark floating shelves add storage without filling the wall with upper cabinets, and they give the homeowner room to mix practical kitchenware with a few personal pieces.

The shelves also work with the darker backsplash and range hood, giving the upper half of the kitchen some definition while leaving more of the wall visible.

08/28/2026

Thinking about opening up your floor plan?

Our latest blog looks at what actually makes an open layout work, from sightlines and natural light to flooring, lighting, furniture placement, and architectural features that help define each area.

The goal is not simply fewer walls. It is creating connected spaces that still have a clear purpose and work naturally with the way you live.

Link in the comments.

08/26/2026

This dining room has a warm, comfortable feel without losing the clean lines of the remodel. The hardwood floors, natural wood furniture, soft neutral walls, and glass pendant lighting all work together, while the large doors bring in plenty of natural light and keep the room connected to the outdoor space.

It’s a good example of how a dining area can feel finished and inviting without being over designed.

08/24/2026

This bathroom packs a lot into a relatively compact footprint. The walk-in shower uses large-format tile, a darker mosaic floor, and a handheld shower system, while the horizontal window brings in natural light without giving up privacy.

The white vanity and countertop keep the room bright, and the neutral finishes give everything a clean, cohesive look. It’s a practical remodel that makes better use of the space while giving the bathroom a complete update.

08/23/2026

Design Detail: Multiple Shower Functions

This shower was built around more than one way to use it. An overhead shower, handheld wand, and body sprays are all incorporated into the same wall, with the controls grouped together where they’re easy to reach.

The white tile keeps the background clean and lets the fixtures do the work visually, while the recessed niche adds storage without interrupting the layout. It’s a good example of how planning the plumbing and tile together makes a more complicated shower feel simple when it’s finished.

08/21/2026

Design Detail: Natural Light Without Giving Up Privacy

The glass block windows bring a lot of daylight into this bathroom while keeping the tub area private. That natural light works especially well with the lighter finishes, white cabinetry, and warm tile, helping the whole room feel open without exposing the space to the outside.

For bathrooms where privacy is important, window design can have just as much impact as the fixtures and finishes.

08/20/2026

Lighting affects a remodel long before the fixtures actually go in. Placement, ceiling height, cabinetry, natural light, switches, color temperature, and the materials surrounding each fixture all play a role in the finished room.

Our latest blog looks at **home remodel lighting** and why making those decisions early can improve both the function and finished look of a space.

Link in the comments.

08/17/2026

Choosing cabinetry for a kitchen remodel involves a lot more than picking a door style and color. Layout, storage, construction quality, wood or painted finishes, hardware, and the materials surrounding the cabinets all play a role in how the finished kitchen looks and works.

Our latest blog breaks down the kitchen cabinet choices homeowners should consider before making a final selection, with a closer look at how those decisions come together in a finished space. Link in the comments!

08/14/2026

Design Detail: Carrying Tile Beyond the Tub or Shower

The same glossy white tile used around the tub continues across the vanity wall, tying both sides of the bathroom together. The slight variation in the tile surface keeps all that white from feeling flat, while the dark mirror frames, hardware, and warm wood vanity add contrast.

Extending tile beyond the wet area is a great way to make the whole bathroom feel more connected and finished.

08/11/2026

Design Detail: Freestanding Tub Placement

This freestanding tub was positioned to take advantage of the natural light and view while still keeping the layout comfortable and open. The floor-mounted filler gives it a clean installation, and the surrounding tile keeps the area durable without taking attention away from the tub itself.

It’s a good example of how placement matters just as much as the fixture you choose. When the tub, windows, plumbing, and surrounding finishes are planned together, the whole space works better.

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