Sweeney Design Remodel

10/14/2026

Shower or soaking tub?

Why choose? 🛁✨

A thoughtfully designed wet room brings the shower and soaking tub together in one open, beautifully planned space, giving your primary bath a more spacious, relaxed feel.

It’s the kind of design that can make your everyday routine feel a little more like a stay at a boutique hotel.

Save this one to your dream-bathroom folder. 👀

10/13/2026

Nothing reveals a kitchen’s quirks faster than a house full of people. 👀

The refrigerator bottleneck. The counter everyone crowds around. The prep space that disappears the second guests arrive.

As hosting season gets closer, pay attention to the moments when your kitchen makes entertaining harder than it needs to be. Those everyday frustrations can become some of the best clues for designing a better layout.

Swipe through this before and after and notice how much the way a kitchen works can change.

And maybe start your own list while you’re at it. What would you change first?

10/09/2026

Plot twist: you might not need more square footage. 👀

Sometimes the problem isn’t how much space you have. It’s how well that space is working for you.

Better flow, smarter storage, and a thoughtful rework of the existing footprint can completely change the way you use and enjoy your home.

Before adding on, it’s worth asking: Could the space you already have work harder for you?

Swipe through the before and after to see what was possible within this home’s existing footprint. ✨

10/07/2026

10/05/2026

The kitchen isn’t disappearing. It’s just getting quieter. 🤎

Warm cabinetry, integrated storage, streamlined surfaces, and fewer visual distractions can create a kitchen that works beautifully without visually taking over your home.

The result is a space that feels calmer, more intentional, and naturally connected to the rooms around it.

Could you see this quieter approach to kitchen design working in your home?

09/21/2026

September is when the countdown quietly begins. 🍂

First comes football season. Then Thanksgiving. And suddenly your house is full of people, food, and approximately 47 dishes that need somewhere to go. 🥂

If entertaining tends to expose what isn’t working in your home, pay attention:

🍽️ A cramped kitchen
🪑 Limited seating
🚶 Awkward traffic flow
🥘 Nowhere to set out food

These everyday frustrations can tell you a lot about what to address in a future remodel.

Design for Tuesday-night dinner, absolutely.

But design for the holidays, too. ✨

When you host, where does everyone inevitably end up? 👇

09/18/2026

Pinterest boards are fun. Choosing tile is fun. And watching the cabinetry finally go in? That’s pretty exciting.

But some of the most important remodeling decisions happen long before any of that.

How does your family use the room?
What isn’t working now?
What needs to be stored?
How might your needs change five or ten years from now?

Thoughtful remodeling starts with asking the right questions. Those answers help shape the layout, storage, flow, and function before you ever get to the finishes.

That’s how you create a home that works well for you now and continues to feel right years from now.

If you could make one room in your home work better, which would you choose?

09/16/2026

👏 Congratulations to Brett, the newest recipient of the Sweeney Metronome Award!

Presented twice each year, the Metronome Award recognizes a team member who exemplifies three qualities at the heart of Sweeney Design Remodel:

🔹 To Measure — performing their work with accuracy and consistency
🔹 I Manage — working efficiently and collaboratively as part of the team
🔹 I Lead — actively looking for new and better ways to move our company forward

Each recipient is selected by the previous award winner, making the recognition especially meaningful.

Over the past year, Brett has demonstrated all three. In addition to his regular responsibilities at Sweeney, he completed his term as President of the NARI Madison Chapter, helped develop the organization’s one-, three-, and ten-year strategic plans, and participated in local high school trades day events.

He has also stepped up to take on a greater leadership role within Sweeney as Tim transitions out of sales.

Brett’s commitment to our team, our industry, and the greater Madison trades community is something we’re proud to recognize.

Congratulations, Brett! Well deserved. 🎉

Learn more about the Sweeney Metronome Award and its past recipients:
https://sweeneydesign.com/about/sweeney-metronome-award/

09/15/2026

☕ Could a dedicated coffee station make your morning routine a little easier?

The Barista Express® combines a built-in grinder and espresso maker in one compact appliance, making it a natural fit for a thoughtfully planned coffee station.

When designing a kitchen, creating a dedicated space for the things you use every day can help keep countertops organized and make routines more convenient. Add nearby storage for mugs, beans, and other essentials, and everything you need is right where you want it.

For coffee lovers planning a kitchen remodel, it’s one feature worth making room for.

Would a dedicated coffee station be on your kitchen wish list? ☕

09/11/2026

Trends come and go, but some design choices have staying power. ✨

From Shaker cabinetry and curbless showers to smart storage and flexible living spaces, certain remodeling elements continue to look beautiful and function well for years.

We’re sharing 8 design elements that stand the test of time to help you make thoughtful choices for your home, regardless of what’s trending at the moment.

See all 8 on the blog, then tell us: Which timeless design feature is a must-have in your home?

https://sweeneydesign.com/blog/8-remodeling-design-elements-that-stand-the-test-of-time/