Degnan Design-Build-Remodel

10/21/2026

CABINETRY SPOTLIGHT: MAPLE 🤍

Looking for a clean, versatile look? Maple may be worth considering.

Maple is known for its light color, fine grain, and relatively smooth appearance. It's a popular choice for homeowners who want cabinetry that complements a wide range of design styles.

Why homeowners choose maple:
🤎 Durable for everyday kitchen and bathroom use.
🤎 Its subtle grain works beautifully in both modern and traditional spaces.
🤎 An excellent option for painted cabinetry.
🤎 Can be finished naturally or stained to complement your design.

What should you know?
💡 Maple can be challenging to stain evenly, particularly with darker colors.
💡 Choosing the right finishing process and working with an experienced
cabinet professional can help achieve the look you're after.

The bottom line: Maple is a versatile option when you want cabinetry that feels timeless without competing with other design features.

Would you choose maple in a natural finish or painted cabinetry?

10/19/2026

Which kitchen corner cabinet solution would you choose?

🔶 A blind-corner organizer to make hidden space more useful
🔶 Corner drawers for convenient, pull-out storage.
🔶 A traditional Lazy Susan for easy rotating access

Share your pick!

Visit DegnanDesignBuildRemodel.com for more kitchen inspiration.

10/16/2026

🎉BIRTHDAY ALERT🎉

Today is Designer Zach Degnan's birthday!

Wish him a happy birthday in the comments!

We're giving a donation to a charity of Zach's choice to help him celebrate. He chose For The Children (RFK)!

You can get to know Zach here: https://buff.ly/UZfVbhD

10/14/2026

WOOD MATTERS: WHAT'S RIGHT FOR YOUR CABINETS? 🌳

Choosing cabinetry for your kitchen or bathroom? The wood you choose can make a big difference in the finished look of your space.

From light and subtle to rich and dramatic, every wood species has its own character, advantages, and considerations.

Over the next several posts, we're exploring six popular cabinet woods:
🌿 Maple — smooth and versatile
🌾 White Oak — warm and distinctive
🍒 Cherry — rich and timeless
🤎 Walnut — bold and sophisticated
🪵 Hickory — dramatic and full of character
🌳 Alder — warm and understated

We'll cover what makes each wood unique, what to consider before choosing it, and how to care for your cabinetry.

Which look is your favorite: light and natural, warm and traditional, or dark and dramatic? Tell us in the comments!

At Degnan Design-Build-Remodel, we believe great design starts with understanding how you want your home to look, feel, and function. That's what we mean by Design ~ For Your Life.

10/09/2026

10/06/2026

🏡 A Fresh Look, From Floor to Ceiling!

We’re in the middle of a first-level refresh for a client who wanted to give her duplex a fresh, updated feel—and create a more cohesive look throughout the main living spaces.

The project includes:
✨ Remodeling the first-level bathroom
✨ Replacing all first-level flooring
✨ Fresh paint throughout the first-level
✨ Updating the space to better reflect the client’s style and needs

Sometimes, a home doesn’t need a complete transformation to feel brand new. Thoughtful updates to key spaces—and a consistent design approach—can make a big difference.

We can’t wait to show you the finished result! Stay tuned for the before-and-after.

Degnan Design-Build-Remodel
Design For Your Life.

10/01/2026

Work is important. Family is important. And finding a healthy way to make room for both matters.

October is National Work & Family Month, an annual observance that encourages employers to recognize the many responsibilities employees balance and consider workplace practices that support both work and family life. The observance was established in 2003 by WorldatWork’s Alliance for Work-Life Progress. (National Day Calendar)

At Degnan Design-Build-Remodel, we know that our team members are more than their job titles. They’re parents, grandparents, spouses, caregivers, coaches, volunteers, friends and community members.

Supporting our people means recognizing that life happens outside of work, too.

This month, we’re celebrating the people who work hard for their families, the families who support them, and workplaces that understand that a healthy work-life balance benefits everyone.

Here’s to making time for what matters most — at work and at home. ❤️

09/28/2026

NEED MORE SPACE? LOOK DOWN. 👀

You may not need to move to get the extra space your family needs.

An unfinished or outdated basement can become so much more than a place for storage. With thoughtful design, your lower level can become a comfortable, beautiful extension of your home—designed around the way you actually live.

✨ A welcoming family room
🍿 A space for movie nights & entertaining
🍷 A custom bar or gathering area
🛏️ A guest bedroom & bathroom
🏋️ A dedicated workout space
💻 A home office or flex space
🎮 A place for kids to play, grow & hang out

At Degnan Design-Build-Remodel, we believe a finished basement should feel like it belongs with the rest of your home—not like an afterthought. Our design-build process helps transform underused space into a finished lower level that is functional, comfortable, and uniquely yours.

More space. More possibilities. More ways to enjoy your home.

Ready to see what your basement could become?

👉 Let’s start with a conversation. Visit our website to explore our finished basement projects and learn more about working with Degnan Design-Build-Remodel. https://buff.ly/icofWXH

You may not need more house. You may just need to rethink the space you already have.

09/22/2026