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This client took an already spacious home to the next level by reconfiguring much of the main floor, as well as constructing a two-story addition on their home. They looked to our Lead Sales Designer, Dondi Szombatfalvy, to help them focus on the kitchen. The space was reconfigured to take over the existing living and dining areas and included the addition of a butler’s pantry.

There is all sorts of technology to be found in the kitchen. Smart appliances like refrigerators, ovens, and even toasters are all becoming more common. There are countertops with antimicrobial properties, virtual assistant speakers, and thermostats we control with our phones.An area usually left out when talking about kitchen technology is one we use frequently: the faucet!

‍We all heard how expensive building materials were during the height of the pandemic. This client learned that lesson firsthand: they had planned to build on a lot they’d owned for years, only to find the costs reaching uncomfortable investment levels.They set their sights on buying an existing home and found one they liked in the Nakoma neighborhood. Since they were no longer building, they decided to put their budget toward remodeling the home to fit their needs and aesthetics.

While design trends don’t perfectly align with the new year—what’s ”in” and what’s “out” doesn’t roll over when the calendar does—it’s still fun to consider what trends we can look forward to in 2023.

Compared to a kitchen remodel, remodeling a bathroom sure feels like a simple endeavor.In many ways, it is. You don’t have to deal with appliances, there are fewer cabinets, and the square footage is typically much smaller than the average kitchen.Still, there are several things at play. There’s more plumbing than a kitchen.

If you’re contemplating a kitchen remodel, this is likely one of your top questions. Remodeling a kitchen is a big investment of your finances and your time. No one wants to live with their house torn up for long.While a typical kitchen remodel takes anywhere from four to nine months—from the first meeting with a designer to project completion—there is a lot of variability. Much of the overall timeline depends on the size of a project, the flexibility of the client’s schedule, and how quickly decisions are made.