What is it? Universal design refers to a broad range of ideas meant to produce buildings, products and environments that are inherently accessible to older people, people without disabilities and people with disabilities. It is

Outdoor kitchens can be added to any deck; they can be as small as a barbecue and a counter or as elaborate as a full outdoor kitchen complete with refrigerator, sink, oven, and seating area.

If you are frustrated at the wasted space in your kitchen’s corner cabinet, Hafele America makes great shelves that will allow you to utilize every square inch of that space. Have additional shelves installed inside

  There are many reasons a home can feel too small: A growing family, a need for another bathroom; a new hobby that needs its own room; accumulation of too much “stuff”; or perhaps the

It’s been said that it’s the details that make a remodel perfect. What would bring your kitchen or bath remodel to perfection? Here are some ideas to consider: Have a mural incorporated into the kitchen

Most discussions on this topic focus on recouping the costs of the remodel when you sell your home. What if you don’t plan to sell anytime within the next 10 years? Does that mean you

Did you know that the young and the elderly person can recieve burns from shower fixtures and tub water temperatures that are too high? In the U.S., tap water burns cause an estimated 1,500 hospital

Have engineered quartz installed on your cabinets instead of granite or marble. It is a popular kitchen countertop material; it’s man-made, durable, low-maintenance with the look and feel of natural stone and can be found

If you have a deck already, you may fall into the category of dissatisfaction with it’s design. And if it is nearing the end of it’s life, this would be the time to have your

You are unhappy with your outdated kitchen, but unsure of just what you need done to make it work for you, and look good! Here are some ideas: First, think about how you use the

Do you find yourself coming up with reasons to spend more time away from home, and you don’t know why?  You may be suffering from boring house syndrome. What you need is some serious upgrading

What says “sophistication” to you? Is it old world attention to detail, or is it a sleek, modern, chrome-and-glass design? Or perhaps you lean toward materials taken from nature; natural stone sinks, marble countertops and

Kitchens are notoriously plagued by countertops covered with appliances. It seems impossible to get all that “stuff” stored away so that the counter is freed up for food prep! Not to mention, the kitchen just

It’s really about storage – convenient storage, close to where you prepare the food. If you have lots of square footage, then it’s about using that space to best suit your style. If you have

Just what is it that makes a master bath feel luxurious? Not the size – a small bath can be truly sumptuous! A heated tile floor will feel positively sybaritic on a cold morning! And

  Include heated elements in your bathroom design; heated floors, heated towel racks and a steam shower. What could be more relaxing and soothing than a steam shower? They are easy to operate and are

We will admit that the answer to this question is subjective; so then, here we will discuss a few situations. 1. Your house has four bedrooms, but only one bath. Definitely, this house needs at

Your house is driving you crazy; you are tired of living virtually “on top” of your stuff. You have to move too many stored items to find the ones you need. If this sounds like

1. Natural wood flooring gives a warm, natural feeling to the space. 2. A well-planned cabinet system will provide just the right amount and type of storage for your needs, and in the right places!

Did you know that experts say that families who regularly eat dinner together (along with upbuilding conversations) are healthier, have children who do better in school, and expand the childrens’ vocabulary. Family ties are strengthened,

1. Big drawers; these are great for holding bulky items like pots and pans and are easy to use, even if you have something in one hand that you can’t put down (like a hot

Small bathrooms are endemic with older homes; the farther back in time, it seems, the smaller the bathroom! If moving walls is not in your budget or just won’t work for your home, here are

Sometimes I wonder why we ever moved the toilet indoors. Are you the one who gets to clean this item? That’s those occasions I’m talking about. A practical bathroom design will look good, be easy

Maybe nothing! But, if you have that uneasy feeling that something’s just not working for you, but it’s hard to put your finger on the culprit, it may be several things. Here are 5 things

It’s time to get serious about outdoor dining! The sun is shining here in Whatcom County, and we are chomping at the bit to warm up our barbecues. But what if you plan for a