Include decorative tile in your kitchen or bath design
Most of us are aware of how much difference adding the right tile to a bath remodel can make. But when it comes to kitchens, tile seems to take a back seat to the cabinets and appliances. White
Most of us are aware of how much difference adding the right tile to a bath remodel can make. But when it comes to kitchens, tile seems to take a back seat to the cabinets and appliances. White
Materials include, but are not limited to carpet, tile, laminate and engineered wood. Selection of the best material must include the amount of traffic you expect and moisture. Basements are notorious for moisture problems. “Basement
This remodel won for the residential bath $25,000 – $75,000 category for Whatcom County, Washington. The bathroom in this small, historic one-story home was gutted and completely remodeled to a more modern and sophisticated look,
This is oue entry for the $30 – $60,000 category kitchen remodel that Rose Construction won a Whatcom County NAHB REX award for. To achieve our client’s main objective to open up the space between the
These are from our NAHB Whatcom County Master Remodelers REX award for best residential remodel under $75,000. This 1978, three bedroom two bath home was dated and lacked the square footage for the entire family
The National Association of Home Builders and Remodelers and the Builders Industry Association of Whatcom County awarded Rose Construction Inc. three REX awards. The awards recognize excellence in home remodeling. The company won Residential Remodel – Best
Of course! Here is a list of the top home renovations that pay off, from an article by that name. Wood window replacement Vinyl window replacement Minor kitchen remodel Foam backed vinyl siding Wood deck
I like the advice in this article called “How to renovate a kitchen“. “Unlike any other home remodeling project, kitchen renovation encompasses so many things–from the raw to the sublime, from the picayune to the
We are in avery rainy part of the country, so we all appreciate a covered porch and a mud room, so as to not track water and muddy shoes into the house. Here
Any remodeling project has an almost endless list of things to consider, from the all-important budget to the colors and style you want. In a bathroom, the part of the remodel that is outclassed by the
The city of Seattle has a selection of great remodeling guides if your goal is green remodeling. Check them out! They cover everything from bath & laundry, kitchen and roofing to salvaging & reuse of materials.
Another warm, inviting kitchen/ dining room Very warm, cozy dining Exciting dining! Light and airy dining room Plan your next remodel, of course. If you can’t go outside, or all your raincoats are hanging over
Light cabinets and glass doors open and brighten kitchen Could your kitchen look like this? Well, how about if this was your kitchen? Evaluating your kitchen, its square footage and layout is a
Origional house front This home had become too cramped for the family – so they contacted us and asked that we work with them to determine the best way to add square footage onto the home.
Since the perfect bathroom is a subjective concept – the perfect bathroom must start with what it means to you. The best thing about the bathroom is the shower. Bathing and the feeling of comfort and cleanliness make us feel as
New countertops, thats what! There are plenty of options to choose from, and none are as expensive as granite or marble. The manufactured stone countertops look and wear great. Options for countertops are: Laminate: Affordable, easy
There are endless websites with suggestions on how to improve or completely re-do your bathroom. It all comes down to two basics: your personal tastes and costs. I found a nice collection of bathroom remodeling
The blog “Home Remodeling” has a great article on how to choose paint. No, not the colors. The type of paint – i.e., interior, exterior, etc. The two basic types of paint are, of course,
Most homes have unused spaces that we would like to utilize, but how? Add to that issue, a general need for more storage space. I found a great article with wonderful pictures showing some great
What makes a great kitchen? The cabinets make the biggest visual impact when walking into a kitchen; add to that, the convenience and efficiency of the kitchen is highly dependant on the cabinets. There is a great blog
This is a room that is often overlooked when homeowners consider remodeling projects. After all, does any visitor ever see this room? Probably not! However, who spends more time here than they would like? Whether
Another view of this wonderful tiled shower: Built-in tiled bench built to match lower shower wall tile. Nice! This is the lav cabinet built to complement the new shower shown above. Beautiful dark wood drawers with solid lav top.
The above photo is from Lynden Floor Design – they have an incredible array of flooring materials and expertise. Here are a few of our projects: The small patterned floor tiles blend well with the classic
Yours can be unique! When I was growing up I thought the only kind of shower was one of those tub/shower combos. Step in the shower, pull the curtain, and flip the lever from faucet
I had a friend a long time ago who owned a house on Vashon Island – it was the tiniest house I have ever seen. Before I walked in I thought it would look cramped and