You don’t have to knock down walls, add square footage to your house, or completely overhaul your kitchen to get that special look in your existing kitchen. As the old saying goes, “If the bones are good, then some new relatively superficial changes will make a huge difference.” A fresh coat of paint, a new…

The following information is from BIAWC, the Building Industry Association of Whatcom County, the professional association for ethical and skilled contractors. Their organization provides advice for homeowners looking for remodeling as well as new construction contractors. Tips for hiring a contractor: 1. Determine what you want done, and think about how to explain your project…

That’s what a kitchen island is for. When you decide you can’t do without one any longer, the first thing you must do is determine if you have room for one. That done, decide what features you want the island to have. For some, a fully functional kitchen island is a more appealing and convenience…

There are a number of wonderful blogs and websites out there to find inspiration for remodel. I came across two posts today that I thought our readers may enjoy. The first post, at Curbly, a DIY community, is called Bright, Cheery Glam Details to Make your Kitchen Pop. I wanted to share this because of…

By far one of the most popular search terms people use to find this blog is “outdoor kitchens.” Earlier today I posted our outdoor kitchen project and thought I’d continue by providing some information about outdoor kitchens. Hope this is what you’re looking for. Enjoy! Outdoor kitchens are becoming more and more popular. Last year’s article NAHB…

By far one of the most popular search terms people use to find this blog is “outdoor kitchens.” Though I’ve already shown the in-progress photos for one of our favorite projects, I thought our readers might be interested in learning about the specifics of the project. This project was one of our three REX award…

Before renovation, the kitchen in this historic Eldridge area home was outdated and didn’t take advantage of the home’s architectural strengths: The homeowners wanted a kitchen that would be reminiscent of the home’s existing classic style. However, the room presented two design challenges: an abundance of doors limited wall space… and the wall behind the…

This is one of my (Melissa’s) personal favorites, likely because this is the first completed project I saw after starting work at Rose Construction. A 1937 architectural award-winner, this historic home has wonderful structure and charming details. However, the upstairs bathroom was lacking in both space and appeal: The homeowner was adamant that any renovations…

The kitchen in this converted condo lay inside an approximately sixty year old former apartment building. The small kitchen still had its original white metal cabinets: and an inefficient layout: Furthermore, the room was closed off by an intrusive wall: and there was little in the way of storage: However, the room highlighted a bright…