Neal's Home Remodeling and Design Blog

If you've ever had kids with you in the kitchen, then you probably know that little ones often want to (or at least try to) help you out. When your kitchen is designed in a way that children can more easily hop in and lend a hand, then you can focus on teaching them your cooking advice and less on helping them navigate the nuances of your cabinets and drawers. Keep reading for some ideas from our real Cincinnati area kitchen remodeling projects.

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Having a safe, comfortable, and versatile place for teens to gather with their friends may be an important consideration as you plan your lower level or basement remodel. As you plan for how to create a space that you would enjoy with your friends, also take into account some ways that your teen can also feel good about using the space and inviting their friends over as well. Here are some ideas for designing a teen-friendly space in the basement.

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When we re-think the way we can use our available space, the options for what that space can be open up. In the case of this Loveland kitchen remodel, that came in the form of reconsidering the relationship between the kitchen and breakfast room, originally two distinct spaces. Stretching the kitchen out from the corner allowed the homeowners to check off several of their needs, including more space to work, more storage, and more of an opportunity to display their personality and tastes. 

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For families, large or small an essential space in the home is the family room or den. It is in this casual space that the family can gather for a variety of activities, none more ubiquitous than family movie night. For this room to function the best for this all-important task, it must be balanced in size and have the correct configuration so that all seats in the house can comfortably and clearly see the TV. Here are five family room spaces to inspire your remodel for the perfect movie night experience.

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