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5 Practical Ideas for Remodeling or Adding a Family Room

Posted by Frank Kuhlmeier on Mon, Jun 8, 2020

Family rooms have evolved over the years. The concept was first introduced in the 40's, but didn't really come into vogue until dens were included in home designs along with the wider-spread ownership of television sets which homeowners didn't want in their formal sitting rooms. In the 1990s, family rooms were included in many new home designs as a "great room" that combined the kitchen, dining room and family room as one open space- a home design style that's still being used in newly built homes. Today's family rooms are designed according to the lifestyle needs of modern homeowners. A family room can be located in a central area of a house but also on a second story or basement, ideal for homes in which there is limited space for a family room on the main floor. Homeowners are also building home additions to provide space for new dens or family rooms. Often a family room addition will be built off a kitchen to create an open and functional space for the family and guests.

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Topics: Lower Level, Home Remodeling, Lighting, Storage

5 Ways to Improve Your Kitchen Pantry Design

Posted by Christina Temple on Tue, Apr 14, 2020

One objective of a kitchen remodeling project is to improve functional food storage. A kitchen pantry, therefore, is often high on the list of essentials when homeowners remodel their kitchen. There are many design options for effective pantries, including dedicated spaces with shelving, cabinets with pull-out drawers, or combinations of solutions for different types of storage. The advantage of a pantry is the convenience of having dedicated, somewhat customized storage feature you can rely on.

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Topics: Kitchens, Storage

6 Tips for Creating a Functional Laundry Room [Free Guide]

Posted by Neal R. Hendy on Mon, Mar 16, 2020

Laundry is one of the essential chores we all do, and a well-designed laundry room is an asset in any home. In the past, the basement seemed to be the perfect spot to hook up a washer and dryer. The mechanical considerations were easily handled, but the inconvenience of dragging everything downstairs (and back up again) never quite made those considerations feel worth it. Today, homeowners are creating laundry spaces that better meet their needs on any floor of their home. Careful planning, prioritizing efficiency, and regular maintenance now allow for many more possibilities. Here are 6 tips for designing a functional laundry room.

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Topics: Laundry Rooms, Storage

How to Plan Kitchen Storage for Your Remodel

Posted by Amanda Morehart on Tue, Feb 25, 2020

Cabinetry is the glue that holds your kitchen together and the solution for the majority of your kitchen storage needs. In order to create a kitchen with ample functional storage, you'll need an understanding of some of the terminology and basic features of kitchen cabinets. Once you know the general way that kitchen storage comes together, you can then get more specific with how different cabinets can handle different items on your wish list.

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Topics: Kitchens, Storage