--- title: Neal's Design Remodel Blog | Amanda Morehart description: A home remodeling and design blog by Neal's Design & Remodel in Cincinnati. --- [![NealsLogo_white_transparent_130pxH](https://info.neals.com/hubfs/NealsLogo_white_transparent_130pxH.png)](http://neals.com) # Neal's Home Remodeling and Design Blog ## Amanda Morehart ### Recent Posts ## [Lower Level Design Ideas for Hosting Teens](https://info.neals.com/lower-level-design-ideas-for-hosting-teens) Posted by [Amanda Morehart](https://info.neals.com/author/amanda-morehart) on Tue, Nov 16, 2021 [![](https://info.neals.com/hubfs/48025_07a.jpg) ](https://info.neals.com/lower-level-design-ideas-for-hosting-teens) 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. [Read More](https://info.neals.com/lower-level-design-ideas-for-hosting-teens) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://info.neals.com/lower-level-design-ideas-for-hosting-teens#comments-listing) Topics: [Lower Level](https://info.neals.com/topic/lower-level), [Project Inspiration](https://info.neals.com/topic/project-inspiration), [Family Home Ideas](https://info.neals.com/topic/family-home-ideas) ## [Mudroom and Entryway Cabinetry Ideas](https://info.neals.com/mudroom-and-entryway-cabinetry-ideas) Posted by [Amanda Morehart](https://info.neals.com/author/amanda-morehart) on Tue, Oct 12, 2021 [![](https://info.neals.com/hubfs/48104_entry.jpg) ](https://info.neals.com/mudroom-and-entryway-cabinetry-ideas) Whether your family entrance is on the front, back, or side of your house, there are good reasons for keeping your entry orderly and efficient. For this all-important task, closets, cabinets, and cubbies can help keep your daily entry storage where you need it. While some solutions require larger amounts of space, others can be achieved with a small amount of cabinetry and still provide a functional addition to your entry, wherever that is in your house. Here are five ideas from [our projects](https://info.neals.com/usbaccess) to help get you inspired.  [Read More](https://info.neals.com/mudroom-and-entryway-cabinetry-ideas) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://info.neals.com/mudroom-and-entryway-cabinetry-ideas#comments-listing) Topics: [Storage](https://info.neals.com/topic/storage), [Entryways and Mudrooms](https://info.neals.com/topic/entryways-and-mudrooms), [Cabinetry](https://info.neals.com/topic/cabinetry) ## [4 Types of Decorative Kitchen Task Lighting](https://info.neals.com/3-types-of-decorative-kitchen-task-lighting) Posted by [Amanda Morehart](https://info.neals.com/author/amanda-morehart) on Tue, May 25, 2021 [![](https://info.neals.com/hubfs/47180_12.jpg) ](https://info.neals.com/3-types-of-decorative-kitchen-task-lighting) Functional kitchens require a fair amount of lighting. Light directed toward food prep, cooking, eating, and cleaning areas provide for a safer environment. Task lighting can be achieved in a variety of ways, but in some instances, a decorative light fixture can do the trick. Here are the 4 types of decorative fixtures you may want to consider adding to your kitchen's lighting scheme. [Read More](https://info.neals.com/3-types-of-decorative-kitchen-task-lighting) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://info.neals.com/3-types-of-decorative-kitchen-task-lighting#comments-listing) Topics: [Design Trends and Ideas](https://info.neals.com/topic/design-trends-and-ideas), [Kitchens](https://info.neals.com/topic/kitchens), [Lighting](https://info.neals.com/topic/lighting) ## [Project Tour: Entire Home Remodel in Montgomery](https://info.neals.com/project-tour-entire-home-remodel-in-montgomery) Posted by [Amanda Morehart](https://info.neals.com/author/amanda-morehart) on Tue, Dec 1, 2020 [![](https://info.neals.com/hubfs/48104B_02.jpg) ](https://info.neals.com/project-tour-entire-home-remodel-in-montgomery) When given the opportunity to move back into a childhood home, the homeowners of this Montgomery project saw the potential to turn the house into one that could serve the next generation with new memories. "I know it brings my parents a lot of joy to have us living there," the homeowner said. Not balking from the work of remodeling the house to fit their needs, the project scope was set at the grand goal of renovating the entire home. In this outstanding remodeling project, every room, and nearly every surface, was reconsidered, re-imagined, and redesigned into a truly transitional space- a traditional home with a modern feel. Trends and classic techniques are blended seamlessly throughout the home, tied together with unique and clever design touches with the help of Neal's designer Amanda Morehart. 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