Neal's Home Remodeling and Design Blog

When considering your kitchen remodel, you may already know that the floor plan layout is a fundamental element of both function and style. Over the years, as kitchen designers have worked to streamline where appliances and features work best, several common kitchen layouts have emerged. Now, modern kitchen floor plans often start with these established, practical layouts and adapt them to cater to today's lifestyles, especially for families who love to entertain. Read on to learn how the traditional kitchen layout options can meet our contemporary needs.

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Ah, Cincinnati. A beautiful place with a rolling landscape of hills and vales, where all the seasons collide, often on the same day. When considering your project options for outdoor living and exterior design in the Queen City, several unique factors come into play. Some are due to our specific climate and topography, while others deal with the cultural aspects of living in Southwest Ohio. Keep reading for a breakdown of 6 Cincinnati-specific items you may wish to consider for your next outdoor remodeling project.

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If the kitchen is the heart of the home, then the countertops are the centerpiece. Necessary for both function and style, the material chosen for a kitchen countertop has a huge impact on the space. As design trends have evolved, homeowners have several options when it comes to selecting the perfect countertop material for their high-quality kitchen remodel. In this blog post, we'll look into some of the latest kitchen countertop trends we’ve been using for our client’s projects.

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In the ever-evolving world of interior design, one style often stands out for its timeless appeal and effortless sophistication: transitional design. Renowned for seamlessly blending classic elements with contemporary flair, transitional style has become the leading favorite among those seeking to create a kitchen with both a feeling of traditional familiarity and modern appeal. Though transitional style is broad enough to offer a huge range of unique customization from one kitchen to the next, there are still several key features that sets the style apart from truly traditional or contemporary spaces and makes it an ideal choice to consider for your kitchen.

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