--- title: Neal's Design Remodel Blog | Steve Hendy (4) description: A home remodeling and design blog by Neal's Design & Remodel in Cincinnati. (4) --- [![NealsLogo_white_transparent_130pxH](https://info.neals.com/hubfs/NealsLogo_white_transparent_130pxH.png)](http://neals.com) # Neal's Home Remodeling and Design Blog ## Steve Hendy ### Recent Posts ## [Project Spotlight: Multi-Level Outdoor Living in Western Hills](https://info.neals.com/project-spotlight-multi-level-outdoor-living-in-covedale) Posted by [Steve Hendy](https://info.neals.com/author/steve-hendy) on Tue, Aug 6, 2019 [![](https://info.neals.com/hubfs/Blog_Photos/CovedaleOL/47106_09.jpg) ](https://info.neals.com/project-spotlight-multi-level-outdoor-living-in-covedale) With the expansive and impressive Ohio River valley just out the back door of [this Western Hills home](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aL3KL_f8n8k), it was important to design a space that would provide a variety of options to take advantage of the view. Neal's Design Remodel partnered with Werbrich's Landscaping to establish zones throughout this outdoor living project that form a series of vignettes, each with their own character for different types of outdoor activities, to create a large, cohesive backyard renovation worthy of the panorama beyond.  [Read More](https://info.neals.com/project-spotlight-multi-level-outdoor-living-in-covedale) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://info.neals.com/project-spotlight-multi-level-outdoor-living-in-covedale#comments-listing) Topics: [Outdoor Living](https://info.neals.com/topic/outdoor-living) ## [Project Spotlight: Modern Craftsman Style Kitchen in Clifton](https://info.neals.com/project-spotlight-modern-craftsman-in-clifton) Posted by [Steve Hendy](https://info.neals.com/author/steve-hendy) on Tue, Feb 5, 2019 [![](https://info.neals.com/hubfs/Blog_Photos/ModernCraftsman/46132_02b.jpg) ](https://info.neals.com/project-spotlight-modern-craftsman-in-clifton) [This kitchen remodel project in Clifton](http://neals.com/customer-projects/46132-2/) was an exercise in careful editing. [Updating the space](https://info.neals.com/homeowners-guide-to-kitchen-remodeling) into a functional and stylish modern kitchen was balanced with a need for the new kitchen to feel correct in the older home. Additionally, looking at the available space and making strategic choices on how to redistribute the square footage was a major key to this remodel's success. This kitchen is a 2019 NARI Contractor of the Year Local Kitchen Award Winner. [Read More](https://info.neals.com/project-spotlight-modern-craftsman-in-clifton) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://info.neals.com/project-spotlight-modern-craftsman-in-clifton#comments-listing) Topics: [Project Spotlight](https://info.neals.com/topic/project-spotlight), [Kitchens](https://info.neals.com/topic/kitchens) ## [5 Projects to Inspire Your Basement Remodel](https://info.neals.com/before-after-basement-remodels) Posted by [Steve Hendy](https://info.neals.com/author/steve-hendy) on Tue, Oct 16, 2018 [![](https://info.neals.com/hubfs/Blog_Photos/BABasements/44176_01b.jpg) ](https://info.neals.com/before-after-basement-remodels) The [lower level](http://neals.com/portfolio/) of your home can often times feel like a jackpot of extra square footage. When finished properly and put to functional use, the basement can become an essential element of your daily life, idea for entertaining, or provide space for the things you love. Here are 5 lower level remodels to inspire your project: [Read More](https://info.neals.com/before-after-basement-remodels) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://info.neals.com/before-after-basement-remodels#comments-listing) Topics: [Lower Level](https://info.neals.com/topic/lower-level) ## [Project Spotlight: Old World Rustic Kitchen in Middletown](https://info.neals.com/project-spotlight-kitchen-in-middletown) Posted by [Steve Hendy](https://info.neals.com/author/steve-hendy) on Tue, Mar 6, 2018 [![](https://info.neals.com/hubfs/Blog_Photos/OldWorldRusticKitchen/46036_01b.jpg) ](https://info.neals.com/project-spotlight-kitchen-in-middletown) The primary goal of this Middletown kitchen remodel was to create a space that was more open and packed full of function. The homeowner's old world rustic tastes called for a complete style overhaul, which provided opportunities to create a unique kitchen with the personality to match the style of the home. 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