Neal's Home Remodeling and Design Blog

11 “Must Have” Accessories for Kitchen Cabinet Storage

Posted by Connie Hampton, CKD on Tue, May 14, 2013

One of the goals for most kitchen remodels is to gain more storage space. Organization is very important to optimizing the way a kitchen functions. Custom cabinetry makers, such as Wood-Mode, have done their homework in researching the ways consumers work in their kitchens and have designed many accessories to solve their storage problems.

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Topics: Kitchens, Storage

8 Great Design Ideas for Outdoor Living Spaces

Posted by Alan Hendy on Tue, May 7, 2013


In our climate, summers are great! If you want to take full advantage of sultry warm days, why not vacation at home by creating an outdoor living space for all the activities you enjoy? Add a patio for relaxing, a pool to cool down on a hot day or an outdoor kitchen for entertaining. An outdoor fireplace and hot tub can be a perfect setting for a romantic evening or a place where the family can roast marshmallows and warm up the kids after a swim. A screened porch is an ideal spot to read a book or enjoy a summer’s eve with family and friends.

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Topics: Outdoor Living, Fireplaces

5 Bathroom Tile Design Ideas

Posted by Frank Kuhlmeier on Tue, Apr 30, 2013

Tile is the perfect wall and floor surface for a bathroom because of its resistance to humidity and water. Tiled surfaces are generally easy to clean and maintain. When used as flooring, textured tiles can help prevent slips and falls.

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Topics: Design Trends and Ideas, Bathrooms

9 Awesome Basement Remodeling Design Ideas

Posted by Alan Hendy on Tue, Apr 16, 2013

People tend to get creative when planning a basement remodeling project and will add features that reflect their interests and lifestyles.  Gone are the days of paneled walls, suspended ceilings, glaring florescent lights, remnants of linoleum and felted rugs. Basement living space is an extension of the upper level of a home. A typical basement remodeling project can involve enclosing mechanicals, adding walls to a 20-by-30 foot unfinished space, adding a 5-by-8 foot bathroom with toilet, sink and shower, recessed lighting, laminate flooring and adding a wet bar.

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Topics: Design Trends and Ideas, Lower Level

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