Neal's Home Remodeling and Design Blog

Sometimes when we think about smart home features, we think about futuristic technologies that may feel out of place if our style preferences are more traditional. It can be easy to assume that new devices and systems might not work or feel right in a space that's meant to feel classic, nostalgic, or refined. This master bathroom project in Loveland challenges that idea by pointing the way to smart home tech and traditional design working together to create a beautiful, practical, and special space.

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Most kitchen floor plans take into account the relationship of the sink, cooktop and refrigerator- the three components that make the kitchen a useful space. Designers sometimes refer to this as the "working triangle". In order to create a functional kitchen, it's important to understand which triangle configuration works best in the space. What we find is that most kitchens end up fitting into one of four basic floor plan designs. Every home is different, so the details and exact arrangement will always be a bit unique, but starting with the basics is a great way to see the potential for your kitchen remodel. Here, we take a look at each.

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Spending many hours in the backyard is a staple of life for many Cincinnati families. Whether this time is spent as low-key family hang-out time or friends are visiting, having an outdoor living space that works for a variety of situations is ideal. We've combed through our gallery of past projects, and have come up with several ideas for converting your backyard into a space that works no matter what you need.

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When looking over the kitchens we've designed in the past several decades, it's clear that while the Traditional style has had a lot of staying power, what it is and how it is applied has shifted as time has gone on. Today, we're going to look closely at traditional style kitchen design and identify how homeowners now are applying the concepts of this classic style to create new spaces.

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