Neal's Home Remodeling and Design Blog

Flooring is a major element in the design of a bathroom. Bathrooms require floors that are slip-resistant, hygienic, repel water and tolerate humidity. Beyond these practical considerations, however, the flooring selected for a bathroom can greatly impact the overall design and feel of the space. When selecting a bathroom flooring material, it's important to look at both the way the material will function in the space as well as the way it looks. In this post we'll take a look at the most popular flooring options for your new bathroom.

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A walk-in closet is a small personal room where you can start and end each day. It should be efficient and match your style and needs, but for many people, it's a cluttered and disorganized space. Closets function at their best when systems are in place that match what you actually have and the way you live. Here are some of our best tips for creating the walk-in closet or dressing room of your dreams.

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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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With the winter holidays here, large family meals and how to make them may be top of mind for many. Several practical considerations in the design and function of a kitchen for everyday needs can often times be a valuable support for those occasions when preparing large meals becomes an event in and of itself. Here are 7 kitchen design ideas to make holiday meal prep a smooth and fun process.

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