Neal's Home Remodeling and Design Blog

Summer heat can drive many families indoors, leaving yards and patios looking a bit empty and under-utilized. It doesn't have to be that way, however. Outdoor living spaces can be created that address some of the typical reasons homeowners tend to stay inside. While outdoor air conditioning is still a pipe dream, there are several other outdoor living design projects that can provide relative comfortable spaces that may make it easy to enjoy the outdoors. Here are our 6 picks for ideas to consider.

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Storage is often a priority in bath design, since space is typically at a premium. When remodeling a bathroom, it is important to plan bathroom storage and placement around your needs and where your items need to be. For example, where is the right place for a hairdryer in the master bath, or extra towels in the guest bath? The experience of a bath design professional can really be helpful to this process, but if you're interested in the bathroom storage options they're most likely to share with you, keep reading.

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The backsplash brings out the personality of a kitchen. Choosing a backsplash for your kitchen remodel is a great way to show off your style. Backsplash styles and materials range from sweet and simple, to elegant and elaborate to coordinate with your tastes. It can naturally tie a design together or become a stunning focal point. If you need help narrowing down some tile design ideas, or just with finding a place to start, keep reading for backsplash options for your kitchen.

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Like many homes, the kitchen in this Mason house could have been considered trendy and stylish at one time, but with a crowded floor plan and dark cabinets, the appeal of the design was leaving the family feeling cramped. The new kitchen design is, by comparison, a remarkable transformation to a bright, roomy and comfortable-feeling space for the whole family to enjoy.

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