There are a number of reasons why a large-scale home addition remodel may be the right choice for your home and family. In the case of this Hyde Park home, the primary purpose of the remodel was to gain much needed square footage to accommodate the family's growing need for both a shared space and a more spacious master suite The solution was a two-story addition on the back of the home that accomplished a number of key improvements beyond just the added space.
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Topics: Project Spotlight, Kitchens
As the year begins drawing to a close, it's good to take stock of where we've been. For our part, we'd like to take a moment to look at our 5 most popular kitchen and bath design blogs in 2019. In your home remodel journey this year, you found these kitchen, bath and design trend blogs the most relevant.
Read MoreThe ability to host groups is a trait that many Americans look for in a house. Having family and friends over for gatherings, large or small, plays an important role in the dynamic of many families, so it makes sense to ensure that remodeling projects in your home account for the need to accommodate the types of gatherings you like to hold. More than just knowing where to put your furniture, or making sure you have a stocked fridge, truly functional entertaining spaces that help to create traditions in the home start in the design and planning process.
Read MoreTopics: Design Trends and Ideas, Lower Level, Home Remodeling, Hiring a Contractor, Design-Build, Additions
As the year draws to a close, you may be pondering new ways to refresh your home in the new year. While a remodeling project is certainly worth considering, sometimes even just a fresh color palette can do the trick. Luckily, color experts have done a lot of the legwork for you and have offered up a selection of "Color of the Year" choices to inspire your home decorating in 2020.
Read MoreTopics: Design Trends and Ideas, Room Colors